Jesmond bars gear up for another weekend of live sport
Sporting events like the Six Nations make a big difference to bars’ bottom lines, James Kimmings reports
Category Archives: Drink
Brentwood Avenue glad of Long Friday
Less than six months since opening its doors, a Brentwood Avenue restaurant has been praised by neighbours for bringing “more diversity” to the street and making it “more attractive” as a destination. Long Friday was opened in mid-October by Anna Hedworth – who also owns
Omicron divides local pubs and restaurants over Christmas plans
The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 is causing Jesmond hospitality businesses to re-consider their festive plans, with some choosing to scrap special deals which might attract crowds. The Punch Bowl pub on Jesmond Road, for example, has decided not to offer any Christmas deals this
Jesmond coffeehouse applies for outdoor seating permit
Local NCL is in the process of obtaining outdoor seating to expand their café experience, following their opening in April 2020, Rachel Murphy reports
Students should volunteer at local market to reduce anti-social behaviour, residents say
The Jesmond Residents Association has suggested volunteering could help build community spirit, Veby Indah reports
Dot Bagels to open on Jesmond’s Acorn Road on April 1st
Dot Bagels, the popular bagel shop that opened on Heaton’s Chillingham Road just six months ago, is about to open an outlet in Jesmond, in the unit on Acorn Road that was home to a hardware store for more than 100 years.
Local restaurant unveils new sister takeaway Meat Sauce Fries
Meat Sauce Fries is the new takeaway in Jesmond. Megan Evans chats to owner, Max Gott
Coolaboola Coffee shuts up shop
Coolaboola Coffee closes after 15 years since opening. Megan Evans speaks to owner Ruairi McGuinness
Jesmond Food Market returns for last time before Christmas
Jesmond Food Market will return this weekend, as Azu Mugnier reports – providing a lifeline for local businesses struggling during the pandemic
Arlo and new pop-up bakery Kennedy & Rhind capitalise with Tier 3 looming
New bakery Kennedy & Rhind opens in Jesmond. Arlo prepares for tier 3. Megan Evans meets both