9 Amazing Early Bird Offerings in Newcastle
A selection of mouth-watering menus ideal for post-work meals and pre-theatre dining in the city
Planning a post-work meal or pre-theatre dinner? Then look no further, because we’ve rounded up some of the best early bird deals in the city.
Whether you’re in the mood for Italian eats or Indian cuisine, some tempting tapas or a juicy burger – there’s an early bird offer to suit and, better yet, it’ll save you some pennies too!
Ayla, Grey Street
Located on Grey Street just a short walk from the Theatre Royal, contemporary Indian restaurant Ayla is the perfect spot for pre-show eats and drinks. Their pre-theatre menu is available Sunday to Friday between 5pm and 7pm and offers three courses of delicious food like samosa chana chaat and chicken shashlick for just £15.95 per person. To sweeten the deal even more, they offer 10% off drinks too!
Hibou Blanc, High Bridge
Elegant and classy, High Bridge haunt Hibou Blanc has become a destination for discerning foodies since opening its doors in 2019 thanks to its focus on deliciously seasonal British cuisine. Head there between 12pm and 9:30pm on Saturdays to take advantage of their Saturday menu which offers two courses for £25, and three courses for £30. With starters like double baked cheddar cheese souffle, mains including slow cooked collar of pork and desserts like vanilla creme brulee, you’ll be spoiled for choice!
Uno’s Trattoria, Sandhill
If pizza and pasta are your idea of paradise, then the early evening menu at Uno’s Trattoria is heaven on earth. Available Monday to Thursday from 4pm ‘til 7pm (except during December and on Bank Holidays), it’s got something to suit every fan of Italian food – from meatballs in Napoli sauce to chicken Milanese, plus plenty of pizza and pasta options too. With two courses for £15.50 and three courses for £18.50, it’s an early bird deal you won’t want to miss!
Fat Hippo, Shakespeare Street
Fat Hippo serves up some of the best and biggest burgers in the Toon and one look at their food proves that their motto “the good kind of gluttony” rings true. If you’ve yet to sample their wares, then their early evening menu – aka Hippo Hour – is the perfect excuse with two courses for £16.90 and three courses for £19.90. Team a juicy burger (beef, chicken or vegan-friendly options available) with some of their legendary dirty waffle fries and finish off with decadent dessert… if you’ve still got room, that is!
Gino D’Acampo Restaurant Quayside, The Quayside
Located on the riverfront, Gino D’Acampo Restaurant Quayside offers not only unbeatable views but a menu of deliciously authentic Italian food that’s made even more tempting with their early evening offer. Dine on dishes like calamari, fettuccine with king prawns and tiramisu with two courses for £25 and three for £30. Better yet, they throw in a complimentary Aperol spritz, glass of prosecco or Peroni too!
Côte Brasserie, Grainger Street
In the mood for some fine French food? Then Côte Brasserie’s prix fixe menu – available all day Sunday to Friday and until 5pm on Saturdays – is the early bird offer you need in your life. Two courses of Gallic gastronomic delights like pan-fried sea bass or steak frites will set you back £17.95 but, if you’re still feeling hungry, three courses cost only £21.95. Why not add a decadent dessert of chocolate mousse or cheese plate to the mix?
Khai Khai, Queen Street
Retro Indian comfort food expertly prepared with fire and smoke is the name of the game at Khai Khai. It’s fast become one of the city’s most raved about restaurants since opening its doors on Queen Street in late 2020 and with an early evening menu offering a starter, main and a side for just £20, it’s easy to see why. Head there from Sunday to Friday between 5pm and 6:15pm to try fare like onion and samphire bhaji, Old Delhi butter chicken and Kashmiri lamb rogan josh.
21, Trinity Gardens
A local dining landmark since the late 1980s, 21 is the brainchild of chef-restaurateur Terry Laybourne and known for its elevated British bistro cuisine. Its fixed price menu is offered from Tuesday to Friday at lunch and dinner and on Saturday from 12pm - 2:30pm and 5:30pm - 6:30pm and features two courses for £30 and three courses for £36 (two for £31 and three for £37 at dinner). With dishes like slow-cooked shoulder of lamb, roast fillet of cod and lemon posset, why wouldn’t you take 21 up on their early bird offer?
Chaophraya, Grey's Quarter
Experience the true taste of Thailand during your next early evening meal with a stop off at Chaophraya. Available Sunday to Thursday between 12pm and 5pm, its lunch menu offers guests two courses for £20 and three for £25 with authentic dishes like poh pia, pad Thai and mango sticky rice to choose from.
There you have it: a smorgasbord of early bird deals offering delicious dishes and amazing value at some of the city's best-loved restaurants. So... what are you waiting for? Get your next early bird meal booked now!
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