Saturday morning. You’re barely awake after a heavy night at Casa or a very Feral Friday, and you’ve got 5 missed calls. They’ve arrived. You pull on yesterday’s jeans, grab a jumper and head out. As it’s 1 pm, you suggest lunch before anything else, and Claremont Tea House is top of the list. From burgers and sandwiches to their ever-popular Dot Bagels, there’s something for everyone, with prices starting from £6.50, ranging to £14. It’s the perfect hangover cure (and wholesome family lunch). On the way there, your mum spotted The White Company and, of course, she’ll have a look; so, your dad says he’ll wait for you in The Mile Castle (Newcastle’s best Wetherspoon).
After a long walk around Grainger Market, perusing shops from Urban Outfitters, where you convinced Mum you needed a new jumper for the colder months, to exploring the possibilities of Eldon Square, you suggest an early dinner at Tynemouth beach (because Soho Saturdays is calling your name and Flat 103 has predrinks at 9 pm). You grab a return Metro ticket for £3 (Under 21s, adult fare: £4.20), hop on from Haymarket, get off at Tynemouth and head for the stunning dinner location of Riley’s Fish Shack. Located on the sand, this restaurant offers sea views, fire pit seating and overall immaculate vibes. Options range from fresh Lindisfarne oysters to upmarket fish and chips, perfect for seafood and sunset lovers. The perfect lining for Saturday night’s antics…
A successful weekend of eating, drinking, shopping and sight-seeing at the best Newcastle has to offer.
The next morning, you’re awoken for the second breakfast trip, and suggest Olive and Bean, your new favourite café. With seasonal favourites such as the Brulé Latte (£4.95), an extensive bakery section full of sensational sweet treats and the perfect breakfast menu, you take a seat and choose from items such as waffles, eggs all ways and decide on a full English (£13.50). From here, your dad suggests a walk to Quayside, to revel at the engineering beauty that is the Millennium Bridge. After hearing the classic dad fact file of historical information, you walk them to the Sunday Market, located along the River Tyne, stretching to the Swing Bridge. Full of local goods, crafts, food and street entertainment, your parents are sure to find some souvenirs to remember the trip by.
On the way back to your accommodation, you remember there’s a Newcastle home match, and your dad is elated. A final farewell drink is consumed in the bustling energy of the St. James Stack, where you watch the team suffer another harsh loss (ouch), before waving your parents off into the sunset. A successful weekend of eating, drinking, shopping and sightseeing at the best Newcastle has to offer.