The Brasserie at Sage Gateshead in Gateshead - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

My mum and me enjoyed a pre-show meal here which was both good quality and good value for money. We had the two courses set menu which was accompanied by mini bread loaves and butter as a complimentary amuse bouche. We booked for 5pm which as it turns out was too early as the waiting staff were incredibly efficient at delivering our food and cleaning away our plates!

When I’ve visited the brasserie before the food was great and the staff friendly and helpful. Started badly - the bread, butter and oil board with really dry bread. We could see into the kitchen and saw lots of boards sitting under hot lights on the pass - we were in early so presumably anyone later got toast! The menu was pretty uninspiring. They claim it is tailored to the concert but I can’t see the link between Brahms or saxophones and mussels in a Greek sauce. We were rushed through - starters arrived shortly after our cocktails and the main course not long after. Menu choices were one meat / one mussels/ vegetarian/ vegan. Disappointing and I won’t hurry back. Staff were trying hard but not well supervised and not knowledgeable - a neighbouring table were asking reasonable questions about wine and the waitress was having to go repeatedly for help and fobbing them off. Our waiter didn’t know what the mussel dish was as it was new’. Belies the website’s claim that menus are always tailored to the concert…

We booked The Brasserie before watching PMJ. To say we were disappointed would be an understatement. The menu was one page with about nine choices six of which were burgers. When said burger arrived it was dismal. A large plate arrived with a half a plate of food, the burger reminded me of eating at a Wimpy when I was a child. My partner ordered one of the only two choices of dessert. Pineapple upside down cake with ice cream, this looked like something from school dinners in the 1970s. I would not recommend this establishment for its food.

Really very good, young local staff and all very nice, food is very good, service and value for money, there are many high street restaurants that do not deliver this qaulity of food, friendly service ! at a great price so highly recommended before your concert/show 👍🏻

Excellent meal. Food was very high standard and could win Masterchef. We really enjoyed it. Wine good. Reasonably priced considering the high quality the meal. Will definitely be back.

The Brasserie itself is very nice. However the poor service and food let’s it down. . Waited for ages to be offered drinks and actually place an order. . Food was overpriced. Burnt starter bland main course and the only time I have never been able to actually bite into the Baklava which was like cardboard.

Had the pre gig dining prior to the kip Moore gig. About 4 items on menu to choose from so thought it would be quite decent..WRONG..THE NEW YORK BURGER WAS DISGUSTING... PROBABLY NOT TGE CHEFS FAULT AS IT WAS SOMETHING YOUD EXPECT FROM A NO FRILLS CHEAP AND NASTY SUPERMARKET. NEVER AGAIN STAY AWAY!!

We were very disappointed with our pre-concert dining experience at the Brasserie and not for the first time. I believe it is under new management since our last visit which was before the pandemic and our hopes were high of a great relaxed meal before our concert. However there were faults at every step that meant after over two hours went into the concert hall far from relaxed. People who arrived after us, often tables of four, received their food before us, a couple. The three courses we had were all either mis described or poorly executed. The starter was fresh asparagus with hollandaise sauce with a poached eggs. All fine except the egg was solid, not runny. More hard boiled than poached. This poor execution spoiled what was otherwise a good simple dish. My main was described on the menu as sirloin steak but when I asked for it medium rare was told it either had to be medium or well done. My puzzlement at this was explained when it was served as it was actually roast beef cut from a joint, not an individually prepared sirloin steak. The meat itself was tasty and tender but it was not a sirloin steak. The dessert was described as a crème brûlée but was in fact a set custard because there was no crispy brûlée topping. After all this we waited 15-20 for coffee and had to remind staff we’d ordered it. All in all very disappointing and we sadly won’t risk it next time.

I visited with my wife for afternoon tea, a lovely birthday present, very excited it was at The Sage. On arrival we were seated in The Brasserie, a large restaurant area. There were only a handful of other people, the area was cold and soulless. The food was ok although the desserts were extremely small. Service again was ok. Nothing dreadful but just totally uninspiring. I'm pleased we didn't pay as it didn't represent value for money based on the overall quantity of food provided. We were in and out in about 45 minutes. To make our afternoon more enjoyable we drove to South Shields and walked for an hour along the coast. I would love to recommend it as the building is superb but, based on our experience, I honestly could not.

