Finding Newcastle & Tyneside’s BEST cafes
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- čas přidán 28. 03. 2022
- I’m on a mission to try Tyneside’s best independent venues to eat and drink, whether it’s a cafe, pub, or restaurant.
In this video I check out The Cafe Under the Spire in Bensham, Gateshead.
My fiancee and I used to walk by there all the time on our way down to the quayside. When I get back to the UK later this year, we will definitely be checking it out.
Great stuff 👍🏻
Fantastic video Eddie you are looking well. Great to see you helping out local businesses sir keep it up.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Another great video Eddy. Would be great to see you do some content on the coastline - Whitley Bay/Tynemouth area 👍
Definitely Ryan! Need to start exploring over there 👍🏻
This place looks amazing!! Thanks for the video, Ed. Brilliant, as always! Top man 👍👍
No worries Michael, glad you like it 👍🏻
Great video….it’s so lovely inside and out. Can’t wait to try the street food. Sounds so authentic!!
Looking forward to your next find 😊
You’ll love it Jan 😊
Cheers Eddie, always looking for somewhere different to eat and your reviews never disappoint.
Glad it inspired you bud 👍🏻
Appreciate the info Eddie. I will most definitely pay a visit on Saturday with my daughter. Many thanks as always
Great stuff Steve. Mention my name 👍🏻
What a place….definitely visiting it, nice one Eddy promoting local businesses 👍🏻
Cheers Stevie 👍🏻
Really looking forward to this series Eddie! I would recommend The Fish Quay Hub in North Shields. It’s run by a charity called North East Homeless who do amazing work within the community for those struggling. They’re dog friendly too
Cheers Ian. I’ll check that out cheers 👍🏻
This place looks amazing! Wasn't aware of it before so thank you for sharing!!
My pleasure Nicola. You should try it 😀
Great video, will have to check the place out. One place I like is the magic hat cafe. They use food leftover from supermarkets and stuff and then make the menu based on that.
That’s one of my favourite cafes Max. I’m there often and I’ll be doing a bud on it shortly 👍🏻
Love the videos pop in to station East at Gateshead for a drink love staff and great atmosphere keep up the good work
Passed this place loads of times visiting my bro nearby and never knew about it. It's on our radar now!
Great stuff 👍🏻
Good one Eddy looking forward to going on Friday night, thanks for putting it up. Phoned tonight and mentioned your great revue. The one you did the other night about South Shields and Gateshead the other day was very good.
Brilliant! Hope you enjoy it Robert 👍🏻
Thank you, Love the North East and all of the people here.🧑🤝🧑🫂
I had no idea it was there, will definitely pop in! Thanks eddy 👍👍
Thanks Steve 👍🏻
Great video as usual. Take a look at River Beat, it's the old police station on the Gateshead side next to the swing bridge. Bit of history and the food is excellent.
I’ve often wanted to check this place out. Thanks Jeff 👍🏻
Haha, I was christened in there as well!
I've not been in since, my wife has however, she says it's a lovely cafe. Will have to check it out.
Brilliant! 😃
Give it a go 👍🏻
Looks lovely
Hi Eddie, so glad you enjoyed the spire , covered it very well mate, we go often, service, food and atmosphere is all first class, can’t wait to see the first band on Friday, it’s a great community hub we should all support, thanks again Eddie keep up the good work 👍
Thank you Ray. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
@@TynesideLife give Hinnies a try on the coast near Whitley Bay, excellent food 👍
@@rayburrough8677 I’ll take a look, cheers 👍🏻
this is right around the corner from me! never knew what it was like, can't wait to check it out now!
Don’t forget to mention my name 👍🏻
Looks fabulous
It is 👍🏻
Next time I’m back hyem I’m definitely checking cafe under the spire out, looks delicious!
