Manahatta Newcastle: cocktails, small plates, and vibes

By Ania Askwith

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Manahatta, 9-17 Collingwood Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1HE

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Best for: cocktails in Newcastle, Newcastle dining, bottomless brunch in Newcastle, city centre dining

Manahatta Newcastle: cocktails, small plates, and bottomless brunch you’ll love

Manahatta has been one of our go to places since it opened and if you follow me on Instagram – you’d have seen this place pop up on my feed A LOT! (You can read about my previous visits here).

It has been one of my favourite places to go for food and drinks in town, and we’ve been more times than I can count, including casual date nights, catch ups with friends, and NYE celebrations.  Most recently, we visited for my birthday bottomless (always a good time), but this time we were back to check out the new menu—because when it comes to cocktails and casual dining, Manahatta never misses.

Cocktails (and mocktails) you need to try

Let’s start with the drinks because of course we had a round of cocktails. These were some of the highlights:

• Mon Chéri  – Patrón Silver tequila, cherry, vanilla, citrus, raspberry. This was sweet and smooth with a real grown-up cherry twist.
• Pineapple Marg  – A tropical mix of Patrón Silver, pineapple, coconut and lime. If you love a beachy drink, this is it.
• Grand Bouquet  – Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret with strawberry and rose—floral, elegant, and surprisingly strong!

• Spicy Marg  – El Jimador reposado, Ancho Reyes, and yuzu… it brings the heat but in the best way.
• Strawberry and Rhubarb Cooler  – Refreshing mocktail with a tart kick from the rhubarb.
• Ginger Spritz – Zesty mocktail with a gingery bite, made with 0% Tanqueray Sevilla.

• Punchy Cucumber – Light and herbal mocktail  with cucumber, rosemary, and a little zing from yuzu.
• Watermelon Baller – This one’s fruity and fun with watermelon, lychee, and cranberry. Gorgeous mocktail.

Tapas style small plates we went for:

• Great as starters, sides, or to share tapas-style if you’re not committing to mains:

• Frickles  – Deep fried pickles with mustard mayo. Always a yes.

• Salt & Pepper Squid – Light, crispy, and perfectly seasoned.

• Sticky Chicken Bites  – Sweet, spicy, and addictive with a ranch dip on the side.

• Truffle & Parmesan Waffle Fries – Rich and so moreish, these are great to share… or not.

Mains you NEED TO try

• Flat Iron Steak – Served with waffle fries and a mini Caesar salad. This one’s part of their STEAK NIGHT offer: just £9.99 from Sunday–Friday from 4pm. Absolute steal.

• Send Noods – Crispy sticky beef on stir-fried noodles with pak choi, miso sauce, garlic, chilli, and sesame. Comfort food with a kick. You can also go vegan with crispy Oumph!

• Steak Frites  – Proper 7oz rump steak, garlic mushrooms, onion rings, and peppercorn sauce over house fries. A full-on meal. We’ve had it here before a few times and it is ALWAYS a good shout.

• Deluxe Burger  – Classic beef burger with all the trimmings. You can add cheese or pancetta, or go vegan with a meat-free patty and vegan mayo. I opted for the veggie option and it was lovely.

New menu – is it worth the hype?

Manahatta always delivers on atmosphere, whether you’re there for brunch, dinner, or just drinks. The cocktail menu is creative (with loads of tequila – I say yes to this!!), the small plates are perfect for sharing, and the mains offer something for everyone.

We’ll definitely be heading back for that Steak Night deal!

Location

You’ll find Manahatta at 9-17 Collingwood Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1HE

Tips for visiting Manahatta Newcastle

• There is always loads of deals and offers – like their 2-4-1 cocktails– check out their socials for more info

• Try their cocktail flight – and if you join their mailing list, you can get one free on your birthday!

• Go bottomless – it’s easy to book, you get sent a link and can pre-order your food. Each person can pay and order separately, so no need to coordinate. You can choose from Bottomless Brunch and Bottomless Party (which is what we opted for when we visited before).

• Get small plates to share to try more dishes; I just love this style of dining and their small plates are made for sharing

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