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Greggs opens its first pub in Newcastle: Here’s what to expect at The Golden Flake Tavern
Greggs and Fenwick have today announced their most unique experience to date: the opening of Greggs’ first-ever pub, The Golden Flake Tavern.
Set within the flagship Fenwick Newcastle store, with views to Grey’s Monument, The Golden Flake Tavern will officially open its doors and serve its first pint on Saturday 27thSeptember.
The Golden Flake Tavern promises a quintessential British pub experience reimagined with a signature menu featuring a Greggs twist. Brimming with fifteen unique Greggs-inspired traditional pub dishes, curated by Fenwick Executive Head Chef, Mark Reid, from light snacks and classic mains to rustic sharing boards and hearty puds.
- Chicken Bake Parmo – Glazed with a Cheddar white sauce, served with potato wedges & coleslaw
- Steak Bake Mixed Grill – Served with chunky chips, Portobello mushroom, slow-roasted tomato, watercress & ale sauce
- Sausage Roll & Mash – Traditional Sausage Roll with creamy mashed potatoes, onion gravy & crispy sage
- Greggs Ploughman’s Platter – Garlic stottie bread, Cheese & Onion Bake, picked onions & local chutney. Sliced ham, celery & apple with pickled walnuts – and a Sausage Roll of course!
- A Taste of the Golden Flake – Southern fried potato wedges, southern fried chicken goujons in a basket, mac ‘n’ cheese bites, Chicken Bake Parmo. All served with a selection of dips / sauces… and a Sausage Roll of course!
- Yum Yum Bread & Butter Pudding – Served warm, with a choice of vanilla ice cream or custard
- Pink Jammie Trifle – Doughnut pieces set in jelly, topped with jam, custard & whipped cream
BEHOLD THE GREGGS SUNDAY DINNER
Though the pièce de résistance will be held every Sunday as Greggs and Fenwick present the ultimate twist on the traditional Sunday carvery.
Customers at The Golden Flake Tavern can choose from three iconic bakes – Steak Bake, Chicken Bake or Cheese & Onion Bake – as the centerpiece of their roast. From there, it’s a build-your-own banquet, with trimmings including cauliflower cheese, golden homemade roast potatoes, and perfectly crisp Yorkshire puddings.
YOUR NEW LOCAL
As well as a fully stocked bar catering for every need – alongside a Greggs inspired cocktail menu – The Golden Flake Tavern will also be pouring two exclusive Greggs-inspired beers on draft: The Pink Jammie Pale Ale, and the Gosforth 1939 Stottie Lager. The unique brews have been specially crafted in collaboration with renowned local brewery, Full Circle Co.
But it’s more than just the menu that brings this experience to life – The Golden Flake Tavern is a heartfelt celebration of everything that makes Newcastle iconic. Whether customers are sipping on a Tyne Bramble cocktail whilst listening to their favourite North East anthems, or enjoying that post-match pint with fellow fans, the atmosphere will be unmistakably Geordie.
Every corner of the space is designed to evoke nostalgia and community – from the striking mahogany bar and cosy booth seating to the locally commissioned artwork by Mul Draws, and ornate signwriting throughout the tavern by Ashley Willerton. A selection of nostalgic board games will also be kept in a “cabinet of curiosities” for those looking for somewhere to chill out on a rainy afternoon. It’s a space where heritage meets modern flair, whether you’re popping in for a pint or a bite, The Golden Flake Tavern invites everyone to feel right at home.
The Golden Flake Tavern will seat 88 people at full capacity with ample space at the bar. Reservations are advised for those looking to enjoy the bespoke food menu – it can be booked from midday on Thursday 25th September, but walk-ins are also welcome.
A quiz night will also be hosted at the pub every Tuesday from 7th October, between 6.00pm – 9.00pm, with tickets available for £5 for teams of up to six people, and quiz goers will be in with the chance of winning some special prizes.
The Golden Flake Tavern will also be available for private hire (what an iconic Christmas party venue) over the coming months between 6.00pm – 10.00pm. Further details available at the venue, or on fenwick.co.uk following the opening of the Tavern on Saturday 27th September.
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