Solid selection, friendly service and not overly expensive. I recommend 2 tapas per person while…read moreyou wait for a paella (the 2-person paella will suit 3 adults with this configuration), and then gauge how hungry you are after that. It won't make you throw your hands in the air and surrender to the Tapas Gods (for that, try Barcelona in Reston outside of DC) but you'll get a good meal.

AMAZING!!! Where do…read moreI start. Love Spain and all Spanish food. There are a few choices in the area decided to give Tapas Revolution a try. Staff were great, happy to chat about the culture of the food (if you want to) and happy to teach some basic Spanish if you are up for the challenge. The food, well it was amazing. The choices were great, a real cross selection they also did a black rice paella (died with squid ink) only seen that in Valencia so was great to try. Taste wise everything was spot on, Spanish food cooked in a traditional way. Could have easily have been in a decent place in Spain. Price was great, even got a card for 50% off via a postcard for them to post to a friend/family member. (Or You was even allowed) Over all I honestly don't have a bad or passive word to say about the place, food, staff or prices. One of my first suggestions when people ask about anywhere to eat. MUST GO ............................... 2nd Visit - Just as amazing on the lunch time menu. BEST SPANISH FOOD IN NEWCASTLE

Cool place right next door to the hotel we were staying in. Very nice inside. Has a good micro brew…read morevibe. Food is really good as well. We had a pizza that was a split with the American and the ruby Murray. Nicknamed the American Murray now since I told them I was a Murray and obviously an American. Really good. Both sides had great flavors. Grabbed some garlic oils and chili oil to dip. Garlic was the best. Had some great beers and really good pizza. Everyone working here was so nice. Really great spot.

This is a fantastic addition to the craft beer scene in Newcastle, located very close to the train…read morestation this bar focussed on a decent range of cask and keg beers and a surprisingly wide range of food. There is a nice mixture of long tables and comfortable sofas and whilst the ambience is casual it also has quite a stylish interior. On this visit I didn't try the food but the menu seems decent and not badly priced. I would definitely visit this bar again next time I'm in Newcastle.

A strange mix of a place... we came here the first night of Lumiere Durham. We ordered a jug of…read moresangria and some almonds but the sangria was terrible and tasted like weak fruit punch. Despite reminding them twice we wanted the almonds before the food - I.e. with the drinks, they were served with the meal. We also requested they bring the dishes a few at a time but it all arrived together so half the food was almost cold before we could eat it. Staff are friendly, but they don't listen and service is slow. On the upside the food (when it did arrive) was very good.

Ate some if their tapas. Pretty good flavours all around. Ribs and chorizos were awesome! Our food…read morecame out not all warm though. Acceptable but not the sizzling hotness you'd expect.

I've only eaten here once, on a Sunday evening with a large group of folks, and it was absolutely…read moreheaving. We were squeezed into what looked like the last remaining table outside, which had the added bonus of being close to the Morris dancers who were performing in the street next to us. Or maybe Morris dancing is not your thing? Anyway, despite being really busy, the service was good, as was the menu. They coped with everyone's dietary peculiarities and we didn't have to wait too long for the food to arrive. Everything was very tasty and seemed quite reasonable when we got the bill. I'm not usually a big fan of tapas-style food as I prefer a main dish, but I can't complain about this place as there was certainly enough grub to keep us all happy.

Ate here recently and the food was to die for. I could quite happily eat here every day. We were 3…read moreand we ordered 12 dishes inc bread and some olives. It was the perfect amount and every dish was delicious. At ~£45 for 3 people it seemed reasonable. (not counting drinks) Speaking of drinks this place has a small nice friendly bar with a good selection of cask ales. I particularly like the sign that they have hung up on the wall that reads: This bar is dedicated to those merry souls who make drinking a pleasure, who reach contentment before capacity and whatever they drink, can take it, hold it, and remain ladies and gentlemen.

I visited from Edinburgh and at River Beat was probably the best meal I have had in a long long…read moretime! Everything was exceptional, the menu, the food, the presentation, the taste, the service, the location, the cost, all just spot on!

