Local Information
Due to the number of students in the Jesmond area many places now provide a number of offers, nights out and events for students with a budget.This page is currently being developed further with information on bars, pubs, shops and more in the Jesmond area. If you would like a link to your website please contact us
Restaurants
THE FAT HIPPO
They say ...."At The Fat Hippo we pride ourselves on serving the best, locally sourced food wherever possible. For example our burgers are 1/2 pound and made using 100%, 21 days matured, grass fed, Northumbrian beef from Blagdon Farm. Our ethos is to make all our food fresh to order to ensure the greatest quality and customer experience. We hope you enjoy the food as much as we enjoy creating it, and afterwards have a hippo snooze on us"
We say....Fab food at fab prices!!
35a St Georges Terrace, NE22SU
01913408949
Follow them on twitter @fathippofood and add the facebook page.
Web: www.fat-hippo.co.uk
Avanti
Italian restaurant situated in Brentwood Avenue. Offers generous portions, reasonable prices and excellent happy hour deals.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 12noon to 2pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm
Telephone 0191 281 4240
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Francos
Italian restaurant located a minutes walk from West Jesmond metro. The Restuarant is elegantly decorated with outside decking for dining and drinking. Comes with outdoor heaters!
The Italian owners have worked in restuarants in Italy for 25 years prior to moving to the UK, and have an inspired extensive menu. Meals are priced from around £5-6, and there is an early evening Special Menu weekdays between 5.30-7pm.
All wine is sourced and prices range from £11- £40. Champagne is also available from £30 - £185 for the more special occasion, and the place can be booked for private functions. There is limited parking available.
Opening times: Monday - Saturday 12noon to 2.30pm; 5.15 - 11pm. Sunday 12noon - 5.30
1 Brentwood Mews, Jesmond
Tel: 0191 281 3434
Email: enquiries@francosjesmond.com
Web: www.francosjesmond.com
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Bars
Bar information gathered with permission from www.pubsnewcastle.co.uk
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Sandyford
Close to Sandyford Road and Springbank Road properties.
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Mr Lynch
The original bar in a popular chain of Lynch bars. Very popular with students. Decorated in a 60s theme, moderately priced Mr Lynch provides for all tastes. The bar is equipped with pool table, widescreen TVs showing live football/rugby, juke box, live music and a DJ depending on the night. The bar does food and 'happy hour' games, in order to get half price drinks. Nominated for Best New Bar and Best Interior Design in the Theme Magazine Regional Awards.
Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 11am-2am; Sunday 11am - 12.30am
Address: Archbold Terrace; close to the city centre and Sandyford.
Tel: 0191 2813010
Web: Mr Lynch
Web: Pubs Newcastle Mr Lynch
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Osborne Road, Jesmond
The central road through Jesmond, well known and loved by students and residents alike. Osborne Road varies between around 5 - 15 minute walk/crawl from the majority of our properties. Closest to the area are Cavendish Place, Cavendish Road, Devonshire Place, Manor house Road, Grosvenor Road and Grosvenor Place.
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Bl-anc
Bar Bl-anc has lots of seating both in and outside the bar, using different levels and booths the bar is good for a quiet drink and food with friends, or as a warm up bar. All live sporting events are shown on their two widescreen TVs. The bar serves English and Indian food, with the option of a Sunday Roast on Sundays. The food is very well priced. They also have regualar happy hours throughout the week - see website for more details.
Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 12noon - 11pm; Sunday 12noon -10.30pm
Address: 38-42 Osborne Road
Tel: 0191 2815126
Web: Pubs Newcastle Blanc
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Billabong & Bistro
A more upmarket bar, with prices reflecting this. Billabong comes as part of the Caledonian Hotel; so a perfect place to take your parents when they come visiting! This large modern pub has an outside seating area, and regular music is played from the Juke Box. Perfect for a quiet drink during the week, but always busy at a weekend. Serves food and has daily evening happy hours.
