Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Newcastle and Northumberland

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Vercelli Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (477)

£25 and under

Italian

Hexham

About the restaurant

Vercelli Restaurant is a family run Italian Restaurant situated in the centre of Hexham, a busy market town in Northumberland. The family, all from around the Hexham area, have worked hard over the last 4 years to modernise the cocktail bar and restaurant. All the family are involved in the business, with the aim of providing a memorable experience.

Sue, Front of House Manager, enjoys working alongside the enthusiastic team who have built a relationship with their returning customers and welcoming new, with an aim to make your experience relaxing and memorable throughout.

Executive chef, Jordan, and Head chef, Scott, source the finest Italian provisions to produce high quality Italian dishes with a modern twist.

At the front of the restaurant is a small, modern cocktail bar which hosts live music nights regularly but can be enjoyed for a bite to eat or a drink any night of the week.

Top review

Natasha

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely meal great value and the ladies serving were all super friendly.

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4.6

4.6 (127)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Doxford

About the restaurant

To keep you on your toes our head chef changes our evening menu regularly depending on what comes in fresh that day. Everything we offer is homemade and we source as much of the produce as we can as locally as possible. We always make sure there is a choice on the menu for Vegetarians, and we ask that when booking you let us know of any dietary requirements so we can tailor that evening’s menu appropriately.

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Debbie

Dined 2 days ago

Has the Chef changed ? Not as good as our many visits before ? Good but not excellent ….. staff welcoming & warm

Elkwater Bar & Bistro

4.6

4.6 (43)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Ponteland

About the restaurant

WALK-IN GUESTS WELCOME, WE ALWAYS KEEP SOME TABLES FREE. Call 01661 679600 or email enquiries@elkwater.co.uk to check availability.

Elkwater Bar, Bistro and Lifestyle Store in Darras Hall, Northumberland. A beautiful venue, offering delicious French/Canadian inspired relaxed dining, from breakfasts through to lunch and evening meals with live music, cocktails, draught beers and fine wines.

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Rob

Dined 2 days ago

Great brekkie. Live music was ace, friendly service.

The Anglers Arms

4.5

4.5 (420)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Morpeth

About the restaurant

A TRADITIONAL NORTHUMBRIAN COACHING INN, RESTAURANT AND GUESTHOUSE.

We offer Bed and Breakfast accommodation nestled on the banks of the River Coquet in the tranquil hamlet of Weldon Bridge, near Morpeth, Northumberland.

The Anglers Arms has gained an enviable reputation for providing fantastic food for every occasion whether its a quick sandwich at the bar, a relaxing pub lunch with some friends or a romantic meal for a special occasion.

The Anglers Arms can provide a truly unique venue for a wedding reception or private party with meals and catering to suit all tastes and budgets. Take a look at our wedding section for more information.

We also have our own, private stretch of the River Coquet available to guests on a day ticket basis who are keen to test their angling skills on one of England’s most renowned game fishing rivers.

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Nigel

Dined on Oct 6, 2024

Very impressed with the food and service having not been for a couple of years. Friendly staff and at the time of visit (Sunday afternoon) relaxed atmosphere!

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Experience

Join us for Christmas Day at the Anglers Arms

Hard Rock Cafe - Newcastle

4.4

4.4 (4015)

£25 and under

American

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Welcome to Newcastle, where the old (castle) meets the new! Hard Rock Cafe is coming at you live from Newcastle, with a new layout paying tribute to the past by keeping in line with the former grandeur and arches. Phase one of our grand design includes a cafe with room for 170 of your closest friends, with 60 of those lucky pals getting to sit on a raised mezzanine floor overlooking the river. We’ve also included 16 external seats to enjoy Hard Rock in the sun. Our Cafe brings a touch of history and class to any meal. Featuring classic American fare with that signature Hard Rock twist, Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle delivers satisfaction in every bite. Grab a Legendary® Burger and some delicious sides and wash everything down with a local brew or a hand-crafted cocktail!

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Jane

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous food and drink with amazing attentive service

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Experience

Lunch Menu

Fiume

4.3

4.3 (1546)

£25 and under

Italian

Washington

About the restaurant

Having earned a remarkable reputation for mouth-watering Italian food and outstanding customer service over the last 15 years, Ristorante Fiume and River Bar continue to please visitors of all ages.

We're a family focused restaurant serving an array of authentic homemade Italian dishes 7 days a week, whilst downstairs River Bar offers a great place to relax and socialise while enjoying stunning views across the River Wear.

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David

Dined on Oct 1, 2024

Fiumes is an excellent venue and the food is fantastic. It's the only place my party like to meet up. The lunch menu offers fantastic value for money with a good variety of dishes . Staff are polite and prompt and the environment is cozy. I highly recommend this venue.

The Woodmans Arms

4.3

4.3 (3272)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The Woodmans Arms is a beautiful ‘country feel’ pub and dining room situated within the village of Whickham, at the top of the hill, hidden amongst rows of spectacular trees. We are more than just a venue, we are a destination worth travelling to serving classic comforting food made with love, served in cosy surroundings overlooking the most amazing views of the North East.

We are the proud winner of the Newcastle Chronicle’s Eddy Eats’ pub of the year for character, quality, service and value. UK top 3 in the Seafish National Fish and Chip awards 2019 and Diners’ choice award for best ambience. Best British Pub Pie winner for 2020.

We support our local farmers, and work closely with a number of local suppliers to ensure the very best fresh produce. All our food is cooked freshly to order so whether it be a bar snack, light bite, leisurely lunch, evening meal or Sunday Roast it is safe to say that you will in safe hands.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Friendly staff. AMAZING food with a good atmosphere

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Popular dish

Chicken Supreme

Havelock Arms

4.1

4.1 (12)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Washington

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the picturesque village of Fatfield, Washington, overlooking the banks of the River Wear. Here at The Havelock Arms, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand.

Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there’s a dish for every desire.

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Julie

Dined 7 days ago

Meal and service was all perfect. A lovely evening with friends

William De Percy

4.0

4 (732)

£25 and under

Contemporary French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The William De Percy Coaching Inn and Crêperie, named for the Norman baron of the same name, follows suit with Apartment Group’s other award winning venues, which are all renowned for their high quality food, drink and customer service. The venue is a French inspired gastropub and boutique hotel serving great food and the best in local and craft beers.

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Marie

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

We loved the warm, welcoming environment as we walked into the restaurant. The food menu was varied with a good choice of food. The mussels were amazing and the Poki bowl was the best I have ever tasted. Whilst it was quiet as it was the afternoon, it was very pleasant. It was well worth the visit and we would highly recommend it.

Wellwood Arms

3.8

3.8 (245)

£25 and under

Pub

Amble

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in this stunning roadside pub in the heart of Amble harbour town. Here at The Wellwood Arms, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Originally built as a farmhouse for Link House Farm, one of the three farms which made up early Amble, the pub is one of the oldest buildings in the whole of the town! Records dating back as far as 1842 show that the farm was owned by a Mrs Maria Wellwood - a possible explanation for the pub's name today! Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire. Turn your fleeting visit into a welcomed stay by resting your head in one of our four comfortable family ensuite rooms. All decorated with cosy interiors and homely touches you'll be able to unwind in comfort and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a home away from home.

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Ann

Dined 2 days ago

Went later in the day and they had run out of chicken,parsnips and leeks. So that was slightly disappointing but we were offered extra veg of what they had left Food was hot and very tasty. Couldn’t find any fault at all. Will know for next time to go earlier

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