Celebrated table

Long Friday

Long Friday serves Modern British small plates and creative cocktails in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. Recognised by the Good Food Guide for seasonal dishes and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere.

The story

Long Friday Jesmond: Modern British Small Plates in Newcastle

Neighbourhood roots and global flavours

Long Friday brings Modern British cooking to Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, operating from 46 Brentwood Avenue under an owner who lives nearby. This proximity keeps the kitchen grounded in the local community while the menu draws on Northumbrian produce alongside influences from Mexico, the Mediterranean, and Japan. Staff guide guests through a series of small plates designed for sharing, blending sophisticated technique with a sense of fun.

Seasonal highlights and vegetable focus

Seasonal dishes rotate regularly, featuring snacks like tom yum crab on a tapioca cracker and plates such as barbecue cod with braised butter beans and chorizo. Vegetable preparations share the spotlight, proving that local produce fits seamlessly into this eclectic Modern British menu; roasted cauliflower arrives with smoked houmous and chermoula. Sweet finishes include fried apple pie with Chantilly cream or a tonka bean and lemon sundae set with nettle jelly.

Drinks programme and relaxed setting

The beverage list supports the food with wines available by the glass, house-made soft drinks, and creative cocktails including a noted spicy Margarita. Guests can dine in cosy interior corners during colder months or take tables outside when the weather warms. Both reservations and walk-ins are welcomed, fitting the venue's aim to serve as a flexible spot for neighbours and visitors alike.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
The Good Food Guide
Very Good

Details

At a glance

The Good Food Guide 2026 — Very Good
Cuisines Modern British
Services Dinner, Outdoor Seating, Private Parties, Table Service, Walk-in Only, Wine Pairing

History

On the record

2026
The Good Food Guide — Very Good

‘Anchored in its local community and owned by someone who lives close by,’ Long Friday thrives on its vibe – a mix of ‘cool hospitality’ and a ‘really warm neighbourhood atmosphere’. Just add incredibly knowledgeable staff and a ’fantastic and ever-changing range of unusual, seasonal dishes’ prepared with a sophisticated eye for detail and a sense of fun. Snacks such as tom yum crab on a tapioca cracker prime you for a build-your-own-banquet of sophisticated and creative small plates, with local Northumbrian produce to the fore, but influences as far-reaching as Mexico, the Med and Japan. Meat and fish dishes (BBQ cod with braised butter beans and chorizo, for example), are matched by a hefty contingent of vegetable specialities such as roast cauliflower with smoked houmous and chermoula. Do save room for the likes of fried apple pie with Chantilly or tonka bean and lemon sundae with nettle jelly. Long Friday's mixologists also serve ‘the best spicy Margaritas in town,’ according to one, and the owners take wine very seriously too.

Established

Location

Find us

46 Brentwood Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 3DH
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
0191 281 5626
longfridayjesmond@gmail.com
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