Cosy Dove in Newcastle upon Tyne

Super cozy pub, welcoming staff and a menu with plenty of options. The roast was very tasty and will definitely be coming back! The only downside was the gravy was a little watery but the rest of the food was great.

I recently went out with my friends for drinks at this spot, and I loved the vibe. Next time, I’m definitely planning to dine in and try the food!

Really nice food, could have been hotter but very nice. Clean,well presented bar area with a large range of beers on tap, barman was knowledgeable about the beers & food. Cosey atmosphere.

Este es un gran pub y cocina, situado no lejos del centro de la ciudad de Newcastle. Popular entre los estudiantes y lugareños por igual, tiene un ambiente agradable con ambiente de pub rural. La comida es genial y los precios razonables. El equipo de personal es muy bueno y hacer ese esfuerzo adicional que nos atendieron Ben y Beth y nada era demasiado problema. Este pub es dog friendly tuvimos una gran experiencia. Volveremos.

Sunday lunch was generous portions and price was good. Some of the items on the plate were cold and although they said they'd bring us some hot food that was cold, it never came. Recommend to go early when food is fresh and hasn't been sitting around for a while. Great atmosphere though. Would go back, despite not being a perfect 10/10

Visitado hoy después de leer comentarios en trip advisor que eran muy prometedores, nunca habíamos estado antes para la comida y decidimos reservar una mesa con mi familia (además de que era el cumpleaños del marido) ¿qué mejor que ir a comer el domingo? Estábamos sentados en una mesa cerca de la ventana con tanto espacio a nuestro alrededor y nos sentíamos tan cómodos, los camareros eran educados, amables y atentos y tomaron nuestro pedido de bebidas justo después de que estábamos sentados, los menús ya colocados en la mesa para nosotros para examinar, algunos de nosotros pedimos el almuerzo de domingo con caña de cordero, uno pidió la cena asada de ternera y otro pidió los scampi y papas fritas, honestamente puedo decir que cuando las comidas fueron sacadas se veían increíbles, no solo eso, sino que sabían delicioso!! , el cordero en particular se derritió en la boca, solo tengo una pequeña crítica siendo que aunque los platos estaban bajo lámparas calientes mientras se preparaban, los platos parecían estar tendidos por un rato mientras las verduras, etc. se colocaban en ellos, por lo tanto, las verduras (aparte de las papas asadas que estaban calientes) eran muy frescas... . no es un problema para algunas personas, me gusta el mío al menos caliente pero no me impidió limpiar mi plato (y eso no se hace a menudo 🤭) oh y puedo decir aunque me encantan mis verduras al dente, se sentía como los guisantes snap de azúcar / guisantes de jardín y brócoli acababan de ser sumergidos en agua tibia y colocados en los platos y estaban bastante crudos (como dije, no es un problema para mí como me encantan las verduras crudas, pero sé que a la mayoría le gusta su veg y lo más importante!) De todos modos después de comer pedimos postres también, tuve que probar el pudín de toffee pegajoso (ya que es mi favorito) como lo hizo mi hija, yo tenía el mío con crema, mi hija tenía el suyo con helado y mi hijo tenía el pastel de chocolate, ¿puedo decir que el pudín de toffee pegajoso era absolutamente fantástico, de nuevo mi única culpa fue que apenas estaba caliente y sí me gusta que sea un pudín caliente reconfortante (que he tenido a menudo en otros lugares) honestamente no dejes que mi crítica te desanime en absoluto, sé que cada uno es diferente y que para dar comentarios constructivos es mejor que no dejar ninguno, ahora volveré a visitar? ¡Demonios, sí! ¡¡No puedo esperar a visitarte de nuevo!! Lo visité justo después de las 12 y a las 2. 30 el lugar estaba muy ocupado, lo que demuestra exactamente lo fantástico que es el lugar, espero que el propietario lea esta opinión y solo hace un par de ajustes a la comida 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Absolutely 10/10. Pub quiz is unreal and the quizmaster very funny. Lovely atmosphere and great staff. Euan being a top bartender has made my experience so enjoyable

Un gran pub en el norte de Inglaterra, muy bien valorado con algún gran servicio. Siempre feliz de ayudar y gente genuinamente feliz. Especialmente Euan, gran barman.

A very pleasant pub. They serve good food. The beer is good, varied and kept well. Atmosphere is pleasant and it seems very friendly. I will be returning.

