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Brunch in Newcastle

Good places for brunch in Newcastle, from relaxed cafe bars to restaurants with a weekend menu. All of them are Newcastle Cocktail Week partners, so there is a cocktail or an alcohol-free drink to go with it.

Brunch at a glance

BarOpens SaturdayOpens Sunday
Moku
The Quayside
9am9am
Turtle Bay
The Gate and Newgate Street
9am9am
Banyan
Grey Street and Monument
10am10am
The Botanist
Grey Street and Monument
10am11am
Barluga
Grey Street and Monument
11amnoon
3Sixty
Central Station and Westgate Road
noonnoon
Aveika
The Quayside
noonnoon
Blackfriars Restaurant
Central Station and Westgate Road
noonnoon
Chaophraya
Grey Street and Monument
noonnoon
Kiss
The Gate and Newgate Street
noonnoon
Motel Mexicana
Grey Street and Monument
noonClosed
The Alchemist
Grey Street and Monument
noon10am
The Bridge Tavern
The Quayside
noon11am
Revolución de Cuba
The Bigg Market and Collingwood Street
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Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

Can't decide where to start?

Spin and we'll pick one of the 14 Newcastle bars on this page.

Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 10 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Aveika
  2. The Bridge TavernAbout 2 minutes' walk from Aveika
  3. Motel MexicanaAbout 4 minutes' walk from The Bridge Tavern
  4. BarlugaAbout 2 minutes' walk from Motel Mexicana
  5. Revolución de CubaAbout 2 minutes' walk from Barluga
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of brunch in Newcastle

Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.

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3Sixty, Newcastle

3Sixty

Sky bar and restaurant · Central Station and Westgate Road · £££

Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

Newcastle's highest bar, a sky lounge and restaurant on Rutherford Street by St James' Park, with afternoon tea, sharing plates and views over the city.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe 3Sixty Grey Goose, Passoa, Passion Syrup, Rubicon Guava, Lemon Juice

Alcohol-freeThe 3Sixty Mocktail

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm

27 Rutherford Street, Newcastle, NE4 5BJ

Aveika, Newcastle

Aveika

Restaurant and club · The Quayside · £££

Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A restaurant and club on Sandhill on the Quayside, near the Millennium Bridge, that moves from dinner to a late-night crowd.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAveika Colada Malibu, Captain Morgan, Coco Syrup, Mango Syrup, Pineapple Juice

Alcohol-freeApple and Mango Cooler

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 3pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 8pm

10-15 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3AF

Banyan, Newcastle

Banyan

Bar and kitchen · Grey Street and Monument · ££

Opens 10am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

An all-day bar and kitchen at Monument Mall, with sharing plates and a long cocktail list.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePeach Breeze 42 Below Vodka, Paixao Peach, Grapefruit Sherbet Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Foamer

Alcohol-freePassionate Breeze vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 11am to 10pm, Wed 11am to 11pm, Thu and Fri 11am to midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 10pm

3 Monument Mall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AL

Barluga, Newcastle

Barluga

Bar · Grey Street and Monument · ££

Opens 11am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A bar on Grey Street, one of the city's grandest streets, handy before a show at the Theatre Royal.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAperol Spritz Aperol, Prosecco, Soda Water, Orange Slice

Alcohol-freeAperitif Mocktail vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to midnight, Sun noon to 10:30pm

35 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6EE

Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle

Blackfriars Restaurant

Restaurant and bar · Central Station and Westgate Road · £££

Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A restaurant and parlour bar inside a 13th-century friary, serving modern British food in one of the city's oldest buildings.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Friars Froth Moonshine Vanilla Vodka, Pumpkin Spiced Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Apple Juice, Foaming Bitters

Alcohol-freeThe Friars First vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat noon to 9:30pm, Sun noon to 5pm

Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XN

Chaophraya, Newcastle

Chaophraya

Thai restaurant and bar · Grey Street and Monument · ££

Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A Thai restaurant and bar in Grey's Quarter at Eldon Square, with Thai dishes and cocktails.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLychee & Passionfruit Martini Gin, Lime Juice, Passionfruit Syrup, Lychee Juice

