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Blackfriars Restaurant

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Blackfriars Restaurant lays claim to be the oldest purpose-built restaurant in the UK, dating back to 1239 when it was a refectory for the 'Black Friars'. Today it's one of the north east's most high-profile restaurants with a string of accolades to its name, including an AA rosette and Metro's Restaurant of the Year award as well as being voted Best Restaurant in the North East by the Observer. The dining room is on two levels, with inglenooks and corners allowing diners to enjoy an intimate meal. In summer, the original medieval courtyard is used for al fresco dining. The Modern British menus use local fresh seasonal produce with choices ranging from a lunchtime cafe menu to full evening a la carte. The Blackfriars wine list is one of the UK's top 20. ...more information

Friars Street - Newcastle City Centre - NE1 4XN - 0871 811 4374

Brasserie Black Door

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Chef David Kennedy and business partner David Ladd opened Brasserie Black Door in the Biscuit Factory in May 2006. The 100-cover brasserie has a relaxed feel with light wooden floors, soft furnishings and warm colours as well as an art gallery showcasing local talent running the length of the room. The menu focuses on offering creative cooking at affordable prices in a buzzy atmosphere, with grilled meats and steaks to the fore as well as healthy eating options. Private dining facilities are available for up to 20 people. ...more information

Biscuit Factory - Stoddart Street - Jesmond - NE2 1AN - 0871 811 4378

Fishermans Lodge

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Enjoying a wonderfully secluded parkland location yet just five minutes away from Newcastle city centre, the two-AA-rosetted Fishermans Lodge is one of the northeast's top restaurants. Originally built as a gamekeeper's lodge for Lord Armstrong, it's been recognised for more than 20 years now as the city's best seafood restaurant with fish bought daily direct from the quayside at North Shields. The imaginative modern British menus also feature Northumbrian lamb, beef and venison and are complemented by a renowned wine cellar with sommelier Leo Battaglia on hand to offer advice. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, Fishermans Lodge is well equipped to handle weddings and business conferences. ...more information

Jesmond Dene - Newcastle City Centre - NE7 7BQ - 0871 7140302

Seaham Hall Hotel

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Awarded a Michelin star in January 2007, The White Room at Seaham Hall is a showcase for Steve Smith's innovative modern European cooking. The only UK chef to have won a star with three different restaurants, Steve offers a la carte and a menu du jour options as well as a 10-course tasting menu. The food is ably accompanied by a 500-bin wine selection that is stored in the hall's original cellars (which can be viewed on request). Seaham Hall is also home to the Serenity Spa. Connected to the hotel by an underground walkway, this state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot facility opened in 2002 and is classed as one of the best spas in the UK and Europe. It has 19 treatment rooms and its own pan-Asian restaurant, Ozone. ...more information

Lord Byron's Walk - Seaham - SR7 7AG - 0871 7141466

Bistro 21 - Aykley Heads Business Centre , Aykley Heads , Durham , DH1 5TS - 0871 5299705 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

Cafe Lowrey - 35 The Broadway , Darras Hall , Ponteland , Morpeth , NE20 9PW - 0871 5299887 Write Reader Recommendations

Chadwicks - 104b High Street , Yarm , TS15 9AU - 0871 7140135 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

County The - 13 The Green , Aycliffe , Newton Aycliffe , Darlington , DL5 6LX - 0871 7140088 Write Reader Recommendations

Endeavour The - 1 High St , Staithes , Saltburn-by-the-Sea , TS13 5BQ - 0871 7140262 Write Reader Recommendations

Eslington Villa - 8 Station Road , Low Fell , Gateshead , NE9 6DR - 0871 7140265 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

Jesmond Dene House - Jesmond Dene Road , Jesmond , NE2 2EY - 0871 9614701 Write Reader Recommendations

Oak Tree Inn The - Hutton Magna , Richmond , Darlington , DL11 7HH - 0871 7141052 Write Reader Recommendations

Rose & Crown Hotel - Romaldkirk , Barnard Castle , DL12 9EB - 0871 7141392 Read / Write Reader Recommendations