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8 Nelson Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 5AW
0191 231 3000
Mon-Sat 8am – 5.30pm
Sun 10am – 4pm
Accessibility: Yes
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London's original Café Royal |
Café Royal: the very name conjures images of Victorian decadence.
The lavish venue that gave London society its first taste of French haute cuisine, this was the haunt of writers and roués. Intrigues and scandals were concealed behind its rich red drapes. Does its Newcastle namesake bear any resemblance? Frankly, no.