A stone’s throw from Newcastle’s iconic Tyne Bridge, House of Tides is set within a beautifully restored townhouse. Behind the stove is Newcastle-born Kenny Atkinson, who runs the restaurant with wife Abbie.
His distinguished career has seen him win Michelin stars for other people’s restaurants across the UK, but he’s now back home to give the north-east restaurant scene a much needed shot in the arm.
Awarded a Michelin star in 2016, House of Tides has been an unchecked success: a beacon of excellence in a city that’s not especially known for its food. Atkinson is a firm believer in the multi-course tasting menu approach and he doesn’t scrimp on them, with premium ingredients aplenty.
The quayside restaurant offers a set lunch and dinner menu Wednesday to Saturday. Both start with a succession of intricate snacks before leading on to larger plates that are grounded in classicism but not boringly so.
The Grade I-listed former merchant’s townhouse that houses the restaurant has been carefully restored to its former glory. The main dining area is unpretentious in feel with whitewashed walls and characterful wooden pillars and a muted colour palette, which contrasts with the vibrant dishes served.
