This place is amazing, the staff are very friendly and the shisha is on point. Would recommend to…read morego there.

A newish venture that is really worth a visit. I'd been to the previous restaurant on this site and…read morethis is so different. The son and partner of the last incumbant / owner have opened an exciting and unusual mix of restaurant, live music venue and art gallery . We loved it and would recommend it for its welcome, food, and ambiance.

Great bar with lounge area and upstairs loads of couches and fireplaces upstairs again a small…read moregallery space. Good staff and a cozy place for a drink.

The location and vibe is fantastic. The service is ok. Was served an appetizer that wasn't ordered…read moreand five minutes later the waitress reclaimed it to service to another table. The food is terrible. I think if you are only wanting drinks then this place could be a hit. Just don't order food.

Love the location of this restaurant! It's right on the Tyne river, so there really isn't a bad…read moreseat in the entire place with the beautiful glass windows all over the place. It's a great spot for a spot out in town whether it's just for a meal out or a lively night out on the weekend. The only reason I had to give four stars was because when we went, we tried ordering multiple things on the menu which we were told they did not have that day, which was unfortunate, but the food was pretty good and I would definitely go back!

Went to Wafi as a tourist from out of country on my birthday and the bar seems to be running some…read moretype of scam the prices at the bar are very inconsistent and service horrible. I paid the bar attendant a £50 and was given back £4.20. I bought the price of the drinks to the attention of my friend whom I was visiting at the time she advised me to go back and make a compliant to the manager which I did and he said he would review the cameras and give me a call back. I never received a call therefore I returned to the bar twice and both times was turned away.The manager claimed that there were too many black people in the club that night so he wasn't able to identify me and refused to give me a refund although he mentioned to my face that he believed I wasn't lying about the transaction. All I would say is to be very cautious when going to the bar and always always ask what the prices are before you even purchase anything

We ordered from here on Deliveroo, and really enjoyed it! We got a delicious mixed grill - the meat…read morewas really juicy, and the chicken wings had great chargrilled flavour. They were my husband's favourite - I think next time he wants to order only them. The rice was simple but more-ish, and we also really enjoyed the hummus. The bread wasn't our favourite, didn't seem as fresh as it is at most of these places, but we'd order again for those chicken wings any time!

Initial Reaction: Being that we were unexpectedly staying for the night due to the weather further…read morenorth, through my Yelp search, I found some cocktail lounges to check out. The Botanist was an excellent find when we stayed the night in downtown Newcastle. Located on Monument Mall, you have to up three flights of stairs or take the lift (elevator) to reach the main bar and lounge that has a strong botanical garden theme that is quite beautiful, especially with the location being under a dome. The dome is gorgeous and really enhances the botanical garden and atrium effect. The cocktails are very good as well. I ordered a buttered coconut old fashioned that was quite rich and creamy, but very satisfying with the toasted coconut and butter-washed Makers Mark bourbon with homemade salted honey syrup. My wife enjoyed her Botanist Ultimate Gin & Tonic as we took a table with these plushy lounge chairs. The bartender was fantastic and friendly in making us the cocktails. Really nice guy who made us feel at home. Additionally, they have a rooftop balcony to enjoy the drinks; however, on this evening, it was windy and cold (at least for us Floridians) to where we decided to stay warmer inside. But we would return in a heartbeat.

Best kabobs eve! The peri peri chicken was moist and had tremendous flavor. Incredible atmosphere…read morein the main atrium. Save room for the shared cookie dough; one of the best desserts I've had!

I love a joke and a pun, especially science ones and this place is full of chalk board puns and…read morejokes. The decor is pretty awesome and runs the science theme with the likes of Einstein and Hawking on the walls. We went in quite late on a Saturday night for a couple of drinks and were happy to find an array of gin on the menu as well as an impressive cocktail list. It was relatively quiet but there aren't a lot of tables or seats so only got a table when some people left. The tables are chalk boards and provided a fair amount of entertainment during our drinks. I would definitely go here again if I'm near Central for a drink or two. A nice casual atmosphere and a great location adds to the plus points.

When I do go out in Newcastle, rarely a place as Flortia's gives me the best drinks alongside the…read morebest music in town. The bartenders are well-trained, and stocked with all the right garnishes and skill you expect for great drinks. I celebrated my 27th at Florita's, and it was remarkable. I used to be a fan of the Apartment. Florita's is the remodel.

