Newcastle upon Tyne
in North East England

Sometimes the Newcastle Brown Ale doesn't make the cut. So, if you're craving a "Groovy Juice" New England IPA or an epic "Tyne Titans", head to the local craft brewery, Brinkburn. If you're feeling peckish, a burger washed down by a local lager never goes amiss.

Cook House, it's fair to say, pioneered the "foodie revolution" in Ouseburn. Using ingredients sourced from Hexhamshire Organics, Anna Hedworth's dishes don't disappoint. Whether its the bbq'd mackerel with mussels, bone broth and kohlrabi or a aioli crusted hake and bacon crumble, the menus change with the seasons...and what the small kitchen feel like rustling up that day!

The motto, "big quarter slices for tiny little prices" pretty much sums up the charm of Gingerino's. Housed within a vibrant, neon-orange warehouse is this pizza factory. A place which rustles up oodles of fermented dough, the richest D.O.P. tomato sauce and the creamiest fiore di latte mozzarella. Grab a slice or two before, or after, your pint at any of the Ouseburn's numerous, local pubs.

Kiln is a pottery studio and restaurant tucked away in Ouseburn. For wheel-thrown ceramic classes, a few good Middle-Eastern inspired dishes, delicious cocktails and that unique, Newcastle charm, Kiln has it all. Pop into Brinkburn St brewery next door, for the perfect end to a great supper.

A husband and wife born venture, Robbie and Alex's Northern Rye is an Ouseburn-based gem. With the original store to stop by, grab your loaf and buttery croissant based on the Riverside Walk and the new Bakehouse (where the magic happens) having opened in North Shields, you've doubled your chances of grabbing your weekend sourdough. They do run out!

Newcastle is not yet a cultural hub, let's be honest. Though with the artist-run gallery, Slugtown, the future is looking inspiring. The mission is simple: they support pioneering, experimental and emerging talent, making art accessible to a wider audience. The result? An inspirational gallery space.

Yes, yes. The Small Canteen is a short drive away from the rugged hills of Northumberland, though a trip to the North East can't be done without one dinner here...at least! It's small, with four tables and a bar stool, the toilet is outside, and the kitchen top is a small counter. That's what makes it even more surprising, that this small place serving big plates, makes it amongst Britain's best of the best.

Where do you go on game day? The Trent House is where the Magpies flock a fair few hours before the Newcastle United kick off. This Leazes Lane neighbourhood boozer is chock-block with black and white stripes come game day, the queues winding through the establishment as people queue for a cold bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale. The seats are mostly reserved by regulars, so don't be surprised if you find yourself nudging shoulders on the outside pavement stones rather than inside. But make sure to get your hands on of the sizzling hot, puff pastry covered sausage rolls just before the match begins. This is the home of Greggs after all!