Harden's says
Restaurateur Terry Laybourne's Quayside tribute to the Mediterranean flavours of the South of France and Italy has finally reopened – three years after being mothballed when the pandemic struck.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Such a cool, vibey place to eat”, on the Quayside, replete with “moody lighting” and “knowledgeable, friendly and attentive” staff. Inspired by the South of France and Italy, it’s part of the local empire of NE culinary star Terry Laybourne, who received his Freedom of Newcastle scroll – the city’s highest honour – in 2025; on the menu, a “fantastic, well-explained, and unpretentious wine list with useful information, e.g., how to remove red wine stains from your shirt” and “adventurous food” (it’s “always worth ordering off the specials board”). It’s particularly recommended as a “great location for pre-theatre dining right next door at the Live Theatre, whose toilets it shares!”.
Summary
“Great atmosphere, great cooking, great concept” – Terry Laybourne’s busy wine bar/restaurant just off Newcastle’s Quayside offers an enticing menu inspired by the south of France and Italy. It’s next door to the Live Theatre, so perfect for pre-theatre wining and dining.
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29 Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
Restaurant details
St Vincent Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Food was as good as always - in fact range of specials was impressive (and included unique spider crab, veal and pasta dishes as well as sea bass, monkfish and steak Fiorentina sharing dishes) but (maybe because it was a Saturday night) restaurant seemed noisier / rowdier) and service was a bit slow"
"The food is about simple things done well, whether a plate of hand-crafted charcuterie, grilled lamb chops or a comforting dish of pasta. Their manifesto is “ big on flavour and low on fuss” . The Dexter Sirloin “Tagliata” with rosemary roast potatoes is Italian comfort food exquisitely cooked. They also have a surprisingly good and eclectic wine list"
"Super service . Great food and an attractive venue"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £27.50 | £32.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5.00 | £10.00 | £0.00 | £5.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
29 Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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