Newcastle
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Hotels | January 2011
Newcastle
Grey Street Hotel
Located on what was once named “the best street in the UK” by Radio Four listeners, the Grey Street Hotel is housed in a listed Georgian building. Inside things take a turn for the modern, with sleek minimalist lines and wellappointed rooms. Doubles from £79 (€94).
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Bars | January 2011
Newcastle
The Other Rooms
Get your fix of talented, up-and-coming live bands at the enigmatically named Other Rooms, and bounce around with the indie crowd on club nights.
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Restaurants | January 2011
Newcastle
Cafe 21
Self-described as “big on flavour, short on fussiness”, Café 21 does indeed keep it simple and tasty, with classic British and bistro dishes updated for modern palates: think roasted pheasant with truffled lentils, and fillet steak au poivre. The decor is similarly classy and unfussy.
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See | February 2010
Newcastle
DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Experience all aspects of Newcastle and Tyneside, from the region's maritime and scientific history, right through to military and fashion. With interactive displays throughout, it is a great way to find out more about the area.
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Hotels | February 2010
Newcastle
FALLEN ANGEL HOTEL
Just a 20-minute hop from Newcastle, this hotel has a room to fit every mood. If gothic glamour is your thing, check into the velvet and leather-clad Cruella. Or for loved-up newlyweds, there's the Russian Bride suite, complete with Jacuzzi.
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Bars | February 2010
Newcastle
MR LYNCH
From the designer-clad Cheryl Cole to Converse-wearing indie kids, you'll find them all kicking back at Mr Lynch. Its friendly atmosphere and mix of ales, Champagne, jazz and pop means everyone is kept happy.
Address: ARCHBOLD TERRACE, JESMOND. | Tel: +44 (0)191 281 3010
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Restaurants | February 2010
Newcastle
STARTERS & PUDS
Located in the vaults of an old bank below the city, Starters & Puds is no ordinary eatery. Offering a wide range of “the best bits of a meal”, you can enjoy your food under barrel-vaulted ceilings in an informal and easy-going environment.
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See | December 2009
Newcastle
BALTIC CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
The BALTIC has a magnetic effect on local culture vultures. Join them for a couple of hours at the current exhibition: Damien Hirst's 1992 work Pharmacy.