Lubber Kitchen
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About Lubber Kitchen
Lubber Kitchen is a modern European restaurant at 83 Blandford St. in Newcastle Upon Tyne, on an industrial street in the city centre. The menu changes often and is built around seasonal plates for sharing. The kitchen makes its own pickles and ferments, and the bar pours foraged infusions alongside cocktails, natural wines, beers and soft drinks. Every dish on the menu has a vegan option, and a plum and earl grey sorbet with basil oil has appeared among the sweet plates. Evenings include a set dinner menu, and guests can sit at the chef's bar or at tables elsewhere in the room. The restaurant opens from early afternoon into late evening, and it takes both bookings and walk-ins. A restaurant week lunch menu has also been offered.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking garage · Paid parking lot
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention set dinner menu, plum and earl grey sorbet, cherry martini and pasta dishes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention set dinner menu, plum and earl grey sorbet, cherry martini and pasta dishes.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the set menu, praising a seven course dinner and a restaurant week lunch of pasta dishes, with several calling it delicious and good value. Close behind is the service, described as friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable, with one party celebrating a birthday and another bringing babies to lunch. Reviewers single out the fish, lentils and aioli, a plum and earl grey sorbet with basil oil, the house red and a cherry martini, and mention a wide choice of wines, beers and soft drinks. Portions are called big, and two suggest going hungry. One reviewer notes everything on the menu had a vegan option. The one critical account describes an under-seasoned dish, a pricey aperitif that was only okay, and a focaccia served stone cold while a partner's arrived warm. Even so, that reviewer called the concept good and the service good.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the set menu, praising a seven course dinner and a restaurant week lunch of pasta dishes, with several calling it delicious and good value. Close behind is the service, described as friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable, with one party celebrating a birthday and another bringing babies to lunch. Reviewers single out the fish, lentils and aioli, a plum and earl grey sorbet with basil oil, the house red and a cherry martini, and mention a wide choice of wines, beers and soft drinks. Portions are called big, and two suggest going hungry. One reviewer notes everything on the menu had a vegan option. The one critical account describes an under-seasoned dish, a pricey aperitif that was only okay, and a focaccia served stone cold while a partner's arrived warm. Even so, that reviewer called the concept good and the service good.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“This was a first for my friend and me and we loved the experience. The food was 1st-class and quite different to what we've had in some other restaurants. A really enjoyable evening.”
- Google user
“The evening set menu was absolutely delicious and excellent value for money.”
- Google user
“Delicious seven course dinner menu. I thoroughly enjoyed every course, with the fish, lentils & aioli being my highlight. The house red was excellent. Friendly & knowledgeable service. I would highly recommend.”
- Google user
“Superb meal for my wife’s birthday. Wonderful food, first class service, and great vibe. A very special but also relaxed experience. Max and the team couldn’t have been more accommodating to our party. We’ll undoubtedly be back. Thank you”
- Google user
“Lovely cafe restaurant hidden away on a trendy industrial street in Newcastle city centre. We had the restaurant week lunch menu and loved the tasty pasta dishes, everything tasted organic and wholesome. The interior decor is very chilled and laid back. Really awesome spot of lunch or dinner!”
Highlights
“With a frequently changing menu inspired by European cookery, Lubber Kitchen create considered and generous seasonal plates to share, family style. Focused on quality veg, sustainable fish and meat alongside our own pickles and ferments. Drinks include foraged infusions, cocktails and soft drinks as well as a thoughtful selection of natural wines and beers. Lubber Kitchen is open from early afternoon through to late evening for drinks, snacks, small plates and feasting. Guests can sit up at the chef’s bar or find a quiet corner, where a host team offers warm, family-style service. Both daytime and evening, bookings and walk-ins welcome.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
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- Beer
- Coffee
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 4
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
- Highlights· 1
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubber KitchenVegan options · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 5.054 | — | £40–50 | set dinner menu, plum and earl grey sorbet, cherry martini |
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