North East Café Chain Granted Licences for Two New Sites

A North East chain of cafés is expanding, with licences being granted for new sites in Jesmond and Whitley Bay.

The Flower Café, which already has branches in Newcastle city centre and Alnwick, has been granted licences for a new venue on Marine Avenue in Whitley Bay and, most recently, on Osborne Road in Jesmond.

Zafer Saygilier, CEO of hospitality and leisure firm, Sayturk Group, said: “Two years ago we opened the first Flower Café near Monument in Newcastle city centre and it’s been a huge hit – it’s regularly referred to as one of the most Instagrammable places in town. 

“We serve coffee, brunch and gourmet sandwiches and then, in the evening, the café takes on more of a cocktail bar vibe.” 

Licences have now been secured for two new Flower Cafés which will also be day-to-evening venues and will be decked out in the distinctive, floral style of the original venue.

Sarah Smith, licensing specialist at Newcastle law firm Sintons, which managed the process, said: “Zafer and his team have already shown that there’s an appetite in the North East for places which offer top quality food, drinks and atmosphere, and which also stand out because of their stunning décor. 

“The Flower Café is always a visual feast and it will bring something really special to each of its new locations.” 

Sintons’ licensing team are specialists in securing licences for venues including hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants. Find out more at www.sintons.co.uk and follow The Flower Café on Instagram at @flowercafenewcastle.

Image: An artist's impression of The Flower Cafe, Jesmond