From Fish & Chips to Fine Dining, Indian Cuisine to Geordie Comfort Food, we have a great range of suggestions for places to eat in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear.
The Man Bird originally hails from the North East of England and every year we visit for a few days to see family and take the opportunity to look out some great places to eat whilst we are there.
We last visited in September 2022 and are always looking for new places to visit so if you have any suggestions, or are a venue and you would like us to visit, then please get in touch.
Anyway, onwards to the recommendations. If you are visiting the North East (or are lucky enough to live in the area) then check out some of these great venues.
Serving fresh seafood and wholesome home‑cooked meals in a welcoming, relaxed coastal setting with quality ingredients and friendly, attentive service.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationRustic Geordie‑influenced British cuisine served in warm, inviting seafront surroundings with hearty, flavourful dishes and traditional coastal hospitality.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationJust 100 meters from Beadnell Bay Beach, offering a coastal dining experience with a relaxed atmosphere and fresh, flavourful dishes in a welcoming seaside setting.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationThe Craster Arms is a bustling coastal pub and restaurant. With vast spaces, including outdoor dining pods and huge beer garden.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationThe Courtyard Coffee Shop looks forward to welcoming you soon whether it's for breakfast, lunch, dinner or coffee & cake
Read Our Review | Venue InformationThe Manor House Hotel is located at the heart of Holy Island, adjacent to the priory and with magnificent views of the castle and harbour.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationPicturesque Village Pub with a large sun-trapped Beer Garden, Courtyard & The Stables. Good food and Cask Ales served daily.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationWelcoming eatery serving breakfasts, homemade meals, and Sunday roasts in a relaxed, family‑friendly atmosphere with freshly prepared dishes daily.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationLocated on the bustling North Shields Fish Quay. This cafe, bar and grill atmosphere is the perfect place to come and hang out with friends and family.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationThe Boat House use only the freshest catches, finest local produce and highest quality ingredients to create meticulously crafted and lovingly presented dishes.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationDog friendly bar with spacious, beamed dining area and beer garden serving a range of local produce on the menu and offering a wide range of drinks.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationLa Casetta serve authentic Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere. They use the freshest locally sourced ingredients.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationCombining stunning sea views with delicious home cooking and beautifully kept ales, this is a tastefully refurbished pub with tradition and character at its heart.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationFrom teas and coffee to fresh sandwiches and jacket potatoes to scones and cakes - all made fresh in the cafe on a daily basis.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationRiley’s Fish Shack was born from a love of fresh, honest, healthy seafood from which there seemed a real shortage of in their hometown of Tynemouth.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationThe Salthouse serve authentic Spanish Tapas cooked fresh to order. Tapas is about casual relaxed dining with simple food made with the best ingredients.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationDobson & Parnell serves an innovative British & European menu on Newcastle's vibrant Quayside, listed in the Michelin and Harden’s guide.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationA slice of Havana’s heyday in the heart of Newcastle. Dazzling cocktails, delicious food and unforgettable Latin-inspired vibes and incredible live music.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationLal Khazana believe that they offer an unparalleled dining experience. The exquisite cuisine is complemented perfectly by the sumptuous but sophisticated interiors.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationThe Beresford Arms in the middle of the beautiful Whalton village just outside Morpeth and Ponteland serving fantastic pub food 7 days a week.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationPorky's is BBQ restaurant offering the best steaks, burgers, smoked ribs & Wood fired Pizza. They serve the finest in-house smoked meat American style!
Read Our Review | Venue InformationA quirky bistro cafe with amazing views. All their ingredients are fresh and sourced locally where possible, and the excellent kitchen team prepare everything on site.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationMasala is a well established restaurant in Ashington who aim is to provide good quality food, in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, at reasonable prices.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationTheir food is; contemporary, non-fussy, and prepared with care and attention offering relaxed, informal Geordie hospitality, and memorable dining experiences.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationThis article includes venues we have visited and would recommend to friends and family, if a venue is not included in this collection then, most likely, we just haven't had the chance to visit them yet.
If you are a venue owner, manager or look after the PR / Marketing for a venue and are interested in being included in this collection then please get in touch