Member Article

Restaurateur opens Newcastle Quayside eatery creating 25 jobs

The former Waterline pub on Newcastle Quayside has been reopened as The Jolly Fisherman on the Quay, following a £700k investment.

Led by North East restaurateur David Whitehead, in partnership with Star Pubs and Bars, the new venture has created 25 new jobs.

The venue will open its doors seven days a week, for coffee and pastries from 9am, serving food until 10pm, with a midnight closing time.

David says the restaurant and bar will offer relaxed casual dining in a stylish setting, with views of the Tyne’s iconic bridges, catering to diners and non-diners alike.

The lunchtime menu will include rustic favourite’s from the restaurant’s sister venue in Craster, from the crab sandwich and crab soup, to The Jolly Fishboard – a crab pot, fresh salmon, kipper pate, smoked salmon, prawns and herring roll mop, a side salad and local artisan bread.

During the evening, seafood lovers can enjoy authentic fish dishes, with elements including cured salmon, and smoked salmon – smoked on site in the restaurant’s kitchen, as well as The Jolly’s Marseille Bouillabaisse, Craster Crab Theremadore, and sharing options including fruits de mer.

David Whitehead said: “We have worked hard to bring to life the Quayside’s newest casual dining spot and I’m thrilled to have secured such a talented and well respected head chef.”

Adam Hegarty will oversee the restaurant’s kitchen, to find out more about Adam and the food on offer at the new sitecheck out this week’s North East appointments.

Looking to promote your product/service to SME businesses in your region? Find out how Bdaily can help →