Just back from really lovely afternoon tea made extra special because of the lovely young lady who served us, Cassie, so attentive she was like a breath of fresh air. Thank you Cassie you made our day.

Bought a Wowcher deal for afternoon tea for 2! Took my mum as a treat. Service was fantastic. Very polite, friendly and attentive staff who looked after us effortlessly and promptly. The food was very tasty especially the chocolate orange scones (something I had never tried before but will definitely enjoy again). Small portions but delicate as an afternoon tea should be. Definitely be going back

Excellent, good value tasty menu. Very friendly staff. A perfect way to start and enjoy the evening.

What a great place to eat whilst perhaps waiting for a show or whatever. A great choice of food and outstanding coffee. Very friendly and helpful staff all helped to make a great atmosphere for eating, along with a buzz of expectation from whatever show was on or about to start.

We booked for afternoon tea as we were seeing a show at the Sage and we thought it would be lovely to have a special afternoon tea beforehand. We didn't book an offer we paid full price although I later found out there are offers available if you look for them. Our table was small and really quite cold (we kept our coats on the whole time) although there was a good view over the river tyne. When the food came it was just as well we weren't really hungry as there was very little to eat and no proper cakes although there was one scone each. It certainly wasn't what we saw on the website. I did tell the serving lady that it wasn't very good but we weren't after a discount - we were just really disappointed as it didn't live up to the "special" description on the website. The service was really poor as well - we had to chase for everything. I wouldn't recommend and I wouldn't go again.

Attentive service. Reasonably priced. Food okay for a venue like this but not fine dining. Convenient for a pre show, otherwise I would go elsewhere. It served its purpose well.

Just back from an excellent and relaxed festive lunch with my wife and a friend; very welcoming atmosphere, perfect service by Charlotte, who was a star. The food was perfect, the intervals between courses was just right, and the house wine was very good! Altogether, this was a most enjoyable experience, and very good value too! Thanks, everybody.

We had a good early Christmas dinner, with very efficient friendly waiting staff. The turkey wasn't the best, however. There was lots of it, and they were perfectly happy to give me a 'doggy bag' to take home what I couldn't eat. It wasn't busy, and we felt a little sorry for several 'Santas elves' waiting to entertain child diners who weren't showing up.

tis was a living social voucher the food was excellent our server was emma she was excellent all in all faultless lunch thanks to all

The Brasserie has struggled over the years to produce consistantly decent food but this year we thought that it had at last turned a corner, however we were disappointed last night. A great lecture by Greyson Perry and then dinner, a treat not to have to rush a meal beforehand. We were surprised people were turned away from the Brasserie at 730pm when it remained less than half full for the rest of the evening. Had to ask 3 times for the olives, before our starters, but that didn't happen. Our starters were ok, mains very average..a fatty belly pork with no attempt to crisp the skin and very salty pigs in blankets. When we asked for a coffee at 850pm, we were told we couldn't have one as the café next door was closed and that is where the coffee machine is....despite the whole area being open plan. Really, a major cultural venue but no kettle in the kitchen? Ridiculous and a very poor ending to the evening.

Went for Sunday lunch, crab cakes were amazing, as was the pork chop, decent service and foot atmosphere, only flaw is that it wasn’t a big venue so have to book in advance for the chef to get the food in! And not a very good selection of drinks, got a birra, and it was clearly a bottle placed into a pint glass!

After attending numerous concerts at the Sage, I decided to book the afternoon tea for my wife and myself, we were sat in the brasserie overlooking the river Tyne, we were served by Cassie who firstly brought us tea for 2, then our afternoon tea, I have to say the food was delicious, cassie went through the entire meal, the bread was lovely and soft, the scones were amazing too, and she regularly asked if we were ok, she was very attentive and friendly, I would definitely recommend and have to say Cassie is a credit to the sage

Just had afternoon tea as a treat for my mums birthday. Throughly enjoyed every bit it was totally lovely. Denise who served us was so friendly, kind and attentive and even treat us to a complimentary glass of Prosecco she is a credit to the Sage! Highly recommend

We used a wowcher, afternoon tea for four. We were seated overlooking the river which was gorgeous as the sun went down around 4pm. Service from Cassie was excellent. Food was nice, liked the choice of sandwiches and the scones/chocolate tart were delicious. Our only constructive criticism is the size of the afternoon tea was quite small in comparison to others we’ve had elsewhere. We usually struggle to eat everything, but managed to eat everything between three of us!

