No. 28

On the edge of the Grainger Market, sitting above Nelson Street is No.28. An elegant and stylish cafe/bar/bistro. With a modest entrance and stairs up into No.28, you are immediately blown away by the funky boutique bar. It is an absolutely beautiful secret garden getaway in the middle of the city. It's cool, classy and chilled out. I loved the indoor garden, the false greenery, lamp-post, fairy lights and great mix of music set a really chilled atmosphere.


I just popped in for a light bite and a coffee, I was impressed with the menu (served from 12-8pm) and chose a Goats Cheese & Beetroot Salad (£6).  It was a little light on the goat's cheese and heavy on the onion, but it was a tasty little bite that was worth the money. I ordered an espresso after, but as the coffee machine was off, they offered me cafetiere instead. It was a very good save, it was quite a novelty to get a cafetiere jug instead of my usual espresso.


I really do love the style of this bar-bistro, they have a mezzanine level that is pure class, perfect for a weekend private party. No.28 has a 3am license on the weekend and host free club nights which I'm keen to get myself along to. I noticed some local bottled beers (Wylam £4) I'd like to sip and although I didn't see one, there must be a decent cocktail list judging by the collection of boutique spirits on the back bar.

I'll defiantly be back for a real crack at the menu with some friends (they boast a good Sunday dinner) and also looking to give the club nights a try.
I highly recommend this bar for lunch or a good chilled dinner. There is good promise for weekend drinking, but i'll let you know when I've been. 


Open:
Monday - Thursday 12-10.30pm
Friday - Sunday 12-3am


http://www.no28.co.uk