This vibrant monthly event is by far the best find in Newcastle showcasing the best local…read morefood,drink,music and art! Hosted in a refurbished warehouse tucked away behind Central Station I would highly recommend this event for all fellow foodies out there. Local street vendors will have you spoilt for choice with my personal favourites being Fat Hippo and Papa Ganoush or if I have a sweet tooth La Petit Creperie! You can indulge in some local ales from Wylam Brewery for a post-work drink or come along to soak up the array of entertainment from local musicians. Perfect for families on a Saturday afternoon as it tends to be quieter and the free entry before 4pm makes a daytime visit attractive! There is outdoor catering and space for those many beautiful days we have in Newcastle. On entry and inside the boiler shop you need to exchange your money for tokens if you want food but you can pay cash for drinks. It can be expensive but it is worth every penny and I think everyone should experience this event at least once......as for me I will be back every month!

The Boiler Shop Steamer is definitely *the* way to kick off your month!…read more Held in a superb industrial warehouse setting (part of the former Stephenson works which gave us the first locomotive engines - one for you history buffs there), you will find a plethora of different street-food vendors, local breweries, great live bands or funky tunes from the DJs - a general good-time buzz echoes around the place. We were there on a Saturday (seemed to be free entry before 3ish this time) as it was a bit quieter - this particular weekend was the BSS's 2nd Birthday, so the Sunday was going to be quite an extravanganza. When you arrive it is worth just having a wander about to see what is on offer and plan your attack - the line-up changes from month-to-month, so there is bound to be something to tantalise your tastebuds. On this occasion I was in a meaty mood. Round one was a delectable feast from Longhorns BBQ Smokehouse - pulled pork, smokie, beans, fries, doused in BBQ sauce and served up in a brioche bun, simply superb! Washed down with a pint of Dognobbler, a light ale from the Wylam Brewery (one of my particular favourite local breweries), the afternoon was starting very well indeed. Later on, I came across the Fair Game stand, a newbie to the BSS event according to their website. This time, I opted for the Venison burger, which came hot off the griddle with a lovely cranberry sauce and crisp salad in the bun. The quality was second-to-none, so far I was having a very good foodie feast. Another pint of a different Wylam beer soon followed, this time it was Spring Thing, yet again it went down rather well. The only little gripe I have is that prices can be a little steep, not really fitting the traditional 'street food' ethos of getting something quick, cheap and cheerful. You can quickly drop £20 without thinking about it (e.g. one token is £2, the burger was two tokens); nevertheless, for the quality of the food I experienced it was worth it. The BSS gets busier as the afternoon blends into the evening, so if you really want to make the most of what is on offer, would definitely recommend going early, just so you've got some space to move and get stuck into the great food and tunes on offer. So, get yourself and a few mates down to the next event, have a bite to eat and a beer or two, and soak up the great atmosphere provided by the BSS!

Red's is the best of all the BBQ restaurants in Newcastle that sprang up during the recent barbecue…read moreboom. When my husband said he fancied BBQ last Friday, I asked where, and he said "There's only one place." I think that sums it up. We've been here 3 times now, and while some items are better than others, overall the quality is good and the prices won't make you cry. Most recently, we got two barbecue trays: Brisket and burnt ends for £17, and ribs/wings for £15. Each comes with 2 normal sides or 1 fancier side. We loaded up with fries, sweet potato cornbread, slaw, Texas caviar, and mac 'n' cheese. I sipped a root beer, which was actually really good - served as a frosty mug with a can, and the root beer itself is some kind of local craft soda, which was a nice touch. I thought all of the meat was quite good, though my husband found it a little dry. To be fair, I slathered it in their delicious, sweet Kansas City style sauce - I could eat a shoe coated in that sauce - so it didn't seem dry to me. The burnt ends and ribs were particularly tender to me. The brisket was good, not as flavorful as I hoped it would be, and the wings were fine - enormous, which was fun, but I wanted a much stronger buffalo kick. I got almost no tang from them, which was a bummer because real buffalo wings should bite back, you know? The sides were a little mixed - fries yummy, Texas caviar very yummy (it's like a black eyed pea salad with veggies) and reminds me of summer picnic back in America, slaw average (I didn't try it, but my husband said it was just like supermarket stuff - bog standard), sweet potato cornbread surprisingly not-sweet but quite good, and mac 'n' cheese was uber cheesy and satisfied a craving, if it wasn't a particularly inspired spin on the dish. The atmosphere is fun and funky, and you get reliable BBQ with decent sides at a good price. I've been properly disappointed by other BBQ joints, and while this one isn't perfect, it is certainly the best in town and makes for a fun night out. If you're really hungry, they do huge sharing platters with a little bit of everything. They are a sight to behold, when that massive platter is popped down in front of you! Oh, and service could be a bit more responsive. But hey, good BBQ is hard to find outside of my home country, and I appreciate Red's devotion to the genre. Here's hoping they get even better!

