The Hooch in Newcastle upon Tyne

Out for a walk on the Quayside with my wife, just dropped in for a coffee and a croissant,actually I had a hot chocolate,my wife loved the coffe, the croissant was delicious. My wife took the opportunity to use the loo which she described as immaculate. When we finished — disaster, or so I thought . Before we parked the car my wife asked if I had my cards, “ Yes of course I have “ so she left hers in the car with her cards and phone.I of course didn’t have my cards, what an idiot ! I had Google Wallet on my phone but had never used it so a very patient and pleasant young man ( I’m 74) helped me out. We will call again, it was lovely and we may have a proper meal next time.🤠

cosy atmosphere on a very chilly day. Really tasty food and excellent service. Would highly recommend.

A lovely bar but lacks atmosphere it is like a morgue everyone so miserable won't be back. Staff are quite miserable to. Told not till enjoy ourselves as manager would get angry.

We came upon this place walking along the quayside whilst looking for a cafe. My flat white coffee with oat milk was very good. This place is quite cosy and comfortable with nice views if you are by the window. The only negative for me was the very loud music which wasn't really suitable for 3pm on a weekday when customers are trying to have a chat.

Called in when passing. Very glad we did. Always try to support independent bars and this did not disappoint. If you want ambience, good music and pleasant staff this is the place for you. It’s also spotlessly clean. We loved it.

Fabulous place! Visited for drinks after dinner at Six. Great vibe, awesome music and fabulous drinks. A real find. So much so … we’re back tomorrow!

Just love the ambience, the music, the attentive staff and the food quality. My favourite place to relax, chill out and enjoy a few drinks with friends.

Beautiful views and great friendly staff. Food and cocktails on point! This is a great place to chill with a coffee or share a few cocktails with friends.

Beautiful bar that doesn't seem to follow the style and format of most of the generic bars around town. Nice and chilled with a fabulous soundtrack whether it is live Dj's or background music, it just adds to the ambience of the place and to top it off the staff are attentive and courteous to the extreme. Fabulous cocktails and great wine and chessboard offers throughout the day. If you are looking to an alternative to the hustle and bustle of most bars in the town, this is the place for you. Highly recommended and I look forward to my return.

The staff in here are some of the smoothest operators around. The DJs are groovy AF and the drinks are s**t hot! 🔥

Returned to Newcastle for a lovely walk along quayside and visited an old haunt coffee shop which has changed a lot since last visit.....and a lovely transformation. A very different and pleasant coffee shop, bar and snack experience. As coffee connoisseurs this was very good as well as snacks....can highly recommend ham & cheese croissant..scrumptious. Good for snacks/ light lunch. We went in the morning but guess evenings with a nice new bar would also be nice. Small intimate atmosphere and in a great location with views of the Tyne & Sage. Staff were also nice and quality upgrade of toilets since last visit.

Lovely for Valentine's - friendly and efficient staff, fabulous views, great choice of cocktails and food. Highly recommended x

Been here a lot recently - coffee and croissants in the morning; wine and cheese in the evening; cocktails and small plates tonight on NYE. Always a warm welcome, good food and efficient service. Fab views of the quayside at all times.

Called into The Hooch en route to meet some friends one Saturday in May but ended up staying all night, messaging my friends to come along and settle there for the evening as the music was so good! Staff were unbeatable in their level of service and friendliness with amazing food to boot. Shouts must go to DJ Dan and his accomplice who played such a brilliant variety of music all night, ranging from old Jamaican Rocksteady to soulful House without any of it being too loud or inappropriate for the surroundings. Looking forward to catching him again soon and trying the Haggis and Pakoras which I'm hearing so much about!

Had lunch here. Great food and very friendly service. It’s located on the waterfront opposite Sage Gateshead and is a great place to people watch if you can get a window table.

Came here whilst working on the quey side for a tea and brownie and wow were the brownies good! Had to come back for more later in the day! The place was also very clean and the staff were really nice!

Just found my new favourite place, lovely staff, small and cosy yet airy, bright and immaculately clean, fab cocktails and range of rums and great music, what’s not to love. Will definitely be back and must try the food.

Friendly bar Nice cocktails 🍹, friendly staff , great views . The music let’s it down a bit but I will visit again soon and perhaps try the food menu.

We had a really wonderful time at The Hooch last night. Isaac was so attention and really made us laugh a lot! Thank you for your fantastic hospitality and the lovely drinks. Next time we are in Newcastle we’ll be sure to pay a visit!

