85 Secret Garden
85 Clayton Rd, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 3NE, United Kingdom
4.7
126 reviews
8 comments
XQXH+V6 Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Monday: Close
Tuesday: Close
Wedneasday: 12–23
Thursday: 12–23
Friday: 12–23
Saturday: 12–23
Sunday: 12–21
Tuesday: Close
Wedneasday: 12–23
Thursday: 12–23
Friday: 12–23
Saturday: 12–23
Sunday: 12–21
Servers and barman are amazing.
The food is very tasty and made with passion. Cocktails are very well made. Adding a wider range of spirits might enhance the experience for cocktail lovers, but what they mix at the moment they do it properly.
The idea of the table for families, with toys for the kids, is a very good example of good entrepreneurship. If the kids are occupied the parents can booze longer 😂
Well done
Now for the not so great. Gents toilets had no soap, and the door opens to reveal the two urinals to the restaurant. Needs a little thinking about.
The majority of food is "small plate" so basically tapas for £9 each. Yes tasty but we left hungry after having X3 "small plates" and the £15 burger, which was literally just a small burger. Shame because a simple few chips on the side would have left me feeling a little less empty.
We were welcomed as soon as we walked through the door and led straight to the table. Every member of staff we encountered throughout our visit smiled at us, that leaves an impression. Intrigued by shots of the decor (Deco maximilist) online I had wondered if it was all going to be too much but no, the lighting was low and subtle and along with the ambient music it all worked to create an amazing atmosphere. No expense has been spared creating this interior and the attention to detail is incredible. Our waitress Holly was fabulous from start to finish, explaining how the small plates worked portion wise and what to expect. She thoroughly explained the dishes I asked about when I came to choose. The food was stunning I had the Tuna and Brocolli dishes and my partner the Lamb Koftas, Chilli Beef and loaded fries (amazing - I tried them all!). One comment I have seen is that it would be good to be able to upgrade to a larger plate and I agree. The menu is small and perfectly formed, I wonder if larger plates or more options may be needed to keep people coming back? Several check backs made throughout the meal by different staff members. The Bill at the end was delivered in a quirky little box, I love these touches. If I could give 6 stars I would. Thank you for our experience, I think you have it nailed and appreciate your obvious investment in what you have created here!
Good selection of drinks with reasonably priced cocktails. We decided on a couple of small plates and had the chicken satay and lamb kofta, absolutely fantastic! Flavours and presentation were just beautiful, I can't rave about this little place enough and can't wait to go back on an evening when I am sure it gets lovely and busy. Well worth a look at any time of the day and heartily recommended.