Branches Restaurant
Award-winning contemporary British restaurant on Osborne Road. Seasonal menus, locally sourced produce, Good Food Award Blue Ribbon winner 2025/26. Book ahead for weekends.
Featured in These Guides
Blog posts and guides that feature Branches Restaurant.

Things to Do in Jesmond
From Jesmond Dene and Armstrong Bridge to Osborne Road restaurants and the Ouseburn Valley — a comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Jesmond.

Best Fish and Chips in Jesmond
From a neighbourhood chippy on Starbeck Avenue to an award-winning restaurant on Osborne Road, here is where to find the best fish and chips in Jesmond.

Best Sunday Lunch in Jesmond
From a Michelin-listed Mediterranean roast to a proper pub carvery by the Metro — where to eat Sunday lunch in Jesmond.

Best Cocktail Bars in Jesmond
Craft cocktails on Osborne Road and beyond — where to drink well in Jesmond.

A Weekend in Jesmond — The Perfect 48-Hour Itinerary
From Saturday brunch to Sunday lunch — how to spend a perfect weekend exploring Jesmond's cafes, parks, pubs, and restaurants.

Osborne Road: The Complete Eating & Drinking Guide
The definitive guide to Jesmond's main hospitality strip — restaurants, bars, pubs, cocktails, and late-night options from one end of Osborne Road to the other.

Best Restaurants in Jesmond
From award-winning British to pan-Asian small plates — our pick of the best restaurants in Jesmond, covering Osborne Road and beyond.

Moving to Jesmond: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about living in Jesmond — property, transport, green spaces, the Osborne Road food scene, schools, parking, and what makes this Newcastle suburb special.
More Food & Drink in Jesmond
Jesmond Dene House
Boutique country-house hotel and restaurant set in a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts mansion at the entrance to Jesmond Dene. Acclaimed for its modern British cooking and afternoon tea.
The Cluny
Music venue, pub, and restaurant in the Ouseburn Valley on the southern edge of Jesmond. Renowned live music programme, weekend brunches, and a beer garden overlooking the valley.
Fat Hippo Jesmond
Newcastle's most-loved burger joint started here. Award-winning burgers, loaded fries, and craft beer in a buzzy, family-friendly setting just off Osborne Road.
What's On
Sounds of the Underground: Bitchfinder General
7:30 PM · Victoria Tunnel Entrance, Ouse Street, Newcastle
Jesmond Food Market
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Armstrong Bridge, Jesmond Dene
Gráinne Brady
7:30 PM · The Cumberland Arms, Ouseburn
Stay Updated
Get the weekly Jesmond.live digest — events, news, and local tips.