Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle – what to see, eat and drink
Clamouring for a rock n roll dining experience? Live it up at Newcastle’s new Hard Rock Cafe on the Quayside, which combines casual dining with legendary music memorabilia.
Gino D’Acampo Newcastle restaurant review
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Gino D’Acampo has unveiled a new restaurant on Newcastle’s Quayside serving up classic Italian cuisine and dishes inspired by his travels. But how does this swanky new addition fare?
Afternoon tea at Jesmond Dene House
Time for tea! Indulging in a gorgeous spread of sweet and savoury afternoon tea treats at Jesmond Dene House.
Roof Thirty Nine at Fenwick
Al fresco cocktails and dining reach new heights at Fenwick’s all-new outdoors terrace, Roof Thirty Nine.
Bottomless brunch at Turtle Bay Newcastle
Combining indulgent brunch dishes with plenty of boozy drinks, say hello to Turtle Bay’s frivolous bottomless brunch experience with a big Caribbean twist.
What to expect at Jesmond Beach Box
Life’s a beach at Jesmond’s new outdoor food and drink spot. No bucket or spade required.
The Alchemist Newcastle food review
Famed for its theatrical cocktails, how does The Alchemist’s food menu stack up? Newcastle Sparkles visits the bar and restaurant to find out.
Rustic afternoon tea at St Mary’s Inn
Tea for two… Indulging in St Mary Inn’s new rustic afternoon tea menu.
Ponteland lass Katy Patino chats about her career in chocolate at M&S
Newcastle Sparkles catches up with local lass Katy Patino from Ponteland to find out more about her enviable role as an M&S Chocolate & Confectionery Developer.
Pizza Punks Newcastle
A new pizza restaurant is vying for a slice of the foodie action in the city. Newcastle Sparkles checks it out.
Afternoon tea at The Great British Cupcakery
Newcastle Sparkles indulges in afternoon tea at the new-look Great British Cupcakery bakehouse and parlour on Newcastle’s Quayside.
Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle
Revolucion de Cuba opened its doors last month to a fanfare of carnival party vibes, a strawberry daiquiri cocktail fountain and a brass band, in what was one of the best launch events we’ve been…
Q&A with Durham Distillery’s Jessica Tomlinson
Why did Durham Distillery decide to branch out into whisky, alongside your existing gin and vodka products? Since our launch five years ago, our gin and vodka brands have gone from strength to strength, and…
Review: Chaophraya Newcastle
If you love Thai food, chances are, you’ll have already tried Chaophraya restaurant, located on the top floor of intu Eldon Square’s Grey’s Quarter. We visited when it first opened and after several failed attempts…
Rum tasting at Turtle Bay Newcastle
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a rum girl at heart – it’s by far my favourite tipple on a night out (mine’s a Kraken, in case you ever want to buy me one!). And although…
Pottering around Kiln Workshop & Kitchen, Newcastle
Launching back in April, Kiln Workshop & Kitchen is a cafe-come-pottery located in Newcastle’s Ouseburn, an up-and-coming cultural quarter within the city that’s home to hundreds of designer-makers and artists. A new addition to this…