Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants that are great for brunch in Newcastle Upon Tyne? 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!

Saltwater Fish Company

4.9

4.9 (1634)

£25 and under

Seafood

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Designed for seafood lovers – Saltwater Fish Company, situated in Fenwick Foodhall, operates as both a Fish Bar and Fishmonger with a ‘we cook what we sell, we sell what we cook’ philosophy. There’s no fuss – just a passion for seafood, simple yet creative cooking and friendly service.

Top review

Michaela

Dined 2 days ago

First time visiting. Food was amazing and service impeccable. Will definitely be back

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Experience

Oyster Sunday – £2 Lindisfarne Oysters (All Day)

The Broad Chare

4.8

4.8 (3397)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

We’re big on warmth, low on fussiness: stripped wood floors, high bar stools, painted brickwork and comfy leather banquettes. Sup your pint beside our polished-oak bar or tuck yourself away in the Snug behind the frosted glass partition. You can hear yourself talk, concentrate on the crossword or nod off quietly in the corner.

To help keep everyone safe, our teams will continue to wear face masks and we'd love you to do the same when nentering and moving around the pub and dining room.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding and we look forward to seeing you.

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Sara

Dined 4 days ago

Nice vibe, food was absolutely delicious. Mushrooms on toast appetizer was the best I’ve had. Halibut perfect. Side salad greens tasted and crunched like they had been picked minutes before serving.

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Experience

Worker's Lunch

Café 21 Fenwick

4.8

4.8 (447)

£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 treat, 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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Stephen

Dined on Apr 25, 2026

Very nice surrounding,nice staff and nice presentation and value for money.

Branches Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (302)

£41 and over

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Branches is a multi award winning restaurant
which aims to provide its customers a contemporary dining experience set in a beautifully modern décor surrounding.

Located on the hugely popular Osborne road we pride ourselves on the professional service our staff provides each customer. The intimate stylish dining room caters for individuals and parties to provide the ideal setting for any occasion from romantic to business.

Our chef source the freshest, local, best of British produce direct from nearby suppliers, farms and markets.
All our dishes are created from the highest quality products available. We also offer a wide selection of Wines, Beers, Gins and expertly made Cocktails.

Branches Restaurant has won Tripadvisors Travellers choice award for multiple consecutive years along with appearing consistently in their top 10 restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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Michael

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely brilliant…from the moment we walked in.. Pre meal cocktails were delicious and well made….my 2x Old Fashioned’s were up there with the best i’ve had We had a nice table in window Starters of Fish Cake and Roast Beets n goats cheese were both enjoyed and the goats cheese was better than i remembered from last visit We had a sirloin and Fillet with 3 sides which were all perfect and delicious but enough We finished sharing a panacotta and a bottle of champagne A great way to start my friends 50th celebrations Thank you

Hinnies Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2981)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Hinnies is a relaxed, warm and friendly neighbourhood restaurant serving the comfort food we all like to eat - rustic and hearty Geordie-influenced classics made properly from scratch using local and seasonal produce to give a real taste of our beloved North East. We’re open for lunch and dinner Tue-Sat and Brunch and lunch Sat-Sun (closed Mon and Sun evening).

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Rebecca

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing service. Amazing food. As a solo diner you can never be too sure what to expect, but I was very well looked after by my waitress. The restaurant was immaculate and has an absolutely lovely feeling to it. Warm, friendly and welcoming, I would recommend it to everyone. The food was outstanding! It came out fresh, hot and packed with flavour. You will regret it if you don't give this place a try!

Porterhouse Butcher & Grill

4.7

4.7 (1257)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

At Porterhouse, it’s all about the meat. Choose from our menus, watch our chefs at work, buy some more to take home. To showcase what cooking with meat is all about, we’ve brought together a butcher’s counter, a steakhouse and a team of talented chefs.

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Brian

Dined 2 days ago

Porterhouse food consistently great! Had 3 course lunch menu ~ beetroot starter confit duck main and lemon sponge and custard ~ all well cooked and lovely ~ duck was standout course As always Fran and her staff were excellent ~ always make you feel welcome and very special ~ lovely experience eating here

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4.7

4.7 (1297)

£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 from scratch ourselves to ensure freshness and quality in everything we do.

We serve Breakfast every morning from 10am to 2pm, and our Lunch Menu runs between 12pm and 4pm.

Our Mediterranean & Middle Eastern inspired tapas style menu is served from 4pm to 9:30pm.

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 sesame allergy.

Thank you!

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Sara

Dined 1 day ago

Beautiful little spot on the edge of Ouseburn. Changing menu. Good value for money. Fantastic service, delicious food. Will definitely return. 🙂

Côte Brasserie - Newcastle

4.6

4.6 (205)

£25 and under

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Welcome to Côte Newcastle, your premier French restaurant in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. Just a short walk from Newcastle Central Station and close to the bustling city centre, where you can explore a range of shops, attractions, and cultural landmarks, Côte Newcastle offers a welcoming retreat to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. Enjoy our charming outdoor seating area, ideal for soaking up the lively atmosphere of the city while enjoying our French-inspired cuisine. Whether it's a sunny lunch or a leisurely dinner, our outdoor seating adds an extra touch of relaxation to your dining experience.

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Andy

Dined 3 days ago

This was my third visit here for an evening business meeting over a meal. Pre-booked a table; reservation was no problem. Requested a quiet table on my reservation and we were given one on arrival. Great food, lovely service. Will use again next time.

The Woodmans Arms

4.3

4.3 (3498)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The Woodmans Arms is a beautiful ‘country feel’ pub and dining room situated within the village of Whickham, at the top of the hill, hidden amongst rows of spectacular trees. We are more than just a venue, we are a destination worth travelling to serving classic comforting food made with love, served in cosy surroundings overlooking the most amazing views of the North East.

We are the proud winner of the Newcastle Chronicle’s Eddy Eats’ pub of the year for character, quality, service and value. UK top 3 in the Seafish National Fish and Chip awards 2019 and Diners’ choice award for best ambience. Best British Pub Pie winner for 2020.

We support our local farmers, and work closely with a number of local suppliers to ensure the very best fresh produce. All our food is cooked freshly to order so whether it be a bar snack, light bite, leisurely lunch, evening meal or Sunday Roast it is safe to say that you will in safe hands.

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Simon

Dined 2 days ago

A fantastic evening Birthday meal. Greeted and seated promptly. The lady serving us, Abbie, was very attentive, super helpful, genuine, and smiling throughout. She is a real credit to the restaurant. The meal was delicious, hot and presented well. All aspects of the evening were just perfect. Really looking forward to a return visit.

Gino D’Acampo Newcastle

4.1

4.1 (1031)

£26 to £40

Italian

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

If your preferred date or time not available, please call us on 0191 933 6994 or email us on Newcastle@ginorestaurants.com and one of our team will try everything possible to accommodate your preferred date and time.

Gino D'Acampo Newcastle is a beautiful light, open plan restaurant with floor to ceiling windows that lets the natural light flood it – it’s a real mood booster. That’s not all, we also have a huge contemporary terrace overlooking the iconic River Tyne, I can’t wait for you to see it.

Serving real Italian food as it should be, the menu really does have something for everyone. Check out my new lounge bar as well, it serves one of the biggest selections of Prosecco, sparkling wine and Franciacorta in the UK, with over 30 varieties for you to choose from. Pop by for a drink after work or enjoy one or two while you dine, the choice is yours.

Buon Appetito.

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Peter

Dined 1 day ago

Superb atmosphere, great views of the river, really good staff - our server Maya was exceptional - and the food very good. Great choices on the menu

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