Culture Restaurant and Bar Newcastle
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About Culture Restaurant and Bar Newcastle
On Adelaide Terrace in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Culture Restaurant and Bar serves Nigerian and wider African dishes. The menu extends beyond jollof rice and pepper soup to isi-ewu and nkwobi, alongside grilled fish, plantain, egusi, and spicy gizzard. Nigerian Fanta is available alongside the food menu. The kitchen opens daily, and reservations are recommended for anyone planning to eat in. For those who prefer to eat elsewhere, delivery and takeaway are both offered, bringing the same range of proteins and sides to customers off site. The combination of familiar staples and less common dishes like isi-ewu gives diners a broad view of Nigerian cooking in one sitting.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
4 dishes- Pepper Soup
- Nigerian Fanta
- Jollof Rice and Fish
- Egusi& Pounded Yam
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention egusi, isi-ewu/isewu, jollof rice and nigerian fanta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention egusi, isi-ewu/isewu, jollof rice and nigerian fanta.
Customer Review Summary
Egusi draws the most consistent praise, with several diners calling it among the best they've had outside home cooking, and it turns up again in a takeaway order paired with pepper soup that one reviewer found incredible. Close behind, the jollof rice and spicy gizzard get a direct recommendation, and the grilled fish and Nigerian Fanta each earn their own mentions. Reviewers repeatedly describe generous portions, approachable staff, and a cozy setting for African and Nigerian dishes like isi-ewu and nkwobi. One reviewer's complaint about slightly burnt plantain didn't dampen their overall enjoyment, and another instance saw the restaurant swap out a soup and resolve a complaint quickly, which the diner specifically credited them for. Against this, one reviewer reports the isewu was poorly prepared, calling it far off from how the dish should be made. Several say they'll return, and one notes the sit-down experience beats delivery.
Customer Review Summary
Egusi draws the most consistent praise, with several diners calling it among the best they've had outside home cooking, and it turns up again in a takeaway order paired with pepper soup that one reviewer found incredible. Close behind, the jollof rice and spicy gizzard get a direct recommendation, and the grilled fish and Nigerian Fanta each earn their own mentions. Reviewers repeatedly describe generous portions, approachable staff, and a cozy setting for African and Nigerian dishes like isi-ewu and nkwobi. One reviewer's complaint about slightly burnt plantain didn't dampen their overall enjoyment, and another instance saw the restaurant swap out a soup and resolve a complaint quickly, which the diner specifically credited them for. Against this, one reviewer reports the isewu was poorly prepared, calling it far off from how the dish should be made. Several say they'll return, and one notes the sit-down experience beats delivery.
Featured reviews
- onyebuchi okoronkwo
“Nice place for all your African and Nigerian dishes and proteins with ambience and serene environment. I recommend you check it out you will be glad you did.”
- KAMALU EL-SANDRA
“The services was top notch, the portioning is worth the amount and Infact for an adult, keep it up The grilled fish was amazing although the plantain was nearly burnt🤪we all enjoyed the meal, the staff approachable, polite and friendly. Keep it up culture group 😊will definitely come back again…”
- Ariana Teng
“Ordered pepper soup & egusi for takeaway. This was incredible!!!”
- Unique Queen
“I think you guys need to get a Good cook in your kitchen this Isewu is poison.this is nothing close to how isewu is prepared at all .”
- Rosemary Okechi
“Nice place to eat and hangout with friends and family. They have African delicacies like isi-ewu, nkwobi etc”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Beer
- Late-night food
- Spirits
- Table service
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
Location
Restaurants near Culture Restaurant and Bar Newcastle
- My Karak Chai4.15260.4 miVegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
halwa puri, karak chai, parathas
- Mumtaz Fast Food4.54940.4 mi£1–15Vegetarian optionsGood for kids
masala fish, chicken tikka pizza, kebab burger
- Icestone Gelato3.94810.5 mi£15–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
waffles, ice cream sundaes, cookie dough dessert
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culture Restaurant and Bar NewcastleGood for kids · Reservations | 4.6100 | — | — | egusi, isi-ewu/isewu, jollof rice |
| My Karak ChaiVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.1526 | 0.4 mi | — | halwa puri, karak chai, parathas |
| Mumtaz Fast FoodVegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5494 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | masala fish, chicken tikka pizza, kebab burger |
| Icestone GelatoVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 3.9481 | 0.5 mi | £15–30 | waffles, ice cream sundaes, cookie dough dessert |
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