Baltic’s rooftop quayside restaurant announces launch of new fine dining experiences

SIX Rooftop, which is situated upon the top floor of the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art on Gateshead’s Quayside, has re-launched its fine dining restaurant to include new tasting menus (Land & Sea, as well as Plant-Based) alongside a more casual lounge menu. 

Its new offering will see the rooftop restaurant execute fine dining in the North East, as it develops its 15-year history into a “mouth-watering dining experience” overlooking the Tyne from its scenic dining room, Viewing Box, and new Chef’s Table.

Named ‘Taste of SIX', its two new tasting menus are inspired by SIX's ethos to serve “elegant dishes crafted from the best seasonal local and British produce”. 

The highlights from its 'Land and Sea' Tasting Menu includes: Portland Crab (White Crab, Shellfish Custard, Pickled Turnips, Horseradish, Almond), Dexter Beef (Ribeye, Glazed Cheek, Alliums, Potato, Red Wine Sauce) and Carrot Cake (Spiced Carrot Cake, Mango, Pineapple, Coconut, Coffee Gelato)

Highlights from its ‘Taste of SIX Plant’ Tasting Menu includes: Beetroot (Salt Baked Beetroot, Smoked Walnut Emulsion, Morello Cherry) and Mushroom (BBQ King Oyster, Crispy Portobello, Yeasted Parsnip, Malt Jus) and Dark Chocolate (Cremeux, Sour Cherry Gelato, Crispy Buckwheat).

For a more relaxed dining option, SIX Rooftop is also offering the option for a light snack, small plates, sweet treats from its Lounge Menu, served within the new state-of-the-art bar, a perfect setting to complement dining with a wide range of drinks, including cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks.

Highlights from the Lounge Menu includes: Gloucester Old Spot Pork Crackling, Bramley Apple, Tácnbora Whisky, Cured Trout, Cucumber, Horseradish, Glazed Gloucester Old Spot Ham Shank, Apple Chutney, Fried Egg, Watercress Salad , and Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Gelato.

The extensive cocktail list presents a mix of ingredients from local suppliers, including Ad Gefrin in Northumberland. Highlights from the menu include English Seventy-SIX 12, English Pimms Spritz and Northumbrian Iced Tea, as well as four types of Espresso Martinis (Classic, Hazelnut, Caramel, Tiramisu).

Food Director, Greg Lambert, commented: “When the opportunity came for us to close for a month and relaunch, we immediately knew the approach we wanted and needed to take. We set our heart on operating an exciting, fine dining restaurant that remained affordable and accessible to our customers whilst attracting new faces.

“We have always been passionate about sourcing our ingredients and produce from the bounty of local and British artisans, so this was never going to change. We have added even more suppliers so we can source the best possible products for our chefs to work with and this is reflected in the flavour of our dishes.”