Food and restaurants near St. James' Park

The Strawberry

Good for Newcastle supporters wanting a traditional pre-match pub · home or neutral visitors interested in the classic St James' Park pub atmosphere

The Strawberry is one of the defining home-supporter pubs around St James' Park, directly beside the stadium and heavily associated with Newcastle matchdays. It serves food and is listed by CAMRA as family friendly, but away access should not be treated as guaranteed.

Expect iconic Newcastle-supporter pub · very busy on matchdays · football memorabilia and strong home atmosphere

Before you go Current football guides differ: Football Ground Guide says away fans are generally admitted if well behaved, while Tottenham's October 2025 guidance says supporters in away colours will be unable to enter most venues close to the ground. Use fixture-dependent access and check colours.

7-8 Strawberry Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SF

Grainger Market

Good for supporters who want food rather than a pub · groups wanting several independent cuisines under one roof

Grainger Market is a strong food-first city-centre option rather than a football pub. Newcastle City Council says it houses more than 100 businesses, including street-food traders, coffee shops, cafes, bakers and other food stalls, making it useful for groups who want choice before heading towards the ground.

Expect indoor city-centre market · independent street-food and cafe choice · daytime rather than late pre-match drinking

Before you go The market is open Monday to Saturday in the daytime and is closed on Sundays and bank holidays. No football-specific away-fan or colours policy was found, so those fields are deliberately left unknown rather than inferred.

Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5QQ

St James' Park - Level 7 away concourse

Good for away supporters who prefer to eat or drink after entering the stadium · late arrivals who do not want to risk a pub admission policy

The Level 7 concourse is the reliable fallback once visiting supporters are inside St James' Park. Recent visiting-club guidance confirms varied catering with hot and cold drinks, while Newcastle United confirms visiting supporters are housed on Level 7.

Expect ticketed away-end fallback · stadium concourse · practical rather than destination-led

Before you go This is only available after stadium entry, so it is not a pre-match pub substitute in the city. Newcastle United says turnstiles normally open 90 minutes before kick-off. No claim is made here about specific brands, prices or stock because those details can change.

St. James' Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST

Pink Lane Bakery

Good for early train arrivals · quick takeaway

The best quick-food answer for an early train: an independent bakery on Pink Lane with proper savouries rather than generic station food. The Newcastle Brown Ale pie or sausage roll are particularly useful walking lunches.

Expect independent · quick food · station area

Before you go Open Monday to Saturday 8am–4pm, but closed on Sundays. It is takeaway-focused, so do not plan it for a Sunday fixture.

Food & drink

Pancetta and rosemary sausage roll, steak and Newcastle Brown Ale pie, vegan curried chickpea and spinach pie, stotties, pastries and sandwiches.

How it works

takeaway bakery

40 Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DY

SnackWallah

Good for vegetarian and vegan supporters · quick lunch

A strong Grainger Market choice if pub food is not the plan. SnackWallah serves fully vegan Indian street food, with chaat, daal and Mumbai sandwiches that work particularly well as a quick pre-match lunch.

Expect market · street food · vegan

Before you go Grainger Market and SnackWallah are closed on Sundays and bank holidays, so this is mainly a Saturday or weekday option.

Food & drink

Bhel puri, daal, toasted Mumbai sandwiches, pani puri, curries and masala chai; the offer is entirely vegan.

How it works

market counter

Alley 1, Units 31-33, Grainger Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5QQ

Dabbawal High Bridge

Good for proper pre-match meal · groups

The best proper-meal option close to the ground. Dabbawal actively pitches High Bridge for matchdays, five minutes from St James', with thalis, street-food plates, tandoor dishes and curries suited to groups.

Expect proper meal · independent · sharing food

Before you go Book for busy fixtures. Monday–Thursday service has an afternoon break, so check the opening window against unusual kick-off times.

Food & drink

Thalis, chaats, smashed lamb burger, Old Delhi-style butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, Punjabi chicken tikka and an Indian-style Sunday roast.

How it works

sit-down restaurant and sharing plates

69-75 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BX

Red Mezze

Good for food close to the away end · sit-down lunch

One of the rare proper restaurants on the away side of the stadium. Red Mezze gives Leazes-bound visitors Turkish mezze and grills without sending them back into the station district.

Expect near away end · sit down · Turkish

Before you go Reservations are strongly recommended and the venue states smart-casual dress. No football-colours policy is published, so shirts should not be assumed acceptable.

Food & drink

Cold mezze, hummus, cacik, aubergine dishes and Turkish grilled food; the current ordering system provides the reliable itemised menu.

How it works

sit-down restaurant

36 Leazes Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PG

Sky Chinese Cuisine

Good for Chinatown meal · groups

A practical Chinatown stop on the walk uphill from Central Station. Sky works for either a sit-down meal or takeaway, with salt-and-pepper dishes, dumplings, duck, rice and noodles rather than standard matchday food.

Expect Chinatown · sit down · takeaway

Before you go The restaurant recommends booking at busy evening times. No football-specific away-fan or colours policy is published.

Food & drink

Salt-and-pepper ribs, chicken and squid, gyoza, aromatic duck, fried rice and chow mein; dine-in and takeaway are both offered.

How it works

sit-down restaurant and takeaway

20 Stowell Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XQ

St James' Park Level 7 visiting concourse

Good for after turnstiles · away supporters

The dependable fallback once visiting supporters are inside. Level 7 has food and hot and cold drinks; Newcastle has expanded its 2026/27 stadium range, but the club does not publish an item-by-item away-concourse menu.

Expect inside away end · ticketed · stadium

Before you go The away section is high: visiting guidance warns of 140 stairs and 14 landings, with lifts available via stewards for those who need them.

Food & drink

Current visitor guidance confirms food and hot and cold drinks; 2026/27 stadium-wide additions include stotties, loaded fries and broader dietary options, but exact Level 7 stock is not itemised.

How it works

away-concourse kiosks

St. James' Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST