New and Notable Foodie Openings to Know About
All the new bars, cafés and restaurants you need to know about
Gilt Bakehouse
Gilt Bakehouse is the new spot you need to try in Harrogate. This contemporary space is serving up delicious sandwiches, fresh bakes and tarts from its spot on the Market Place. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, this is precision baking at its finest.
15 Market Place, Harrogate HG1 1RP
Plates by Oxalis
After running successful pop-ups in the area, chef David Tait has found a permanent home for Plates by Oxalis within The Lairgate Hotel in Beverley. Seasonality and locality are the driving forces behind the menu, and diners can expect delicate dishes that are regularly updated to reflect what’s fresh.
Lairgate Hotel, 30–34 Lairgate, Beverley HU17 8EP
Drop Bear Coffee
Drop Bear Coffee on Howard Street in the centre of Sheffield is a new Aussie-inspired café, with the added twist of serving bao buns and sushi alongside their hot drinks and matcha. Laid back to the max, this is a must-visit.
54 Howard Street, Sheffield S1 2LX
Watt
Watt is the new café, bar and kitchen in Sheffield we’re loving. Only a short stroll from the train station, on Charles Street, tuck into everything from beer and cocktails to brunch and bar bites. This is a vibrant spot worth seeking out – just look for the yellow doors.
150 Charles Street, Sheffield S1 2NE
Breadwin
Breadwin is one of a clutch of new, elevated sandwich shops to open in Newcastle recently, and we’re in love. Part of the new STACK development, the shop faces onto Pilgrim Street. From the menu, choose fillings such as chopped Caesar salad, dynamite prawn, hot honey chicken and New York pastrami.
Pilgrim Street, Newcastle NE1 6QF
The Hawk
The Hawk is preparing to take flight once again just outside Ponteland as the destination restaurant, pub and hotel returns this May. The menu has been kept under wraps for now, but the reimagined space promises to be a hub for the community with plenty of events to get stuck into.
A696, Higham Dykes, Newcastle NE20 0DH
Flock
From the team behind House in Heaton and Assemble in Newcastle city centre, Flock is the new arrival on Park View in Whitley Bay we can’t wait for. The opening date is yet to be announced, but the space promises to be a refuge for lovers of natural wine, good coffee and small plates.
203 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 3RD
Andre’s
André’s new sandwich hatch in Heaton is as lowkey as it gets. Opening without fanfare and serving up a curated selection of sandwiches which change regularly, keep an eye on their socials to stay up to date with their opening hours and changing menu – recent fillings have included mackerel, pickles, tapenade, boiled egg and salad, and cheese, prosciutto cotto and sweet onion toasties.
4 King John Terrace, Heaton NE6 5XY
Miso House
Sunderland has a new destination for Japanese bites you need to try. Miso House can be found on High Street West and offers sushi, ramen and small plates. Tuck into fresh tempura prawn maki, miso soup and chicken yakitori.
97 High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3BY
Omnivour
Gateshead’s award-winning bakery Savour has recently opened a second site on Coatsworth Road. Omnivour is a departure from Savour’s sweet creations, instead focusing on an all-day breakfast and brunch experience inspired by flavours from around the world. Think shakshuka, stuffed bourekas and fresh drinks from the juice bar.
209 Coatsworth Road, Gateshead NE8 1SR
Tendr Pasta
Newcastle-based Tendr Pasta is the new pop-up pasta club you need to try. Their first event was held at Cosmic Social in Low Fell, with events in Newcastle to follow.
Pop-up locations across Tyne and Wear.
Beacon
A new fine-dining restaurant has launched at Sunderland College’s Park Lane Campus. Beacon, a 20-cover restaurant, is a refined space for catering and hospitality students to improve their skillset, offering seasonal multi-course menus during term time.
Sunderland College City Campus, Park Lane SR1 3NX
Elbows on the Table
Head to Wellington Street (near the train station) for Elbows on the Table, a lively new bar for wine, beer and excellent salted beef sandwiches (as well as an assortment of other moreish sandwiches).
27 Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 4EA
Pardon Me
A new ultra-cool record bar has just opened at Sunny Bank Mills. With a heavy retro vibe, Pardon Me offers coffee by day and cocktails by night. The staff are as passionate about their collection of records as they are about great drinks, and love to chat music.
Unit 12, The Twisting, Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley LS28 5UJ
Another Brother
Another Brother is York’s newest opening, bringing a cooly refined café experience to Nessgate. As well as hot drinks, tuck into the likes of toasted banana bread, avo toast and chicken caesar wraps.
3 Nessgate, York YO1 9NP
237 East
The Scranners Arms team have landed on Chillingham Road and we couldn’t be happier. This neighbourhood diner is as relaxed as they come offering up hearty brunch, lunch and dinner options.
237–239 Chillingham Road, Newcastle NE6 5LJ
The Cumberland
The Cumberland is York's newest restaurant to know. Beside the river on Cumberland Street, the menu is full of elegant seasonal dishes covering lunch, dinner, Sunday lunch, and pre-theatre options.
Cumberland House, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SR
Beyond Our Borders
Travel back in time to experience a culinary experience unlike any other. A testament to the prestige of Scottish cuisine, 1610 lies at the heart of The Globe Inn in Dumfries. The kitchen is lead by Fraser Cameron, a rising star in the Scottish culinary scene. The restaurant’s signature seven-course tasting menu is now available for both lunch and dinner and emphasises seasonality at its core. For a more casual experience, visit the Snug for a dram and a light bite from a curated selection of snacks. globeinndumfries.co.uk
A Taste of Summer
For bistro dining at its best, head to Headingley’s top table The Swine Bistro. Serving everything from light lunches to hearty late-night dinners, the menu is informed by the best of local produce, using what is seasonal and fresh. Its distinct modern British influence has earned it spots in both The Good Food Guide’s Top 100 Best Local Restaurants and Squaremeal’s Top 100 Restaurants. Stop by for a weekday lunch, an excellent roast on Sundays, and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. theswinebistro.co.uk
Local Gems
Harrogate has so much to offer for foodies and Rhubarb is undoubtedly LN’s best of the best. Expect classic flavours presented playfully at this two-AA Rosette restaurant. Enjoy dinner from the à la carte or tasting menu, or stop by during the day for their exceptional set three-course lunch available Wednesday to Saturday (12pm–2.30pm) and on Sundays (12pm– 5pm) for only £32. rhubarbharrogate.co.uk
