This is the type of place you only see in movies and think there's no way it exits in real life. So…read morepicturesque it's insane. Everything from the ambiance on a cold winter day to the food was amazing. The soundtrack that was playing tied everything together and the intimate seating adds to the experience. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. The langoustines were the star of the show, and I wish we had had a full dinner here but were going somewhere else and just needed something small to hold us over. This place will live in my head rent-free for the rest of my life.

First of all, we have been waiting for food for lunch for over an hour and a half. We came down…read moreand our drinks were brought right away. But from what I've been witnessing, only the people that had bookings are served right away. Walk ins, like us, just have to wait and wait and wait. There is no way any food coming out of this grill kitchen could change my mind about giving this place a 2 star rating.

My favorite sandwich/soup place in Durham!! Such character and comfort. Can't wait to go back and…read moretry out more of their excellent tasties!!

A nice cafe in Durham, hidden but cosy and well located. Great patio for summer days and nice…read moreupstairs room too. They do good coffee and have lovely cakes (carrot cake, tea cake, walnut or lemon cake, scones, pavlova...) and quiches. I had a cappucino and a slice of carrot cake (which was delicious) for about £4. A great place for a break while visiting Durham !

Visiting Newcastle UK on our Icelandic Cruise and wanted to try real fish and chips in an English…read morepub. We found this place on the main street in the old part of town. They were unfortunately out of fish and chips. So we bought a drink. There was a fish place across the street so we asked the Bartender to allow us to eat some in the sidewalk dining area which he allowed. The drinks were great, we ordered a second, as we're the fish and chips. Next visit we hope to try this establishment's fish and chips.

My brother and I are traveling through England on a walking holiday. We were attracted to the…read morePriory for its sheer "pub-iness". The atmosphere is warm and fun. The staff is friendly and accommodating. My brother had Steak and ale pie and I had fish and chips. The portions were generous and the food tasty. The priory cask ale is both flavorful and smooth. I see they have live music on the weekends as well. We would definitely go back.

This food was so good that it made me sad I don't have an Olive & Bean where I live (US). Attentive…read moreservice and a quaint, cute atmosphere.

We were craving tea and cake halfway through a competitive treasure hunt, and this turned out to be…read morethe perfect stop. Our eyes were like (teacup) saucers taking in the many sweet treasures on display. Numerous rocky road options and many tea pigs on offer - this boded well. To maximise the tasting experience, we decided to share a slice of lime and ginger cake and a popcorn rocky road. Hand on heart, the ultra sweet, gooey rocky road rendered us virtually speechless - we couldn't stop sighing and exclaiming, "mmmmm". That's all there is to it. Order one. The cake was fine, but I found the icing very sickly, so I'm glad we shared it. Plenty of upstairs seating for a large group. Just make sure you get there well before 5pm - you don't want to miss out.

I enjoyed my meal: 3 salad options plus a protein of beetroot and black bean balls. The mixed green…read moresalad could use some dressing but I was still okay with it knowing that I was eating fresh, organic, 'naked' food. The servers were very nice and the place has a constant flow of customers. Lovely to see a place with this ethos thriving in Newcastle.

The Heaton food scene has definitely come on in leaps and bounds since I lived there as a student…read moresome 10 years ago, so it was nice to finally get back and try one of the places on offer. Incidentally, the 'Naked' part of their name relates to the food ethos of serving up clean, organic, health-concious food, and not the dress code... A nice setting but do have to agree with the previous review, they would benefit from having larger premises as we were fortunate to get the last remaining table for brunch - I guess this indicates the place is popular - but it did feel slightly cramped. The table next to ours was tucked into a window space next to the door which meant people had to squeeze past my chair to get in/out and also for the waitress to bring their order. Not a major problem, but still slightly distracting when you're trying to eat. Very pleasant service from the people behind the counter, the breakfast menu was particularly tempting... but we arrived just after 11:30am when they switch to the day menu! So an all-day breakfast offering wouldn't go amiss in my gluttonous opinion. One other customer was tucking into a couple of pancakes, they did look pretty darn amazing, so next time I manage to go back I think I know what I'll be after first. Our food was fresh and rather good. I went for the beef meatballs with corgetti (courgette made into spaghetti, a new one for me!) and my friend had the sweet potato frittata. Both came promptly, but for the price I would've liked a little bit more 'stuff'; my friend's frittata came with a couple of asparagus spears and a bit of salad, the plate looked a little sparse. Having said that, we both cleared up our food with no complaints. Will be back at some point, although I do want to try out other brunch places on offer in Heaton too - but the Naked Deli has set the bar pretty high.

Goodbody's is still a fantastic place to eat - I still go there for the vegan burgers (they do all…read moresorts of burgers, there's plenty to choose from). And they're brilliant! You get some salad and some crisps on the plate with your burger, and it's extremely filling. Whether want a quick bite to eat, a take-away sandwich, just some tea or a full meal, it's great for everything. Take-away tends to be just salads and sandwiches etc. but you can get burgers, jacket potatoes, paninis etc. if you sit in the cafe. The waiters are all friendly and professional, but it also has a cosy cafe feel to the place. It can get quite busy around lunch time so, unless you're grabbing take-away, expect to spend some time there. You never feel like you're being rushed to finish your food though, it's all very relaxed.

This is a busy cafe in Albert Street, about 5 minutes away from the Railway station…read more Jackets, sandwiches and salads are the order of the day, with a better-than-average vegetarian selection. I had bacon and brie in a granary bap with salad, which I really enjoyed - in particular, the bap was really fresh with that yummy bakery smell.