I was really in two minds whether to go into this restaurant or not. The general rule of thumb I…read morehave when looking for restaurants after not booking is to see how many people are sitting inside. In this instance the decor outside was a little cheesy reminiscent of a chain restaurant so not a good start. However there seem to be plenty people inside so thought I'd give it a go, a great decision. The manager stated there was no room at the in inn but after a little thought cobble together a couple of tables to see four of us. The Menu catered for everybody in the party. It was a good spread for all tastes. We ordered a combination of starters but the manager informed us that it would be much more cost effective to order a particular dish which we did, an even better start. Some great flavours and combinations. The main courses arrived and whilst the presentation was not spectacular the flavours of the food was fantastic. It was definitely one of those moments when you look at the food and go ohhhhhhh ..... but the taste, flavours and smells are amazing. The decor inside was kind of quirky but really nice and with the quiet buzz of content customers the atmosphere just added to a great nice out. We were not rushed at any stage in the evening in fact the lengthy waits between courses and the table being cleared just added to a fantastic relaxing evening. Staff appeared to be genuinely concerned that we enjoyed our evening and especially the food. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Okay, last two weeks I had a privilege of visiting this venue nearly every other day. Tried all…read moreburritos, parmos and variety of other meals that guys prepare with such an attention to details there... Food is in general very affordable and portions are great, can't go wrong to go on with lads for some serious bite... not to mention desserts on the way out . Dangerous place I'll give you that

We went to Man vs Food a couple nights ago. The service was pretty good. It was very good. The…read moreshareable dinners can definitely serve 2 or more and are worth it to try all the meats. The food was good overall however I thought the Beef was a little dry.

DELICIOUS! This…read moreplace is stunning! Awesome BBQ food! Very good deal! Firstly, it's hard to get a table. My suggestion is just go there wait the 15-45 minutes It may take for a table. Ask to have a beer from the great selection! While you wait enjoy the small of BBQ ... Let it soak into your clothing. Have a browse around of all the cool decor and great beards that come in! Once you get your table you to be apart of something special. The food is delicious. It's about £4.50 a beer and £10 for the board of meat. £10 two meats and two sides. Trust me it will fill most people. Deliciously smoked. Great hot sauce also! YEEEHAWW!

This place was terrible. The only good thing about it which would warrant me giving it a 2 star…read morerating is that the waitresses and waiters were very friendly and pleasant. Firstly, they had run out of stuff on the menu at 7:30pm on a Tuesday night. Secondly, when the mains came, they arrived without the slaw that was promised with them and also without the sauce and my sweet potato fries. My dinner companion asked for chilli fries with the chilli on the side, however when it came it was all over the fries and also cold. When we told the waitress, she did come and give us the slaw and sweet potato fries and was very apologetic. However for the money we paid - not good, not good at all.

We went here recently for a feed during a day out drinking in Newcastle. We arrived with no booking…read morebut got seated straight away, on the condition they could have the table back by 6.30. It being around 4.30 at the time this wasn't really an issue. We decided to share a few sharing dishes including pulled pork, brisket and one other i can't remember (we had been drinking...) We had these with various sides including corn bread, slaw, fries, mac and cheese and a couple of others (again...drinking). I also had a blind pig cider which was tasty (although I don't like cider normally...not sure what that says for people who do, maybe they wouldn't like this?) The food was all pretty nice, the atmosphere was decent, the staff were friendly and efficient. I don't really have anything to put down but at the same time I'm not raving about it.

Beer & BBQ ... What else do you want?…read more Fine! Hop & Cleaver, located on Newcastle Quayside. Built into a very old and apparently haunted building. This place looks magical. Very nice design work! They brew their own been on location and have so many great beers to choose from! I do highly recommend trying their house IPA! Very good stuff. In the back section they have a eating quarters. The menu is BBQ style food. They often offer a featured item, I went once and it was a doughnut chicken burger! Two doughnuts as buns for a chicken burger GAME CHANGER! This is what keeps me coming back. Always happy staff always something good to eat and drink! They have WiFi cause there is zero reception for you check in on Yelp!