Lush little pub just outside newcastle, food was great, the service we recieved was very friendly and very helpful. This was our first time visiting and we would definitely go again.

Desde que entramos, tenía un gran ambiente y estaba muy ocupado. Pero nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos. Alguien vino y sacó el pedido y también tomó nuestro pedido de bebidas para no tener que hacer cola en el bar. Tuvimos el almuerzo del domingo y era delicioso todo caliente de tubería bien presentado y muy sabroso y un montón de ella. Estábamos sentados bastante cerca de la cocina, y el personal de la cocina estaba tan organizado y trabajó en equipo, al igual que el personal que lo atiende bien tiene un crédito al gerente por tener personal tan bien dirigido que trabajan duro para que sea un gran almuerzo. Habíamos comprado al padre de mi esposa para su cumpleaños después de mudarnos a un bungalow Freeman cerca. Así que estoy seguro de que este será el primero de muchos. Realmente bueno no puede fallar. Y el menú tenía una amplia gama de opciones de comida en el menú. Un almuerzo muy agradable

Popped in for a refreshment. Schofferhoffer cans to my delight! Lush pub, never been before and I don't know why!

We were a party of 8 for Sunday lunch. All had 3 courses and every single one of our 24 plates was absolutely delicious and on point. We are working up in Newcastle for 2 weeks and we wanted to take the team out for a family style Sunday lunch. Not one single criticism. In fact the staff are so friendly. So helpful. It went like clockwork. One of our party has intolerances and Ewen completely nailed how to adjust the food for her. I’m only sad that The Cosy Dove is not on my doorstep in Manchester. An absolute diamond of a friendly pub with incredible food and selection of ales and spirits. Thank you Ewen and Ellie for taking very good care of us. The RCD team visiting from Manchester.

During daylight this is a nice, bright pub to sit in, and in the evening it's warm and cosy. There are traditional wooden chairs, comfortable fabric chairs, even a couple of benches for a table seating larger groups. There's a whole range of table sizes. One area has a TV screen so you can watch the sport, but it's separate to the other side so you don't get bothered by it if you aren't interested. Music plays quietly in the background so you can have a private conversation without being overheard, and as the pub fills up in the evening the music is turned up a little bit more but you can still hear what everyone is saying. It serves a wide range of dishes and desserts, hot and cold drinks, or you can just come in to enjoy a pint. The prices are very decent. This pub manages to attract a wide clientele, including students, hospital and university workers, and locals, and makes everyone feel welcome. The staff are very friendly. There is plenty of seating outside for sunny weather, inside is warm during the colder months, and there's a small car park for customers to use. It's a nice pub and I'll definitely be back.

We’re here every Wednesday for wing Wednesday! The food always slaps and the environment is just incredible. Thursday pub quizzes are also a great time!

Steak pie was mediocre tiny, extremely chewy and overcooked, the Loaded fries however were very nice and good value. Bar staff were a little sad. I'll still he going back though.

Gran relación calidad-precio y deliciosas alitas el Miércoles de Ala (a mitad de precio! ). Recomiendo las salsas vietnamitas o coreanas. ¡Ven entre las 7 - 8 para apilar los descuentos de la hora feliz y el miércoles de alas!

Lovely pub, a little pricey for beers, good beer garden, clean toilet, busy most nights with a friendly atmosphere. Would recommend.

Very comfortable bar, great service.

Great atmosphere , interesting decor , food looked fabulous. Met family in there Sunday , absolutely packed but got a table and enjoyed the afternoon.

Food was excellent, the service was great with friendly staff. Decent range of beer

Chips were awful, really dry food. Football in every direction you look so if you want to watch that you're in the right place

Visited here last night and it was amazing. The staff were very friendly, accommodating and noting was too much trouble (we ended up having to change the time of our reservation last minute). The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. We will definitely be visiting again.

Lovely pub well worth a visit Lovely staff

Cracking Sunday lamb shank!!! Lamb was tender veg cooked perfectly and great price! Can’t wait to try the fish & chips next time 🤠

What a great discovery...friendly and helpful staff and good food

Great pub friendly staff good food . Pub has great lay out lots of interesting decor .Relaxed sort of place that whether young or old you would enjoy

Was on holiday with family good food friendly staff great atmosphere 👌

Amazing food, the beef was delicious! Staff really friendly. Was served by Ben who was super attentive. Will definitely be back 😍

Food is amazing and the relaxed family and dog friendly atmosphere is a pleasure and not forgetting all the new beers and larger.

