Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Newcastle and Northumberland

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for brunch in Newcastle and Northumberland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sohe

4.8

4.8 (1133)

£25 and under

Pan-Asian

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Sohe is sure to offer an experience like no other, traditionally trained chefs create dishes demonstrating their culinary flair, unique methods and individual expertise, showcasing foods from all over the world that are sure to tantalise and tease the senses. Set within Jesmond’s quintessentially English and stunning Victorian period properties the mix of Northumbrian history, Asian inspiration and cosmopolitan vibe allow you to unwind in a whole new type of culture. SoHe’s sure to invigorate and excite with its blend of fine foods from throughout the world in fusion with the Asian inspiration behind this exciting new dining experience. Sohe has a cocktail menu to mesmerise and enchant any patron whilst all set within a building of character and elegance situated right in the heart of the city. This is North east Fine dining with a refreshingly informal vibe, an atmosphere to ease you into complete comfort and dishes to keep you green with food envy.

Top review

Christina

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

The ambience was so nice and the food was also amazing. The staff are very friendly.

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The Courtyard Pegswood

4.8

4.8 (195)

£25 and under

Bistro

Morpeth

About the restaurant

The Courtyard offers a warm farmhouse feel in the heart of Northumberland. Situated in Pegswood, the historic building which dates back to early-1900s, sits on the main route to Longhirst, once a home of. “Old King Cole”. Steeped in history, and influenced by the bistros of rural Italy, The Courtyard is certainly a place to visit.

Matt Hudson, head chef, brings a wealth of experience and a stellar reputation, having made a significant impact in the culinary world with his exceptional talent. His innovative and flavourful dishes have not only delighted diners but also earned him numerous accolades. Under his leadership, two gastro pubs in the North East were recognised in The Guardian's prestigious list of Best Gastro Pubs.

Matt is an ethical chef that likes to cook head to tail, leaving no waste from an animal. His commitment to using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients aligns perfectly with our philosophy of providing high-quality, sustainable dining experiences.

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Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

The Courtyard deserves all of the superlatives. We originally chose to eat here for a special occasion, but the overall experience convinced us to make it a regular stop. The service is excellent. The menu is inventive and the food is delicious. The look of the restaurant draws one in, and the noise level is surprisingly low, considering the number of people that were dining. We are already planning to come back next week for another meal!

The Tempus, Charlton Hall Estate

4.7

4.7 (392)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Alnwick

About the restaurant

At the heart of The Tempus, beyond the dazzling disco balls of our vibrant bar, lies The Orangery—the perfect setting to savour exquisite culinary delights. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience, whether it’s for lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner. Our carefully curated menus offer a tantalising selection designed to please every palate and showcases the finest local ingredients and culinary talent, ensuring a memorable meal with every visit. For those seeking a more refined experience, our afternoon tea features an elegant assortment of sweet and savoury treats.

Lunch served Monday - Saturday, 12noon – 4.45pm
Afternoon Tea served Wednesday - Saturday, 2.45pm – 4.30pm. Bookings are required to be made within 48 hours of your reservation
À la Carte Dining: Daily from 5pm
Sunday Lunch: from 12 noon

Our bar and snug open daily offer a great spot for coffee, tea, drinks, and bar snacks. Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome in our bar until 7 PM

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Lesley

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Gorgeous bar and restaurant. Friendly service . Cocktails were excellent and food was delicious . Great menu . Would highly recommend

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The Tempus Afternoon Tea

Elkwater Bar & Bistro

4.7

4.7 (74)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Ponteland

About the restaurant

WALK-IN GUESTS WELCOME, WE ALWAYS KEEP SOME TABLES FREE. Call 01661 679600 or email enquiries@elkwater.co.uk to check availability.

Elkwater Bar, Bistro and Lifestyle Store in Darras Hall, Northumberland. A beautiful venue, offering delicious French/Canadian inspired relaxed dining, from breakfasts through to lunch and evening meals with live music, cocktails, draught beers and fine wines.

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Amy

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Excellent, as it always is, my favourite place. Delicious lunch and good value

Côte Brasserie - Newcastle

4.6

4.6 (117)

£25 and under

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Anne

Dined 1 day ago

Really nice ambience and great service. Food good & was great value in restaurant week!

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Kiln

4.6

4.6 (1107)

£26 to £40

Middle Eastern

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Kiln is a small restaurant in the heart of the Ouseburn. We make everything ourselves and push to be better than the day before.

We serve brunch every morning from 10am to 4:30pm.

Our Mediterranean & Middle Eastern inspired tapas style menu is served from 5pm to 10pm.

Our great coffee, homemade cakes and cocktails are served all day - and we’re dog friendly!

Please inform the staff of any allergies when booking & due to the nature of our menu please note we cannot accommodate anyone with a severe nut or sesame allergy.

Thank you!

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Natalie

Dined 6 days ago

Brilliant service, fabulous tasty food at a great venue

Café 21 Fenwick

4.5

4.5 (398)

£25 and under

Café

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

A home from home where hospitality comes first. Café 21 is a sociable and effortlessly stylish space, serving crafted comforts, lunch bites and sweet treats. This breakfast, lunch and early evening venue is the place for a mid-shopping trip lunch, business meeting, afternoon tea, or a quiet cup of the good stuff. A place where ‘me time’ matters.

Booking is not required however we do take reservations from 2:00 onwards for Afternoon Tea.
Our last booking is at 4:45pm Monday to Saturday and 3:45 on Sunday.

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Holly

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely staff, lovely champagne afternoon tea. All three of us were happy. The fruit scones were so soft and we liked that you served clotted cream, as a lot of places don't anymore, but it's a must. Good selection of sandwiches and cakes. You managed to take the traditional, make it interesting, without it losing its essence. Good tea and coffee selection too

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Champagne Afternoon Tea

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Classic Afternoon Tea

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Sunday Lunch

Hard Rock Cafe - Newcastle

4.5

4.5 (4076)

£25 and under

American

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Welcome to Newcastle, where the old (castle) meets the new! Hard Rock Cafe is coming at you live from Newcastle, with a new layout paying tribute to the past by keeping in line with the former grandeur and arches. Phase one of our grand design includes a cafe with room for 170 of your closest friends, with 60 of those lucky pals getting to sit on a raised mezzanine floor overlooking the river. We’ve also included 16 external seats to enjoy Hard Rock in the sun. Our Cafe brings a touch of history and class to any meal. Featuring classic American fare with that signature Hard Rock twist, Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle delivers satisfaction in every bite. Grab a Legendary® Burger and some delicious sides and wash everything down with a local brew or a hand-crafted cocktail!

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paul

Dined 2 days ago

Service was brilliant and the food was lovely would definitely be back.

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Experience

Lunch Menu

The Mad House

4.5

4.5 (77)

£25 and under

Cocktail Bar

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Mad House!
A unique bar experience that's funky, quirky and full of surprises. Come visit us and see why we're the hottest spot in town!

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Lisa

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

As someone that has coeliac disease and needs a gluten free diet. I can't recommend this place enough. Very reassuring with allergies, we were asked numerous times if anyone had any. Food was excellent along with the drinks and service. Bottomless brunch was 10/10

Fratello's Newcastle Airport

4.2

4.2 (358)

£25 and under

Comfort Food

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Fratellos restaurant is located at Newcastle International Airport. This is a well known UK landmark and is a busy meeting place. Its situated near the A1 and Ponteland. It is perfect for family and friends to gather or for business people to meet.
We do table service for our guests with a varied menu to suit all needs.

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David

Dined 7 days ago

The food and staff were excellent. No faults at all

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