Thanks to India and the team for a unhurried supper where wheat and dairy allergies simply melted away with no fuss. A perfect meal

We had a very nice afternoon tea overlooking Newcastle and our waitress Cassie was very friendly and provided excellent service

Visited the Brasserie as a birthday treat for my partners birthday. Delicous food, great service & lovely venue, especially want to mention Emma who was very polite & helpfull, a credit to restaurant. Can definately recommend the Pork loin & crackling, yummy yummy.

Enjoyed our meal here and the staff were lovely. It’s perfect if you are attending a concert at the Sage. Quite a small menu but tasty food.

Got served by a lovely gent, Evan, he was very helpful as I didn't know what to order, he suggested the chicken Supreme, it was delicious! Thank you also to Charlotte, lovely staff. Will definitely return after they accepted us for a walk in on a busy night :)

Delicious food at a good price and served by the lovely Charlotte- service with a smile. I’m a vegan and the menu catered to me well with a few nice options. Vegan garlic bread in particular was gorgeous. Thank you ♥️

Good quality , tasty food , nice wine and ambience. Perfect for going to a concert. Charlotte was the perfect server , very attentive and made the meal go perfectly.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch at the Sage with my family. Maisie and Evan were very attentive and friendly especially as it was fairly busy with a wedding fair also. The Sunday lunch was lovely, credit to Emma the chef. The prawn cocktail was amazing and the pork dinner to follow was lovely. Thank you all for a lovely Sunday dinner experience.

My partner and I regularly go for afternoon tea at different locations, this was our first time visiting the Sage, it was amazing! Denise was welcoming and looked after us well throughout, she was a delight and a real asset to the venue. Josh the chef had prepared a selection of lovely sandwiches and cakes which were delicious. The scones were an absolute highlight, I never have had a scone so good and that would be reason enough to go back again! We will definitely be back again, and would recommend it to anyone.

Afternoon Tea at the Sage Gateshead nice venue. Good view of the Tyne and Newcastle the lady who looked after us was lovely could not praise her enough Plenty of Tea disappointed with the food. The sandwhiches and Scone were ok but cakes were not very nice. Still enjoyed it as it was a birthday treat but wouldn't go back

Mum & me received a gift voucher for afternoon tea to celebrate my Mum's birthday. The food was yummy & we had a lovely window seat view, the Chef was very accommodating with our vegetarian request. Kate was a fab waitress, very friendly, kind & helpful when we were asking for directions. The service was excellent & I we would recommend a visit here & will no doubt be back ourselves!

Following lengthy discussions with the Sage Management, I have to say that our last visit to The Brasserie, was worlds apart from our previous experience. We had the three course menu and water to drink. Coffee after the meal. The service was exemplary and considering how busy they were, their attentiveness was superb. All three courses were delicious and the portions were just right. This was a perfect start to our evening and my thanks go to Dale Henry for his assistance in making it so.

Fab tea portion.s just right and excellent food,Denise our waitrose was so nice and gave us superb surface could not fault anything

After having a last minute decision a good choice we made .

We came here for afternoon tea as a treat, Service was good, we were taken straight to our table, the waitress was attentive and our food arrived quickly, along with tea and iced water .The food was ok, having been to many places in and around newcastle for many afternoon teas that were so much better than this. The choice of sandwiches was fine, scone was ok, most places offer savoury and sweet scones, not so at the sage, sweet scone only,the choice of cakes etc did leave a lot to be desired, all obviously bought in, which was very disappointing. Thankfully this was purchased via wowcher and was half price, i would have been very disappointed had i paid full price. To summerize, food adequate, but many places offering superior choices etc at a similar price. Would i rush back, sadly no

I had a really enjoyable experience at the Sage with my sister for afternoon tea. The sandwiches , raspberry scones and macaroons were delicious and carrot cake was so light and yummy! Tea and coffee was plentiful and served by the delightful Cassie! To top it off a customer started playing the grand piano which made our day ... will hopefully return soon x

Nipped in whilst at The Sage for Americana festival. OK, it's a bit expensive, but I think that your contribution is also helping The Sage. Waitress Maria was lovely, as was the Banoffee pie - very rich and filling.

