DWELL Living Newcastle Guidebook
Food scene
Our recommendations on where to eat out in the city. Food coma pending...
Great vibes, teppanyaki-style cooking, great for eating out/trying new dishes. Very popular for birthdays and occasions with their huge teppanyaki table as the chef cooks in front of you.
Hanahana
45 Bath LnGreat vibes, teppanyaki-style cooking, great for eating out/trying new dishes. Very popular for birthdays and occasions with their huge teppanyaki table as the chef cooks in front of you.
The best pancakes in town. Sit inside or takeaway, stacked fluffy pancakes with countless toppings (we love the Biscoff) ... very instagrammable! They also serve other dishes and great coffee.
The Dispensary Coffee House + Eatery
Heber StreetThe best pancakes in town. Sit inside or takeaway, stacked fluffy pancakes with countless toppings (we love the Biscoff) ... very instagrammable! They also serve other dishes and great coffee.
Famous for its chicken wings (Wing Wednesdays are a must!) A great sports bar showing all major sporting events, and a great range of drinks.
Shark Club Gastro Bar
GallowgateFamous for its chicken wings (Wing Wednesdays are a must!) A great sports bar showing all major sporting events, and a great range of drinks.
Sensational Pan-Asian cuisine and unique cocktails, this gorgeous restaurant combines amazing food with beautiful decor - right in the heart of Newcastle on the infamous Grey Street. One of our favs!
The Muddler
69 Grey StreetSensational Pan-Asian cuisine and unique cocktails, this gorgeous restaurant combines amazing food with beautiful decor - right in the heart of Newcastle on the infamous Grey Street. One of our favs!
Sits on our glorious Quayside with views of the Tyne Bridge, this family-run Italian restaurant boasts great food and an even better atmosphere. They also have the intimate Sabatini's bar attached so you can go straight from food to drinks, often with live performers present during the weekend.
Sabatini
25 King StSits on our glorious Quayside with views of the Tyne Bridge, this family-run Italian restaurant boasts great food and an even better atmosphere. They also have the intimate Sabatini's bar attached so you can go straight from food to drinks, often with live performers present during the weekend.
Sightseeing
The must-see parts of our beautiful city's history.
Today, a total of seven bridges span the River Tyne in and around Newcastle. Three of them are famous internationally for their revolutionary approach to bridge building that they enshrined.
The oldest is High Level Bridge, a two-level steel structure almost 165 feet high that was built to plans drawn up in 1849 by Robert Stephenson and opened by Queen Victoria. The next oldest is Swing Bridge. Designed by Sir W. G. Armstrong and opened in 1876, it stands on the same site as the "Pons Aelius" fort built by the Romans.
However, the bridge that most symbolizes the city's identity is the Tyne Bridge. Begun in 1925 and opened by King George V in 1928, it was at that time the largest arch of any bridge in the world.
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Tyne Bridge
Today, a total of seven bridges span the River Tyne in and around Newcastle. Three of them are famous internationally for their revolutionary approach to bridge building that they enshrined.
The oldest is High Level Bridge, a two-level steel structure almost 165 feet high that was built to plans drawn up in 1849 by Robert Stephenson and opened by Queen Victoria. The next oldest is Swing Bridge. Designed by Sir W. G. Armstrong and opened in 1876, it stands on the same site as the "Pons Aelius" fort built by the Romans.
However, the bridge that most symbolizes the city's identity is the Tyne Bridge. Begun in 1925 and opened by King George V in 1928, it was at that time the largest arch of any bridge in the world.
North of Newcastle's High Level Bridge on St. Nicholas Street, the well-preserved Norman fortified tower bears testimony to the "New Castle" begun in 1080 and completed in 1172. The late Norman Chapel and the King's Chamber can be visited as you explore the castle's many old passages and medieval chambers. Along the way, you'll find fascinating displays of archaeological artifacts, while the tower offers excellent views over the city.
Although separated from Castle Keep by a train line, the gatehouse (the Black Gate) was built in 1247 and is also worth exploring. Guided tours, including a chance to visit both structures, are available. If possible, try to plan your visit to coincide with one of the castle's many fun themed seasonal events.
Address: Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Newcastle Castle
Castle GarthNorth of Newcastle's High Level Bridge on St. Nicholas Street, the well-preserved Norman fortified tower bears testimony to the "New Castle" begun in 1080 and completed in 1172. The late Norman Chapel and the King's Chamber can be visited as you explore the castle's many old passages and medieval chambers. Along the way, you'll find fascinating displays of archaeological artifacts, while the tower offers excellent views over the city.
Although separated from Castle Keep by a train line, the gatehouse (the Black Gate) was built in 1247 and is also worth exploring. Guided tours, including a chance to visit both structures, are available. If possible, try to plan your visit to coincide with one of the castle's many fun themed seasonal events.
Address: Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne
At the north end of Grey Street stands the 135-foot-high Grey's Monument, a favorite meeting place in the heart of the city. Built in 1835 in memory of the second Earl Grey, it commemorates his role as Prime Minister and architect of the 1832 Reform Bill. The column's viewing platform – a 164-step climb that's only occasionally open to the public – boasts superb views of the city.