Bierrex opened on the old Popolo site at the end of last year and underwent a huge refurbishment to…read morecreate a craft beer bar and smokehouse. The new decor in my opinion lacks an interjection of colour and character that I would have hoped for but it's simplicity may appeal to others. Sampled the food here on a couple of occasions and it was nice but nothing to shout home about. It is also quite quiet during the week and can sometimes lack in atmosphere. That said....the staff are all very friendly and helpful so cannot find fault there. They also have a fantastic selection of beers on offer so a good destination for any craft beer fans out there. Absolutely LOVE the 'poison cabinet' room downstairs that has a prohibition style feel to it, open on weekend nights only. These sort of rooms appear to be all the rage in Newcastle at the mo! You have to head downstairs as though you are heading to the toilet (strange I know) and it is hidden behind a black door! Definitely worth a visit!

I've eaten at Bierrex two or three times now, including at their launch party, and I think our…read moreoverall opinion is that it's really a better place to drink! They have a great, sunny bar area with a huge chalkboard menu of interesting beer options. I've been here for drinking events, and the atmosphere is great. They also have a tiny, hidden back patio with heat lamps, and some kind of secret downstairs bar too. I don't know why it isn't busier when we go - people are really missing a trick if they're skipping this place for drinks. Last time we came, we got two BBQ combo plates. You cannot argue that this is an amazing deal - two meat and two sides for £10! Between us and our two plates, we got brisket, St Louis ribs, chicken wings, and pulled pork, as well as mac 'n' cheese, collard greens, super slaw (which has lots of healthy things in it, yogurt instead of mayo, beetroot, etc), and sweet potato fries. Our overall impression was - better than Hop N Cleaver, and MUCH cheaper, but still leaving something to be desired for an American and her BBQ-loving Brit. I'd argue the sides are the best bit - love the mac 'n' cheese, it's got four cheeses in and smoky bacon bits and you can really taste complex, interesting flavours. It isn't just noodles and cheddar. Makes a massive difference. The collard greens are excellent but always too salty - we keep forgetting to ask if they can turn that down a notch, they'd be perfect otherwise. I like the nice healthy slaw, much more creative than the usual. The meats were less impressive, sadly - they were fine, but a little dry, a little plain. Chicken wings a massive improvement on Hop 'n' Cleaver though. It just isn't as good as it should be. Service can be touch and go - a bit inattentive at times. We spilled a glass of wine almost immediately after it was brought, and while they cleaned it up and offered me another glass, they totally forgot to bring it. It wasn't even that busy in there, people walked by my table loads of times without remembering. So there's some room to improve on that front. Come here to drink though, and you've definitely got the right idea. They get an extra star for being a great bar. Wish the food was just a bit better! I still think it's the best BBQ in Newcastle, mainly for the sides, but I've tried all the competition and haven't really been wowed by any.

Why has it taken me so long to eat here?? This place is amazing!!!!! Arguably not the best option…read moreif you are a vegetarian but the name and countless chickens in the window give that away. It has a great vibe as you walk in with modern yet old style industrial lighting and open plan dining. The staff are all super friendly and explained how it works....chicken,sides and more importantly which sauces you want to try. There are a couple called 'nuclear' and 'evil' that I would be tempted to try when I'm feeling brave! Generous portion sizes and reasonable prices too! I couldn't fault this place....give it a try!

This restaurant has been open for about three months now and it is absolutely amazing. The menu in…read morethe restaurant is what I wish places would be like. Its very short you have the option of a quarter, half or full chicken. The big decision is what go for. the waitress helped us a lot by telling us that we could order more if we ran out during our meal. We ordered a number of different shots to try and get a variation of hotness. And were some of them hot! The sides pretty tasty too we ordered one of each to eat between four of us and it was quite sufficient. Overall an excellent lunchtime out. The staff were very attentive chatty and knowledgeable about the products.

Food is delicious but still can't justify waiting over an hour for it, when I approached staff to…read morecomplain about the wait they blamed the fact that they had large parties in and that's what caused the delay they implied that the large parties were more important than my small booking of just two. Not good enough in my opinion!