Quayside

The world famous Newcastle Quayside is a hive of activity especially at weekend where tourists, locals and stag and hen night revellers come to savour Newcastle's delights. A food lovers heaven where you are sure to find your perfect dish no matter what nationality you prefer, from Turkish Meze to Mongolian feast, Italian ice cream to Spanish snacks you can find it on the Quayside.

Looking for a bar, there is no shortage in Newcastle whether your looking for traditional or contemporary, real ale or alcopop, jumping or relaxing, quiet or noisy you won't be disappointed.

It not only offers good food and drink but well blended mix of stunning architecture and contemporary designs. The mix of old and new is also reflective in the views of the bridges along the Quayside with the worlds only tilting bridge "the Millennium bridge" performing its customary wink at 12 noon each day.  The sleek design is a stark contrast to the solid structure of the Tyne Bridge and High level bridge. The grand designs have been  transformed in recent years renovating exterior facias and re-inventing interior spaces to accommodate the modern world. Many are now top class restaurants and busy pubs, taking the word recycling to a whole new level.  Giving new life to the buildings has enabled the Quayside to keep the historic feel and mix perfectly with new developments such as the Copthorne Hotel, Law courts and prestigious offices. The views along and over the Tyne to the ultra modern Sage building confirm that Newcastle has definitely arrived in the 21st century  in style.

There is no shopping to speak of along the Quayside except the Newcastle Quayside market held every Sunday.