The first time I went to the Sage, Gateshead for Afternoon Tea, the food was to die for, Huge (Light) scones and beautiful individually made cakes including meringue macaroons and carrot cake. The sandwiches were fabulous with sumptious fillings including hummus and pickle, beef and horse raddish and ham and a beautiful mustard.

Took over 45 minutes to produce the food didn’t have time to eat it though they still managed to charge us for the desert they didn’t even bring capped by not being able to find the card machine so I just had to leave them cash and an inadvertent tip they didn’t deserve just to get to the concert on time worst restaurant I’ve ever been to

Had a lovely dinner at the sage, olive tapernade, hummus and bread for starters, and gnocchi for mains. Plentiful portions and very tasty. £16 for 2 courses, highly recommended

We booked dinner before we attended Thriller.

A friend suggested we eat at the Brasserie at Sage prior to seeing Kris Kristofferson. Glad we did.

Booked a table before Kris Kristofferson concert and had the 3 course menu on offer. Starter and main course before the show and dessert and espresso during the interval. Good food and excellent and attentive service from Adam throughout.

As a preview to the Brahms Fest concert, I decided to book a meal in the Brasserie for myself and my son. The choice wasn't huge but it was very nice and arrived very swiftly, served by a very attentive waitress who couldn't do enough for us.

Half cooked cold food with anemic cold fries. No Manager to sort complaints from many customers. Dirty, greasy, unclean tables, chairs and floor. First & last time we eat here - it should be closed down by food hygiene at City Council. Still waiting for our refund. We will not return.

Best tables kept for best views of quayside .. lovely server Denise super helpful .. de-lish food 👍🏼

We booked a table at The Brasserie for 6.15 on Sunday 26th May, expecting to sample the delights of their "fine dining" menu, at their ADVERTISED pre-concert prices of 2 courses for £16 and 3 courses for £20. These prices feature clearly on their website and are frequently referred to in other reviews. We were initially disappointed to be presented with a menu entitled "Sunday Lunch." The Sunday Lunch menu is priced the same as above and is available from 12.00 until 3.00. Our menu had everything individually priced and no offers were mentioned. In effect, it was an A la Carte menu, rather than a Table d'Hote menu. It doesn't say anywhere on the website that an A la Carte menu is in effect at certain times. Indeed, when I spoke to Alex, the manager of The Brasserie later, to enquire about the set prices; he stated to me "that the set prices were available seven days a week, at all times."

The food is sophisticated and beautifully prepared. Excellent chef. The waiting staff could not have been more helpful or attentive, but not intrusive. You absolutely do not have to go to a concert to eat there. The value for money is stunning.

My wife and I, enticed by the sample menu, ate in the Brasserie at 6:15 p.m. on a Sunday. The only food available was on the Sunday lunch menu - which should be available between 12 and 3. This was disappointing and, not too surprisingly, the food didn’t feel or taste fresh.

We were celebrating a birthday and had a really great afternoon. The food was gorgeous and Denise looked after us very well indeed, thanks Denise. One of us is vegetarian and that requirement was well catered for. We were surprised however that the dining room was so quiet- we would thoroughly recommend the afternoon tea so it's worth booking and filling that dining room.

My wife and I dined at The Brasserie before an event The Sage. Food and service was tremendous. The Bakewell tart was to die for. All very reasonably priced. £20 for 3 courses! Highly recommended.

My wife and I were staying for the European Rugby Finals 10-12 May. On the Saturday night lots of restaurants were booked up but the Brasserie was very obliging and took our booking after pre-show rush. It was quiet as everyone was in the concert halls and we enjoyed our meal which was excellent value and were able to chat with the staff who were very friendly and efficient.

Really enjoyed a meal,before a show. 3/4 of us had the fish burger. Absolutely devious, light and tasty. Decent fries and nicely served. The beef burger was decent too. Extremely cheap prices compared to other cities nationwide, nothing not to like. Amped we hadn't booked and were easily accommodated.

