On Monday, February 9 chefs and hospitality professionals from across the UK and Ireland gathered to celebrate this year’s Michelin Star updates.
During the ceremony, a total of 20 new Michelin One-Star awards were announced, alongside 7 new Michelin Green Stars, 2 new Two-Star awards, and all 10 Three-Star restaurants retained their awards. A further 37 Bib Gourmand restaurants were revealed online in the week leading up to the Dublin event.
See every restaurant across Tyne and Wear in the guide below.
5. House of Tides, Newcastle upon Tyne
Kenny Atkinson’s House of Tides is a highly praised fine dining restaurant, offering British cuisine and gourmet tasting menus. Michelin said: “Detailed, original dishes – such as chicken strozzapreti with spinach, peas and parmesan – are based around fine produce and offer punchy flavours, while also maintaining a lightness of touch.” | Google Maps
6. Rebel, Heaton
Rebel in Heaton has been described as an “intimate, personally run” restaurant, offering seasonal set menus using locally sourced ingredients. Michelin said: “The seasonal set menu offers small plates with a light, modern touch. The wine list includes some interesting organic and biodynamic choices, and it’s worth going for the pairings.” | Google-Rebel
7. 21, Pandon
21 is an a la carte restaurant, serving modern British dishes. Michelin said: “Menus offer a comprehensive array of confidently cooked classics; the ‘menu du jour’ is good value.” | Google Maps
8. The Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Broad Chare is a gastropub which prides itself on serving up “proper food”. Michelin said: “The kitchen produces a consistently high quality offering of hearty, punchily flavoured dishes like haggis on toast and grilled calves liver with bacon, sage and crispy onions.” | Google Maps