My wife and I popped in to the Hooch during a recent visit to the Quayside and were very glad we did. In a great location with views over the Tyne and the Millenium Bridge the Hooch is welcoming and friendly with a funky vibe....

We popped in here by chance on a Saturday night the food was brilliant value for money snd the Greek salad was delicious. The cheeseboard was huge and the mixed pakora a nice change! The staff were lovely- would definitely recommend

A very enjoyable visit here in the late afternoon for a drink and a snack, which was well presented and of high quality. Service was friendly and efficient and we had a great view of the river and the Millennium Bridge.

We visit the Hooch regularly and love the atmosphere and views of the Quayside. The staff are normally friendly and professional. We called in on Monday afternoon but unfortunately on this occasion our visit was let down by one particular member of staff who seemed...

What a gem! Right on the quayside, perfect for people watching. Coffee is delicious. Tempted by the brownie, which was vegan.

I visited this cafe bar last Thursday. I’ve been before and the staff are good. The cappuccino is very good, prices good and a good selection of cakes. The view towards the Milennium Bridge is great especially if you manage to bag a seat at...

Loved every second of my visit today. The cocktails were brilliant and so was the food. I can heartily recommend the pakoras. Beautiful dish. Great music. Lovely view. I wish I could stay all day. Thank you. And thank you so much for charging my...

My twin brother Stephen and I were walking along the Quayside when we decided to drop into The Hooch and what a great find . I loved the look of this bar ,the interior is really lovely, eclectic decor and furnishings, a modern looking serving...

My twin brother Stephen and I were walking down Quayside when we decided to drop into The Hooch and what a great find. Walking in and I knew I would enjoy my visit here, the interior is superb, eclectic decor and furnishings, a cool looking...

Only went for drinks after eating elsewhere , great DJ good music ,very good service nice staff will go back for food and drinks in the future

I work on the quayside sometimes and have passed by the Hooch during the day when it’s in its ‘cafe’ mode. Always looks busy and it’s a great location. We hadn’t visited until recently when we went for post theatre drinks in the evening. What...

Looks attractive from the outside and is obviously a reguluar stop off for locals, snacks eat in or takeaways. Clean with friendly staff and the food was good quality.

We liked this bar good selection of drinks , the staff were lovely , we didn't have food but had a couple of drinks , it has fab views over the quayside. Will definitely be back to spend longer and sample more of the drinks...

First class food, drinks and music at the best cafe in town according to my 5 year old daughter. I have to say I agree and the staff were wonderful too.

Great location Great atmosphere Attentive staff Great Music. Easily the best bar we visited on our trip We went back on the second night but they couldn't accommodate a party of three which is commendable as there where a couple of tables for 2 available...

We called here for a morning coffee, nice seat outside with a great view of the sage. Staff VERY pleasant and good coffee. After a swift glance of the menu decided to have a homemade cheese scone at £3.00 , a little pricey but because...

Very smart bar with nice ambience and a good view. Very good quality toasted paninis and a decent drop of beer served by friendly staff, nothing not to like.

A lovely welcoming cafe right on the Tyne. Positioned on the iconic Newcastle Quayside it’s the perfect place for a pleasant stop. Lovely menu. We had continental breakfast of croissants and delicious coffees. Super friendly staff. Very very nice loos! Will be our go to...

If you really wanr to enjoy your drink, this is the place to be. And the river view only makes it better. Lovely staff and the sharer plater was very good. I really enjoyed this place

The best place to go for a relaxing drink and the sharer plater was very good. And the vew from the window was amazing. Im gonna come to try the coffee

We came in the morning and had a flat white and croissant = delightful. We came in the evening and had a drink = delightful. The music on both occasions were, you guessed it = delightful. To end this review we add the staff are=...

Group of 6 ladies, visited, lovely bar,lovely staff, shame about the very abrupt owner!!! Bar was empty, we moved a table and got nastily approached by the owner as we had moved a table. Will never return

Had a drink outside today & last Sunday. Nice pit stop when out for a stroll. Staff are very friendly. Nice atmosphere.

Popped by on the off chance, had a couple of beers and food. Really nice chilled place, food was tasty and just right. Staff really friendly, nice and efficient. Will come back and try the cocktails! :-)

Gorgeous view, fab drinks and a lovely atmosphere. We visited last night and it is a lovely place for a few drinks. The staff are lovely and very knowledgeable. Looking forward to going back already!

Visited this new cafe/bar on a Sunday morning. The decor of wood and leather is perfect giving a warm chilled out feel to the place. Coffee and croissants arrived quickly and both were delicious. This venue has the best view on the Quayside and probably...