We've just finished a fabulous lunch. We arrived without a booking for a very late lunch but were accommodated and very well looked after by Adam. The food was delicious. I was enticed in by the watercress soup, which was really flavoursome-- multilayered tastes and nicely textured. The mains were also superb. The lamb looked amazing although I had the smoked haddock and prawn risotto, which was delicate and not overly smoky. For those who had the lamb, the real treat was gluten free Yorkshire puddings, which looked great, and I'm told were just right. We are all gluten free by necessity, so that is a big plus. And, out of greed not necessity we had dessert. Champagne sorbet was I hear light and clean tasting, mine was the dark chocolate cake with raspberry coulis. Gorgeous, but so rich I had to share it. And finally, the beer from Hadrian border brewery was gluten free and perfect. I love being in the Sage anyway, and lunch at the brasserie has made this Sunday lunchtime special for us.

Had a lovely meal here on Sunday 21st of April. The food was Amazing!! Big shout out to the chefs. I was well looked after by Jonathon and Charlotte. Highly recommend a visit to Sage Gateshead.

Our first visit and a strange one. This restaurant needs sorting out - not on the food side which was very nice - but in its organisation.

I took my Mam here for her Mother’s Day treat and it certainly didn’t disappoint, the delicious food was fresh and very tasty with unlimited tea and the customer service received from Denise was excellent. Great value for money in an iconic building. Would highly recommend

This was the second Sunday lunch we have had recently before a concert. A shame it was exactly the same menu. The prawn cocktail was a bit unadventurous and the main dish (pork this time, chicken last, with the same veg and Yorkshire puds) a bit heavy-looking. The staff are always attentive and we will keep on going.

Booked for 5pm to allow plenty of time before our concert - enjoyed a delicious 3 course dinner, food was top restaurant quality and at £20 for 3 courses, great value. There are 4 choices per course and 2 specials for main which was ample choice. The service (from Priscilla) was excellent and very friendly throughout. Would highly recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon tea as a treat for my Mam's Birthday today. Thank you so much to our waitress Denise, she really made the occasion more special by her attentiveness and lovely way of looking after us.

Mother's Day and treating my wife and son to Sunday Lunch in the Brasserie.My wife is vegatarian and had the Asparagus in filo pastry not brilliant I'm afraid but if you are a meat eater the Sunday Roast is good and the vegatables well cooked.

The best vegan mushroom risotto I've ever had. Chef Rod to be congratulated. Service also excellent.

We enjoyed another fantastic pre event meal at The Brasserie on Monday 25th March - everything was excellent with the meal, service and atmosphere - we could not fault it and will be booking again - as soon as there is something else on at The Sage to attract us back.

We decided to try afternoon tea here as itison were offering a deal afternoon tea for two for £16. We booked for early afternoon and we were the only ones in the restaurant and there was no atmosphere. There was a good choice of sandwiches, lots of sweet treats and 2 large fruit scones which we took home with us. It would have been better if these were savoury scones. What we did have, we enjoyed. Coffee was filter and Luke warm but Denise our waitress changed these to americanos which were hot. I would not return for afternoon tea but service was exceptional.

I thought this place was magnificent. The food was excellent and the service was 1st class. We also booked drinks for the interval and they where waiting for us at the table meaning we didn’t have to queue up at the (busy) bar. The venue itself is fabulous and this restaurant was the icing on the cake! Well done to all concerned.

Thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon tea at the Brasserie which was a gift. My friend and I live in Newcastle and we didn't know the Sage had the Brasserie but we will most definitely be back.

Meal before concert, KT Tunstall. Nice 3 course meal with attentive staff. Served by Mano who was efficient and pleasant. This made for a nice dining experience as the meal was delicious. All three of us had something different from the menu and no complaints at all.

My partner and I dined with another couple prior to the RNS concert on Saturday night. Food was good and plentiful and waiter was patient, friendly and attentive. It was the first time we had dined there before a show but suspect it wont be our last!

We’d booked to see Collabro at The Sage and thought we’d book a meal at The Brasserie first. We hadn’t eaten there before and we were not disappointed. A small menu choice but we liked that - too much choice and you spend too much time changing your mind - and the food was a very high standard. We had 3 courses for £20 which was value for money. The restaurant was really nice and you couldn’t fault the attentive, friendly staff. Well worth a visit, even if you’re not seeing a show.

