Food & Drink

Pizza Punks on Grey Street brings build-your-own sourdough (or gluten-free) pizza chaos to Newcastle with a punk attitude and wallet-friendly prices — choose your base, sauce, cheeses, unlimited toppings and finish with herbs and dips. Standouts include combinations loaded with Newcastle Brown Ale beef brisket, veggie haggis, artichokes and a perfectly runny egg. The compact menu of pre-set pizzas and creative cocktails (Garden Fizz, Holiday Highball) add to the fun, rebellious vibe. Great value city-centre dining with plenty of topping freedom.

The Holy Hobo on Osborne Road delivers bold, eclectic comfort food in a quirky, leafy, neon-lit neighbourhood bar atmosphere — perfect for casual drinks, date nights or group hangouts. Start with their signature halloumi fries topped with fresh pomegranate, lime and coriander sour cream for a sweet-tangy twist on the classic cheese (though grilled halloumi purists may prefer the unbreaded version). Move on to the Lord Snooty burger — beef patty layered with mature cheddar, semi sun-dried tomatoes, Cornish chorizo, pesto and rocket — a rich, satisfying stack that stands out on the menu. Finish with the innovative Apple Nachos: toasted cinnamon pastry triangles served with poached apples, custard and ice cream — a playful, shareable take on apple pie.

Dirt Health on Chillingham Road champions sustainable, locally sourced clean eating with a #dirtnotdiet philosophy — everything is made fresh in-house using ethical meat from Blagdon Farm, free-range Northumbrian poultry and plant-based ingredients. Standout dishes include sweet potato gnocchi sautéed with chorizo, kale, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and feta — hearty, colourful and full of flavour. Their coconut, potato and lentil dhal served with homemade flatbread is a rich, comforting vegan/gluten-free option that proves plant-based can be deeply satisfying. The beef & beetroot burger with root veg chips and halloumi delivers a nutritious twist on a classic, while the vegan Mexican wrap with bean ‘meatballs’, guacamole and mole poblano sauce offers bold, meat-free flavour.

The Laundrette’s summer menu launches light, vibrant sharing plates perfect for sunny evenings — start with loaded nachos topped with melted cheese, guacamole, chillies and fresh salsa for a crowd-pleasing kick. BBQ chicken wings deliver meaty, finger-licking flavour while skewered prawns offer a lighter, zesty seafood bite ideal for warm weather. Pan-roasted cod sits on spiced nduja Puy lentils with vine-roasted cherry tomatoes — a rich, satisfying main that balances delicate fish with bold, smoky pulses. Marinated lamb rump pairs beautifully with blood-orange rocket salad and lemon-honey dressing for a fresh, zingy contrast. Salt & pepper fried courgette ribbons provide a lower-carb, crisp alternative to fries, and truffle mac ’n’ cheese remains an unmissable creamy indulgence. Finish with decadent chocolate fondue — brownies, sticky toffee cake, toasted marshmallows, doughnuts and cream for ultimate sharing decadence.