Newcastle Restaurant Week announces return dates with over 100 venues

The dates have been announced for January’s ever-popular NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week. The first NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week of 2024 will run from January 15 to 21

Over 100 restaurants in the city centre have signed up to take part in this January’s event, offering diners the chance to eat out for only £15, £20 and £25 per person. Many of the city’s top restaurants will take part in what is one of the most popular events in NE1’s annual events calendar.

Last year, the two NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Weeks, held in January and August, broke all previous records for both attendance and economic impact. More than 100,000 diners enjoyed the two events, and the weeks generated over £2m for participating businesses.

This year NE1 is expecting another bumper year with significant interest already expressed by restaurants which are new to the city and want to get involved, and from the public who are keen to see the culinary event return and make their all-important bookings.

Long-standing participants including 21, Blackfriars, and Dabbawal, who all helped NE1 launch the first event back in 2011, will be back in January together with five new restaurants for people to sample.

Among the new participants is Salparo, a Greek tapas restaurant located on The Side in Newcastle. This is the first city centre restaurant for owner, Aldo Hasani, a former Northumbria University student, who has already made his mark in the North East restaurant scene with the highly successful Paros in Heaton.

Another newcomer is Manahatta on Collingwood Street. The vibrant New York-inspired restaurant only opened in November but was quick to sign up for their inaugural Restaurant Week. Popular sushi restaurant Sushi Me Rollin’ on Grey Street is also taking part in its first Newcastle Restaurant Week.

Rachel Barlow, Marketing and Events Manager at Newcastle NE1 Ltd, commented: “We are delighted to announce the dates for this January’s NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week and we are excited to be launching the event with over 100 participating restaurants.

“Last year was a record-breaking year with the number of restaurants, and diners, as well as a huge £2m boost for participating restaurants. We hope this year will be just as successful.

“January’s Restaurant Week gives people a much-needed chance to shake off the January blues and enjoy delicious food at a fraction of the normal price, as well as an opportunity for get-togethers with family, friends and work colleagues.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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