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The Maven, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

The Maven

4.3 (629)
£25 and under
International
The Vermont Hotel, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1RQ

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The Maven

4.3
£25 and under
International
Newcastle upon Tyne

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
For bookings on Special Events or December please contact the Sales Office direct on 0191 2331010.

The Vermont Hotel is bringing dining to the heart of Newcastle with The Maven. The Maven combines decadent dining with stunning views of the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside.

Open from 5.30pm - 9pm Monday to Friday & 12.00 pm -9 pm Friday & 12.00 pm - 8.30 pm Sunday, serving an eclectic range of dishes inspired from cuisine around the world, it's the ideal place to dine. Sunday Lunch served all day from 12.30pm - 8.30 pm.

Alongside good food, we offer great wines.  The Maven takes pride in its huge range of wines from around the world.  Meals can then be finished in style with a digestif in The Redwood Bar and, Lounge.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Cross street
    The Vermont Hotel
  • Parking details
    Complimentary limited valet car parking subject to availabilty
  • Public transit
    Getting to the Maven you have a choice of two metro stops .Central Station- Turn right walk straight ahead until you hit Castle Keep through bridge to hotel. Monument
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wine

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What 629 people are saying

The Maven reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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629 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Newcastle11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was fantastic, food was great. The only negative was we sat next to the window and it was quite cold which they later put the heating on which helped.

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  2. jamesm

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Having been here before I knew what to expect and we both left feeling glad we revisited. Booking is easy,the service,food and ambience are all excellent and it offers very good value for money so you cant ask for anything more Definitely reccommend.

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    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely brilliant, the staff were amazing, the food is top class, outstanding.
    The MavenResponded on May 7, 2024
    Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments which we will pass onto the team. We hope to see you very soon.

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    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful meal, the staff were so lovely and one recommended the stay and dine offer, we loved it so much we've booked up for the offer in a fortnight.
    The MavenResponded on May 2, 2024
    Thank you so much for wonderful review and we can't wait to see you again soon.

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  5. JamesD

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great friendly service. Good quality food and fair wine list. Very good pricing.
    The MavenResponded on May 2, 2024
    Thank you for the lovely comments and we are glad that you enjoyed your visit and we do hope to see you again soon.

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  6. JoeV

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Six of us had an evening meal in the Maven on our first night at the Hotel. All of us were very satisfied with the overall experience.

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  7. LisaS

    Newcastle11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service as usual - highly recommend trying the Maven for Sunday lunch. Haven’t tried lunch/dinner on other days but suspect the quality will be consistent. Thanks again will continue our regular visits.
    The MavenResponded on April 12, 2024
    Lisa thank you so much for the wonderful comments and glad you enjoyed your lunch with us yet again. Hope to see you soon.

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  8. KarenB

    Inverness1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant should be so much busier! It is great value compared to the chain restaurants in town. The decor is stylish, the staff are very friendly, the menu is great. I had duck breast with duck scotch egg and fondant potato, with side dishes of red cabbage (deliciously sweet and tart at the same time) and carrots with savoy cabbage, beans and broccoli. The scotch egg was so good, perfectly seasoned, runny vivid yolk. The duck breast wasn’t too rare or over cooked, so good. Then chocolate fudge cake with black cherries and ice cream, good combination! The fudge cake could have been a bit richer, gooey-er, but the cherries, sauce and ice cream made it 9/10. Generous cheese board too, no stingy slithers of cheese. Good plum chutney. About £90 for 2 courses for 2 with 2 drinks each.
    The MavenResponded on March 27, 2024
    Thank you for your lovely comments and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your meal with us. Your comments will be passed onto the team, and we do hope that we get to see you again very soon. Best wishes

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  9. NigelG

    Newcastle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality food great presentation and service A memorable meal for Mother’s Day A five star experience
    The MavenResponded on March 14, 2024
    Nigel thank you so much for the wonderful review and comments which we will pass on to the team. We do hope to see you again very soon. Best wishes

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  10. Graham

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious Sunday lunch. Lovely restaurant and staff. Definitely going back.
    The MavenResponded on February 28, 2024
    Thank you for 5 stars and lovely comments hope to see you again soon.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Cross street
    The Vermont Hotel
  • Parking details
    Complimentary limited valet car parking subject to availabilty
  • Public transit
    Getting to the Maven you have a choice of two metro stops .Central Station- Turn right walk straight ahead until you hit Castle Keep through bridge to hotel. Monument
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wine

FAQs

The atmosphere is polished yet relaxed, casual-elegant with impressive quayside views. Guests repeatedly describe the ambience and service as excellent, calling the food top-class and the staff friendly. It’s well suited to special evenings, relaxed dinners and wine-focused meals in a hotel setting.

The Maven is likely busiest on weekend service and evenings (it offers weekend daytime service and popular stay-and-dine offers), while weekday early evenings should be quieter. Guests mention easy booking but also returning and booking special offers, so popular times can fill up, reserve ahead if you want a specific slot or window table.

Early or midweek evenings tend to be quieter, while weekend service (including Sunday Lunch) is popular. Guests often praise the food and book return visits, and the hotel’s stay-and-dine offers can fill up, so reserving ahead is a good idea. If you prefer a relaxed meal, try a weekday booking or an earlier evening slot.

The dress code is casual dress. Guests can expect a relaxed, smart-casual atmosphere appropriate for evening dining and hotel-based meals.

If you want the quayside lunch experience, Sunday is a strong choice because Sunday Lunch is served all day. For a quieter dinner, consider a weekday evening. Weekend evenings are popular with guests, so book ahead if you prefer a busier, lively atmosphere.

Yes, contact the hotel’s Sales Office for special-event bookings or December reservations and call ahead for seating requests. Guests note attentive staff who respond to issues (for example adjusting heating), so the team is likely willing to help with seating, dietary notes or special-occasion arrangements.

Yes, The Maven is a strong pick for date night. It offers decadent, casual-elegant dining with stunning views of the Newcastle and Gateshead quayside, a large wine list and attentive service. Guests praise the food and atmosphere, and many return for special evenings or the stay-and-dine offer, making it ideal for a memorable date. Consider booking a window table for the view and an evening slot for the best experience.

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The Maven

4.3
£25 and under
International
Newcastle upon Tyne

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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