Eat & Drink in Jesmond
Restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways, bakeries, and food events — the best places to eat and drink in Jesmond.
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Summer Holiday Activities in Jesmond: The Complete Guide for Families
Holiday camps, free outdoor activities, swimming, day trips, and the library reading challenge -- everything you need to fill six weeks of summer in Jesmond.
Quiz Nights in Jesmond
At least four Jesmond pubs run regular quiz nights. Here's which night, which pub, and what to expect.
Best Chinese & Thai Restaurants in Jesmond
Eastern Meadow, Mandalay, Sohe, and The Little Dumpling House -- the Chinese and Thai food scene in Jesmond.
Best Soft Play Centres Near Jesmond
Hopscotch, Captain Ted's, Round the Twist, and Pizza Dough Co — the best soft play options within easy reach of Jesmond.
Best Butchers in Jesmond
Block & Bottle, Oliver & Eden, and Charlotte's Butchery — the best butchers near Jesmond.
Best Indian Restaurants in Jesmond
Dabbawal, Chakh Dhoom, Simla, and Dosa Kitchen — the best Indian restaurants in Jesmond.
Local Places
Full directory →Jesmond Dene House
Food & DrinkBoutique 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
Food & DrinkMusic 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
Food & DrinkAward-winning burger restaurant on St Georges Terrace serving signature beef, buttermilk chicken, and vegan patties with free fries as standard. Walk-ins welcome, booking recommended.
Branches Restaurant
Food & DrinkAward-winning contemporary British restaurant on Osborne Road. Seasonal menus, locally sourced produce, Good Food Award Blue Ribbon winner 2025/26. Book ahead for weekends.
Sohe Restaurant
Food & DrinkPan-Asian fusion restaurant led by award-winning chef Parichat Somsri-Kirby. Thai, Japanese, Malaysian, and Chinese influences. Small plates format (3 for £20). Strong cocktail list and summer terrace.
Florence Restaurant
Food & DrinkGenuine Italian restaurant adjacent to the Osborne Hotel. Handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and a menu that takes its sourcing seriously. Warm, unfussy, fairly priced.