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Newcastle 2020/21
SEAFOOD
Seafood
15 Side, Newcastle Quayside,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JE
0191 232 1057
Located in Newcastle’s Quayside, Big Mussel
does a roaring trade in authentic Belgian food and
drink. If you’ve a hankering for a Belgian beer,
some excellent live music or delightful rustic fare,
this is just the place. Big Mussel – as you might
have guessed from the name – is particularly feted
for its seafood, which is among the best in the
North East. Order a bowl of fresh mussels, served
with homemade chunky chips and mayo, and
see if you agree with the masses. Meat dishes,
incidentally, include sirloin steak, while starters
comprise antipasto, lobster bisque, king prawns,
salt and pepper calamari, soup of the day and
crab cakes, the latter served with grain mustard
and dill cream sauce. Whether you’re dropping in
during the week or at the weekend, you won’t be
disappointed. The recipient of various awards, Big
Mussel is making big waves.
SALTWATER FISH COMPANY
Northumberland Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 1AR
Located within
Fenwick Newcastle
0191 239 6613
You’ll find Saltwater Fish Company in the
revamped Fenwick Food Hall, on Northumberland
Street. Owned by 21 Hospitality Group, SFC is
built around a well-stocked fishmonger counter,
which supplies the freshest raw materials from
which a constantly changing menu is crafted.
Whether you’re grabbing something to eat on the
go, or occupying a stool at the counter, you’re sure
to be impressed by both the vibe and the fish itself.
Sample such delightful and well-portioned dishes
as gravlax and marinated cucumber with Swedish
mustard, or why not try the Jersey oysters, artfully
arrayed on a bed of crushed ice and seaweed?
The fish cakes are also excellent, as is the mixed
grill, which makes the perfect choice for indecisive
diners. There’s nothing to fault with the wine list
either, with bottles hand-selected to complement
the food menu.
BIG MUSSEL
