It's a fitting tribute that this restaurant is named after the two Victorian architects who designed the building – along with several other magnificent properties that still stand in the city today. The décor blends original features with a comforting, cosy, somewhat clubby feel, and the kitchen adopts a no-nonsense approach to the cooking. The range of menus suits all pockets, with the traditional Sunday roasts and the cocktails being firm favourites.

Located at 21 Queen Street, a Quayside address with a distinguished heritage, this Victorian Grade II-listed building is named after John Dobson and William ... Sitting in the far North East of England, the temperatures are a little colder and you can find this reflected in menus, with plenty of cosy British classics available, as well as warming curries at some of the UK’s finest curry houses. Newcastle has a fast-paced and innovative food scene, with the city recently gaining its first Michelin starred restaurant, along with a sprinkling of the guide’s acclaimed Bib Gourmands - something we think the Angel of the North would be proud of.

Cllr Amanda Hopgood, portfolio holder for Creative Culture, Tourism and Sport at the North East Combined Authority said: "The region's visitor economy has never felt as exciting and as dynamic as it does now, and the list of shortlisted businesses for the Destination North East England Tourism Awards really showcases the diverse array of incredible individuals and organisations that offer people an unforgettable visit to North East England. From one-of-a-kind attractions to world class restaurants and beautiful places to stay, we really do have a vibrant and unique visitor experience that just keeps getting better.

Troy Terrington’s casual fine-dining venue (sibling to Blackfriars and Hinnies in Whitley Bay) occupies the well-known Quayside address which became famous as ‘21 Queen Street’ (long RIP) in days gone by. There was the odd “disappointing” experience this year, but for the most part feedback praises its “excellent” cuisine, including the optional five-course and seven-course tasting menus (£40/£65 per person lunches and Thursday, £60/£75 per person at weekend dinners) praised for “some exceptional dishes”.

The regularity with which Dobson & Parnell garners awards is a clear indication of what a high quality venture it is, and that extends to its wine list as much as every other aspect of the business. The list is extensive, full of surprises and often available by the glass to encourage you to be a little experimental. There’s a fine selection of sherries and ports too and they host regular wine tastings and wine dinners - check their events page for upcoming dates.

If you prefer to do your eating sitting down, then book yourself a table at Dobson & Parnell and indulge yourself in a luxury 5 or 7 course tasting menu where you’ll enjoy ethically sourced local, seasonal produce direct from nearby farms and markets. Or you could combine a delicious 3-course lunch with the dramatic surroundings of the oldest dining hall in the UK with a history and food tour at the 13th century former monastery, Blackfriars restaurant.

Named so after the North East Victorian architects who were responsible for its design, Dobson and Parnell lines the Quayside and boasts an ethos that centres on fresh, locally sourced seasonal food with all natural flavours. In fact, so seasonal are its flavours that the menu changes daily depending on the freshest ingredients available. So diners at Dobson and Parnell are guaranteed to leave feeling both nourished and satisfied.

Winners of the Taste of the North East Award 2020, Dobson & Parnell offer refined British and European cuisine. The menu changes daily in line with ethically sourced-local, seasonal produce to ensure that only the freshest of ingredients are served. The restaurant is found within a Grade II listed building, dating back to 1863 which has been tastefully honored with original Victorian features incorporated into the interior design.

Dobson & Parnell - Offering refined British and European cuisine on the Quayside is another Andy Hook restaurant which happens to occupy the original Queen Street home of Terry Laybourne's 21. Named after two of Newcastle ’s famous architects - John Dobson and William Parnell, who designed the Grade II-listed Victorian property in 1863, it offers a tasting menu with a wine-match option.

Dobson and Parnell, a restaurant owned by the award-winning restaurateur Andy Hook, offers refined British and European cuisine that is sure to make your mouth water. Take a break from the pressures of work, family or life and treat yourselves. Set in a Victorian building boasting a modern blend interior, the desire for an elegant evening of fine dining is truly satisfied.

Tucked away on Newcastle Quayside, Dobson & Parnell is the sister restaurant of Newcastle’s much-loved Blackfriars restaurant. Dobson & Parnell’s team of chefs take traditional dishes and give them an update – Michelin Guide has praised the fish dishes, and we can vouch for how delicious the chicken dishes area. The cocktail menu is also particularly good.

Dobson and Parnell offer casual fine dining on Newcastle's vibrant Quayside. The restaurant is a 2* Michelin-listed eatery. Thanks to its head chef, Troy Terrington, it offers excellent value lunch and culinary tasting menus.

The five- and seven-course tasting menus at Dobson and Parnell (21 Queen Street; 0191 221 0904) are worth considering with their wine pairings. Just off the Quayside, this restaurant serves well-mixed cocktails.

Just a couple of doors down from Khai Khai, Dobson & Parnell is another high-end option. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Dobson and Parnell Newcastle (@dobsonandparnell)