The city of Newcastle lays claim to a rich and diverse history stretching back to the age of the Roman Empire. Today Newcastle is well known as a business and cultural hub particularly known for its nightlife which attracts many visitors annually. With its increasingly ethnically diverse population, it is not surprising that the city boasts a multitude of dining establishments from many parts of the globe.

Naturally customary British fare is well represented in Newcastle, with the traditional roasts, stews, puddings and pies sometimes found alongside specialties of the area such as pease pudding – a baked vegetable pottage – and stottie cake, a heavy round bread often split and filled with ham, egg, sausage, bacon or pease pudding. Other traditional items include pan haggerty, a potato, cheese and onion dish alongside mainstays like smoked lamb, chive tart and poached fish.

 With a considerable ethnic South Asian element present among Newcastle residents, it is not surprising that there are numerous and varied restaurants serving Pakistani and Indian specialties, from kebabs and biryani to tandoori and masala specialties and curries of every description.

Enthusiasts of East Asian cuisine will be delighted by the various specialties on offer; Chinese restaurants offer such exotic dishes as sweet and sour pork, sizzling beef with black bean sauce, seafood soup and ginger lobster. Teppanyaki and sushi are just a couple of the Japanese delicacies on offer; Thai cuisine and other Asian styles of cooking are also readily found in Newcastle.


Not to be missed are Newcastle offerings in the mode of Continental European and American delights alongside food from such far-flung regions as the Middle East and the Mediterranean. International fast food chains are also well represented when dining in Newcastle.

For those who prefer hotel dining in Newcastle there is no finer choice than the Quay 7 Restaurant at the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle. This excellent restaurant is ideal for special occasions as well as informal meals, offering spectacular views over the River Tyne. The superb food is highlighted by an extensive a la carte menu.