Hinnies Restaurant

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  El Kanagavel

  ·1 month ago

  “Fantastic restaurant right on the sea front in Whitley Bay. It's self described as "comfort food" but prepared and plated a touch closer to fine dining. Portions were very generous too!”

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  Charlotte Rose Levy

  ·1 month ago

  “Another one of my favourite places. Always great food and great service and great experience. We love the lunch special deal and we do every season at least once. This meal was on summer menu. I got chicken with Potato gratin and summer greens in a sweetcorn and bacon cream sauce. My brother chose the breaded veal with potato and mushrooms in a gravy. Dessert was sticky toffee pudding and vanilla ice cream for us both. Beautiful.”

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  Sarah Blackburn

  ·2 months ago

  “Thank you Hinnies! Once again we had a wonderful meal at Hinnies. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great with a good range of cocktails and wines and very good value. I think that this is their best menu ever and we have been coming here for many years. There’s a great choice and the staff are knowledgeable about the menu and are always attentive to my food intolerances. The chef will make alterations to accommodate. A brilliant restaurant to eat at.”

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  Crozza

  ·3 months ago

  “Lovely little place, very welcoming. We enjoyed our 3 courses, empty plates all round. Looking forward to returning, to sample the next menu. Reasonably priced, perfect size portions, food was delicious, highly recommended 👌”

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  Mike Cartwright

  ·3 months ago

  “May 2026 For those of you who live outside Northumberland, hinny is the equivalent of "honey" or "sweetheart". And that sets exactly the right tone for Hinnies . This lovely restaurant is just what you're looking for if you want to avoid the fish and chip frenzy and the ice cream and pizza queues. It describes itself as relaxed, warm and friendly , serving rustic and hearty geordie-influenced classics. and that nails it precisely. The welcome is as embracing as a warm hug and the food is superb. We wouldn't have known about it if we hadn't asked the receptionist at our hotel and we're so glad we asked. It's only a short walk from the heart of the tourist area and the instant you walk through the door you feel at home and you sigh in contentment. We both had pan roasted chicken breast as the main course which was absolutely delicious. I had sticky toffee pudding, possibly the best I've ever tasted and my wife, a coeliac, had gluten-free almond torte which she salivated over for several days. Although we visit Northumberland regularly, we hadn't been to Whitley Bay until a couple of months before this trip and we were captivated by it. If you're ever there...go to Hinnies t least once. You'll be forever glad that you did.”

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  Elena

  ·3 months ago

  “Thank you to the staff, Ric and chef team Matty & Lewis, for a lovely early evening 3-course dinner. We tried 4 different starters to share, then pan-roasted chicken breast and breaded pork loin dishes for our two mains, all from the new summer menu. Not really much room for dessert! But we tried it anyway. All the food was really very nice. Good flavours that went well together. My chicken was cooked to perfection 👍 and I came away having really enjoyed our evening. Staff were great. Loved my Spritz cocktail. I only apologise for not writing my review sooner. We visited on a Tues evening for our convenience a couple of weeks ago - would recommend this if you prefer your restaurant a little more relaxed and not busy, but really, just go try it and enjoy tasty food & refreshment.”

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  Robert G

  ·5 months ago

  “The welcome and service were very good. The ambience was average. The food was very disappointing to say the least. There was an excellent wine list. The black pudding in the starter was soft and greasy and not a normal 'north east' black pudding. I had beef Sunday dinner. My wife had a chicken Sunday dinner. The beef looked nice and pink, but mostly tough and lacked flavour. The chicken breast was overcooked, dry and tough. Roast potatoes were not roasted, looking insipid and dry and had eyes in them. Mashed swede was nice but the cabbage was stringy, and the carrots ok. The almond tort and sorbet were both average but the rhubarb was stringy and inedible.”

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  Stephen Normington

  ·8 months ago

  “A Masterclass in Geordie Comfort Food! I recently visited Hinnies in Whitley Bay and was absolutely blown away. If you are looking for upscale "Geordie comfort food" that feels cozy but tastes sophisticated, this is the place to be. We ordered from their seasonal menu (available Jan-March), and every single course was a hit. To start: We tried the Crispy North Sea Squid. The saffron risotto it was served on was vibrant and creamy, and the Manchego and lime zest really lifted the dish—a perfect balance of flavors. We also had the Twice-baked Crab Soufflé with shellfish cream (pictured in the small bowl), which was incredibly rich, airy, and deeply savory. The Mains: You can't visit Hinnies without trying the Pan Haggerty (a North East classic!). It came topped with a perfectly poached egg and a mustard cream sauce that I could have eaten with a spoon. It was hearty, warming, and delicious. For something meatier, the Chargrilled Pork Fillet was outstanding. It was served with sautéed potatoes, chorizo, and black pudding in a mojo rojo dressing. The combination of the spicy chorizo and the earthiness of the black pudding with the pork was fantastic. Dessert: We managed to save room for pudding, and I’m glad we did. The Crème Caramel was silky smooth, and the poached rhubarb and ginger biscotti on the side provided a lovely tart crunch to balance the sweetness. We also shared the Winter Fruit Crumble, which was the definition of a winter warmer. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service was friendly and attentive. It’s rare to find a spot where every course delivers, but Hinnies nailed it. Highly recommend booking a table if you're in the area!”

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  Vicki Jones

  ·8 months ago

  “It was lovely to see a local restaurant so busy on a Saturday evening. Service was very good and not too rushed, just the right amount of time between courses. Food was excellent and good value. 3 courses for £31 plus £16.75 for wine pairings for each course. Booking recommended.”

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  Elle Renoir

  ·1 year ago

  “This restaurant was recommended to me. It met all expectations. The dishes felt really inventive and unique and a lot of thought and care had gone into their execution and presentation. It was a joy to eat. We had 2 courses for £26 - a main & a dessert. I would go back in a heartbeat. The staff were really friendly & relaxed but also professional I can't recommend this place enough. Best place I have eaten in a very very long time. Thankyou Hinnies!!! X”

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