Visited here tonight before a show and the food and service was wonderful told the young waiter serving us I would leave a trip advisor as everything was lovely! Food really good value and desert tasty will be back!

We ate here before an evening gig in Sage Two. Service was very friendly, efficient, helpful and attentive. We had no worries about being finished in time for the show, but were not hurried on either. We had between us two different starters, two different mains and two different desserts: all were delicious and beautifully presented. A really good place to eat, and good value, whether going on to something in the Sage or not, unless you are someone who likes a very long and diverse menu to choose from. The menu as it is gives a good variety of options; all are lovely.

We normally visit before we attend a concert at Sage Gateshead. Very good meal, good service, and helpful and friendly staff. New menu this year is very good, with good selection too.

I visited the Brasserie before a show, I was eating alone, the staff were friendly and professional. I had a table for one and was offered a drink on arrival, I was given a few minutes to choose. Once my order was taken my food arrived promptly. The food was excellent, and I had sufficient time to have two courses before the show. I will certainly recommend the restaurant and will happily eat there again.

My Mother is nearly 90 years old, she likes the opera so I decided to bring her to the Sage to see a performance by the RNS. We both enjoyed the performance.

Staff are always extremely helpful. Quality of food is amazing. This is a very busy restaurant. We always book pre concert every year. Staff really accommodating and will hold your table until the break.

Booked for 6.15, but arrived early (5.45) and were taken straight to our table. We chose to have nibbles and 2 courses. All the food was delicious and well presented delivered in a timely fashion by very friendly staff. Also means you don’t have to search outside for somewhere to eat or brave the cold. A lovely relaxing way to begin your evening.

We used a voucher for Sunday lunch special (10/02). It was absolutely gorgeous, all food served was hot, nicely presented and very tasteful, we had carrot soup which was served nice and hot, prawn cocktail(obviously this was not hot), both starters were very nice. Lemon chicken which had a beautiful flavour and very moist, and roast beef, a very generous size cuts of tender beef, mustard mash roasted potatoes and vegetables very nice, cabbage was very nice, i'd like to know how that was cooked. dessert we had a generous portion of steamed treacle sponge, which was amazing. The staff were very attentive from our arrival to our departure, we will be visiting The Brasserie again. Venue and atmosphere extremely good

We have been today for 2 course Sunday lunch , with out itison voucher.

First time dining at this restaurant. Food and service were very good. Price was reasonable too. Great location and very central to go to a lot of great bars afterwards especially over the bridge on the Newcastle side of the river. Tables in the restaurant set up so the 4 of us felt we had private dining

Another lovely meal here, made even better by our lovely server, Julie and her colleagues. We majored on the black pudding stack starters and the bacon chop mains both with "crispy egg"-how do they do that? Delicious and full of flavour. There was a tiny glitch in our order which caused a few minutes delay-we weren't at all concerned-but Julie took the drinks off the bill by way of apology. We wouldn't have dreamed of asking but it was such a nice gesture.

We purchased an itison voucher for a birthday gift. Everyone enjoyed themselves This little restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere and the 2 course lunch everyone enjoyed! Gorgeous prawn cocktail starter and beef dinner to finish. Sadly no room for pudding though. This will not be my last visit. Great for an occasion or treat

We often eat here before a concert and are never disappointed. On our most recent visit the place was full but service was excellent (special mention for Maria!) and the meal tasty and well-presented. Price is very reasonable for a meal of this quality.

Good food and friendly service combined with a superb concert after makes for a great night out. Our waitress Maria recognised us from previous visits and was very helpful and efficient commenting on the new menu in an informative way. Starters of goats cheese tart and black pudding stack were excellent (crispy egg was delicious) as were our mains of chicken and salmon. And we still found room for dessert which is also a sign of a sensibly portioned meal in our view (not quantity over quality at the brasserie

Myself and some family members had Sunday lunch here. It was absolutely lovely and the service was excellent. The food was delicious, with well cooked meat and also a very tasty veggie/vegan option for the vegetarian in our group. The portions were excellent and the desserts were delicious. Our waitress, Maria, deserves a special mention. What a friendly, helpful and lovely young lady she was who is a credit to the Sage. We will definitely be back soon to such a great and unique venue.

