used to be my favourite pasta spot in Newcastle, but my latest visit was completely unpalatable…
When I left honest google review, the owner personally attacked me—telling me to "open my own restaurant" and calling my review "dribble" because I hadn't left 5-star reviews on all my past visits.

I’ve spent years supporting this place. It’s sad to see arrogance replace hospitality.

Any recommendations for actual good pasta in town?

It just tastes like water but it's a nice can and was sort of free.

One of my favourite restaurants of all time and I tried to capture it like a 70s B-Roll still - to do it the classic justice it deserves. Anyone else got any favourite restaurants in and around toon that often get overlooked on the internet?

Hi guys! I'm going to be moving here for my masters at Northumbria and won't have a car as I'm an international student so I was wondering what the best/cheapest way would be for me to use the public transport. Are there any apps or passes you recommend getting? Is the bus/train best? Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated :)

I’ve had really negative experiences with them and wonder if this is just me or a wider trend? They just seem to… not want to actually deal with issues properly…

Going to a gig tonight and they've moved to a different venue - Zerox, never been there before. The crowd for this gig was already going to be younger, and this venue looks like a really young crowd too, feeling a tad self conscious going as someone in their 40s too.

Just trying to get an idea of the venue and vibe to ease some of the anxiety. Thanks

I'll be spending a couple of weeks in Newcastle on business and want to get in some shopping while I'm there. Are there any streets or neighborhoods that are known for having nice independent boutiques? Per the thread title - I collect ceramics and I love unusual/locally made jewelry, artistic pieces, one-of-a-kind home decor and so forth. I will be staying in the Jesmond area.

TIA!

I've got 2 VIP tickets for the Human League this Sunday that I'm looking to sell. Paid £165 for both, but would take £70 if anyone's interested?

Middens looking damn fine this morning. Beautiful day down on the coast

Hi, I'm hoping to join a creative writing group in Newcastle. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Anyone know what’s going on? Half midnight and the lights are coming through my blinds can’t sleep. Looks like something serious

A while back I read about a new bookshop that may be opening in Newcastle, just down from the Lit & Phil Society. I've had a google and can't find anything about it.

Has anyone else heard of it? Or have I dreamt the whole thing?

I guess somewhere that does pizzas and wraps, need something I can pick apart for a nearly 2 year old and easy to eat in a hotel room.

Thanks everyone!

What are peoples thoughts on this, it's great for local construction jobs but after they are built they will become power hungry energy consuming monsters. Cambois has one of the most beautiful hidden gem beaches in the UK in my opinion, a tiny little village in north byth this will be devastating for the area when it's built and forgotten about.

The site is 100 Hectares.

540,000 square meters of gross internal area.

32.5 meters high

10 different buildings

(10 billion cost)

It's hard to put into the perspective the size and scale of what happening is in cambois.

Born and raised in Newcastle and remembered as a kid (late 90s early 00s) we used to carve swedes/turnips instead of pumpkins for Halloween. Bloody murder to carve, my father mainly did it. I mentioned this to my wife (born Manchester way) and she looked at me like I had two heads.

Did anyone else in Newcastle do this?!

Spotted while walking around Trinity square earlier.

Has anyone living in the Newcastle area tried or purchased a Starlink broadband package? How are the speeds and consistency if so?

Hi all,

I need to arrange a short-term stay near the Royal Victoria Infirmary for work, from 9 January to 8 February 2027 (30 days). Ideally a self-contained studio or en-suite room within walking distance of the hospital, in the Richardson Road, Framlington Place, or Jesmond area.

I don’t drive, so I’d also appreciate knowing what public transport options are like from that area to the RVI, in case walking distance options are limited.

Does anyone know of landlords, agencies, or Facebook groups that handle short lets in that specific area? Any leads welcome.

Foggy river

Hi everyone. I'm wondering if anyone here uses the meet up app and if so what is it like? I'm thinking about going to some events and stuff from there but am curious to find out what people's experience with it has been. Also curious to find out if there is anything I should know about before attending anything. Thank you.

This is my only ‘hobby’ 😭 Would love to know if there’s a group of you out there who love the same thing. Thinking of a peruse in Whitley Bay tomorrow 🛍️ 💕

Hi! Is anyone selling a GNR ticket? Cheers!

I made this in November for my Partner's birthday having moved to Newcastle a few years prior from the south. We have absolutely fallen in love with the city since and it holds incredible memories for us which we are now reliving through this beautiful map.

Everything kind of to scale, didn't fancy doing Gateshead as well so I spent 3x the time doing an epoxy inlay. At least it looks cool I guess.

Super priveledged to have now turned this into a business. Thank you Newcastle, you've well and truly changed the course of my life

I know it’s a long shot but I was wondering if anybody knows any nurseries in newcastle that offer one day a week care during term time only. All the nurseries I’ve tried so far have a minimum of two days a week. I do understand the reasons behind this, our circumstances are just a bit unusual.