In my recent quest to find a Newcastle venue I hadn't been before, I found 3:…read more - Madam Koo's (didn't make it there either) - Tup Tup Palace (more on that later) - Floritas (read on) Previously known as The Apartment, Floritas had always been on my radar in previous visits to The Toon, however for one reason or the next, I just didn't ever make it there. What is it with everyone's obsession with getting around as many venues as is humanly possible in one evening down these parts? If a place is decent in size, business, drinks and clientele, why move? Just lean back and enjoy for cryin out loud! Rant over. This time round, we had done some homework and prepared a mini pub crawl for ourselves. Floritas was first on the list. I have to say, I wish it had been nearer the last. Wonderfully bohemian venue that, unlike many other nearby pubs, stays open til 3am. I repeat: why move? Young enthusiastic staff do their best to provide conversation and cocktails to the best their ability, and I was surprised by the pride in some of these guys given their age. Obviously a career path they want to get right. Respeck! Anyway the layout was cool. After chatting to some locals we discovered the trend was to move along the 'Diamond Strip', Florita's being the 2nd (?) venue along the way. Next along was Perdu, which despite the size advantage of it, I have to say I favoured Floritas for the simple fact they had seating options; Perdu came across as a bit of a glorified dance floor in comparison. Another plus was the downstairs access to Madame Koo's beneath the bar. Still a little surprised I didn't get to this bar considering I walked past on my way to the toilets a few times and it looked great. Weird one. Nice little beer/smokers garden, lots of nooks and crannies to get lost in, friendly, talkative staff, Floritas punched quite high in most respects. The only real negative were the prices... but I could say that about any bar on the Diamond Strip. Or Newcastle for that matter!

Took a shot in the dark on third trip to Newcastle,UK and after a shot walk across the bridge I was…read morewell taken care of with steak sandwich and fantastic drinks. If you need a place to chill and get some grub this is my new go to spot Adam is man at the bar this good night and totally took care of me. God Bless the Living Room

Bit of a difficult one to grade this time. Having been here a few years back for a work Christmas…read moredo, had another opportunity to return here for dinner with some colleagues. We specifically chose here due to my previous experience plus other reviews on here and elsewhere. The menu looked promising enough and it has a nice ambience, so we tried to book a table (online) for a specific time but could only get a reservation a little later. Didn't want to eat too late, but not the end of the world, so we thought the place would be busy with other diners... when we got there it was virtually empty. The staff were very friendly indeed, really cannot fault their service at all. However, the food we had can only be best described as average. It went down fine, but there was nothing really memorable about any of our meals. The food that came out was pretty much just what was stated on the menu i.e. a starter of scallops on a bed of chorizo, fried potatoes and salad was literally just that, nothing more. Similar for the mains: beef and ale pie with 'fat chips' turned out to be a pie with a basket of chips on the side that were out of a packet. I know it's being somewhat picky, but you would think a place like this would at least do their chips themselves. Dessert was sticky toffee pudding; as a STP afficionado, I have had a lot better elsewhere. Don't get us wrong, this wasn't a terrible meal by any means, we all just felt that there was something missing from this particular visit, which is why it's only 3* this time around. I will come back again, see if it was just a one-off, but I won't be hurrying back anytime soon. Food aside, I would recommend a trip the bar at the front of the place, had a nice feeling to it and a good range of drinks. Downstairs is a lovely private bar area, so it has potential for sure. Just can't quite put my finger on why it didn't really live up to expectations this time around.

Nice bar and can have a good atmosphear. location makes it accessible to visitors, staff could be a…read morebit more friendly or at least be happy to see you, not bad though well priced, and good selection. Excellany place for a quiet drink away from the hustle of theshops during the day.

The lounge is a great place to eat at lunchtimes, with very good prices on their meals menu and…read moretasty food. I usually go there on a visit to Newcastle as it's never been too busy or loud except when a Newcastle United football match is playing. The scampi is pretty good, as is the small selection of Italian foods (pizza, pasta), and the upstairs seating is without equal in the city centre in terms of comfort or solitude. If you don't mind sinking into absolutely massive sofas (why would you?), head on inand spend a quiet hour or two. On one visit I even noticed a young family taking a nap during their busy day of travelling, that's how quiet and relaxing it can be! This is a useful place to meet with friends before continuing your visit of Newcastle sights, as the Lounge is well-placed between the Monument and the Quayside so that you have lots of choice for places to go after your meal and drinks.