The Stand Bistro in Newcastle upon Tyne

Déjeuner à 5 dans cette brasserie. Nourriture de très bonne qualité et en quantité ! À conseiller sans problème !

Yo, mi pareja y su madre tuvimos la cena del domingo. Los entrantes tardaron alrededor de 45 minutos en llegar, aunque solo nosotros y la mesa de al lado esperábamos la comida. Los camareros son bastante amables, pero siempre hay que pedir más bebidas, etc. La habitación estaba helada como si la calefacción estuviera rota. Los precios son razonables, pero la factura estaba equivocada en 6, ya que el acuerdo no se aplicó, decidió en lugar de cuestionarlo, lo dejaríamos como propina. La comida es realmente decente, pero la falta de atención, el tiempo que lleva y la necesidad de mantener el abrigo puesto mientras se come, lo bajan.

Los menús no son extensos y tienen un precio sensato. Sin duda, una buena opción antes de bajar al Comedy Club, donde hemos estado en varias ocasiones.

Newcastle es una gran ciudad, pero puede ser difícil encontrar una opción de buena comida en el centro de la ciudad. El Stand es una gran opción entre el Bigg Market y el Theatre Royal en Grey Street que sirve comida casera. No soy vegetariano, pero tanto el chili con carne a base de verduras como de carne eran muy buenos. Cerveza de barril decente y el personal es amable. No visité el club de comedia pero una buena adición al lugar.

Hemos sido tanto para el almuerzo como para la cena y nunca me ha decepcionado. Si comes aquí en una noche, reservarán asientos para el espectáculo que quita el estrés de una noche, preocupándote de conseguir un buen asiento.

Omg. How amazing. Got tickets for the comedy club and eat of their club menu. Was amazing. Had the chilli beef nachos. Just amazing. Good service as well. Highly recommended

Although it was still a quarter to nine they said it was not possible to serve dinner anymore. Outside the menu reported dinner is served until 9 pm.

Great food- book a table though as the number of covers are small. They also reserve you great seats in the comedy club do you don’t have to rush. At the intervals get your alcohol from the bar in the restaurant to avoid the queues downstairs. We saw 5 great acts - - something for everyone - and national names in an intimate venue. Would definitely recommend the Saturday nights there Have heard they do a great Sunday lunch

Had an evening meal and drink here while staying at the hotel across the road. The service was quick and friendly, the food and the beer were both fine.

My son book this for Mother’s Day Sunday lunch. Was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. I had tempura prawns to start with which were massive and really tasty. Then I had perfectly cooked beef with delicious potatoes and gravy and a great big Yorkshire pudding. Excellent value for money and the service was spot on. Great little place.

Good choice especially for a vegetarian. Not too busy for a Friday lunchtime which meant food was served speedily and staff were very pleasant. Visited with 3 girlfriends and everyone was happy with their selection. Will return, so my husband can try the menu. Good value for money.

We decided to reserve a table before the Comedy Club downstairs. Easy to book a table and they reserved us a table downstairs for the show. The menu is great, lots of choice for gluten free, vegetarian options and even vegan options were offered (not that I am any of the above but it was noticeable that they have really made an effort to cater for everyone) I ordered the venison burger and it was cooked to perfection. My partner had the chicken with ham and she loved it also. Friendly staff and a nice relaxing atmosphere. I would recommend you give this a go. Competitive prices, drinks are reasonable also and a wide selection to choose from. Outdoor area for smokers is lovely and we really had a great night all round. Thank-you

It was back in the summer, but we called in for a quick bite to eat and were definitely not disappointed, I ordered a proper fish finger sandwich which was fab! The team looked after us well, the food was tasty great value and suited our time limit during lunch!

Found this by chance looking for a decent meal. Were not disappointed at all. I had a risotto starter which was not only sublime, but was like a main in itself. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the location is easy to find. There is a restaurant one one side leading through into a large bar but the two are separate enough to not be treated as one single location. Although was a business meal, the ambience makes this a very nice location and I’m sure could be quite intimate.

This place is a little gem. The food is glorious and one of the friendliest people you will meet in the hospitality industry. Very impressed with it we will definitely be back.