Great meals, friendly staff, great service

My daughter recommended this place and we were not disappointed, lovely food and service is great , also I love the fact they accept dogs even bought some doggie treats . Great place and we are fussy .

Nice little pub close to the hospital and city centre.

Fantanstic pub. Great attentive friendly staff clean toilets great location food looks great (not eaten here yet just being nosey on naighbouring tables who have ordered food). A vey comfortable place hardly any riff raff. Great place

Absolutely lovely place, a hidden Gem.

Friendly staff and nice atmosphere

Good food, great service, fantastic staff. Real ales. Great outdoor area. Manager and son are amazing people with lovely dogs, probably why it's so dog friendly. Honestly such lovely people

Saturday evening for a drink. Pub was comfortable and not too busy. Football was on tv, but no rowdiness.

Wonderful venue and good quiz night Food lovely and value for money.

Fantastic pub! Excellent service and amazing Sunday lunch - fab value for money. Its dog friendly with a dog friendly menu and the staff were so friendly - nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back! Thankyou 😊

Poor presentation of meals to be offered cheesecake with custard a first for me

Ordered three lots of chicken in a basket for £9.50 each...dry oven chips and dry chicken waited 30 mins too for items that had obviously been cooked hours before ..also the portions were inconsistent..I had 5 chips and a really small chicken tender..the other two had 14 chips and larger chicken ..maybe attention to detail next time ..shame as it came recommended..staff were amazing tho..food not so good Might be because I rocked up at 6.30 on a Sunday and the kitchen closes at 7 ..shame tho as its a lovely place

The whole experience the food, the drink and the service was a heart warming place to be.

Absolutely delighted with this pub. It’s my family’s local, but not mine as I don’t live anywhere near it. We contacted them the day before (Easter Sunday) to ask if they could manage a party of 20 for a birthday. They agreed and the service was super quick, food was brilliant, owner’s son was an excellent host, very knowledgeable about local issues. Just be warned, portions are huge, the chicken tenders are massive, I ordered 9 thinking they’d be small strips of chicken, but were more like whole breasts chopped into 3. Gave most away, shame because they were very tasty! Speedy service, nothing was too much bother. We even had the fire lit for us when some people left and some stayed and moved seats. Great place, kudos to the host.

Best pub in Newcastle. The Sunday roasts are brilliant and reasonably priced. Friendly staff and good atmosphere with plenty of screens for the footy or good background music

We booked for 5 people, then we added another 4, no problem, food fantastic, atmosphere great, service brilliant. After visiting our mam in hospital, we wanted somewhere close to have lunch as it was late afternoon, couldn't not be more helpful and relaxed. Will definitely call in again. Thanks everyone .

First time, just called in at lunchtime for a quick drink. Looks a great pub for beer and sporting events. Not tried the food yet. Great service. We will be back.

Friendly service and good quality beer at a reasonable price.

Me and my friends were frequent users at the cozy dive until an encounter we experienced last night. One of your bartenders was incredibly rude to us upon ordering, when we tried to get a rum and Coke. He patronisingly repeated that he did not mention the pub serves Diet Coke, and that we should “start our orders with the volume next time”. We were put off by the condescending tone, and so be aware that you will be frowned upon here.

Might be better suited for those looking for a pint while they watch a match as the food is only OK, but the prices are in line with the higher city centre restaurant prices where the food is the star of the show. Dog friendly, though, so that's a plus!

Yes we had a nice paint and the staff are lovely especially the girl from Latvia thank you

Great service, great food. Sunday roast was excellent. Espresso martini was exceptional.

We had our Christmas meal at the pub and they were so accommodating for a big group of people. The staff were amazing and the food was delicious.

Very good food, amazing service and friendly staff. Drinks a lot cheaper than most places.

Lovely atmosphere and the food is always top notch. Had Christmas dinner here and it was delicious! Pub quiz on a Thursday is cracking too. Highly recommend

Really nice pub with a great atmosphere & friendly staff. Christmas dinner is delicious- would highly recommend

Great atmosphere, great prices and love the quizzes every Thursday!

We had a fantastic Xmas lunch at the Cosy Dove! As a group of 15, we were so impressed by the quality of everything - it’s defo hard getting everything right for such a large group but it was brilliant. Service and food quality were so good!! The cheesecake is a must. The atmosphere is always so great here, really friendly and a great place to go with friends. Thanks so much for a lovely time! Would highly recommend.