Great food, stunning location, and an even better price!…read more We visited this establishment on our staff night out, and it was well worth it! We found out about it using the free StreetAway app, and managed to get 34% off 3 Tapas and 2 Drinks! The location, as I previously touched on, is absolutely stunning, and is a real hidden gem. It's nestled right on the River Tyne, next to the Swing Bridge, and we went at night, meaning it was a fantastic sight to see the lights of Newcastle. As for the food itself, I couldn't have asked for more. I'm normally a picky eater, so was very apprehensive about actually eating here. However, I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised (who'd have thought Squid would taste so good!). I would definitely come here again, whether it be for a meal with friends, a date, or another work night out. Great stuff!

We noticed this café/bistro a few weeks ago on a part of Whitely Road that we don't normally…read morefrequent and finally got around to visiting. The décor is very up market, in keeping with the slightly top-hat and hunting pink feel to the name, almost as if it were once situated in Harrods and has been lifted up and dropped in this slightly run-down and tatty area of Whitley Bay. I must say I felt a little out of place, having popped out from home in just jeans and t-shirt, maybe next time I'll smarten up a bit first. The food was very good, I had the scallops with black pudding along side a "dieting" smoothie, my wife had a tuna and sweetcorn toasted sandwich with an Amaretto latte; when the food arrived it was almost a shame to eat it as they were works of art. Prices were slightly higher than other lunchtime places in town (normally two lunches with drinks are in the £10-15 range and this was £20). I can only think of two downsides to the visit. First, I found out after my visit that they serve a very highly rated afternoon tea and second, despite being only one of two tables in use at the time our food took almost half an hour to arrive, which felt a little excessive given the dishes ordered; perhaps we caught the kitchen out in some way. Update 29/3/2013: Visited for afternoon tea today, and it is as good as other reviewers say. First course is a plate of sandwiches (with the crusts cut off). Tuna and sweetcorn, ham a wholegrain mustard, chicken & mayo and cream cheese with cucumber. As an additional surprise the chicken appeared to have been freshly grilled as the sandwiches were warm. Second course the lightest scones we had ever eaten (apple and cinnamon) with strawberry jam and clotted cream. To finish, cakes. The red velvet cake was like a giant cupcake, avoiding the usual trap of being dry, and topped with lashings of butter-cream icing. All washed down with tea chosen from a myriad of loose-leaf green and black varieties available. All very nice and jolly civilized.

Great Cocktail Bar. Also had sharing platter with the Mrs (stopped her drinking more cocktails)…read more Loads for the money!

Went for a meal here with my wife recently. It was very…read morequiet which meant our food was served quickly and it wasn't too noisy - just the was I like it. The food was very nice and the staff very pleasant. I would definately recommend this place.

We've been dining here for years, and if your looking for Great tapas,a great time or just Great…read moreSpanish cuisine,then you won't find a better Tapas Restaurant than The Forresters Restaurant SB, Homely,friendly and at a price every one can afford.

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Initial Reaction: Being that we were unexpectedly staying for the night due to the weather further…read morenorth, through my Yelp search, I found some cocktail lounges to check out. The Botanist was an excellent find when we stayed the night in downtown Newcastle. Located on Monument Mall, you have to up three flights of stairs or take the lift (elevator) to reach the main bar and lounge that has a strong botanical garden theme that is quite beautiful, especially with the location being under a dome. The dome is gorgeous and really enhances the botanical garden and atrium effect. The cocktails are very good as well. I ordered a buttered coconut old fashioned that was quite rich and creamy, but very satisfying with the toasted coconut and butter-washed Makers Mark bourbon with homemade salted honey syrup. My wife enjoyed her Botanist Ultimate Gin & Tonic as we took a table with these plushy lounge chairs. The bartender was fantastic and friendly in making us the cocktails. Really nice guy who made us feel at home. Additionally, they have a rooftop balcony to enjoy the drinks; however, on this evening, it was windy and cold (at least for us Floridians) to where we decided to stay warmer inside. But we would return in a heartbeat.

Best kabobs eve! The peri peri chicken was moist and had tremendous flavor. Incredible atmosphere…read morein the main atrium. Save room for the shared cookie dough; one of the best desserts I've had!