We were going to the Stand for their Friday Comedy Night and decided to eat first in the Bistro. The menus choice was great and the food was excellent. An added advantage is that the Stand will then reserve you a table for the entertainment downstairs. Definitely worth a visit. The comedy was excellent too.

Fuimos por la noche, nos dieron una mesa camarera siga, muy amable y capaz de responder a nuestras preguntas. La comida era buena, y un montón de recién preparado!

8 onzas de carne estaba perfectamente cocinado (medio) y los tomates ajo asado eran preciosas y aunque las patatas fritas eran sabrosos la razón por la que no le puedo dar un 5 es porque yo (y mi marido) hubiera preferido chips más gruesos. Además...

Fuimos con un amigo en el camino a un espectáculo, con un servicio rápido y amable. La comida era excelente y excelente relación calidad-precio. Altamente recomendado.

Para una entrada pedí remolachas curado salmón. Recibí una porción microscópica de papel salmón en rodajas finas. Puede o no haber sido curado con remolachas.

We won the prize of a free meal when at the comedy club in the basement. I wasn't expecting much (it being free) but the food was really nice. It would have also been cheap if I had has to pay. I'll go here for lunch anytime I am in Newcastle.

You could walk past the The Stand and never know from the outside its got a great lunchtime menu. Highly recommend, good quality food.

We already knew Comedy Bistro for its great atmosphere, kind staff and good coffe. We can't say the same for the dinner: good looking plate but not so good taste. We'll come back eventually, but just for a coffe.

Excellent food in a good atmosphere. Plenty of choice on the Menu. Good range of drinks available too. There is the added bonus of the Comedy Club in the basement.

We were just wandering around looking for somewhere for lunch and saw people sitting in the window with huge plates of food. Took a while to find the Sunday menu on a little page in the window but when we did find it we were found the Sunday Lunches were only £10. Or £12 for 2 courses. Lots of choice and not the usual boring stuff - e.g. squid was one of the starters. We both had roast beef. Proper beef, perfectly cooked veg and great gravy. Obviously a skillful chef. Only a few tables were taken but the place should have been packed. Very happy to recommend. We'll be back soon.

Great service and great food on every visit to the Bistro. Snack choices are spot on downstairs in the comedy club too. Generous portions and super tasty. Very good value.

Fuimos a tomar un té una tarde y decidimos regresar al día siguiente para cenar porque todo lo que sacaban de cocina olía muy bien. Pedimos las vieras, calamar, sacos de feta en pasta filo y fish and chips. Cada plato estaba más rico que el anterior. Sin duda un sitio recomendable y al que volvería en mi próxima visita a la ciudad.

just had a coffee here but loved it. the place is quirky warm.and interesting. excellent coffee and service

Visited The Stand New Years Eve. We didn't eat but the food looked good and it was very reasonably priced. A good selection of craft beers and many bottles to choose from. The comedy was good however the compete left a bit to be desired as did the first comic. Following their start I could only hope for better things and the club delivered with two good local comedians and a stalwart of the comedy circuit in Ian Levitt. He is always good. Will certainly consider visiting again and trying food next time.

My husband and I had lunch here Friday 23 Dec 2016. The food was beautiful and nicely presented. Very friendly and attentive staff. Probably my favourite place to eat in Newcastle. I had eaten here 2 days earlier in the evening and had the lamb which was out of this world. Came back 2 days later for casual lunch and we got pulled pork sandwich with fries and steak sandwich with tomato and thyme soup. All meals absolutely outstanding.If you haven't been, what are you waiting for! You won't be disappointed

I visited here today with my son and a couple of his friends. He had been before and said it was great and he was not wrong. There isn't a massive amount on the menu but they seem to change it daily as it had a date on it. We all went for a roast and were not disappointed. The meat was tasty and tender, the Yorkshire pudding was delicious as was the veg and mash. We went for the two course option which was good value and only £12. As it is nearly Christmas I plumped for the panetonne and Christmas pud bread pudding with eggnog ice cream - it was divine.The staff were lovely and we were not rushed. I will definitely recommend and return.

