Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.8Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Energetic
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Located on the hugely popular Osborne road we pride ourselves on the professional service our staff provides each customer. The intimate stylish dining room caters for individuals and parties to provide the ideal setting for any occasion from romantic to business.
Our chef source the freshest, local, best of British produce direct from nearby suppliers, farms and markets.
All our dishes are created from the highest quality products available. We also offer a wide selection of Wines, Beers, Gins and expertly made Cocktails.
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Branches Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Energetic
Newcastle and Northumberland
Best Overall
Newcastle and Northumberland
Best Food
Newcastle and Northumberland
Best Service
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for creative cocktails
Newcastle and Northumberland
Good for special occasions
Newcastle and Northumberland
British
Newcastle upon Tyne
Best Overall
Newcastle upon Tyne
Best Food
Newcastle upon Tyne
Best Service
Newcastle upon Tyne
Best Ambience
Newcastle upon Tyne
Best Value
Newcastle upon Tyne
Good for groups
Newcastle upon Tyne
Great for creative cocktails
Newcastle upon Tyne
Neighbourhood gem
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Romantic
Newcastle upon Tyne
Good for special occasions
Newcastle upon Tyne
British
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Branches Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 167 OpenTable diners.
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9 Osborne Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE2 2AE