Really nice pub with very friendly staff. Food is great and the drinks are reasonably priced. Also a great place to watch football.

We booked a Christmas meal here for our friends and had an amazing time. The staff were lovely and all of the food was delicious.

Amazing food and staff and cheap drinks compared to most places. We had our Christmas dinner there with friends and the service was exceptional.

I come for the drinks, I stay for the chicken tenders. Always a great atmosphere and they have great food. Really good place to watch sport too.

Great food, great staff, great atmosphere!!

Lovely fresh food at a reasonable price

We entered to a very chilled vibe and were greeted by Josh who was very welcoming and very helpful and the food was lovely and perfect portion size, we will definatly be returning.

One of the wait staff guy with glasses is frankly rude and on multiple occasions to multiple people has been short, snarky and unfriendly. Other than him the rest of the staff are lovely, warm and welcoming and it’s a great pub to watch sports.

Ordered a Sunday for lunch for 2 to collect from the Cosy Dove. The food was amazing - we had both the beef and the nut roast which were lovely and the Yorkshires were the best I’ve ever had! The lady who served us was also very polite and helpful. 10/10 we will be back.

After reading good reviews we decided to try out the sunday lunch. Big mistake. I can only assume that we went on an off day. Pork was very fatty and difficult to cut especially with the very blunt knives available. Beef was chewy. Most of the vegetables were quite hard too. Had trouble cutting the cauliflower again sharper knives would help. As I left most of the food decided to try a dessert as I was still hungry, this was much better. The staff and drinks were lovely but a big let down on a traditional sunday roast.

Reserved an area for a reunion with friends & family. Joshua was super helpful & accommodating. The area was the perfect size, meals were lovely & staff very friendly. Thanks heaps for the amazing atmosphere & hospitality!

Attended a family Sunday lunch at a table for 6, table service was great, lass very helpful and pleasant, food tasty. There were plenty of different vegetables on the plate too, and was served hot. Desserts went down a treat too, but just a little too much for me and couldn't finish it Not an ideal seat for those facing the wall, but had big screens on, for the male sports fans amongst us 😊 No food pics today, as I would usually, because I was in new company so didn't want to seem like I was on my phone all the time.

Got the beef stew and veggie burger Stew was very nice, bigger portion would of been good. Came with frozen veg which tasted like it was full of water and soggy. Veggie burger was a bit sloppy but tasted nice. Bit overpriced for the quality you get

Nice chill local pub with a country feel in a city location. Rarely seems too busy which makes a relaxing atmosphere.

Brilliant pub great value good people LOVE IT!

Amazing food....lovely atmosphere one of my favourite places!!

Can say I've never had a meal as bad as this . I got beef stew which in my life I've never had a beef stew like it...not in gravy no carrots no onions just stewing steak and dried gravy ...was really really bad and for its price point I expected better...avoid if you going for something to eat ...if you're going for a meet up then it's champion ..but expected inflated prices

Great service ... Pale Ale was excellent

Great Sunday lunch, starters & dessert! Brilliant service from Ellie will definitely be back again!

Last minute Sunday lunch while visiting daughter who has just moved to the area for Uni. The BEST Sunday lunch we have ever had !! Could not fault any of it. The deserts are also amazing! Staff are super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place and we will def be back. Thank you for a fab afternoon

Booked a table for six people- the service was excellent, and the food was really tasty! Lovely staff working there, would definitely go back.