Booked as wanted something close and early in the evening but was pleasantly surprised by how nice it was. Fixed price menu is very reasonable and good size portions, nice choice and all enjoyed every plate. Great, friendly service, would definitely go again and recommend!

Fantastic afternoon tea.....most amazing scones we have ever tasted well done to the chef!..... our waitress Denise was fab going the extra mile to make our afternoon special......you can tell

We dined on New Years Day. We arrived at 1.30pm to be told that there was no pork available. My husband ordered the duck to start and then the hake. I had the curried parsnip soup and then the hake. Both starters were bland even with extra seasoning and the hake was grey, tasteless and cold. The seafood risotto that came with the hake was very under cooked and tasteless again. This was the first time we have visited this restaurant and will not be returning. The menu and prices would suggest a quality meal and experience, however, that was NOT the case. On a positive note, the waiter that served us was very polite and friendly and is an asset to your restaurant.

We had a table booked for 1pm, as we were attending the New Years Day Concert. We arrived at 12.30pm, menu was presented. We ordered wine and water. Our waiter then informed us that there was no pork available and that duck was the replacement. As duck was already on the starter we felt that was not appropriate replacement. We spoke to the manager , who informed us that there was no other food available. This is a busy restaurant and we could believe what he was saying. There must have been an error with the chef's food order or his cooking and had burnt it all. If we had not being attending the concert we would have walked out. The starters at 1.30 the duck served on a bed of rocketwas tastless and had no dressing. Some dressing was requetsed and when it arrived it was not mixed and in a small shot glass, which made it difficlut to mix.. The main cousres arrived at 2pm ans were quite acceptable. Howevere the deserts arrived at 2.20 pm while still eating our main course. This meal for what we had was not cheap.

Visited today and the afternoon tea was excellent! Great selection and at £15.95pp was really good value! Our visit was made extra special by our waitress Denise...she went the extra mile and nothing was too much hassle! So friendly and welcoming. A great asset to the sage staffing team. Thank you!

We went today for the Snowman platters before the show, 9.95 per head. Some items were okay wedges , mushrooms, stuffed jalapeños and chicken however the pulled turkey sandwich was annoying as there was literally gravy with a few specs of meat (I would have been embarrassed to serve them) and the burger wasn’t great and the onion rings were frozen. It was okay but for the cost could have been better quality and the atmosphere was very lacking in Christmas spirit. Was advertised as having Children’s film characters also but in fact it was just Anna and Elsa who only said hello and were in the whole Sage building anyway. We also thought the kids snowman biscuit would look like the snowman in the film but it wasn’t. There was crackers on the table but the prizes were terrible, a gift tag! In one. My advice would be avoid the brasserie for the snowman platters and eat elsewhere or save your money. Cost us £50 for 4 of us for a below average tea, could have been so much better. Performance was superb though.

We enjoyed another good meal and received good service prior to attending another event at the sage.

We were going to see Kate Rusby at the Sage and decided to dine prior to the show. Booking was simple. The Festive Menu catered for all needs and was reasonable priced. Nice wine choices also. The staff were very efficient and professional. I’m sure the same standards would be met anytime of the year. We would highly recommend the brasserie for before show dining in fact we are back on January 1st.

Ideal place to have a pre show meal. Great service and food and lovely atmosphere with a piano player to add to the ambience.

Vegetarian option was disgusting in every way. Friend’s turkey dinner was cold and meat was tough.

A couple of years ago, we had a disastrous time here with appalling service and vowed never to return. The catering manager has changed since so we thought we would give it a try again, having had some really nice food in the adjoining cafe. What a difference! Our waitress, Julie was an absolute delight-helpful, friendly and efficient. The service was spot on and the Festive Menu had a good range of choice. The puds in particular were gorgeous. If these standards are kept up, we will be regular pre-show diners. Thanks to all the staff for a memorable night.

After a concert at the sage we thought it might be a good idea to eat at the brasserie inside the sage. Nice and clean good staff and helpful. I had the two course Christmas fare diner, turkey with trimming was very good, Christmas pud lovely with custard. Drinks reasonable. Would eat there again.

Went for an anniversary lunch and we chose it because Roy the manager is ex 21 group. he has impeccable standards and this is reflected here .Lovely food and do get a riverside table if you can.