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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.
January 6th 2026 to January 6th 2026
Foodie
6 Jan 2026 to 6 Jan 2026
With everyone loving vibrant and zingy hummus, falafels, tabouleh and baba ghannouj mopped up by...
January 8th 2026 to January 8th 2026
Foodie
8 Jan 2026 to 8 Jan 2026
Curry comes from the Tamil word ‘kari’ meaning spicy sauce for rice. Ginger, garlic and...
January 9th 2026 to January 9th 2026
Foodie
9 Jan 2026 to 9 Jan 2026
Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the...
January 12th 2026 to January 18th 2026
Foodie
12 Jan 2026 to 18 Jan 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Indulge for less at some of Newcastle's best restaurants with NE1's Restaurant Week, which returns...
January 15th 2026 to January 15th 2026
Foodie
15 Jan 2026 to 15 Jan 2026
Relax and have fun at our convivial evening pizza-making social. Our master baker will teach...
January 16th 2026 to January 16th 2026
Foodie
16 Jan 2026 to 16 Jan 2026
Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the...
January 17th 2026 to January 17th 2026
Foodie
17 Jan 2026 to 17 Jan 2026
Join us for an evening of wine discovery with a selection of top notch wines...
January 20th 2026 to January 21st 2026
Foodie
20 Jan 2026 to 21 Jan 2026
Venture into the shadows of Blackfriars for an unforgettable evening where centuries of rich history...
January 21st 2026
Foodie
21 Jan 2026 to 21 Jan 2026
Back at Dobson & Parnell by popular demand we are delighted to welcome Adventurer Phil...
January 27th 2026 to January 27th 2026
Enjoy an exclusive tour of...
January 29th 2026 to January 29th 2026
A lover of Thai food...
January 30th 2026 to January 30th 2026
Have some fun with a...
February 1st 2026 to February 1st 2026
Whether it be the classic...
February 10th to February 11th
May 15th to May 15th
September 17th to March 25th
January 5th to January 31st
January 7th to March 25th
January 8th to October 1st
January 12th to January 12th
January 25th
February 1st
Food & Drink
Quayside
Serving the finest Himalayan salt dry-aged steaks, Wagyu and other great local meat, fish &...
Foodie
Quayside
Rasika is an Indian restaurant located in the heart of Quayside. The restaurant presents traditional...
Food & Drink
Heaton
Opened in 2021, Sobremesa is an intimate wine bar which serves Spanish tapas, meats and...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Located on Newcastle’s historic Quayside, Sandhill Arms is a great new addition from local favourite...
Food & Drink
Countryside
Hjem in Northumberland was awarded its first Michelin Star in 2021. Restaurant Hjem recognises that...
Food & Drink
Quayside
NewcastleGateshead Quayside welcomes a stunning new riverside Italian restaurant in collaboration with INNSiDE by Meliá...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Butakun is a Japanese restaurant in the heart of Newcastle serving authentic sushi, donburi and...
Food & Drink
Coast
Following almost 40 years of traditional Fish & Chips at Trenchers of Whitby, the UK’s...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Mannaza's professional and experienced Korean chefs prepare a wide range of dishes, specialising in Bulgogi...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Rani provides an enjoyable dining experience, serving unforgettable North Indian inspired dishes on Newcastle Quayside...
January 9th 2026 to January 9th 2026
Foodie
9 Jan 2026 to 9 Jan 2026
Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the...
January 16th 2026 to January 16th 2026
Foodie
16 Jan 2026 to 16 Jan 2026
Bored with the usual places to go for lunch? Don’t fancy another sandwich on the...
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