Newcastle Restaurant Week announces dates and over 100 participating restaurants

NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week returns this August, with over 100 restaurants signed up to take part in what will be the 21st event since its inception in 2011.

NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week is a firm fixture in Newcastle’s event calendar and this August is set to be one of the biggest in the event’s history, described as a “fitting tribute to this much-loved tradition”.

With two events each year, one in January, the other in August, the event sees tens of thousands of diners visiting “the city’s finest restaurants” to take advantage of Restaurant Week menus, this year for £10, £15, and £20 per head between August 8 and 14.

Many of the restaurants who were involved in the first event back in 2011 are lining up to take part again this month, among the originals are Blackfriars, Dabbawal, and the 21 Hospitality Group with 21 Newcastle.

Newcomers Hugo’s Brasserie on Side, Victor’s on Newcastle’s Quayside, and The Grey Owl on Grey Street have been quick to join the celebrations. Less than a month after opening, Hugo’s will be getting involved in its first Restaurant Week and is currently planning a “stunning” menu.

Ben Whitfield, director of communications at NE1 said: “We are delighted to be celebrating NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week for the 21st time, an important milestone and one we will commemorate in style with over 100 participating restaurants, making it one of the biggest in the event’s history. It is no surprise that Restaurant Week is such a winning formula.

“It is a great way to celebrate the city’s thriving restaurant scene, which has played a huge part in the city’s bounce-back post-Covid and contributes so much to the vibrancy and economy of the city.

“The event always generates tremendous excitement within the restaurant community and the wider public. People know and love the event, it is quick and simple for restaurants to adopt and run and easy for diners to buy into.”

Angela Bowers of Hugo’s added: “Even before we opened in Newcastle, we were aware of NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week and wanted to be part of the event. Knowing that the city has such a thriving restaurant scene, supported by events like Restaurant Week, was a major factor in attracting us to the city.

“We can’t wait to bring our distinctive brand of fine dining to the Newcastle restaurant scene and are delighted to be coming on board for the 21st Newcastle Restaurant Week. We look forward to welcoming diners into Hugo’s to enjoy these exciting celebrations and we have a fantastic menu lined up.”

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