Everyone needs something to look forward to in January after the excitement of Christmas, and NE1 has come to the rescue once again by announcing the return of NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week. Scheduled for Monday 13th – Sunday 19th January, the much-loved event offers diners the chance to eat at some of the city’s best restaurants for £15, £20 or £25 per person.
With over 100 venues confirmed for this January, it is the perfect time to explore Newcastle’s vibrant restaurant scene.
Last year’s two NE1 Restaurant Weeks in January and August generated over £2.2 million for participating restaurants and delivered a vital boost to the hospitality sector during traditionally quiet periods of the year.
Newcastle’s restaurant scene continues to flourish, and some of the city’s newcomers were among the first to sign up for NE1’s January event; DOOD, Cilantro, Sunshine Restaurant, Fred’s and EL& N at Fenwick will all join the line-up, alongside some of the original participants including 21, Blackfriars, and The Broad Chare.
Newcomer, DOOD, occupies one of the finest locations on Newcastle’s Quayside. Part of the highly successful and celebrity-favoured Khai Khai and Dabbawal family, the new Persian-Levantine-inspired restaurant has already attracted a celebrity following, with Newcastle United footballers Schar, Isaak and Shearer among the restaurant’s first guests.
Commenting on January’s event and what it means for the city, Rachel Barlow, Head of Marketing and Events at NE1 said:
“NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week is a key date in people’s diaries, a chance to get together with friends, family and work colleagues, and a great way to dine out on a budget. For businesses, the event is a lifeline in what would otherwise be a slow month after the Christmas and New Year festivities.
“Restaurant Week creates a real buzz in Newcastle, bringing more than 60,000 people into the city, filling restaurants, guaranteeing working hours for restaurant staff, and encouraging diners to try new foods and restaurants. The event also boosts business for other leisure and hospitality venues and public transport operators. Browse all the menus and book early at your favourite restaurant to avoid disappointment.”
Jaf Ali, Owner of newcomer DOOD said:
“We have participated in every Newcastle Restaurant Week since the start and know just how important the event is for the city and the restaurant industry. Restaurant Week has completely transformed the city’s restaurant calendar, turning two of the quietest weeks of the year into two of the busiest. We were quick to sign up for this January’s event and look forward to showcasing Dood and giving diners a chance to sample our Persian menu as well as enjoying the atmosphere Restaurant Week creates.”
For details of all participating restaurants and to see their mouth-watering menus, visit https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/restaurant-week.
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