Newcastle Restaurant Week is set to return from 3rd to 9th August 2026, with a record 121 participating venues offering discounted set menus. The bi-annual event, first launched by NE1 in 2011, aims to boost footfall during traditionally quiet periods.
Format and Economic Impact
Participating restaurants offer two- or three-course menus priced at £15, £20, or £25 per person. According to NE1, each Restaurant Week generates an estimated £1 million boost to the local economy. Rachel Fenwick, Head of Marketing and Events at NE1, stated: "Newcastle is famed for its hospitality scene nationally and internationally, and it plays a huge part in shaping the city’s unique character, as well as being one of the region’s largest employers." She added that the event guarantees hours for hundreds of restaurant workers, transforming quiet periods into busy ones.
Full List of Participating Venues
The diverse lineup includes both established favourites and newcomers. Notable venues include 12 Muqam, 213SIXTY, Acropolis (Grainger Market), Aveika, Babucho, Banyan, Barluga, Blackfriars Restaurant, Cafe 21 at Fenwick, Cafe Andaluz, Cafe Bar Kaltur, Cafe Filto Restaurant, Canton Kitchen, Central Oven + Shaker, ChachaBuchi, Chaophraya, Chez Mal at Malmaison, Chiquito, Chit 'n' Chaat, Claremont Teahouse, Cocochine, Colmans at Fenwick, Côte Brasserie, Dabbawal, Dakwala, Davey's, Dobson & Parnell, Frankie & Benny's, Fujiyama, Gaucho, Gino D'Acampo Restaurant Quayside, Hanoi Pho, Harry's Bar and Brasserie, Hen & Hops, Hibou Blanc, Hotel Du Vin & Bistro, Hotel Gotham, I Scream For Pizza, Jack Thai, Kaltur Dean Street, Khai Khai, KISSKOZLE, Landmark Oriental, Latif Indian Restaurant, Lola Jeans, Lubber Kitchen, Lui's, Maki & Ramen, Maldron Hotel, Manahatta, Mantra Thai Dining, Marco Polo, Meat:Stack, Moku, Motel Mexicana, Mowgli, My Delhi, Nadon Thai, Ngon, No28, Olive Kitchen, Persia Restaurant, Pho, Pigalo's at Louie's Liquor Store, Pitcher & Piano, Pizza Punks, Pleased to Meet You, Porterhouse Butcher and Grill, Quay7 Restaurant, Rani Indian Restaurant, Rasika, Redhouse, Revolución de Cuba, Revolution, Roof Thirty Nine, Sachins, Salparo, Saltwater Fish Company, Sanco, Sandhill Arms, Shark Club, Shearer’s Sports Bar & Lounge, Siam Cafe, Slug & Lettuce Newcastle Central, Soju and Gogi, Square, St Sushi, St. Vincent, Sunshine, Super Natural, Sushi Me Rollin', The Alchemist, The Bake Eldon, The Botanist, The Bridge Tavern, The Broad Chare, The Dispensary, The French Quarter, The Green Room, The Hudson, The Maven, The Muddler, The Rebel Yell, The Town Wall, The Valley Junction, The WonderBar, Tickets, Tonkin, Turtle Bay, Twenty Twenty, Tyneside Bar Cafe, Umai Mi, Uno's Trattoria, Victors, Wagamama, YOLO Townhouse, Zaap, Zizzi, and Zucchini Pasta Bar.
First-Time Participants and Booking Advice
SOKU is among the newcomers. Lawrence Norman, restaurateur at SOKU, commented: "Restaurant Week feels like an essential part of the Newcastle food scene. As first-time participants and only a year into opening SOKU, we’re still introducing ourselves to the North East. This is a brilliant opportunity to let people know we’re here and to share the great dishes and service we have to offer."
Deals vary by venue; some upscale restaurants offer the £25 menu as a significant discount. Organisers urge early booking as slots fill quickly. Diners should check specific terms such as booking times or menu availability before visiting.