I last reviewed The Cosy Dove at Spital Tongues a few years ago when I raved about the Theakston’s Barista Stout, which sadly due to the dismal state of the country has disappeared 😢 Mrs B is doing a nearby muddy fun run in aid of Bowel Babe cancer research today at Exhibition Park, so suffering from dodgy knees currently and not being able to stand for extended periods (go on feel sorry for me) I’ve dropped into the too-near-not-to-go-into-again Cosy Dove for lunch while I wait to hear she’s completed her obligations and can be collected to sit on the bin bags to protect the car seats from her and her friends’ muddy torsos. Spellcheck says it’s torsos so why it’s not potatos and tomatos I’ll never know. Hey ho. Or maybe it’s hey hoe. Spellcheck does not guide me in this instance. Interval. I digress. The Cosy Dove was last time, and remains, excellent in every respect bar the absence of Barista Stout. I lunched on Beef Stew Cobbler with Scarborough-style Leek and Spring Onion dumplings on top broccoli, baby carrots and potato croquettes. In days gone by I reckon it’d have been creamy horseradish mash, but the aforementioned dismal state of the country has had an effect on menus nationwide I suppose- businesses need to remain viable and it’s a hard enough time for the licensed trade already. The steak was melt in the mouth soft, and the potato croquettes were crispy and pleasant. Suffice to say there is no photo of this as it was gone too quick lol, it was that good 😋 I decided to take further advantage of my presence and have a pud (oops sorry dessert) too, being enticed by the Biscoff Cheesecake on the Specials Board. It appeared quicker than you can say Jack Robinson (who I’ve actually worked with previously but I reckon the cliché was created prior to his conception……) and, together with a little jug of double cream and heavenly caramel sauce on top, was consumed with haste but reverence to the time taken to create it- bought in apparently, but definitely good enough to have been home made😋👌🏻 So, no Barista Stout, but still a wide and palatable variety of liquid refreshments. See photos. And a well stocked and still eclectic spirits selection. Eclectic is a trendy description these days isn’t it. PopMaster contestants use it continually to describe their music tastes. The Cosy Dove is one of those uniquely inviting pubs where you can go in a total stranger and despite how nervous you might be, you can still strike up a conversation which is good for the soul. Huge amounts of character, parking out back, outside tables out back, side and front, and a very good time to be had in any scenario accompanied by swift, pleasant and efficient staff. Ding dong. Thanks again; see you next time I’m over this way 👏🏻👌🏻🤜🏻

Been here before but this was my first time at the Cosy Dove for Sunday lunch. I brought my parents and hubby and we all left with full bellies and very happy. Many thanks to all the staff for being warm, friendly and attentive. There was a good choice of meats and we opted for pork and lamb; they were beautifully cooked and each was served with a lovely selection of vegetables, stuffing and an outstanding home made yorkshire pudding. Everything was amazing and I can guarantee we will be back for lunch or dinner. Yum yum! 😋

Bonnes bières mais service interminable. J'ai attendu au minimum 20 minutes au comptoir pour une pinte alors qu'on n'était même pas si nombreux.

Good place to unwind after work on a Friday, with work mates. Ample parking at the back. With outdoor seating, excellent if it doesn't rain.

Staff are great, can get busy but you don't mind. Plenty of outdoor seating too.

We took mam for food. She said well it's the best fish she's had for ages. Which is a complement coming from our mam. Not too busy just nice had couple drinks. My husband had a pint of Amstel which he loved. Then we had more drinks outside for me and mam. Great sitting out area. Just love this cosy pub. We can see why it's called The Cosy Dove!! We will be back soon 🍺🥂🌞

Quick service, drinks selection wasn't great but £2 never goes a miss

Called in for a quick pint whilst in the area, ended up staying til last orders. Absolutely spot on place. Highly highly recommended. Amazing selection of rum

Nice cozy pub away from the crowds of town

Very accommodating and friendly staff. Managed to get a table for 8. Lemon slice is great with the hot chocolate

Nice pub, nice friendly staff & nice food.

Food was pub grub, nothing massively special but tasty. Although, the table was being cleared very quickly, sometimes too quickly as I had to say that I wasn't finished as the staff tried to take the plate away. The atmosphere was great though, with lots of students and locals in! And a great selection of drinks!

Our first rime in this pub. We had Sunday lunch and puds... the food was beautiful and excellent service the staff are so friendly and more than happy to help. Keep up the great work team.

Very nice pub the staff are really lovely and the food looks good xx

Tried this place a couple of times won't try a third time...overpriced. food is hardly cooked to a high standard. Had much tastier homecooked food at more reasonable prices. I've noticed also that the owner never seems to accept responsibility when replying to reviews nit in his favour. Never seems to apologise. No doubt a local pub so favours the locals.

Had a lovely meal here with my partner, the nut roast was delicious, and the lamb shank was just perfect. The venue lives up to its name, its cosy & relaxed with great staff (and chef).

My church family surprised me with a bit is a party lunch. Originally it was going to be just the girls meeting for lunch, but Jen heard, whole church family and about 20 of us descended into the Cozy Dove. Thank you very much for accommodating us.

Great food and good environment

Really nice pub, food in decent, but was. ABIT quiet at the time

Grand ale, food and atmosphere. Indeed very grand all round 👍

Cosy Dove is just a lovely, local pub. The friendliest staff, good selection of beer and the chicken from the kitchen is great too.