Newcastle, formally known as Newcastle upon Tyne, is a popular city in the North East of England.
Famous for its football club, its Great North Run annual half marathon, the loveable Geordie accent, and array of pubs and eateries along the River Tyne, it’s a must-visit destination if you want a real taste of Britain – or simply if you’re looking to sample an array of delicious plant-based eats.
7 Must-Visit Vegan-Friendly Eateries in Newcastle
1. The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn, a vegan eatery in Ouseburn, offers a traditional pub experience with plant-based versions of traditional, comforting dishes. From the Lucky Fish n Chips to the Aloha Teriyaki Burger, there are vegan twists on everyone’s favorite pub classics, including the desserts.
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2. The Carriage
This historic Jesmond pub came under new ownership earlier this year and is now operated by The Ship Inn. Stepping away from its once meat-heavy menu, The Carriage now boasts exclusively plant-based offerings and dubs itself a “Superfood Pub.”
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3. Junk it Up
Newcastle’s first vegan takeaway, Junk it Up offers plant-based comfort food including fried “chicken,” kebabs, loaded fries, and burgers. Its plant-protein creations have proven popular with consumers of all dietary preferences since the eatery opened last February, with its best-selling dish being the “Munch Box,” a selection of the crispy fried chicken, Bourbon BBQ kebab, fries, and dip.
Find out more here.
4. Super Natural Cafe
This vegan and vegetarian cafe and coffee bar, located near the Central Station, has an extensive menu sure to impress meat-eaters, pescatarians and vegans alike. The cafe offers everything from full cooked breakfasts, burritos, curries, mushroom lasagnes, and BBQ jackfruit burgers to vegan BLTs. Customers can also enjoy a range of soy-milkshakes in flavors including Strawberry Delight and Banana Split.
Find out more here.
5. Sky Apple
This is another vegetarian cafe with a range of vegan-friendly options. Sky Apple offers a range of plant-based mains and desserts from green tea steamed dumplings, aubergine tagine and “black pudding” salad to pumpkin pie in a jar and doughnuts. It also specialises in gluten-free food, making it ideal for eaters of all dietary needs.
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6. Grumpy Panda
The North East’s first American-style vegan diner, Grumpy Panda offers visitors to Gateshead the ultimate taste of comfort food. The diner offers a range of plant-based rib dogs, burgers, Chikin wings, and grilled sandwiches, which include The Cheezestake, featuring “stake, cheez, grilled peppers & onions” and The Chuna “tuna” Melt.
Find out more here.
7. Vegano
Based in a vintage converted horse box, Vegano serves vegan junk food to Quayside visitors. Among its plant-based creations are Dirty Doner kebabs, pulled “porklyke” hotdogs, pizza, and cakes. It hopes to “save the animals and the planet one vegan burger at a time.”
Find out more here.
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