Whether you are looking forward to a post-lockdown meal around Wearside or up in Northumberland, there are plenty of top quality places to eat at. All of these restaurants have been included in the guide and some have even been awarded the coveted Michelin star.
9. Bistro Forty Six, Jesmond
Michelin say: "A refreshingly honest bistro with a homely interior. The self-taught chef hunts and forages, using the local larder to full effect. Passionately seasonal dishes will appeal to one and all; check the blackboard for the daily specials." Photo: Google Photo: Google
10. The Restaurant, Jesmond Dene
Michelin say: "Jesmond Dene House’s elegant restaurant comes with bright décor and views out over the garden. Their strapline is ‘simple dishes, done well; nothing tricksy, just honest flavours, locally sourced produce and plenty of attention to detail’ and that perfectly sums it up. Afternoon tea is also a feature." Photo: Google Photo: Google
11. Staith House, North Shields
Michelin say: "A stone’s throw from market stalls overflowing with crab, lobster and Craster kippers, is this smart quayside pub. Photos of the old docks line the walls of numerous dining areas and it has a pleasingly cluttered feel. Daily changing dishes showcase Northumberland’s latest yield; the fish is smoked on-site." Photo: Google Photo: Google
12. Feathers Inn, Hedley on the Hill
Michelin say: "This warm, welcoming pub is set on a steep hill in the heart of a characterful village and is a hub of the local community. The shelves are crammed with cookbooks and the walls are hung with pictures of their suppliers. Constantly evolving menus highlight Northumbrian produce and everything is made in-house." Photo: Google Photo: Google