As the rather sophisticated name suggests the venue comes along with a cultural and artistic atmosphere. Kept in black and white it is especially interesting for fans of minimalism and modern architecture.
With its huge glass windows, the venue invites the visitor to enjoy the skyline of Newcastle while having a nice cup of fair trade and organic coffee.
A real highlight is the illuminated skyline at night time, which is especially enjoyable with a glass of wine from the enclosed Brassere.
A wide range of nice and healthy food for reasonable prices is available all day long.
The guests are a mixture of culture- and music-lovers as well as young families and the venue is easily accessible for wheelchairs and push trolleys. Even though the café is located in the middle of the astonishing building, it stays astonishingly tranquille even when it gets buy at lunch and dinner time.
On a nice and sunny day it is worth to walk along the Quayside before relaxing at the café but the unique atmosphere of the café also attracts clients on a cold and snowy winter day.
The only point of criticism is the service which, from time to time can be a bit slow but the quality of the food excuses the extra time, and the venue does not have an outside area.
4/5
The Sir Micheal Straker Café
The Sage Gateshead
St. Marys Square
Town Centre, Gateshead
NE8 2JR
Phone: +44 (0) 1914 434661
www.digbytrout.co.uk