Brilliant little shop! Always go in here after a day in uni, its sometimes quite busy, but i'm not…read moresurprised because its a great place to fill up. The food is the cheapest thing really, they get you on the price of the crisps, drinks etc. If you only get a sandwich, or a jacket potato, its pretty cheap. The food isn't the kind of homemade stuff you would get from a cafe, but it still tastes good. The egg and bacon sarnies are to die for, a great student food stop, would recommend if you haven't got too much time, or money for that matter!

I love the tuna salad sandwiches from here. They are reasonably priced and you get a free napkin…read morewrapped around the sandwich. The only thing I would say is that if you don't eat them straight away they do tend to get soggy - so eat um quick!

For those who have read my previous review I have upped my rating to a fantastic four stars…read more.. I went in on a busy Monday lunch time to have around a 5 minute wait in a small que - this place is quaint inside so always seems packed but serve is quick. Last time I was here I opted for the panini but this time I gave one of their jacket potatoes a go. Deciding to go for a topping of tuna and cheese I was asked if I wanted the cheese on before or after (nice touch), if I wanted the side salad (lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers) and also the addition of a slaw when asked. Made with purple cabbage it was a tasty touch. Paying 3.80 it was a steal when I saw the sheer amount of food I got for my money! I didn't eat for the rest of the day! Why didn't I give it 5* - no option for baked beans?! Definitely a staple for any jacket potato....

A lovely friendly deli-style sandwich shop right opposite Florita's, not far from Central Station…read moreand the Bigg Market. There is always a good choice of fresh ingredients, and some interesting mixes of filling. My favourite is sweet chilli chicken with peanut butter :-) Yummmmm... They also do wraps, salad boxes and Ciabatta toasties (I had pastrami and swiss with jalapeno and sweet chilli dressing today, that'll keep the cold at bay! Woo! They do proper coffee and a reward card, and some nice cakes savouries like bhajis and cumberland sausage sandwich. I had soup and a bun a couple of weeks back, which was very warming. Today it was parsnip, carrot and apple I believe! Interesting! The place is rather "compact and bijou" though, but there is space in the window on the red and chrome stools to shelter from the rain. The decor is American/Italian diner in feel, with chalk boards, and there is often music playing. The team behind the counter are very smiley and friendly, and Duncan, Kevin and Sophie will quickly recognise you when you go back, and welcome you like old friends, unlike the miserable pond life at Subway! Apparently they do outside catering too, although I haven't seen what that consists of. The web site is http://www.thehippohouse.com

Love, love, love this place! Have taken four or five different groups of friends or family there…read morefor dinner and Sunday lunch, not one person has come away disappointed or feeling hungry! This is a real gem of a pub, tucked away up the hill just a few miles from Hexham. Have heard this is walkable from Hexham on a nice day but most will need a car - one thing to bear in mind is parking can be a bit limited and a bit of a free-for-all at busiest times, but you should usually get a space somewhere. Alternatively, taking a taxi is a good option, should only cost about £6-£8 from the centre of Hexham itself. First of all, the location and setting is simply stunning. If you park across the road, the views over the Tyne Valley are fantastic. You then go into the pub itself via a lovely garden area with a pergola. Inside is a proper Northumbrian country pub, great traditional decor, roaring fires, with some unusual wall and ceiling decorations (will leave that for you to discover!) Each time we've visited to eat, we've been welcomed by the friendly staff who offer the right level of service, i.e. keeping your table clear, everything in check without being overly attentive. The bar offers a good range of real ales, usually with a local brewery on offer, all of which are very well kept. They have an excellent range of wines and spirits as well, so you could easily go here for a relaxing drink, although the bar area is relatively small. However, if you are here, you really must try the food. Honestly, the Rat Inn has served up some of the best food I've ever eaten, nothing fussy or complicated, just locally sourced ingredients cooked to perfection. What is encouraging is that there are no menus on the tables, instead you'll find the day's menu on a chalkboard, which indicates freshness and illustrates how much they care about what ends up on your plate. In fact, you can find out where the meats and veg have come from as the suppliers are also chalked up on the wall. As the menu changes fairly regularly, it is not really worth recommending any particular dish on here for fear of it not being on next time, but the Sunday roast dinners are superb and the Sticky Toffee Pudding is top notch! Bear in mind you do get hearty Northumbrian-sized portions here, it is difficult to leave here without feeling a tad on the full side... As this place features in the top 50 UK gastropubs, it can get popular and they don't have an abundance of space, which adds to its charm but is also a slight disadvantage - definitely worth booking in advance to avoid missing out. In summary, the Rat Inn really is a wonderful place and one to which I can't wait to have an opportunity to go back soon.

We are regular customers at The Rat because it is such a great place with great food…read more Last night's visit was for my wife's birthday and except for one minor thing it was as good as usual. The Rat is the very definition of an English country pub. Open fires and a cosy atmosphere are exactly what you want from a pub, add in the great food and it is hard to beat. We shared a starter of smoked haddock fritters which was delicious if a little parsimonious for £7. Main courses were superb; slow cooked belly pork and 3 cuts of lamb; delicious, deep savoury flavours that are so hard to accomplish at home. My wife's warm gingerbread dessert wasn't warm which was a disappointment in an otherwise delicious meal.

Food is very tastey and fast delivered, Very happy.read more