Alcohol-freeLychee & Passionfruit Mocktail

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 11pm

15 Upper Level, Greys Quarter, Eldon Sq, Newcastle, NE1 7AP

Kiss, Newcastle

Kiss

Bar · The Gate and Newgate Street · ££

Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A bar at The Gate for a late night out on Newgate Street.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureToon Love Affair Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Triple Sec, Ciroc Mango

Alcohol-freeToon Love Affair 0%

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to midnight

Unit G7, The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG

Moku

Hawaiian cocktail bar · The Quayside · ££

Opens 9am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A hidden Hawaiian-themed cocktail bar on Side, near the Quayside.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSweet Summer Bacardi Spiced Rum, Teichenne Peach Liqueur, Hibiscus, Lychee, Lime, Foamer

Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Sweet Summer

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 9am to 7pm

90 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PR

Motel Mexicana, Newcastle

Motel Mexicana

Mexican bar and restaurant · Grey Street and Monument · ££

Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A Mexican bar and restaurant on Mosley Street, with tacos and tequila cocktails.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCarajillo Cazcabel Coffee Tequila, Licor 43, Gomme, Espresso Mix

Alcohol-freeVery Berry

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri 4pm to midnight, Sat noon to midnight, Sun closed

36-38 Mosley St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1AZ

Revolución de Cuba, Newcastle

Revolución de Cuba

Cuban bar · The Bigg Market and Collingwood Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A Cuban-themed bar and restaurant on the Cloth Market, with rum cocktails, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHot in Havana Malibu Coconut Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Cocktail Mixer

Alcohol-freeKiwi in Havana

1-3 Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EE

The Alchemist

Cocktail bar and restaurant · Grey Street and Monument · ££

Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A theatrical cocktail bar in Grey's Quarter at Eldon Square, where drinks smoke, fizz and change colour.

Alcohol-freeBubblygum vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 10am to 11pm

5 Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square, Newcastle, NE1 7AP

The Botanist, Newcastle

The Botanist

Bar and restaurant · Grey Street and Monument · ££

Opens 10am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

The Botanist at Monument Mall, with a botanical look, a long cocktail list and live music.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePink Poppy Club Bacardi Raspberry, Poppy Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Strawberry Syrup, Soda, Viola, Lemon Wheel

Alcohol-freeHomemade Berry Lemonade vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 11am to 10pm, Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm

Monument Mall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AL

The Bridge Tavern, Newcastle

The Bridge Tavern

Pub and brewery · The Quayside · ££

Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A pub on Akenside Hill, tucked under the Tyne Bridge, that brews its own beer.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAutumn Bloom Newcastle London Dry Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Polot Blackberry Syrup

Alcohol-freeAutumnal Bloom Zero vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm

7 Akenside Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UF

Turtle Bay, Newcastle

Turtle Bay

Caribbean restaurant and bar · The Gate and Newgate Street · ££

Opens 9am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature

A Caribbean restaurant and bar on Newgate Street, with jerk dishes and rum cocktails.

Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureKoko Passion Punch Koko Kanu Rum, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Coconut Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Mure Liqueur, Guava Juice, Pineapple Juice

Alcohol-freePassion Paradise

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to 11:30pm, Sat 9am to 11:30pm, Sun 9am to 10:30pm

117 Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RZ

Brunch in Newcastle: your questions

Where can I get brunch in Newcastle?

3Sixty, Aveika, Banyan, Barluga and Blackfriars Restaurant all serve brunch. Menus and times change, so check with the venue when you book.

Which open earliest on a Saturday?

Going by Google Maps, Moku (9am), Turtle Bay (9am) and Banyan (10am). Book ahead for a weekend table.

Are they open on Mondays?

Most are. Aveika and Motel Mexicana are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 14 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026, including The 3Sixty Mocktail at 3Sixty, Apple and Mango Cooler at Aveika and Passionate Breeze at Banyan.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. Aveika, The Bridge Tavern, Motel Mexicana, Barluga and Revolución de Cuba are about 10 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.

When is the next Newcastle Cocktail Week?

The next Newcastle Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 March 2027. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Newcastle's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

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Newcastle Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Newcastle's best bars

The next Newcastle Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 March 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across Newcastle, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £5
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
  • Extra deals for wristband holders

Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.

Newcastle Cocktail Week19 March to 28 March
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