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Travellers' Choice2023
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US$124 - US$124
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European, British
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Vast and characterful, this rustic restaurant is housed in a Grade I listed former merchant’s house on the historic quayside. Flagged floors, cast iron...
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One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking, worth a stop!
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Menu superb, and taste excellent. Wine flight was one of the best we have had and matched superbly. Service was also excellent. Perhaps only slight issue was it felt a little rushed compared to last visits, but we could have slowed it down. Overall brilliant.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Quite simply perfect, great food , amazing Sommelier Matthew . Really welcoming and attentive staff. I can’t recommend more highly. Highlights…the eel, lamb, fig bread and goldschatz from the wine flight. I was a lone diner on a work trip and came out having had...a great experience. And ordered a bottle of one of the wines after the meal as every drink complemented every mouthful of great food. Lovely place.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing. Great food, great service, brilliant staff. Honestly a great place to go to. Was here for my 50th and will be back again

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

A wonderful experience from the minute we arrived until leaving. The service was fabulous and the food incredibly delicious! Our sommelier Matthew and our head waiter Thomas made our experience so memorable 💖. The building was also joyful and steeped in history. House of Tides...is a must for foodies! Thank you, House of Tides...More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We went to House of Tides for their tasting menu on a rainy Friday night in Newcastle. The restaurant and bar are lovely and cosy and the staff were all very friendly and attentive. However, while the food was all very nice (even the mackerel...which I’m not usually keen on) we found it all to be absolutely tiny. We’ve been lucky enough to eat at several Michelin starred restaurants over the years and we’ve never left any of them feeling hungry, but we did at House of Tides. Also, we felt quite rushed - we were all done within 90 minutes. For an experience that costs upwards of £300 we would’ve liked it to last longer and to have felt full at the end.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023

What an outstanding experience! Every single element of the greeting, service and food was exceptional. Thank you so much to Matthew who looked after us, whose knowledge of the food, wine and the restaurant’s history was very impressive. Thank you so much for a wonderful...evening.!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 5 October 2023

We hadn't been here for a few years, so were excited to be going back. Unfortunately, the meal didn't come up to scratch this time, especially the meat course, which was so tough it was inedible. I have never before experienced that in a Michelin...starred place. The oyster used to have drama with smoke swirling etc, but no more - just a few pebbles! The fish was nice, the crab a bit overwhelmed by the sauce. Fantastic bread and butter, but odd to have it named as a course. The pudding was quite good, but a bit ordinary. Maybe their energy is going into the new place. Super wines, and reasonably priced too.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

From the moment we stepped in we were looked after superbly by the attentive and informative young waiting staff. We selected the 7-course tasting menu with the wine pairing and it was stunning. The attention to detail was magnificent, the food was just amazing, who'd...have thought fermented asparagus could be heavenly? This was just one taste sensation amongst one dish on the tasting menu. I can't quite remember all the dishes, but the stand out for me was oyster dish. There were two desserts, which were a bit too sweet for me, and I don't have a sweet tooth, so my husband lucked out there. On reflection, I perhaps should have selected the cheese board at an additional cost. The sommelier was just fantastic, he was only a young man, but his knowledge and friendly manner was a joy. Whilst the food was amazing, the building just historically beautiful, the stand out for me was the staff. Each and everyone, were worthy of special note, I cannot remember any of their names, but the service and attention to detail was top top top class and brilliant. I think I best end this review now as I have run out of superlatives.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

Although the ambiance was lovely,service efficient,staff personable and knowledgeable,ultimately we were disappointed. The crab was overwhelmed by the many flavours it was paired with and left an oddly " sweet' taste in the mouth The beef,though meltingly tender was totally overpowered by black pepper,the garlic...puree was bitter and overcooked and the puree over - salted.The snacks ,mackerel and dessert were a triumph however The evening was memorable and very pleasant but I doubt we shall be back.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 7 September 2023 via mobile

Having wanted to visit for a long time I wasn’t left disappointed. A very good experience overall. The food was exceptional and so many different tastes to savor. Great customer service and a lovely relaxed environment. We went on a Saturday afternoon. Would highly recommend...and will definitely be returningMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023

Attended this establishment whilst pregnant and made my dietary requirements very clear to the restaurant manager weeks before arriving and on the day to all staff serving our table including the restaurant manager once again. After seeing the tasting menu upon arrival I explained that...most of the items were not suitable for my condition and asked for a cheeseboard instead. The manager insisted I have a vegan menu for the same cost with lamb for the main as a slight alteration. After reluctantly agreeing we proceeded upstairs to our table, where the manager forgot to offer to take my jacket or share a stool for my bag. When the drinks came the table was wet and no one cleaned it. The bread crumbs weren't swept up either and plates were served on top of the very visible mess. The staff wore shoes that rattled the floorboards as they marched up and down the aisle and interfered with the atmosphere. And finally when the lamb arrived it was bleeding and pink! When we sent it back and asked to leave the manager had the arrogance to bring the full bill as if the service had been satisfactory. He struggled to sincerely apologise and when we emailed to make a formal complaint and request our 3 digit deposit back we were ignored. After having experienced the service and quality of Michelin restaurants all over the world I strongly rate this establishment well below that standard. House of Tides does not deserve a Michelin and the poisoning of pregnant women's food is a public health disaster. Very disappointed.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2023 via mobile

My first Michelin Star experience and I wasn't disappointed. The level of service was the best I've had and the food was out of this world. I would highly recommend

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 June 2023 via mobile

My wife and I had a lovely time on Saturday the 10th June 2023. Excellent food and impeccable service! We cannot praise nor recommend House Of Tides enough and shall be returning here the next time we visit Newcastle! Thanks again

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023 via mobile

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Exceptional food, a real art form and never tasted anything like it. Staff were awesome, very well drilled and trained. Great knowledge of the food and wine. The food could not be faulted. Everything was just a huge wow…...We had a great time and would recommend. Kenny came and said high too. Would definately go back. Well done allMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023

We booked this restaurant ahead of a visit to Newcastle. The only reservation we had was the references to table turning in the booking information. Perhaps coming from the London area we are more sensitive to it. There was no need to worry. We were...never rushed even though it was a Saturday night. The food was excellent as was the wine pairing We were well looked after all night by our waiter Tom. If you want a high end restaurant in Newcastle you will not be disappointed by this place. For what we had we thought it was excellent value for money.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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The staff are very attentive so you might not feel its very private and intimate. Hope your date suitably impressed with your choice. Don't suggest splitting the bill or you won't see second date. 6
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House of Tides is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5