I ate with a friend at The Stand's Bistro before attending a Friday night comedy gig at the venue.I was delighted to find a super menu and culinary delight here! Going for the fish and chips, I was served a fantastic dinner.Absolutely brilliant; will definitely be back to sample more of the menu.

We had booked tickets for the Saturday Comedy Club and thought why not try the bistro. Quick phone call later and we're booked in. Very easy place to find.The menu isn't very extensive but the food is wonderful. For starters the wife had smoked chicken, ham hock & sun blushed tomato terrine,toasted organic sour dough, tomato & onion chutney. I had crispy squid, chilli, soy & ginger sauce. Both were wonderful, my squid was truly crispy not at all chewy and the soy & ginger sauce was a perfect compliment. For mains she had braised beef short rib, tartiflette, tender-stem broccoli, red wine jus. I had the Japanese-style fried chicken burger, kimchi cucumber, togarashi mayo, organic brioche; twice-cooked skin-on fries. Both were amazing but take note if you have the burger, remove the skewer that holds it together before eating. I didn't and stabbed myself in the chin. Very filling food, excellent value and the waiting staff were very good. So good that we are going back on January 7th.

Haven't eaten here but have been to 2 shows and they great. Really good acts and great atmosphere. Staff are lovely overall s great night out

We have been to the stand bistro a couple of times now (first time during restaurant week) and have found the food amazing both times. My boyfriend and I went for dinner before a show, he had squid to start which was excellent (and I was very jealous of) and I had the chicken and bacon terrine. Both very enjoyable. For mains we head steak which was cooked perfectly and the beef short rib which again was absolutely incredible. Neither of us had room for puddings! The service was great. Despite being a busy Saturday night we felt very well attended to and also felt we definitely got what we payed for. The bill was very reasonable for 2 courses each and a couple of drinks. Because we ate before going to a show we got our seats for the show reserved automatically so that we didn't have to worry about rushing our meal in order to get seats. Excellent night. We will definitely be back. On of our favourite places to go in Newcastle for a night out!

Whether a date, meeting friends or with family this is a great evening and super cheap depending when you go. The student deals are excellent and if you follow them on Facebook they have lots of information about the deals they have going on. £5 Thursdays are excellent as you get food with your ticket. The nachos were huge and worth more than a fiver alone! Well worth a visit.

went to see Sofie Hagan. The venue is absolutely lovely, very atmospheric and intimate. Ordered nachos - good portion, very tasty and fast service. I had a great night, would recommend.

There is a lot to like here, with very friendly, relaxed staff and decent food, priced reasonably. However, there were bits that could be improved too. The chorizo on which my scallops were served was tasty, but too chewy; maybe better if cut thinner, to try to get it crisp. The sirloin steak was well-cooked, but as in so many restaurants, it was not seasoned. There was fresh pepper on the tanle, which saved the day, but the job of the kitchen needs to be more than to jusy slam the steak in a pan or under a grill. Still a welcoming place to eat.

Great menu food quality PRICED so it delivers really great value Try the beef, cheese toasty on sour doe bread, only £6 with chips bloody lovely.Lunch for 2 including drinks £15 and staff are great

I must have eaten more than ten times there I can't believe how a stand up comedy place can offer such great quality food. I had burgers ( yeah ) amazing steak perfectly cooked and seasoned great superfresh fish and chips salads Sunday lunch , everything was amazing Great service very friendly !

I had no real expectations going into the restaurant of a comedy club but this is clearly somewhere in its own right - meaning it was pretty good! We had a nice ale each from a decent range, then two courses. My squid was nicely done and the main fish and chips did all that it needed.Worth popping back to if we are in the area for something else

The wife and I went here whilst the kids went to see Mary Poppins, I was not that hungry but the wife had a burger at £12 which I thought was quite expensive.Don't get me wrong the staff and food were great, just a little bit over priced.We then went down to the comedy club (paying £12 each for the privilege) in the cellar part, where we were told we were getting an award winning comedian that had been at the Edinburgh fringe.Well the first thing we noticed was that the burger from upstairs at £12 was only £5 downstairs, which made me a little frustrated shall we say.We then were subjected to a very un funny Australian comedian, and an even worse side act, that even admitted him self, "oh god how long have I got to go"Needles to say we left halfway through the second half, and found a walk around Newcastle a lot more entertaining.

