Cheap student alcohol deals to blame for rises in anti-social behaviour, claims JRA
Bargain deals on drinks could be to blame for anti-social behaviour in Jesmond, reports Olivia Walters
Category Archives: Drink
Security guard speaks out as Jesmond hit by more than 40 shoplifting offences this summer
Jesmond has seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting this summer, particularly around the Acorn Road and West Jesmond areas, Jack Evans reports
Jesmond event boosts university Movember campaign to raise over £26,000
More than £26,000 was raised for a men’s charity, thanks in part to an event at Jesmond’s Holy Hobo, Alexandra Smith reports
Jesmond food and drink businesses try to control prices by buying local
Acorn Road cafés say they are having to increase the prices of their food and drinks in response to increased costs.
Cost of living: Jesmond residents lament Tesco meal deal price increase
Tesco’s controversial meal deal price rise has some residents seeking alternatives, Taoying Chen reports
Lovage bounces back from residents’ objections
Jesmond Mediterranean restaurant Lovage says it has overcome some initial opposition after taking over the former Sale Pepe site. Several Jesmond residents had objected to the opening of the eaterie on St George’s Terrace because they thought a Newcastle City Council notice of its opening hours and alcohol licensing meant it was going to be a club or bar.
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
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