Trinity Gardens, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2HH
Harden's survey result
Summary
“They really know what they are doing” at this stalwart on the Quayside – and well they should, for it’s been a local fixture since 1988, when 21 Hospitality Group owner Terry Laybourne opened the first of his now expanded empire (most recently taking in Newcastle and York café spin-offs in tandem with department store Fenwick). While it’s not as starry as it once was, you’re still assured an “excellent meal” indebted to French classics and delivered by “well-informed staff”.
Summary
The venue where it all began for local restaurant hero and 21 Hospitality Group owner Terry Laybourne; even well into its third decade, the Quayside icon (though not as commented-on as it once was) is still a “very dependable destination” (“good for celebration meals” especially), and turning out “well prepared and beautifully presented” food that owes a debt to French classics.
Summary
Terry Laybourne’s “buzzy Quayside fixture” is “clearly the place to be in the Toon” – “reliably pleasing and deservedly popular” after providing “top-quality dining at surprisingly affordable prices” for 35 years. Top Tip – “great pre-theatre prix-fixe menu” ahead of a visit to the Sage, just across the Millennium Bridge.
Summary
“Top quality in all respects” – Terry Laybourne’s “reference point bistro” has often been acclaimed as “the best restaurant in the city” over many years and certainly remains its most commented-on since it first opened in 1988. “It’s buzzy, vibrant, modern and the food is slick and poised”. “Just the job for a meal, before walking across the millennium bridge to the Sage”.
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Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £30.00 | £36.00 |  |
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| SundayLunch | £38.50 | £45.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £20.00 | £38.00 | £6.00 | £13.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £38.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £6.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
Restaurant details
Trinity Gardens, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2HH
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑5 pm |