First time we have been here, the food was outstanding, reasonably priced and very tasty, staff friendly and professional. Then downstairs to the comedy club, compare brilliant, all four acts good but some better than others, really good, enjoyable funny evening out with friends we laughed over and over again.

Great meal - burrito and a burger, good value for the food. Friendly service, Perfect for a relaxed bite to eat. Would definitely go back

Called in for dinner, very pleasantly surprised, friendly welcome, good food and service, nice surroundings. Worth a visit.

Went for food and drinks before the acts .Could not fault anything . Food was excellent and staff were great . Very friendly place .the comedians downstairs were brilliant . All in all it was a Brilliant night . This is a must go place

Kind of "modern british" that tries to offer too many dishes from different cuisines (Japan, Greek, Spanish) without get success.For example my Teriyaki salmon was more a poached salmon with soy sauce.Nice atmosphere.Not watch the show.

We fell upon the cafe/restaurant whilst looking for somewhere for a very late lunch and were so lucky. The set (Sunday) dinner was just like home - except the Yorkshire pudding was 10 ten times higher and lighter - delicious! Squid starter was loved by all. Sadly no room for desserts. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Would love to go back to combine a meal with a visit to a show in the club.

We had a late lunch here and were impressed with the menu and the friendliness of the staff. Set lunch had something for everyone and the roast dinners were huge! We had delicious spiced squid and feta and tomato fritters to begin and watched the world go by.Laid back style and atmosphere, we really enjoyed it.

Found this by chance so didn't go to a show but would another time. Great venue and the cafe/bar where we had a drink was very welcoming. We only had a drink and a snack but meals were on offer. It also has an outside terrace. The staff were lovely and helpful.

I ve been There by chance but it attraverso me. .. Place not so bus like I love. .quiet and relaxing. ..we took an english breakfast and curry with Rice. .both of them delicious. ..I strongly suggest it. .

We had dinner here before heading down to the comedy club on a Saturday night. We had steak, tempura halloumi, peanut butter cheesecake (with toffee popcorn and candied bacon!) and a pretty good bottle of Malbec. Staff pleasant and helpful. If you tell them you're going to the comedy club they will reserve you a table downstairs. Might be worth mentioning if you don't want to be seated at the front near the comedians!!

Have been here a few times and the food has always been great. Not loads of choice but the menu is updated pretty regularly from what I can tell with daily specials. Recently had tempura asparagus starter and steak for main - all delicious. Was with a large party and everyone enjoyed the food so would definitely go back and recommend - I would book in advance though as the Bistro itself is quite small.

My boyfriend and I visited here on a quiet Sunday where we got to have solo use of the sun terrace. We enjoyed having a nice 3 course Sunday lunch for £15. The only thing missing on the roast was some stuffing!

We came here for a comedy show one night and decided to arrive early and eat before hand. The food was just perfect! It looked beautiful, tasted beautiful and was delivered by some very nice staff. To be honest I was only expecting something average at best which is why I had a steak dinner and my partner had burger and chips. I have to say my steak was cooked to perfection and although I rarely order steak I would happily go back. My partner commented that her birger was "the best she'd had!" And it looked it. The comedy show was amazing, I can't remember exactly how many acts there were but I think there were seven not including the headline act. I laughed until I was sore and for only £2 fee I was really impressed.In summary, if you are looking for a good meal, a couple of drinks and a fun way to waste a night you could a lot worse than to come here. I highly reccomend a visit here.

We are never disappointed with the standard of food at this bistro! This was a simple sunday evening meal before seeing the comedy show. My wife had beef sunday lunch and I had fish and chips. Both were fantastic. You can also reserve seats downstairs for the show if you eat there, so please do this as there is then no stress wondering where you are going to sit. Lunch menus are good here as well so please give it a try! The manager of the venue is very helpful as well in making sure you have a great night.

The service was fab, very friendly. Squid starter was amazing & the burgers were great. However some dishes/sides were over salted for our taste and the rice was overdone. The menu is limited, so we probably won't be back soon. But I'm sure there's something on there for all.