Great stuff 👍🏻
Love this and love our local area. If you’re ever wandering up the Tyne as far as Swalell… check out Peddling Squares. Great food (especially the Scottish breakfast) and really dog friendly 👍
Will do cheers Ian 👍🏻
Loving your videos Eddie. I would recommend paying a visit to the Coop Chicken House on Collingwood Street. Top notch grub
Cheers Phillip 👍🏻 I’ll have a look
Hi Eddy, blummin Brill little video, enjoyed over my lunch break. Definitely doing a visit to the church for some tasty bate 👍you've again brought back good memories. My mam & dad both used to live in Tower Street, Bensham, when they were growing up. When sadly Tower Street and Bensham social club were demolished for development, my nana & grandad moved to Claremont walk, again just a short walk from the church. I clearly remember my mam getting on the 648 and 649 buses to Bensham and the drop off fromDunston was a stop outside the church! Thanks for the memories and a hidden gem! 👍👏
Glad you enjoyed that and it brought back memories! I lived on Brighton Rd until I was two and then moved to Harlow Green estate in Low Fell.
@@TynesideLife My mam and dad, both went to Brighton Road school !! Albeit a long time ago....
In the 1940s! I think the school is still there? Dad failed his 11 plus, but is absolutely brilliant at mental arithmetic......and he's 89 in July! I remember Dunston Comp lads playing Harlow Green in the 80s! ( I never made the first team.....useless I was!). Looking forward to the next cafe pit stop video 👍great stuff Eddy 👍
@@grahambell9831 brilliant! I went to Greenwell Comp, later named Lyndhurst and my claim to shame is playing football against Gazza for those 5 years 😃
@@TynesideLife Blimey me another brill story! ......you should publish a book! you may or may not believe this Eddy! It was a Sunday afternoon, 1983. Back lane outside spoor street. Family having Sunday lunch. Dad had just got in from work. Dad sat down.....we all heard a crack! Then thud. It was a football that had landed on the back yard plastic roof and rested in the yard. Minutes later, knock at the door. Can I have me ball back please? Said Paul and Carl Gascoigne together! Dad said no! But relented 5 minutes later, I hoyed it over the yard wall.....thanks mate! Came a reply back ! 😅 my only gazza claim to fame! Best British player of his generation. How much would a young, fit, healthy Gazza be worth in todays market? I'll go £120 million.
@@grahambell9831 brilliant story Graham! 😃 he was a flawed genius. Going through his whole life being undiagnosed bipolar.
I’d agree with the price tag 🏷
Looks brilliant, I miss Newcastle.
Cheers Mark 👍🏻
Drove past the other day - caught my eye. Must take a look
You should Alec 👍🏻
Great review! I live in Chicago but always love to come home to Newcastle with my wife to see what's new and different. We'll be heading to The Cafe Under The Spire next visit. How about doing a review for the Rendezvous Cafe at Whitley Bay?
Cheers Darren, glad you enjoyed it. Make sure you mention my name if you go in 👍🏻
I’ll definitely add Rendezvous Cafe to my list 👍🏻
@@TynesideLife another couple of favorites are,
Moorhouse Farm Shop and Coffee Shop (just outside of Morpeth)
The Blacksmith's Coffee Shop (Seaton Burn)
Jesmond Dene coffee shop.
@@dcalver1967 the Morpeth one is too far out as I just focus on Tyneside but I’ll add the other one to my list. Thank you 🙏🏻
Good vid m8 keep them rolling
Cheers John 👍🏻
Wow; love this place. I'll be making a beeline there as soon as I return from my hols in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
How the other half live 😅
Great content mate thanks 👍
Cheers David 👍🏻
You have some great ideas for your Videos Eddy,you must come up with these ideas on your long walks
Yeah. I’m always ratching around looking for interesting stuff and inspiration 👍🏻
Also, try Stairwayz cafe Low Fell.
Worth flying yem for, one of these days. Another gem, didn't expect that accent from the owner.
Cheers Jim 👍🏻
Who knew ?
I was also christened there . being brought up in redheugh .
Will definitely give it a try .
Try sorella ,sorella in Sunnyside it's great
Small world Rob. Will do 👍🏻
Wow, I am there next visit, cheers Eddy 👊👊
Mention my name. Cheers Ant 👊🏻
I drive past this place all the time (including today!l) and had no idea it was this unique... definitely gonna pop in
Brilliant Dave 👍🏻 mention my name if you do 👍🏻
@@TynesideLife I certainly will Eddie ... Great vid 👌
I've got to go there now being from Dunston, looks immense. How long has the cafe been there? I always knew about the mirror sales but never the cafe.
