Quilliam Brothers

Quilliam Brothers has been at the top of my ‘must-visit’ places for some time now. It’s a teahouse with a very European, continental feel, and a home cinema in the basement. Located close to the Hancock Museum, it’s in a prime location for students, and extremely popular, judging by the queues sometimes waiting to be seated. Luckily,Continue reading “Quilliam Brothers”

Jesmond Dene House – Festive Afternoon Tea

Thank you Jesmond Dene House for inviting Scobberlotch to try your festive afternoon tea. We’re big fans of yours already, and it was a lovely way of getting into the Christmas spirit! Merry Christmas to all our readers! A friend recommended the afternoon tea at Jesmond Dene House as the best she’d ever had, soContinue reading “Jesmond Dene House – Festive Afternoon Tea”

Dumpling & Bun

I love the Grainger Market. If someone asks me where they can get a quick bite for lunch, or where to pick up some groceries in town, or where to find a specialist item I haven’t heard of, my answer is always the same: You should go to the Grainger Market. One of my favourite placesContinue reading “Dumpling & Bun”

COOP Chicken House

MrJ and Will grabbed some lunch at COOP Chicken House. Thanks Will for doing a write-up for Scobberlotch! We planned on going to another Newcastle establishment this afternoon but unfortunately it was closed so we wandered round for a little bit before making an impromptu and spontaneous stop at COOP Chicken House on Collingwood Street.Continue reading “COOP Chicken House”

La Petite Creperie

UPDATE: La Petite Creperie is now closed in the Grainger Market. You’ll find them at the Newcastle Quayside Sunday Market, as well as pop-up street food events across the North East. We love La Petite Creperie – a delicious crepes and galettes shop in the Grainger Market run by two Julien and Fred. I wentContinue reading “La Petite Creperie”

Tea & Cake Planet (EAT! Event Part 1)

I love the EAT! events held by NewcastleGateshead Initiative. They get better and better (and more delicious) every year. Tea & Cake Planet is a great foodie event happening this weekend (Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of June) at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle. So what’s it all about? Basically, there will be stalls &Continue reading “Tea & Cake Planet (EAT! Event Part 1)”