Brilliant place for food .Great food great show fab place nice terrace to have a drink and smoke if a smoker .. 100 per cent will return

Excellent service, nice quint restaurant, no rush to leave. The Chief came out and asked how our meal was. Answered questions, and he changes the menu every couple of weeks. That doesn't happen too often.The service was great, the waitress came over when our drinks etc.Sticky Toffee Pudding! Incredible! A definite must.

We regularly visit The Stand for lunch when we are in town and are always impressed by the warm, friendly atmosphere. While the lunchtime menu is not huge, there is plenty of choice from Burritos to traditional BLTs. They also offer a few specials which very from day to day.We are yet to visit in the evening but if you're in town during the week and looking for somewhere different to try for lunch, you could do a lot worse than The Stand.

Having committed to almost £200 of spend by coming here and then to the show on a Saturday night with our friends it went well until......Well 1st of all the food had been good despite the fact that a simple and limited menu had been split in 2 (can't remember what they called it). Squid in some kind of Asian spices was very popular and good - as was my quail and mushroom scotch egg. Mains were good too - the lamb and garlic mash was (surprisingly but very nicely) served as a kind of shepherds pie. Creme brûlée was delicious if small. Beers/wine/prosecco was good.Staff had generally been good. Bill came and it felt a bit steep. A steak dish charged at £20 (when listed on the menu at £15) hinted at a problem. Then having seen on line that the menu said 2 courses were £16 and 3 were £20 I could not see any of that logic had been applied to our bill.In raising the issue the waitress seemed to try and fob it off as beng a case of "I think the steak is £20". As for the 2 for £16 scenario "oh we changed our menu last week and we have told Edinburgh to update it. Sorry!". Before that our rating was at least a 4.A less nice person would have caused a scene but instead I leave knowing that despite good food they have "out of date" info and no interest in putting it right for the customer.As a result will not be back for food but will (see comedy club review) be back for laughs.

ah, the stand how I do like thee went this time to see Craig Campbell, and it once again didn't disappoint apart from it being a tad tight with seating, it was great

Wonderful food,staff and atmosphere. Everyone is always happy to help - warm and friendly. Whenever I take anyone who hasn't been before they always like it and want to go back again... Child friendly too...

Called in for a meal before going down to the comedy club. What can I say, but it was an excellent meal. A couple of us had the venison and blue cheese burger - wonderful. Our other two colleagues were also very complimentary about their meals also. My only gripe was that all the ales were cold and fizzy north of the border style - Innis and Gunn , Belhaven etc. OK but not my favourites being a real ale man.

You might not expect seriously good food in a comedy club - but I'm not joking when I say The Stand Bistro delivers something special. Had lunch today with family - Beef Burrito, Balinese Veg Curry, Teriaki Salmon, Burger - all perfectly cooked with a scrumptious layering of flavours never normally found for such reasonable prices. And as for the Dark Chocolate Cheesecake - OMG THE DARK CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE!!!! Heaven in a bowl - deep flavours, smooth texture, crisp base, offset by sharp cranberries and hazelnut brittle. Get it on your bucket list now. Eat some before you die or your existence will have been a waste of time. Brilliant chefs, delightful staff, relaxed atmosphere. I'm just gutted I live 200 miles away so can't go every week.

Been here a few times and have never been disappointed with the food, the service and the ambience of the place. This is a great place if you don't like big chain restaurants that seem to be popping up all over Newcastle. The food is fresh, tasty and I love their chilli! In summer they have a great area at the back which is a sun trap and they have live DJs mixing great tunes. I love this place and like to see it do well, I happily walk past the pretentious venues to visit here.

Decided to go to The Stand for a quiet lunch today and it didn't disappoint! Friendly staff, great atmosphere and lovely food at a very reasonable price. I opted for sausage with mustard mash and onion gravy which was yummy - definitely recommend :)

I visited here first after winning a voucher in an raffle during the comedy club. I hadn't realised it was a bistro prior to this.Food brilliant and very reasonably priced. Will return again!

Great food, well priced and amazing service. I booked the bistro and comedy tickets for a night out with my husband. We hadn't been before and I wasn't sure what to expect. We had a great evening and would highly recommend this little gem.