Grainger Street, which ends at Grey's Monument, is one of Newcastle's most attractive shopping streets. The thoroughfare and the area around it, Grainger Town, are named after Richard Grainger, the architect behind the rebuilding of the city center between 1824 and 1841. Here, you'll also find excellent shopping in Grainger Market, established in 1835 and still bustling with over 100 vendors selling food and other goods.
Address: Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Grey's Monument
150 Grainger StAt the north end of Grey Street stands the 135-foot-high Grey's Monument, a favorite meeting place in the heart of the city. Built in 1835 in memory of the second Earl Grey, it commemorates his role as Prime Minister and architect of the 1832 Reform Bill. The column's viewing platform – a 164-step climb that's only occasionally open to the public – boasts superb views of the city.
Grainger Street, which ends at Grey's Monument, is one of Newcastle's most attractive shopping streets. The thoroughfare and the area around it, Grainger Town, are named after Richard Grainger, the architect behind the rebuilding of the city center between 1824 and 1841. Here, you'll also find excellent shopping in Grainger Market, established in 1835 and still bustling with over 100 vendors selling food and other goods.
Address: Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Laing Art Gallery was built in 1901 and contains an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures. Highlights include work by Gauguin, landscapes by John Martin, and paintings by 20th-century British artists like Stanley Spencer.
It's also home to sculptures by Henry Moore and decorative arts from the 16th to 18th centuries, including silver, glassware, and ceramics. The gallery also hosts a continuous program of temporary exhibitions and educational activities. A great café is located on site (cream teas!), and guided tours are available.
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Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge Street WestThe Laing Art Gallery was built in 1901 and contains an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures. Highlights include work by Gauguin, landscapes by John Martin, and paintings by 20th-century British artists like Stanley Spencer.
It's also home to sculptures by Henry Moore and decorative arts from the 16th to 18th centuries, including silver, glassware, and ceramics. The gallery also hosts a continuous program of temporary exhibitions and educational activities. A great café is located on site (cream teas!), and guided tours are available.
Home to Newcastle United Football Club, St. James' Park is located to the northwest of Newcastle city centre - a ten-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station and approximately five minutes from Monument Metro Station.
A must-see for any football fans!
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St James' Park
Barrack RoadHome to Newcastle United Football Club, St. James' Park is located to the northwest of Newcastle city centre - a ten-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station and approximately five minutes from Monument Metro Station.
A must-see for any football fans!
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art creates and produces exhibitions, activities and opportunities that explore understanding of the world through diverse contemporary art by artists from across the world. Located on Gateshead quayside, they have 2,600 square metres of exhibition space dedicated to the art and artists of today and tomorrow.
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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore RoadBALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art creates and produces exhibitions, activities and opportunities that explore understanding of the world through diverse contemporary art by artists from across the world. Located on Gateshead quayside, they have 2,600 square metres of exhibition space dedicated to the art and artists of today and tomorrow.
Bars
We have an abundance of amazing places to drink in our city, for couples, groups, and solo travelers alike.
Nestled into the bustling Quayside alongside tonnes of other hotspots, Tiger Hornsby boasts gorgeous, intimate interior with great drinks and live music/DJ over a weekend. Great date spot or for anyone fancying a couple of nice drinks.
Tiger Hornsby
8-10 CloseNestled into the bustling Quayside alongside tonnes of other hotspots, Tiger Hornsby boasts gorgeous, intimate interior with great drinks and live music/DJ over a weekend. Great date spot or for anyone fancying a couple of nice drinks.
A slice of Havana’s heyday in the heart of Newcastle. Dazzling cocktails, delicious food and unforgettable Latin-inspired vibes. Indulgent Cuban coffee and incredible live music. And rum. Of course, there’s plenty of rum.
Revolución de Cuba Newcastle
1-3 Cloth MarketA slice of Havana’s heyday in the heart of Newcastle. Dazzling cocktails, delicious food and unforgettable Latin-inspired vibes. Indulgent Cuban coffee and incredible live music. And rum. Of course, there’s plenty of rum.
Clubs
Newcastle is infamous for its nightlife... come find out why!
Just down from Central Station... The best club in Newcastle for RNB lovers. Jalou is always popular during the weekend and also serves 241 cocktails on Thursdays (we recommend the
Cookie Monster cocktail!)
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Jalou
Neville StreetJust down from Central Station... The best club in Newcastle for RNB lovers. Jalou is always popular during the weekend and also serves 241 cocktails on Thursdays (we recommend the
Cookie Monster cocktail!)
Sports
Places to watch sport or work out yourself.
Newcastle's coolest and sweatiest hotspot - RIOT is a boxing gym holding classes that combine boxing and cardio/strength training. You can purchase single classes on their website riotboxing.com or buy in groups if you are staying with us longer. They also have a functional gym space next door as well as a boxing studio. Get ready for dim lights and loud music! This gym makes you feel like you're in a club while you work out.
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RIOT BOXING
Foundry LaneNewcastle's coolest and sweatiest hotspot - RIOT is a boxing gym holding classes that combine boxing and cardio/strength training. You can purchase single classes on their website riotboxing.com or buy in groups if you are staying with us longer. They also have a functional gym space next door as well as a boxing studio. Get ready for dim lights and loud music! This gym makes you feel like you're in a club while you work out.
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