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Review: The Quayside Bar

22 August 2016

By Lauren E. White

The Newcastle Quayside is home to many restaurants and bars, but the Quayside Weatherspoon bar is certainly one of the best.

Location: 5/5

On a summer’s day with your friends, the Quayside Bar is a lovely place to be. It is a few minutes from the Tyne Bridge, the Sage and the Millennium Bridge, all of which can be seen when sitting inside. To say it is a prime location would be an understatement.

Seating: 4/5

You can choose to sit inside our outside and your choice will probably be weather dependent. Sitting outside in the courtyard offers you fresh air and a different atmosphere to other bars and restaurants, but does not offer you any views of the quayside. Inside of the bar is considerably warmer and quieter – the perfect place to sit if you’re after a relaxing meal and a break from the hustle of the city.

Service: 4/5

If you’re after speedy service despite the number of customers then you’re at the right place. A top service tip would be to go to the small bar upstairs where there is no queue to order your food or drinks – we got served much quicker there. Staff are pleasant and will help you with whatever you need.

Quality of food: 5/5

Whether you’re after a dessert or wrap meal, the kitchen is impressive. The only regret I have is not ordering a curry as it looked divine. I would definitely recommend a slice (or two) of the salted caramel cheesecake.

Price: 4/5

It’s a bit on the pricey side depending on what you order, but that’s the norm for every Weatherspoon you go to.

Overall rating: 4/5

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