I have been here quite a few times & you know you are always going to receive a warm welcome, have delicious food and you are not going to break the bank!Called for lunch last week after shopping in town. Hubby had ham and eggs and I had mushrooms on a toasted baguette, both meals absolutely delicious. Good choice of food on offer or you can just have a tea or coffee. Quite easy to find if you are a visitor to the area as very near popular Theatre Royal and Grey's Monument. Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere and you won't feel rushed.

seems to be a hidden gem for lunch, easy to get a table, range of light and more fuller lunches, sandwich and soup very good value.

I don't know what to say, how to describe it but The Stand Bistro just popped up as I was leaving a review for somewhere else and I recalled the chocolate dessert I had in here with some coffee on meeting a friend. The staff are really nice, and I think I may have had a hangover, but they were tender and kind with me! Always a good thing.But the cake... it was last month now and I can't think of how to describe it other than, very rich, very delicious - you really need a hot drink or a glass of wine to compliment it (no wine for me on this occasion!) but: PHWAOR. It was just delicious. I'll try the savoury food at some point I'm sure. It was also decent value, which is always a bonus.Recommended! Good setting, nice people, delicious food. Couldn't ask for more.

Can't fault the place :-) had a delicious veggie curry, service was good, staff were pleasant, atmosphere nice. Would definitely go again.

Lunched with a fellow former PricewaterhouseCoopers partner at this bistro - we both have exacting standards and were bowled over with the quality of the food and its presentation. It punches way above what you might expect from looking through the window, which has the appearance of a good coffee shop. Don't be fooled - come inside and one look at the menu tells you that you could be in for a treat. From then on it just keeps getting better. Friendly professional service, a good (inexpensive) wine list, the food itself...... A happy, relaxed environment to spend time with friends and loved ones

The sheer quality of the food draws me back. An ideal night was had by opting for more Christmas fare this time.....beef Wellington and Turkey with just about everything... Melting pastry, hunks of beef and vegetables to die were my choice. After such loveliness I also opted for sticky toffee pudding. Price around £25 all in. Comedy to follow capped a great night

Went here for drinks with a couple of friends this last Thursday and was struck with the place. Firstly - we didn't have to eat. Secondly - the bar offered a tab for drinks. How refreshingly trusting and rightly so. Thirdly - the atmosphere in the place. Fourthly - the outside space. I hear that the food is excellent and I almost don't want to spread the the word about this venue as it was my kind of busy and that is just I under. I hope it stays that way.

I love this place. Back again a couple of times recently for their winter offerings and was knocked out the first time by the absolutely beautiful teriyaki salmon with sticky rice and stir fried broccoli. A really healthy size piece of salmon cooked to perfection with crisped up skin (just how I like it!), delicately infused with teriyaki and sitting on top of a mound of sticky rice with broccoli and stir fried vegetables. My comment to my dining partner on finishing was that I could genuinely just eat another - more, more, more!! My partner had the ox cheek which she described as the most melt-in-the-mouth experience ever - thoroughly satisfying winter-day food with rich, deep flavours in the fabulous jus that surrounded it.The Stand never fails to impress with the amazing food, staff and ambience. Always a treat. If you haven't been yet - I'd strongly recommend a visit.

For a birthday treat , having booked tckts for a great gig by Seymour mace ; decided to eat first at this bistro . We had sweet potato crispy balls and my son had tempura prawns . Both were very good and the sauces were really good . For mains we had hake and chips and the curry . The hake was very good tasty and a good portion . The curry was tasty hot , and certainly woke up my mouth !!! But it was delicious and a large portion . The house wine was pleasant and the beers interesting . There were some other things on the menu that I would really like to try . The gig was also very good . There were separate breakfast / lunch and evening menus , handy for town but enough out of the way and it was comfortable , and the outside space was very nice and spacious !

Pleasantly surprised with how good the food was, best chicken pesto pasta I've ever tasted. Had a nice chilled vibe and even though quite busy service was very quick. I work in Newcastle often, I'll definitely be back.

I went to the stand bistro with some friends a few days ago before seeing the comedy and we were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere, brilliant downstairs venue too, will definitely be back!

