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Social Bird, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Social Bird

4.3
4.3
35 Reviews
£25 and under
British
2 Fenkle St, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 5XU

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
NOT YOUR TYPICAL BIRD We're up for doing things a lil' differently. Bringing you food and drinks you'll rave about in a laid-back setting. There's no stuffy rules here. Our space is for everyone. Cosy coffees and quick lunches. Co-working or catch-ups. Sit-down dinners to feeling fancy Friday night cocktails. This simple style guide is here to take you under it's wing.

Welcoming hotel guests and locals alike, Social Bird is an ideal go to for those wishing to enjoy the bustling nightlife or visiting one of the many music or theatre venues in the city. So, whether you are indulging in the ballet at the Theatre Royal, cheering on your team at St James Park, or dancing the night away watching your favourite band at the Utilita Arena .. the Social Bird is the perfect place to start your adventure.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Co-Working @ Social Bird

    £20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Nestle in at the newest co-working space in town. At Social Bird, Newcastle, you can get Super Fast Wi/Fi Unlimited Coffee/Tea from our local coffee roaster, Tynemouth Coffee Co. Light Lunch – sandwich and cake or pastry from the deli Co-Working Space from 10am – 4pm Upgrade Options Upgrade from sandwich and cake to a Burger for £5 End the day with a Pint or Glass of Wine £5

What 35 people are saying

Social Bird reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for brunch

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Kid-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for groups

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for brunch

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for groups

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Hot spot

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Lively

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Social Bird offers a "quiet and cozy ambiance" with standout dishes like the "famous chicken schnitzel." While reviews highlight delicious, crispy chicken and "fantastic food," some mention inconsistent service and food quality. The "great staff" and excellent service contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, making it a "beautiful place to sit."

35 Reviews
  1. Melanie

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    How have we not discovered this place before? It was really quiet, not many people know about this place but the food was outstanding and brilliant value, too! We will definitely be coming back here again. The chicken was delicious and my husband and I are already planning our next date night to include this place.
    Social BirdResponded 4 days ago
    Thankyou for your review, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit and hopefully you'll be back again soon to try some more of the menu!

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  2. Jo

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant, very ambient, good choice on the menu and staff very friendly and attentive. Brought a lovely birthday brownie for my daughter. The only downside was it didn't seem like the food was fresh. Chicken seemed like it had ben reheated/cooked or maybe just stood there too long before being served. But still a nice restaurant.
    Social BirdResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review and glad you enjoyed your visit. All the chicken from our kitchen is cooked fresh to order but I do apologise if it didn't taste fresh not sure what happened on the day. Hopefully you will be back again to try more of the menu.

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  3. Aman

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very unassuming place and hidden away at a hotel, but the food was amazing! Chicken wings were huge, crispy and the juiciest I've ever had, and the piece of chicken in the burger was huge, crispy and juicy. I'd highly recommend this place.
    Social BirdResponded on March 19, 2025
    Thankyou for your review. Glad you enjoyed your meal. Hope to see you back again soon!

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  4. Lucy

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a find! So pleased I researched before booking. Super easy to book, great staff, great service and unbelievable food. The Dirty Tony was outstanding!
    Social BirdResponded on March 19, 2025
    Thankyou for your review. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Hope to see you again soon to try the rest of the menu!

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  5. Cherry Luz

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Social Bird is an amazing restaurant with a quiet and cozy ambiance. Their famous chicken schnitzel is a must to eat.

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  6. Abbas

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good ambience. Though food was not great and certainly not worth the price!

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  7. Philippa Morrow

    Newcastle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was absolutely terrible 😞 greasy chicken that was more like a bad takeaway parmo than a schnitzel, horrible dressing on the salad with sad fennel on the turn, sickly creamed corn. Service was good, place looked nice, but sadly the food was grim. Avoid.

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  8. Fiona

    Newcastle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fab menu £15 for 2 course or £20 for 3 courses Service was perfect attentive but not intrusive Food v tasty Lovely choice of gin. Was quiet but the restaurant is beautiful place to sit Will go again
    Social BirdResponded on January 25, 2025
    Glad you enjoyed your visit hopefully we will see you back again soon!

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  9. Olamide

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mangno daiquiri is worth coming back for. It is one of the well balanced mocktails I have had in the north-east. Overall experience is a great
    Social BirdResponded on January 22, 2025
    Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed your cocktails hopefully you will be back again soon to try more!

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  10. Leigh

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food during restaurant week. The choice and saving was good but the food was delicious.
    Social BirdResponded on January 22, 2025
    Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your visit hopefully you will be back again soon!

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Social Bird is rated 4.3 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Social Bird

2 Fenkle St, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 5XU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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