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The Quayside - JD Wetherspoon

Restaurant Bar Breakfast restaurant Pub

One of the Most Revieweds in Newcastle upon Tyne


Address

35-37 Close, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RN, United Kingdom

Website

www.jdwetherspoon.com

Contact

+44 191 211 1050

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (6.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: nice (15) good (12) staff (11) river (10) friendly (10) service (10) busy (8) great (8) experience (6) spot (6)
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  • 5/5 Ammu H. 6 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Just love this place. The view and ambience is stunning. It’s a must have experience to sit outside with some beer and good food. It’s a very fine spot to chill after a busy day or catch up with friends. They always have amazing deals on food and drinks. We had a special meal of chicken tikka with pappadum , rice and naan it was really worth the price.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brenda 2 months ago on Google • 623 reviews New
    Gorgous frontage on the river side. Looks like and is an oldy worldy pub with thick stone walls and inside are beutiful beamed ceilings upstairs. Prettiest spoons(externally, riverside) I've visited 💖 yet. Lovely friendly ☺️ staff🏆🎉🎈🥇. Ladies 🚺 loos are upstairs and far away...🙈🏃‍♀️🧗‍♀️🏋‍♀️😂😂.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Karen E. 9 months ago on Google • 613 reviews
    Popped in for a drink when we had some time to kill. Large pub in what looks like an old warehouse. Great location right on the river. Outdoor seating by the river and another large area in an internal courtyard, as well as plenty of seating indoors. Pleasant stop to get some refreshment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sophia 2 years ago on Google
    Came today during the day, it was great! We had a view of the river, the food was nice for the price, and the service was quick. Would recommend for anyone looking for a cost-effective place to eat/drink.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debi D. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Came to watch the football. People are friendly, prices are reasonable and everywhere is very clean
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marta F. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible back garden with a great atmosphere and even more on sunny days. Big choice of drinks and food. Very clean and good service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Man of Mystery (The Fair-Minded R. 1 year ago on Google
    This may be a budget pub but the food standard is pretty good! There is a nice choice of food items for every dietry nee....all priced low. Alcohol is also well priced. The staff here were so welcoming and the outdoor seating was good as I didn't feel safe sat inside a busy pub. Best of all the pub serves food usually until 11pm at night so if you are like me looking for a late meal this is a good place to stop by. You also have nice walks from the pub alongside Newcastle's quayside where you can admire the famous city bridges including Gateshead Millennium Bridge (which is just 10-15 minutes walk away).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Smokey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Was very busy but what can you expect when it's 24 degrees up in Newcastle. Staff were friendly, fast service. Bar was quite full but didn't take long to be served. Amazing views by the riverside to have a cold one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Philip B. 9 months ago on Google • 231 reviews
    This is a truly atmospheric place which has a buzz about it. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I dropped a star on this occasion as I had asked for my steak to be cooked rare but it was unfortunately overcooked. This was followed by an excellent Bramley Apple Crumble but this had a bit of plastic in it! Just little things that let them down but I would suggest still a great place to go

  • 4/5 Simon M. 3 months ago on Google • 210 reviews New
    You know what to expect from a Spoons, food and drink wise, but this one was elevated by its amazing staff. Super friendly and polite but also incredibly efficient. You go to a spoons and you expect a wait along with tables that have sat uncleared for a long time. Not here, they were on the ball. Food was delivered promptly, tables cleared, empty glasses and plates moved fast. I've never been to a spoons like it.

  • 4/5 Marc B. 2 months ago on Google • 204 reviews New
    It's a nice bar right on the Newcastle quayside. It's great value for money and offers plenty of choice of good quality food. The service was good for such a busy place. The staff were polite and friendly. We sat upstairs in a nice room overlooking the river. Thanks.

  • 5/5 kojiki123 8 months ago on Google • 174 reviews
    A very friendly and really big 'Spoon' but with this sth - climatic. The location at the river Tyne is stunning. Nearby all these important, beautiful and different bridges just awesome. Moreover, one of the best fish & chips I've eaten in spoons. During the matches (like vs Villa) the atmosphere is fantastic. Staff helpful. Really great.

  • 5/5 Steven B. 2 months ago on Google • 94 reviews New
    One standout feature at the Quayside JD Wetherspoon is its seamless ordering system via the app. On a bustling Saturday morning, my companions and I decided to kick-start our day at this popular spot. The ability to order from the app proved to be a game-changer, especially amidst the frenzy of match day. Despite the rush, we found a cozy spot and settled in for breakfast. The food met our expectations; it was satisfying without being exceptional. From classic English breakfast options to lighter fare, there was something for everyone. The app streamlined our dining experience, allowing us to browse the menu, place our orders, and even pay without the hassle of flagging down a waiter. This not only saved us time but also minimized disruptions to the staff, who were already managing a busy match day crowd. Service, while still stretched thin due to the rush of patrons, remained efficient and courteous. Despite the occasional delay, the staff managed to navigate the crowd admirably, ensuring that orders were delivered promptly. The ambiance was lively, with the energy of fellow diners adding to the experience. Despite the crowds, we were able to enjoy our meal and converse comfortably. Overall, the Quayside JD Wetherspoon provided a satisfying breakfast experience, with the added convenience of seamless ordering via the app. If you're in the area and looking for a hassle-free dining experience, especially on busy days, this is definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Bob B. 4 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    You'll find it hard to get better value for money than Westherspoons pubs. On this city break it was ideal for a good breakfast. A regular English fried breakfast with unlimited coffee or tea was £5.95. Very quiet when we arrived just after 8.00am but by the time we left it was quietly busy. The location is right by the Tyne and the building might have been a rambling farmhouse in days gone by with small rooms and cosy corners. Just what we needed first thing in a morning. After sightseeing late afternoon we git into the habit of calling in for a glass of something relaxing before continuing to the Travelodge almost next door.

