The worst service ever. Called ahead and made a reservation for 2 for 4:30, even showed up early and was seated shortly after. No one came to our table for 30 minutes - not even to ask for a drink order - and the waitress that sat us wouldn't even make eye contact. We finally go up to the bar to try to order and are told someone would come to our table within a few minutes. Sat around for another 10 minutes and still no one, my boyfriend went to the bar to pay for the beer he got before we got seated and waited around for another 15 minutes, still no one to our table.. We waited for an hour and no one came to us, even after we tried to order food at the bar. Absolutely horrible service for a restaurant that is supposed to be "nice." Extremely disappointed. read more

We went out dancing at As You Like It and had a fun time grooving to the cheese fest live band. Drinks seemed to be coming astonishingly quickly at the bar given it was a Saturday night, which was a plus. The crowd was generally all right although there is inexplicably a trapeze hanging over the middle of the dancefloor which drunkards kept launching themselves onto only to find themselves being manhandled of the premises by an enormous bouncer. I seriously did not appreciate (a) one of the people swinging kicking me in the shoulder (b) being shoved aside by the bouncer more than once. Seriously, get rid of it before I get your staff done for assault. read more

Best selection of mojitos around and all drinks are very well presented. If you don't drink alcohol, you'll soon want to when looking at the choice of drinks here. Lovely decor and great atmosphere, especially when there's a live band on. I have eaten here twice and both times enjoyed the food. Also my experience has always been good due to the staff, so I give this place 5 stars! read more

I think this place is a little too 'try hard'. Its owners started off with Mr Lynch's across the road which is fabulous and loved by all. However, they didn't quite get it right with As you like it. Your first impression when you walk in is an amazing venue with the most gorgeous decor- and it is. It looks trendy, upmarket and swish, which it kind of is if you are only there for drinks. Sit down for a meal however and you will no doubt be disappointed. The restaurant area is gorgeoous and cosy but the food is overpriced and pretty average. You'd expect alot more from a place like that. If you are after a cool venue for a birthday party or special occasion this is the perfect place as you can hire out one of its many spaces or rooms for private functions. read more

Great place to have a drink and spend the night into the early hours. A bit more posh than its brother Mr. Lynch across the street but still the same great cocktail menu. Very nice staff and great smoking area on the balcony with heaters. Had a catered event there last summer and I can recommend it as the value for money is just right. However not tried the sit down meal here yet. Parking if you are not drinking is easy in the evenings too. read more

I ate here last night , the place looks great! So is the food , the place is very well orginised and not one thing disappointed me! read more

As You Like It - Brasseries Near Me - Newcastle Upon Tyne, XTW

It calls itself 'Jesmond's most beautiful restaurant' and even if it isn't true, the decor is certainly eclectic and interesting to look at. My bf brought me here for my birthday dinner; the bar was crowded and the bartender slightly inept. His steak was amazing, my Moroccan lamb was inedibly bland, but the cheesecake was delicious. Service was quick, if brusque. The outdoor terrace seems like a nice place to hang out though. read more

As You Like It is a beautiful bar, with an atmosphere sort of like being in a fairy tale. I love the décor, and the unusual odds and ends, the style of the furniture, all of it. I've enjoyed drinks here a few times - come when there's live music for a great experience, we were dancing around for hours - but it's also a good place to eat. I've had food here twice, including sharing the delicious camembert, and the very nice lamb skewers. The menu has lots of unique options, some of which are at least somewhat healthy! It's a bit out-of-the-way, but worth the effort to get here either for a drink or for dinner. read more

We visited Newcastle in the summer for a hen weekend. As you like it had been recommended to us by a local. Our hotel was in Jesmond so perfectly placed for the restaurant. We had booked in advance and they put us in the private room on the mezzanine level. The room is open and overlooking the restaurant and so retains the atmosphere. We didnt have to pay for the room but needed a minimum spend,which was easy with 10 of us. We had our own outside garden terrace,fridge and toilet! The food was beautiful..the best fish and chips I had ever eaten! We then went downstairs to listen to the live jazz band! A fantastic place and would recommend to everyone! read more

This bar is perfect for a night out if you have a dress or shirt you couldn't resist buying, but don't really know where to wear it to. Not that anyone would look too out of place casually dressed here, its just that there is a real atmosphere of glamour not often found in bars in university cities where cheap is usually the watchword. Because As You Like It (yes, its a strange name, an if you're talking to someone who doesn't know it's a bar, it can get a bit confusing) is not cheap. Drink slowly (try the 'double cush wor kid' - it's a drink, honest), to savour the taste. Every Friday and Saturday Night there is live music, and acts vary over the weeks, so you won't get too familiar and bored with them any time soon! As a restaurant, the service sometimes leaves a little to be desired. Usually this is because the place is packed, and it's packed because the food is good. If you don't mind being patient, give it a go. Again, not cheap. Make it a special occasion. read more

Nice decor friendly staff, wasn't much atmosphere for a sat night! Would deffo go again

I'd been looking forward to this meal so to say it was disappointing is an understatement. Starter of asparagus and goat's cheese salad was overpowered by the cheese and uninspired. The main was awful. The slow cooked pork was tasteless and dry, the potato fondant too firm and insipid and I had to scrape the cloying black pudding and apple stuffing from the back of my teeth. I left over half of it. I'd gone to the toilet when the waiter came to take my plate but my wife told him that I hadn't enjoyed the meal at all. He said nothing nor did anybody else even when taking payment. Being a good, refrained, typically Englishman, I paid but I wish now I hadn't. Don't bother is my best advice. read more

This was one of the best meals my DH and I have had out in a v.long time! The food was very good but VERY expensive. Luckily we have a TasteCard and so got 2 for 1 on all courses, which made it affordable. The staff were very attentive, but there was no organisation of whom was covering which tables, and so we were repeatedly asked to order each course by about 3+ different waitresses, but I'd rather that than being ignored. 10% service charge is included in the bill, which I think is a bit cheeky, as they ask you again on the card machine if you'd like to leave a tip, but hey, just say no! So, with a TasteCard, it ended up at just over £30 for 3 courses for 2 people (not including drinks). I would definitely go here again! read more

Great place to go for a quick drink or to to go our of a night. The food is also pretty good, but pretty expensive for what it is. Brilliant venue for a birthday party or special occasion though as it has lots of spaces and private rooms avaliable for hire. Especially good on live band nights (genre varies). read more

The three of us went here on a Friday night and the atmosphere was lively, in fact it was packed. Ate in the restaurant upstairs, which is more expensive than eating in the bar area. Food was fantastic! The service was very good. There are cheaper places to go in the area but for a special occasion it is well worth a visit. read more

Another quirky venue owned by mr Lynch's. During the day, asyoulikeit functions as quite a nice little restaurant, whilst at night you can expect to find a completely different scene. Live bands on occasion and a very busy loud atmosphere. The place is always buzzing with a mix of customers from students to business folk. Drinks are pricey, but overall a cool place to hang out night or day. read more