Tyne Bridge 22 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Evening, I am regular reader but don't post often as I have limited value to add to conversations! Anyway I am bringing my ageing veterans football team to Tyneside from Hertfordshire for the 3rd time in six years to play two games on Tyneside in April. We are booking Akbars on the Saturday night for a curry but need a recommendation for the Friday. There are 14 of us. We are staying in the Premier Inn New Bridge Street so a Central location preferable. Also last time we were up, April 2014, it was dead in town \ quayside until about 11pm. Any suggestions on where we should go as our football games will finish about 1pm. We are 40ish in age and are just looking for a laugh, some good beers and no bother. Thanks in advance. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38544 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 You could do a lot worse than spend your afternoon at the bars in the Ouseburn valley, it's a 5 minute taxi ride from your digs. Great variety of beers, food and sound atmosphere. The Cluny and The Tyne, two of the best bars there, also have live music on, check their websites for what's on. For eating, you might want to read this thread, (start on the last page and work back) http://www.toontastic.net/board/topic/30814-recommend-me-a-good-restaurant-in-newcastle/page-26 Just avoid any recommendations by "the fat tit that went to Floritas" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne Bridge 22 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Great, many thanks MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26599 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If you go to the Ouseburn bars, make sure none of your party wander up the bank and end up on Shields Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5881 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Grey Street is probably your best bet, close to where you're staying and tends to be a 30+ crowd on a weekend. Harry's, Browns, Pleased to Meet you, Lola Jeans, Botanist etc. Not cheap though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38544 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If you go to the Ouseburn bars, make sure none of your party wander up the bank and end up on Shields Road. Sound advice, this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne Bridge 22 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Cheers lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Akbar was terrible when we went in a large group. We had to wait a half hour for our table even though we'd booked and then the service was a joke with drinks being spilt on two of the lasses and food arriving at random times or not at all. My food was canny enough like but others complained. I got my drinks free in the end so I was quite happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17592 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Akbar was terrible when we went in a large group. We had to wait a half hour for our table even though we'd booked and then the service was a joke with drinks being spilt on two of the lasses and food arriving at random times or not at all. My food was canny enough like but others complained. I got my drinks free in the end so I was quite happy! Same for me once, nearly word for word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Same for me once, nearly word for word.I had rabbit for the starter. It was quite nice but it really could have been any other light meat for what I could taste. In all fairness it was absolutely packed that night and I have heard other say good things about it since. But I wouldn't be desperate to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne Bridge 22 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 We have been twice before but tend to go out quite early. Service has been great and the food good on both occasions. That said mind, the southern boys are always in awe of the size of the Northern portions. Make your own gags here. Would appreciate any suggestions for a better alternative for a group of 14. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8947 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 If you're not dead set on staying in Newcastle city for the entirety you could try; http://www.valleyrestaurants.co.uk/passagetoindia.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30236 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Would just go to the Valley Junction in Jesmond if they're only there for the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19728 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I had takeaway from the one in Hexham when I was up recently. Bloody good curry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30236 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Yeah, it's really nice. Btw, I hope you said that to them in an Indian accent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Aye I've not been to The Valley Junction myself but one of my mates (who's opinion I trust in this area) swears by it. Dabawal has been nice the two occasions I've been and we had a group of ten or more one of those time. Sachins and Vujon are both really good but I'm not sure how they'd be for that sort of size group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19728 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 There's another Indian in Hexham that's supposed to be really nice as well but can't remember the name of the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30236 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 There's another Indian in Hexham that's supposed to be really nice as well but can't remember the name of the place Was trying to shoe-horn some Hexham Courant pun into this reply but gave up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne Bridge 22 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Evening, Thanks for all the culinary suggestions. We are up this weekend and are playing two games at Gateshead Stadium on the 3G astro pitch on Saturday \ Sunday morning in a vain attempt to justify spending the whole weekend on the drink to our wives and partners. The team we are meant to face on Sunday are now short of a few players so if a couple of you fancy a run out against an aged, half-cut bunch of southerners I am sure you will get a game. The astro pitch has been booked for a 10 am KO, roll on roll off subs, top and shorts provided so you would just need to have socks, shin pads and astros or moulded studs. A contribution towards pitch cost and referee fee would be welcome. Can you let me know though and I will get contact details of the lad who is organising the 'home' side to you? Cheers! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne Bridge 22 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 One last question and then I will shut up. I am travelling up in a minibus. Where is the best place to park? The hotel haven't been much help, recommending places with a height restriction. Anyway thanks for all the previous help and suggestions. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38544 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Which hotel you staying in mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne Bridge 22 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Premier Inn - New Bridge Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38544 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Hmm, I think your closest one without height restrictions is Carliol Street, about 3 minutes walk away. http://www.parkopedia.mobi/parking/carpark/carliol_square/ne1/newcastle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne Bridge 22 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Great. Thanks MF. Showing up fully booked for pre-payment but we will just rock up anyway and see if we can get a space. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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