Malmaison Hotel, Newcastle

Malmaison Hotel, Newcastle

Dominating the riverside, the Malmaison hotel stands tall at the northern side of the Millennium bridge. With 6 floors of  guest room splendour, you are spoiled with picture perfect views from the windows.

Built in 1902 by Louis Gustave Mouchel, the former Co-operative Bonded Warehouse now houses a total of 9 floors of sheer opulence and luxury for lucky guests to enjoy. From the basement spa and leisure facilities to the the ground floor Starbucks to the upstairs Mal bar and hot new Chez Mal Brasserie.

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Brunch at Chez Mal Brasserie, Newcastle

Brunch at Chez Mal Brasserie, Newcastle

The biggest brunch on the scene is at the recently re-launched Chez Mal Brasserie at the Malmaison Hotel. Offering a whopping 4 courses for £19.99, the hotel has brought destination dining to the Quayside. Once only a mainstay with residents, the brunch brings in a whole new clientele looking to fill their plates with foodie perfection without emptying their wallets.

Social dining has really taken off in Newcastle of late and brunch is fast moving up the popularity ranks of places to go and be seen – only here is it acceptable to have a cocktail with your scrambled eggs!

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A taste of Brazil lands in Newcastle

A taste of Brazil lands in Newcastle

Do you like meat? Do you like an abundance of meat brought to your table and carved fresh in front of you? Read on them as Viva Brazil is the place for you!

The samba sounds of Brazil will soon be heard on the shores of the River Tyne as the award winning restaurant chain Viva Brazil opens in Newcastle this summer. Located on Grey Street, the new restaurant and bar will bring a £750,000 investment to the area and will open its doors in mid-July. It will seat 140 people and create 30 new jobs.

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Angeethi’s Sommelier and Spice evening

Angeethi Low Fell

When Priya Mishra opened Angeethi less than two years ago in Low Fell, one thing was clear. She didn’t want the restaurant to go down the fusion cuisine route. Instead, traditional family dishes are served with skill and style by the highly experienced kitchen team with a nod to Indian street food.

Priya’s passion and enthusiasm for the food she presents is boundless and at the forefront is a strong desire to quash the belief that you can only eat curry after 5 pints of lager. This is the driving force behind the partnership with HB Clark wines and the Sommelier and Spice tasting evening. With Sommelier David Robertson on hand to curate a perfectly matched selection we were in for a treat.

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Chez Mal Brasserie, Malmaison, Newcastle

Chez Mal Brasserie

Unless you have been under a rock, you will have noticed all the hype surrounding the relaunch of the Malmaison Brasserie – Chez Mal Brasserie. You can check out the buzz on Twitter using #chezmal

We were invited along to the launch party which saw host of celebrities like Sting and other pseudo celebs turn out to toast the launch of the revamped restaurant. With live music and cocktail stations manned and ready to satiate your thirst and a huge selection of food that showcased the skills of the kitchen team. The attention to detail for the launch was just outstanding.

The main, notable changes in the property were the bar and restaurant trading places. No more afternoon cocktails with a view of the quayside. The bar space has been moved to the back of the floor and expanded to accommodate more seating and bodies. A very chic area.

The Chez Mal Brasserie now sits front and centre. Large picture windows overlooking the Millennium Bridge afford the restaurant a sense of light and an airy feeling which wasn’t met in it’s old position. I can see people clamouring for a luxe booth or the coveted tables for 2 in front of the windows.

Read on for some photos of the beautiful food……

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