Whether you're kicking off your weekend in style or just trying to make it through that hangover, this city has got your covered for delicious brunches and breakfasts every day of the week.
You'll find these morning meals everywhere from cosy cafes to sleek bars and restaurants, and we've got the low-down on where they are. From free-flowing feasts to a faithful full English, we've rounded up the very best brunch in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Last updated on 16th January 2025
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A homely pub down on Neville Street, the Victoria Comet doesn't mess around when it comes to brunch. Sink into their comfy leather sofas for a relaxing morning meal, with traditional wooden decor surrounding you.
From meaty fry-ups to a choice of healthy poached eggs on smashed avocado or veggie sausage sandwiches, there's definitely a little bit of what you fancy on this menu. Plus, dishes start from just £7.50 each.
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For a cheap brunch on Newcastle's Quayside, we recommend making your way to Akenside Traders. Choose a scrumptious dish such as quesadillas, breakfast wraps or oven-baked pizzas, alongside bottomless booze for two glorious hours - all for £31 per person.
If you're not in the mood for alcohol, they also serve regular breakfast for as little as £4. Sink into their cosy booths and dig into bacon, egg and cheese butties, with a cracking range of drinks to wash it all down.
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The Alchemist is a contender for the best brunch in Newcastle city centre, with three of their most popular cocktails and any breakfast dish for just £30. Sip your way through the infamous 'bubble bath' drink, while chowing down on all sorts of tasty plates.
Whether you're adding on the theatrical drinks or not, you can munch on the likes of maple bacon pancake stacks, breakfast burritos with crispy hash browns and French toasted coated in candied pecans and vanilla ice cream.
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A staple when it comes to breakfast in Newcastle with bottomless booze, The Old George Inn treats you to the likes of amped-up eggs Benedict and smashed avocado with hot honey on toast, or you can switch it up with a burger. Better yet, you'll wash that down with prosecco and martinis.
This offering won them the 2023 MIDAS award for Best Bottomless Brunch, and at just £31 per person it's a pretty affordable choice too.
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If only the best bottomless brunch in Newcastle will do, you should consider the affordable fare at Slug and Lettuce Quayside or in the city centre. Think eggs many ways, fruity pancakes and avocado on toast, all washed down with unlimited cocktails or bubbles.
It's not just boozy breakfasts on the table though, as their standard brunch menu is available until 4pm, featuring tasty plates from just £7.45. As for the venues themselves, expect pretty pink interiors, quirky neon signs and floral patterned chairs.
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A bar that needs no introduction, The Botanist is known for much more than their botanical concoctions. Their Newcastle outpost is one of the most gorgeous, flaunting a domed ceiling covered in fairy lights, lots of pretty greenery and rustic furnishings.
Whether you're sat inside or admiring the views of Monument and beyond from its rooftop terrace, you can munch your way through a menu of shakshuka, breakfast buns, smashed avocado on sourdough and so much more.
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A cosy pub in the charming neighbourhood just north of the city, The Gosforth Hotel is well-known for its buzzing atmosphere and great quality food. Expect traditional decor like wood-panelled floors and leather booth seating, alongside an affordable morning menu.
Devour plates of eggs, bacon and hash browns, with veggie alternatives for every option. Their breakfasts start from just £5.49, or for £32 each you can sip two hours of bottomless booze with your food.
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One of the trendiest brunch destinations in the city, Manahatta is a New York-inspired bar and restaurant on Collingwood Street. You'll find crushed velvet armchairs and quirky neon signs aplenty here, with touches of gold throughout the venue.
Though they may be best known for their two-for-one cocktails, you can also count on them for a scrumptious breakfast, served until 4pm. Think smashed avocado with poached eggs, grilled chicken club bagels or strawberry and Nutella waffles, with the option to go bottomless for £36.95 per person.
Jam Jar in Jesmond is a prime spot for brunch on the iconic Osborne Road, especially thanks to its free-flowing fizz every weekend. This will set you back £33 per person, though they offer the whole booze-free brunch menu throughout the week as well.
Some of our favourites include maple bacon French toast, chorizo hash and eggs Benedict, to be enjoyed in their laid-back bar or outside on the sunny front terrace.
A pretty spot on Grainger Street, Flower Cafe is a floral-themed coffee shop and cocktail bar that spans across two floors. The upstairs is cosy cafe vibes with comfy seating and lots of natural light, while the sleek basement space flaunts cool neon signs and intimate booths.
They serve some of the best coffee around, as well as all sorts of breakfast treats - we're talking loaded cheese and tomato croissants, avocado and feta on sourdough toast or fruit scones with butter and jam.