  • 5/5 James R. 7 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    I like the value you for money and refilled coffee is a great deal, Locke spot over the Tyne.

  • 4/5 Carole T. 2 months ago on Google • 84 reviews New
    Pub in a very old traditional style building overlooking the Tyne. Staff are always very nice and friendly. Great atmosphere. The food is fine but don’t be expecting fancy dishes.

  • 4/5 Christine A. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Right on the riverside, as the name suggests, you can find the charming building that is The Quayside. There are more tables upstairs if you can't find a seat immediately (just follow the sign upstairs to the 'Ladies' to find more available). It is fairly dark downstairs even though the electric lights are blazing, especially in the little nook tucked away to one side of the long bar. That said, to my mind this Wetherspoons is really one for a sunny day where you want to sit outside. There's seating to the river front of the building but most outdoor seatig can be found between the two red roofs of the Quayside. This courtyard with long tables, some under canvas, can be accessed via the building or from the back of the property along the parallel road. As for the facilities, the ladies as mentioned previously is as often is the case, upstairs. The door leading to the accessible toilet and gents is to the far side of the bar, though the gents is not also downstairs as this suggests but up a different staircase.

  • 5/5 Nathan D. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Great location! Friendly staff happy to help, clean and tidy. Speedy service on bar and food! Would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Gail G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pizza and great choice of ales. This particular pub has a good ambiance. Ordered on the app and service was prompt.

  • 4/5 martin p. 1 year ago on Google
    Like most other spoons around the country, just a different building, however, this one is a cracker. Fashioned from an old cargo warehouse on the banks of the Tyne. My burger and chips went down well washed down with a few pints of 'Shipyard' ale, most enjoyable.

  • 1/5 Charlotte S. 1 year ago on Google
    Disappointing service today. Wanted a pitcher however all out of stock. When I asked why I was told there was no ice so no pitchers. Ordered 4 drinks, all of which came with ice. As you can see from the picture we even ordered a glass FULL of ice 😊😊😊😊😊

  • 4/5 Sharon T. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and the food was fine, but surely when you order steak chips and peas but you ask for a jacket instead why do you take the peas away as well?

  • 4/5 Nicola K. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great lovely place this is. It is little walk down from monument metro station and from the local bus service but we'll worth the walk down on a lovely day, actually central station metro station is closer. The people were lovely and friendly,the place itself was nice and clean. Has two beer gardens, one out front the other out through the back. If its not a nice day inside to eat is just as nice. The food was lovely and at affordable prices. I will definitely be back and have recommended to my family and friends already. They have accessible entrance but I don't know about accessible toilets. The toilets were nice and clean, up some stairs 😊x

  • 5/5 Miles T. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Ben, the absolute gentleman who works the doors, is one of the most reasoned and positive people who I have ever met in my life. At the next performance review, it would be appreciated by many of your punters if his fantastic attitude is taken into account. All the best.

  • 5/5 Ricardo T. 9 months ago on Google
    Well it's Spoons so always good value for money, no better place than to eat your breakfast on the quayside on a nice summer morning enjoying the sights and sounds of The Big River

  • 4/5 Martin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot down by the river, with a large courtyard with plenty of outside seats. Loads of space inside over two floors. Lots of nice beers to sample, including a nice Leffe blonde. Table service available via the app.

  • 4/5 David B. 9 months ago on Google
    Usual Weatherspoons experience. Pretty easy to order from the app, then drinks are swiftly brought to the table. Except coffee that you go and collect from the machine. 2 coffee machines not working but 3rd attempt was fine!

  • 5/5 Glyn C. 5 months ago on Google
    A very nice location just off the river very handy for the many hotels around the area. A very nice courtyard for drinks when the weather is good. Currently has reproofing work but didn't affect the place. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Lovely atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Hugh N. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, excellent service with the wetherspoons app, good value for money

  • 5/5 Colin K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very popular .realistic prices. Don't know why other bars charge so much for the same drinks. Lovely seating area's by the river. Well run and orderly. Table's cleared fairly quickly even though it was very busy all in all a decent pub

  • 5/5 Malcolm K. 1 year ago on Google
    I fancied a curry, so me and my better half Karen popped in, it's curry Thursday so I decided to go for the vindaloo chicken in naga sauce. Hottest thing I have ever tasted, if u like your curries hot, and I do, get yourself to quayside bar, Karen decided on whitby scampi, chips and peas, smothered in tartare sauce, how she likes it, was delicious she says, the start were brilliant as usual, young man behind bar managed very well on his own and Natalie was as she always is, chatty, polite, friendly and spot on with everything we asked for, nothing is too much for the staff, have a look in, you won't be disappointed.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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