Would love you to go to Sajis on Sunderland Road. Great independent indians and not too far from you!
It’s great Owen. The cafe opened 2 months before first lockdown and the closed, opened etc.
Yeah I’ve been to Sajis a few months ago. Great food!
Eddie try Gilbert and Smith's low fell is also a dog-friendly pub. Many local beers to try.
I’ll put it on the list cheers David 👍🏻
Good video Eddy however I found the English breakfast expensive at 9.99.
I think costs are going up everywhere but you’re also paying for the venue and the ambiance 👍🏻
Like # 100, great video.
Cheers Jeff 👍🏻
Might check this out with my daughter man thank you! If anyone else knows anywhere I can take my daughter then feel free to let me know please. Many thanks and I appreciate the videos man ✌️
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I wish this place was nearer to me, I'd love to visit
Ahh that’s a shame Caroline
how did I not know about this place? I need to go!
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I never knew about this place Eddy mate!
It’s great Scott! Mention my name if you go 👍🏻
@@TynesideLife will do mate!
You must do the Spanish city cafe and restaurant mate there’re iconic
Definitely Martin. It’s on my list 👍🏻
Try monsure crep in Heaton Eddle great creps and coffee the staff are great to.
I’ll add it to the list. Cheers Christopher 👍🏻
Try the Riverview bakery at Blackhall mill up the derwent valley if its not to far away for you ,its crackin 👌
Cheers bud 👍🏻
Were you around wetherspoons one day last week ,i saw a fella that looked like you but wasnt sure 🤔
@@exploringww11northeastengl55 probably not me. Which one?
Sorry mate Quayside bar
@@exploringww11northeastengl55 no not me bud
Looks great, will have to give the cafe a go during our many cycle rides. Do you know if cyclists are welcome?
Yeah definitely 👍🏻
@@TynesideLife We went today, luckily we arrived just after their opening time of 11 am. Very friendly staff and good scones etc. Had a good look around and lots of work going on. Should be great in the summer if we ever get one. I did mention your channel btw :)
@@brib6194 that’s great! Glad you enjoyed it Bri and thanks for mentioning my channel 👍🏻
Snap Eddie , I was christened their in 1964 👍
Try wolfmanns eatery in South shields
I’ll make a note 👍🏻
This is how Walt Disney started (not the Geordie commentator the Cafe Under the Spire)..... that 'street food' is tasty in any language, simple ingredients and tasty. Beautiful mirrors..... was one of them flashing or was I......
Cheers Jake. No they were changing colours 👍🏻
hahah Im laughing at 2:50 the fake typing :D
And not the fake piano playing? 😃
Wow bensham lad, me too eddie
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Guessing the Bensham Grey Alien isn't still there
Ooh I’ve never heard of that. What is it?
@@TynesideLife a local who was a child in the 1940s claimed to have been visited by grey aliens in Bensham a local police officer smacked it over the head with a coal scuttle and put it in the church basement!
@@anthonyhamlin1078 I never got into the basement unfortunately 😅 never heard that story
Bridge hotel Durham
Too far out Ben. Just doing the Tyneside area 👍🏻
Hillhead Tea Room
You'll love it
@@benshield4295 I’ll have a look cheers 👍🏻
Bloody hell that's expensive lol!
Cheap skate 😅
@@TynesideLife Cheap skate? Why would you pay 6 quid for a bowl of soup when you can make one at home for next to nothing. I live in the lake district and I have worked in catering since 1989. I live in the centre of extortionate prices. That's a caff in the middle of a city. They are way too high for what it is..
@@adamlw7181 you must be a joy to live with 😅
I love the Lakes. I lived there for 14 years until 4 years ago. I have a different outlook on life, but thank you for your comment 👍🏻
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Don't really think that music goes for a Christian church cafe. stupid choice of music
Thanks for the kind message. It’s not a Christian church cafe Richard. It’s a cafe in what was a Christian church that now has a Bangladeshi menu and head chef. The music is Bangladeshi 👍🏻