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Fat Hippo Underground
2-6 Shakespeare Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6AQ
0191 447 1161
Accessibility: No
www.fat-hippo.co.uk
Ever since I described the North East as a burger desert, I’ve received a steady stream of recommendations, for which I’m grateful.
Until I discovered Lane7, a pretty authentic American diner disguised as a bowling alley, I’d despaired of ever finding a decent burger in the region. Afterwards I declared, with some confidence, that Lane7 has the best in town.
Despite some strong competition from DatBar next to the Theatre Royal, where the meat from Peter Hannan’s Himalayan-salt-infused beef is first class, I have yet to be proved wrong.
However there’s been a steady grumbling of disapproval from a few who say I hadn’t given the Fat Hippo a try.
