Greggs is set to strengthen its roots in Newcastle with the opening of two new 24-hour stores and a surprising new venture — a pub, launched in collaboration with Fenwick. The move marks another bold step for the beloved bakery chain as it continues to broaden its appeal beyond the traditional morning coffee and lunchtime pasty crowd.
Despite original pushback from Northumbria Police amid worries that extended opening hours could lead to more drunken people staying in the city centre, and result in a spike in crime, Newcastle Council granted the new license last week.
"Whether it’s a morning bacon roll, a late-night snack, or now, a pint with a pasty, Greggs seems determined to prove it can do it all"
The new round-the-clock stores will cater to late-night workers, students, and night owls across the city, reflecting Greggs’ growing success in the late-night food market, since opening its first 24 hour shop in July 2023.
Meanwhile, the new local Greggs x Fenwick pub opened its doors from the 27th September and promises to blend the best of both worlds — hearty, familiar Greggs flavours served in an upmarket setting. The menu will reinvents typical pub classics, featuring Greggs inspired dishes and bakery themes cocktails – a quirky twist on the high street favourite.
Whether it’s a morning bacon roll, a late-night snack, or now, a pint with a pasty, Greggs seems determined to prove it can do it all, cementing its position as a key part of the city’s identity.