Situated in the heart of Newcastle Quayside, 21 is a classic, modern bistro offering skilful cooking, sassy service and a good-time feel. It’s about eating handsome food in comfortable stylish surroundings—polished floorboards, leather banquettes, crisp cloths. Chic, sharp, fun.
The first of Terry Laybourne’s family of restaurants, 21 – the former 21 Queen Street – moved to Trinity Gardens after 19 successful years (and the region’s first Michelin star) in Queen Street. Sleek and modern, full of light and space, the new building suits the restaurant’s menu of stylish, bistro dishes served with flair.
The kitchen’s emphasis is on creating simple, imaginative dishes where there’s a real respect for the ingredients. The cooking is never artful or fussy, just a classic, bistro style with a true element of craft and a few contemporary twists to add a little free spirit. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky, this is a buzzy city centre restaurant which never loses sight of putting the food first.
Tuesday - Friday
Lunch: 12.00 - 2.30pm
Dinner: 5.30 - 9.00pm
Saturday
Lunch: 12.00 - 2:30pm
Dinner: 5:30 - 10pm
Sunday
Lunch: 12.00 - 5.00pm
Telephone: 0191 222 0755
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