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Visitors to NewcastleGateshead will enjoy culinary delights at excellent foodie events throughout the year.
Take part in workshops and tasty events with experts at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle or immerse yourself in the smells and flavours of a food festival.
Join Wylam Brewery at Palace of Arts in Exhibition Park for their famous Battle Of... events where punters are invited to taste some of the best food offerings from local restaurants and street food vendors to determine the champion - from burgers to Thai food, Indian curries to vegan fare, these popular food battles are a brilliant evening out.
Mark your significant occasions and seasonal events including Mothers' Day afternoon teas, Easter Sunday Lunches and Graduation celebrations at the top restaurants and bars across Newcastle and Gateshead.
Don't miss the epic Newcastle Restaurant Week which takes place in the heart of Newcastle twice a year and discover great deals at hundreds of city centre restaurants. Or try something a little more unique with wine tasting experiences at Victoria Tunnel in Ouseburn thanks to the experts at Hotel Du Vin.
Take a look at some of the upcoming events that you can get your chops round in NewcastleGateshead.
February 7th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Family
7 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Wylam Brewery are back with their 2026 Food Battles - a series of exciting events...
June 25th 2026
Foodie
25 Jun 2026 to 25 Jun 2026
Join us for our monthly quiz night!- 30 bar tab for the winning team!- Free...
June 26th 2026 to June 26th 2026
Foodie
26 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026
Join us for a rare opportunity to experience refined French dining in the heart of...
June 28th 2026 to June 28th 2026
Foodie
28 Jun 2026 to 28 Jun 2026
Everyone loves Mexican cuisine but have you ever wanted to create this vibrant cuisine in...
July 10th 2026 to July 10th 2026
Foodie
10 Jul 2026 to 10 Jul 2026
Brewing has long been part of life at Blackfriars. In the 13th-century friary, the Dominican...
August 15th 2026
Foodie
15 Aug 2026 to 15 Aug 2026
The North Easts Premier beer festival in a railway museum. Ale by Rail features a...
August 28th 2026 to August 29th 2026
Foodie
28 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Newcastle City Centre
A true culinary competition, Battle Royale will showcase a mix of innovative food vendors competing...
October 23rd 2026 to October 24th 2026
Foodie
23 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Wings, wings, and more wings! Lord of the Wings will feature vendors battling for the...
November 18th 2026 to November 18th 2026
Foodie
18 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026
Back by popular demand for 2026, we are thrilled to welcome Walter Riddell, Keeper of...
November 19th 2026 to November 19th 2026
Join us for Hinnies’ Beaujolais...
November 19th 2026 to November 19th 2026
Join us at Dobson &...
November 27th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Spice lovers, rejoice! Argie Bhaji...
March 14th to July 5th
June 19th to September 2nd
June 20th to June 20th
June 24th to June 24th
June 25th to October 1st
July 3rd to July 3rd
July 11th to July 11th
July 18th to July 18th
August 29th to August 29th
September 10th to September 10th
September 20th to November 22nd
October 10th to October 10th
Food & Drink
Jesmond
If you're looking for simple, relaxed neighbourhood drinks and dining, Long Friday in Jesmond is...
February 7th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Family
7 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Wylam Brewery are back with their 2026 Food Battles - a series of exciting events...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Wylam Brewery at Exhibition Park's Palace of Arts is open inside and outside for all...
Food & Drink
Jesmond
Dine in style in the characteristic old signal box and railway carriage in the heart...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Set within the beautifully restored Grade 1 listed 16th Century former merchant’s town house, on...
October 23rd 2026 to October 24th 2026
Foodie
23 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Wings, wings, and more wings! Lord of the Wings will feature vendors battling for the...
January 30th 2026 to January 30th 2026
Foodie
30 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026
Gateshead
For one night only at the Veganuary Supper Club, guests will enjoy a multi‑course, chef‑led...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Umai Mi delivers modern and chic dining specialising in Pan-Asian cuisine in the heart of...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Starting off as a street food vendor, the ever popular Longhorns BBQ offering set up...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Pink Lane Bakery Update: Open 6-days a week. You won’t be able to go inside...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Designed for seafood lovers – Saltwater Fish Company, situated in Fenwick Foodhall, operates as both...
Shopping
Heaton
The Lily Tree Bakery is 'Free From' bakery shop in the heart of Heaton offering...
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