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Bruges

46 Brentwood Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
0191 2818081
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Cuisines: Belgian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We haven't been to Bruges for a number of months. The food was always excellent but the service was very slow. We decided to give it another try this weekend and the difference with the waiting time was noticeable. Really improved. We had a vegetable goats cheese tartlet and chicken with bacon rosti. Both were excellent and we are already... More

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Newcastle
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Bruges has been a popular venue in Jesmond for many years now, outliving other places on the same street. They specialise in Belgian beers but also have a decent wine list. There are specials as well as the main menue and the service is friendly and attentive without being in your face. There have been issues in the past with... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

Serving staff were friendly and attentive. Kitchen was a bit if a let down. Took forever for our food to come- table who arrived long after got their food before us and our food was not as described on the menu. Food was nice when it came but not worth it's price. Probably wont visit again.

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

This was our first visit to Bruges and we were both absolutely thrilled with the whole experience. The service and welcome was friendly and relaxed and our waitress was pleasant and helpful without being overzealous. We ate from the happy hour menu and were pleasantly surprised with the variety of options available. I had the risotto balls followed by the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

This place is handy if you're staying in Jesmond and they have a couple of excellent draught beers and a wider selection of bottled Belgians (e.g. Chimay) at decent prices. Food was variable, though: great mussels and soggy chips, quite horrid smooth pate with undressed salad, and a terrific hot brownie dessert. If I'm in Newcastle again I'd go back... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 via mobile

This was my first visit to Bruges, which I chose on recommendations for my mother's 60th birthday meal. We ate from the happy hour menu on a saturday lunch time, which at 3 courses for £13 was brilliant value. The food was beautiful and portions generous. The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff were welcoming and friendly. There were ten... More

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Newcastle on Tyne ,UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

I have now been several times and eaten from the lunch, early bird and Sunday lunch menus. Friends and family have eaten a wide range from the menu and ALL have been impressed. A friend who has lived in Belgium commented favourably on the food and said he would recommend the restaurant. The staff have always been helpful and pleasant.... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 via mobile

We visited Bruges restaurant in Jesmond on a weekday in May after reading up about it on TripAdvisor. The restaurant is in an excellent location, about 100 yards from West Jesmond metro station, and although small in size, it's actually rather spacious. Having visited Belgium a few years ago, I was very impressed with their beer list, Chimay and Westmalle... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We visited this restaurant early on a Saturday evening and only stumbled across it due to reviews. We had the Calamri and Scallops for starters from the special menu and they were both cooked to perfection. We then both had King Prawns and Mussels in a cream tomato sauce with onions and corgettes accompanied with a sharing bowl of vegetables.... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Visited last night with my wife, we opted for the Steak Night deal two rump steaks with hand cut chips and duval battered onion rings for £30 including two drinks. The meal was very tasty and thoroughly enjoyed the food. The waitress was very helpful and pleasant. The only thing that I didnt like was the noise from the Fridge... More

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