We popped into the stand on the off chance they had a spare table as it was a Saturday evening and their Bistro was quite busy. Luckily they did and the food did not disappoint! We both went for the Beef Wellington from their Christmas specials...WOW. The food was beautifully cooked and the red wine jus that came with it was one of the best I've had. For puds we had the shared a chocolate cheesecake as we were so full from our mains, again it was top notch and you could tell it had been made fresh. We have been many times before for the comedy downstairs but never had a chance to eat in the bistro, needless to say we will be back with friends. Really couldn't fault anything, staff were friendly and knowledgeable and they have some weird and wonderful spirits too.

Currently have a complaint lodged with Environmental Health as my food was contaminated with glass. Management were very unhelpful - from implying it didn't match any source in kitchens (cameras by our dining area so able to prove it didn't come from us). On a previous visit given meat in a vegetarian meal. Comedy is good, top rate acts in an intimate setting. Food would be fantastic if wasn't for these two disturbing incidents that really shouldn't happen in catering

Eating in the bistro before heading downstairs for the comedy show has two advantages. You really do have good food, and, if you eat there, you can reserve seats for the show so you dont have to worry about whether you will see or not. The menu is really good, however, the curry I had last time was a bit hot for me. The staff are very friendly. They even have vimto on tap! Still a child at heart....

the Staff were very friendly and the food was Amazing , best sunday lunch I've had for ages although the seating wasn't ideal ,a bit cramped on a little sofa and too low down for the table and sat next to a disabled Loo but all in all the food was worth forgiving the other downsides.

Booked a table for 10 and comedy tickets for dessert. It was a brilliant night! The food was great, the selection of real ales (and some very unusual ones) was fantastic and the comedy club downstairs was brilliant. We will definitely be back!

As a food critictic I am hard to please especially when it comes to sunday lunch as I have eaten out at most places around newcastle and gateshead for many years tasting the delights of sunday roasts at each pub, bistro, restaurant etc and got to say the stand is up there with my top 5, great value for money 2 courses for £12 and the sunday lunch was

Just arrived back from a weekend away and wanted somewhere for lunch. Having seen the menu before we thought we'd give it a try and do pleased we did. 3 of us went God beef and 1 pork and asked God extra roast potatoes, everything came out piping hot and tasted lovely, veg comes separately which is great for me as I don't eat it and the extra roasties were great. Finished off with the crumble mmmmmmmmm, and at just £12 for 2 courses an absolute steal! 4 lunches, 2 deserts, 2glassed of wine a beer and a vodka diet coke for less than £60!!! Brilliant and will definitely go again, great service too from two young ladies with a great attitude ms sense of humor thank you

Visited The Strand with a group of work colleagues on the back of good reviews. Service couldn't be faulted - polite, attentive and personable. The food, though, didn't quite live up to our high expectations- all a bit dry and bland - the duck needed a sauce (could we have ordered one, not sure?) and the fish was, well,... Just a bit plain. So, good service, average food. Maybe just a bad night for us, bearing in mind previous reviews.

Great place to eat especially if you are a vegetarian or vegan, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Reasonably priced as well perfect for special occasions plus it has the benefit of the comedy club below which makes for a great night out.

We decided to eat here before a comedy show downstairs - the evening menu is quite small, and I was a little disappointed that the sandwich menu only runs until 5pm. The staff were very attentive and friendly, and didn't hassle us even though our whole party hadn't arrived straight away.I ordered the fish and chips, which was nice - plenty of chips and two decent sized fillets of fish. The only disappointment was that the fish hadn't been drained properly when coming out of the fryer and there was quite a bit of grease on the plate. Still very tasty though. It was served with a dollop of pea and mint puree and tartare sauce.After having a look at the dessert menu, I decided to have the raspberry tart (I nabbed the last one) - my word, it was heaven! Really thick chocolate with a hint of tart raspberry, and the praline ice cream it was served with was delicious.Total price for 4 of us was around £20 each (including a supplement for a steak and a round of drinks), which I didn't think was bad at all for 2 courses.I would come back here just for pudding!

Great food but If you are in a hurry probably not the best place to go. We sat outside in the back garden and it was really lovely. We ordered sandwiches which were delicious but it took 50 minutes for them to arrive. I will most definitely be going back just not on my lunch break!

