Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Updated 05 June 2026

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4.9

4.9 (5659)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.

A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings.

Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.

Top review

Anne

Dined 3 days ago

Never disappoints- always the best restaurant in Newcastle - food, service, ambience outstanding

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Popular dish

Cheddar Cheese and Spinach Soufflé

4.9

4.9 (3078)

£26 to £40

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The French Quarter is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant & wine Bar in a community of unique and quirky businesses in Newcastle city Centre. We are a friendly and approachable team of people, with a passion for the good things in life. Born from nostalgia for a traditional style of commerce and a desire to challenge perceptions that French dining is formal or fussy, we work with independent suppliers to offer a regularly changing wine list & tapas style menu. We have created a casual and sociable environment where customers are invited to experience our food, try our wines, shop from our deli and share our love of all things French!

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Jakki

Dined 4 days ago

I would give 10 stars if I could! The food was outstanding and a great wine and drinks list. The staff were fantastic. A lovely balance of friendly and informal but very professional, welcoming and attentive

Solstice

4.9

4.9 (69)

£41 and over

Global, International

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the historical Newcastle Quayside and hidden behind an unassuming facade,
Solstice by Kenny Atkinson offers a very distinctive dining experience.

As a guest at Solstice, you will not be presented with a menu on arrival.

Your menu has been carefully created by Kenny Atkinson and Head Chef Scott John Hodgson, through a procession of courses which is inspired and led by the British seasons and the very best produce available.

From our open plan kitchen our team of chefs will serve every course and we also finish a lot of our dishes in front of the diner, explaining the produce and passion behind our dishes.

In March 2023, Solstice was awarded a Michelin Star after only 8 months of opening. Solstice is currently rated number 26th at The UK Top 100 National Restaurant Awards 2024.

Please be aware if you would like to contact us then do so via email on admin@solsticencl.com as our phone line in not monitored. Many thanks.

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Rita

Dined on 30 May 2026

Truly memorable evening for our wedding anniversary, the food is mind blowing every mouth full delivering a different taste to the last, the elements to these dishes are incredible and the flavour is so intense, each dish delivered, I can’t pic a favourite as each one are so special in there own right! Amazing chefs and team here

St Vincent

4.8

4.8 (1116)

£26 to £40

Wine Bar

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Part wine bar, part restaurant, a city centre venue with a city centre buzz. St. Vincent is an after-work drinks spot, supper-with-friends place and general 'snack-with-a-glass-or-two' hang out with a big-hearted 'everybody welcome' attitude.

Inspired by the neighbourhood bars we've found on our travels through France and Italy, we offer interesting wines, charcuterie and crowd pleasing plates full of punchy flavours. We're a place where an hour spins into several without anyone noticing.

Open evenings Tuesday to Friday, all day Saturday and close late.

Enough said. Come and find out.

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Glen

Dined 2 days ago

St Vincent is the best restaurant in Newcastle. Matt and his team are absolutely fantastic. Food, service, ambiance. The whole package! Looking forward to coming back. If you haven’t been here before I would highly recommend it! Well done at everyone at st Vincent.

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Experience

Feasting-style Sharing Menu

Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

4.8

4.8 (3111)

£26 to £40

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Winner of the Best European Restaurant honour at the North East Restaurant Awards and conveniently situated in the centre of Hexham on Gilesgate, Bouchon Bistrot serves straightforward country style French cuisine, including daily specials in the evening. Born in the Loire Valley and having plenty of experience from working in Michelin starred restaurants throughout France, the owner of Bouchon Bistrot is an expert when it comes to traditional country cooking in France.

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Eric

Dined 5 days ago

The whole experience was excellent. Food was the best I have eaten when out for a long time. Ambience is superb and service efficient and very friendly. Also very well priced given the quality. My favourite place to eat

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Porterhouse Butcher & Grill

4.8

4.8 (1265)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

At Porterhouse, it’s all about the meat. Choose from our menus, watch our chefs at work, buy some more to take home. To showcase what cooking with meat is all about, we’ve brought together a butcher’s counter, a steakhouse and a team of talented chefs.

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FrankGold

Dined 2 days ago

This little gem has to be the best lunch/ late afternoon restaurant in Newcastle and it would take some beating to anywhere in the UK Food and service absolutely brilliant ! Looked after by Liz and Francesca Make it top of your list for a visit

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4.8

4.8 (101)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Opened in February 2014 by Kenny & Abbie Atkinson, House of Tides is located on the historical Newcastle Quayside and set within the beautifully restored Grade 1 listed 16th Century former merchant’s town house.

House of Tides is a casual, informal restaurant which is set over two floors. The rustic ground floor entrance level with its original 16th century flagstones and exposed beams, provides an excellent venue whether you're settling-in for a drink, pre-dinner aperitif or a leisurely nightcap. The first floor which houses the main restaurant seating area also with exposed beams, big open fireplace as well as views over the River Tyne.

Kenny and Abbie’s vision for House of Tides was to create a casual and informal space where everybody should feel comfortable and relaxed with no compromise on quality.

House of Tides is a One Star Michelin & 3 AA Rosette award restaurant.

Top review

Lucy

Dined on 29 May 2026

A fabulous experience from start to finish! Outstanding food, wonderful staff, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you!

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Experience

After Hours @ House of Tides

Hibou Blanc

4.7

4.7 (1538)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

This magical Edwardian building has been transformed to a beautiful bar, restaurant and private room where we hope to deliver to our customers an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle.
Join us to dine in our elegant brasserie which aims to serve classic dishes, including a generous Sunday lunch, using the very best ingredients with plenty of flavor but no fuss or in the bar for some light bites and fantastic drinks curated by a team of some of Newcastle best mixologists.
Above all we want you to relax, enjoy the music and feel at home here at Hibou Blanc.
Please note our bar operates on a walk-in only basis, and you can book our main restaurant to enjoy both our lunch and our a la carte menu. When joining for Afternoon Tea please state this in your booking notes.

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Linda

Dined 3 days ago

The evening was perfect fabulous food and wonderful staff who are very attentive. I can’t recommend this venue enough

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Popular dish

Steak frites

Popular dish

28oz Chateaubriand to share

Popular dish

Chicken salad

Gaucho Newcastle

4.5

4.5 (601)

£26 to £40

Steak

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Gaucho is now the custodian of a painstakingly restored Grade II-listed building on Pilgrim Street, blending a sophisticated elegance with industrial elements, reflecting the city’s legacy for impeccable craftsmanship. With a sweeping centerpiece bar that’s perfect for early evening drinks and a wide-plan restaurant with an open kitchen, it will become the restaurant to see and be seen in this great city.

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Simon

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent venue with a really nice vibe. They were short staffed so the GM ended up looking after my wife and I, you would never have known they were staff down as we were looked after exceptionally by everyone. We were celebrating a business award and without prompting they brought us out a dessert with congratulations on at the end of our meal! Food was amazing- gorgeous Steak for me and Flat Iron Chicken for my wife. Starters were delicious too. 10/10

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Lunch Set Menu 2/3 Courses £18.95/£20.95

William De Percy

4.3

4.3 (776)

£25 and under

Contemporary French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The William De Percy Coaching Inn and Crêperie, named for the Norman baron of the same name, follows suit with Apartment Group’s other award winning venues, which are all renowned for their high quality food, drink and customer service. The venue is a French inspired gastropub and boutique hotel serving great food and the best in local and craft beers.

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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

The food was excellent and so were the staff, we’ll be back in the week.

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