A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle’s Quayside, Café 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky, it’s about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings.
Take a stool at the bar, order a drink, have a gossip with the barman. Then think about eating. Café 21’s food is big on flavour, short on fussiness. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are treated with flair and passion: classic bistro dishes, a little comfort food and still room for pudding.
Light, airy surroundings hint of Parisian bistros: wooden floors, frosted shades, crisp cloths. Moody photographs add intrigue while the semi-open kitchen adds action. Service is slick but never formal. No nonsense about VIP rooms and chef’s tables; every table is the best table.