I must admit I have yet to tryout the comedy club but always have time for the bistro. I came upon The Stand when I first arrived in Newcastle and decided to find somewhere to eat. I often see what the daily specials are but with a menu that offers plenty of variety I have yet to be disappointed. Friendly staff and a well stocked bar with a regularly updated craft ales this makes for a great place to eat at away from the busy high Street chains.

Attended the comedy club this evening and ate burgers and chips in the club downstairs. Really nice and excellent value for money. Loads of French fries in dish, in fact shared out as couldn't eat them all! Others had veggie dish with wedges which they said was delicious. Been going her now since it opened, both in the club and in the Bistro upstairs and they never disappoint with food or service. The staff here are a fantastic team and are always friendly and eager to help. Keep on doing what you do because it works! See you soon :)

I travel a lot work wise so solo dine a lot. Spotted this place walking from my hotel to town and love bistro's. This was outstanding with a top quality menu for £20 for three courses. Each was excellent clearly locally sourced and delicious. The vibe is great here really friendly and helpful staff. I shall eat here as soon as I get back to newcastle.

My partner decided we would do something different on this day, so we got two tickets to 'The Bright Club' event at The Stand. This was supposed to be comedy for the more intellectual. It was, but this review is not about how funny The comedians were or how smart I am, it's about the food upstairs.After roaming around for a short while, looking for somewhere different to eat, we decided to come here.I must say, looking at the menu, I was not impressed. There was about 8 main courses on the menu, but once I got the food, I know why.I ordered the 8 oz Ribeye, rare.My partner ordered the lamb.When my food came, it was served perfectly on the plate (OH MY GOD, FOOD ON AN ACTUAL PLATE!!!) which is always a bonus in my eyes.The veg was cooked perfectly and my steak was clearly done by a pro. The markings on the steak were perfectly aligned, as well as being beautifully rare.My partner wouldn't shut up about how good he lamb was. It did actually look amazing.For dessert I got the Raspberry Tart.I am drooling right now writing this... So that's enough said there.My partner got the crumble, and she wouldn't shut up about how good that was too!Price-wise?Not bad for central Newcastle. Totally worth it when considering the quality of the food.Mmmmm... Raspberry Tart...

I've eaten at The Stand about 5 times for dinner over the past 3 years or so and have been really impressed every time. This weekend was no exception- really friendly, attentive staff, an interesting menu and a great atmosphere. A really nice change from the carnage going on in the surrounding streets on a Saturday night! The four of us all had different dishes, all of which were delicious and beautifully presented. Great selection of drinks too. Couldn't recommend it more highly for any relaxed occasion.

We had an amazing meal - all the starters, mains and desserts were delicious. The Vietnamese Pho had layer upon layer of flavour. The jus (or gravy to us ordinary folk) on the Ox Cheek was ridiculously tasty. And as for the Banoffee Pie, well it had us in raptures - even though we only shared one between four because we were replete from the previous two courses. The staff were all lovely and service was perfect. The Stand Bistro is a relaxed place to eat and drink, and then there's great comedy downstairs. And it isn't pricey either - a high quality dinner for the price of standard pub grub. A grand night out - to be recommended.

We were looking for somewhere to have lunch & my 10 year liked the look of The Stand, so we went in!He made an excellent choice - we sat in a quiet corner at the back (which was lovely as town was heaving). The outdoor area looked lovely, but the sun wasn't shining when we arrived. The menu wasn't huge but choice for the 3 of us. I had the veggie burrito, hubby had a huge delicious looking (& he said tasting) all day brekkie & the prodigal had a fish finger sarnie with chips (I had a taste of the chips & they were lush). The main course were a very reasonable £6. We then went on the have puddings. The creme brûlée was excellent & so was the banofee. They were £5 each. We'll be back - the food was very high standard & extremely reasonable. Oh & the house white wine is very nice too!

Popped in before going to the comedy downstairs, service and food was lovely - nice portions.Made to feel very welcomed and relaxed.

We had Sunday lunch here lovely food really helpful staff didn't wait long only complaint was it was served in a bowl type plate,it was a bit awkward cutting the beef in a bowl