Opening times: Monday - Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 12noon - 10.30pm
Address: Osborne Road, Jesmond
Tel: 0191 2817881
Web: Pubs Newcastle Billabong Bar & Bistro
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Osbornes
Probably the largest bar in Jesmond, this modern bar is always lively and very popular with students, especially at the weekend. A bus stop is conveniently located just outside, next to the large outdoor seating area. Osbornes caters for private parties upon request. Also does food and daily happy hours. Check the website for more details.
Opening times: Monday - Friday 12noon - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 12noon - 10.30pm
Address: Osborne Road
Tel: 0191 2407778
Email: interactive@osbornesbar.com
Web: Osbornes Bar
Web: Pubs Newcastle Osbornes
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Spy
Aptly named bar. You can spy on your friends from www.spy-bar.co.uk on the spy cam. This bar is suited to large pub crawls due to the ample standing room at the long bar. This bar shows al Live Sport on a large pull down screen, central widescreen TV, 3 big screens and a further 8 plasmas. So this bar is ideal for sports lovers. There us always a staedy stream of people in the bar, and in the seating area outside. This bar is suited for smokers, as it is equipped with big umbrellas and heated lamps. They have happy hours every day at selected times.
Opening times: Monday - Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 12noon - 10.30pm
Address: 82-86 Osborne Road, Jesmond
Tel: 0191 2813361
Web: Pubs Newcastle Spy
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Bar Berlise
Small, modern bar with large outside seating area with heated lamps and canopies. Free internet is advertised as being available in the near future. The bar is quiet during the week, but busy on the weekend, making it the perfect place to get out of the house to do uni work. Food is on offer Friday to Sunday, and there are Happy Hour Offers every weekday evening.
Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 5pm - 11pm, Friday & Saturday 12noon - 11pm; Sunday 12noon - 10.30pm
Address: 102 Osborne Road, Jesmond
Tel: 0191 2811358
Web: Pubs Newcastle Bar Berlise
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West Jesmond
This area is slightly quieter than the hub of Osborne Road, however it is only a stones throw away. The Londsdale is probably the most popular drinking place in this area. Our properties closest to this area are Sunbury Avenue, St. Georges Terrace, Lavendar Gardens, Mildmay Road and Brentwood Avenue.
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The Lonsdale
Large pub located directly behind West Jesmond Metro Station. This large pub is equipped with large pull out screens which are used to show Live Sporting Events. Regular music is on play at most times and the pub is also popular with locals and business people. During the day children are allowed in, however they have to vacate by 7pm. The pub has a popular quiz every Sunday and they provide a cash back facility, plus a ATM machine. The Lonsdale has a small seating area outside which is nice in the summer, and prices are really cheap all day everyday
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 12noon - 10.30pm
Address: Lonsdale Terrace, Jesmond, next to West Jesmond Metro.
Tel: 0191 2810039
Web: Pubs Newcastle The Lonsdale
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Jesmond/Cradlewell
This is just up the road from our office. Lower Manor House Road Properties, along with Selborne Gardens, Buston Terrace and Shortridge Terrace are closest to this area.
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Cradlewell
This moderately priced bar is busiest during the day. It is popular with locals and students. The bar is split into two, with a dining area at one side, and a pool table to the other. The Cradlewell has a quiz every Thursday.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 12noon - 11pm, Sunday noon - 10.30pm.
Address: 175 Jesmond Road, Jesmond
Tel: 0191 2813195
Web: Pubs Newcastle The Cradlewell
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Coffee Shops/ Cafe
Starbucks
37-39 St Georges Terrace
0191 2813168
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Country Whey Delicatessen
A fantastic selection of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, coffees and preserves avaliable. Recently refurbished and now stocking a fabulous selection of delicacies
Located on Clayton Road.
Telephone 0191 281 4983
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Health & Beauty
At The Nutshell
Stylish hair salon situated in Brentwood Avenue, West Jesmond.
Student discounts available.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm; Thursday 10am to 7 pm.
Telephone 0191 281 6060
Website www.atthenutshell.co.uk
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Travel
Azzuri Travel
For great deals on all your travel requirements visit www.azzuritravel.co.uk
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