For a small business who relies on repeat custom the owner has a lot to learn about customer…read moreservice. The selection of bikes is not huge, but it's only a small premises. Although it's just around the corner to my house I'd rather go to travel to another independent retailer in Newcastle to spend my money than give this rude ignorant man another pound.

The geezer who probably owns the shop is a sneery, misanthropic old buzzard who will tell you that…read moreyour bike especially if purchased from Halfords is a piece of faeces. He will then probably break your rear light while fixing the bike and blame his clumsiness on the fact that Smart lights are pieces of faeces. He will then overcharge you by saying that the estimate (some £5 cheaper than the final bill) was 'just numbers'. The term 'customer service' is an alien concept to this miserable old fool. The little mechanic who looks like a shaved monkey is OK, but he has obviously taken some lessons on dealing with customers from his master. I shall never return to this ghastly shop. I'd rather let the semi-trained guinea pigs at Halfords have a stab at my bike than take it to Low Fell Cycles again. You have been warned.

A little gem, a bit of the beaten track but well worth a visit. The shops tiny, but the guys have…read moremade the most of the street space outside. Repairs are efficiently done, and at a realistic price. I've had to take my Giant in twice for repair work (usualy the wheels) and Ben and the team have always been friendly and happy to help.

Great little bike shop, they went the extra mile to true and tension my classic moped [1976]wheels…read more Friendly and very helpful staff that care about what they do. Would recommend this shop to anyone who wants repairs.

We couldn't help but smile upon entering Settle Down. This is the place you want to have lunch, it…read morereally is. It's strikingly cosy, the food looked delicious and fresh, and the staff were bright and cheery. Not to mention, the swinging jazz music which welcomed us, which was a quirky addition. We knew we were on to something good when we entered to the most pleasant of aromas. 'What is that smell?!' - We just had to ask. It could have been a mixture of numerous delicious tasty concoctions but the overwhelming warm scent of 'the tangy Thai soup' oozing from the kitchen teased our hungry lunchtime bellies. With quite the selection of herbal tea, including some interesting loose leaf options, it's the perfect spot for tea in the toon. There's also fresh milkshakes too! I opted for a pot of apple and mint tea based on the waitress's recommendation and I wasn't disappointed. Mmm! We took a seat and awaited lunch whilst admiring the homely and bright interior. It wasn't long till I was in Thai soup heaven with a delicious bowl of thick, creamy, just-the-right-amount-of-spice tasty tang! Accompanied by a delicious tuna, cheese, olives and caramelised onion sandwich, it made for a fine lunch. Seriously yummy stuff and a mega bargain at just £4.50! This was a definite highlight of our time in Newcastle, for sure. And if Newcastle is on the cards again, I've no doubt that it'll be Settle Down that calls me back for lunch. Settle down and enjoy!

The Settle Down is a cafe which shares space with a great independent record shop (alt vinyl) and a…read morecutting edge contemporary gallery (satellite) in the centre of newcastle upon tyne. the cafe serves toasted ciabatta sandwiches, great salads, homemade cakes, hearty soups, simple breakfasts and great coffee and tea. eat in or take out- great service from friendly staff. this tiny place is a beautifully styled cafe- old school chairs, battered wooden floor, nice bits of original art on the walls, nick-nacks spread about the place, a toy kitchen for kids to play with, cool lighting, a couple of stylish old macs providing free internet access. also great (and usually pretty obscure) music provided by the record shop. the opening hours are 8am-7pm, so it's one of the few places in newcastle where you can actually get a decent coffee and a lovely bite after 5pm. breakfasts are simple and cheap. everything's pretty cheap, in fact. set on a pedestrianised square, it's just a couple of minutes from central station, so the whole city is within easy reach and transport links are excellent. also nearby: premier apartments hotel, dance city, carling academy / o2 academy, journal tyne theatre, the centre for life / the life centre, tilleys, the forth, newcastle arts centre, black swan yard, hair mechanics, discovery museum, the salsa club, china town / stowell street, the gate, blackfriars, newcastle arena, st james park, westgate road, fenham.