Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate) hotel

You're not expecting miracles from a Premier Inn restaurant, but sometimes that's exactly what you need. Tucked inside this towering hotel block right in the thick of Newgate Street's chaos, the restaurant delivers exactly what it promises: reliable, no-nonsense British comfort food that won't leave you feeling disappointed or broke. The dining room feels typically corporate - clean lines, neutral tones, nothing offensive - but the staff actually seem to care, and the portions are generous enough to fuel whatever Newcastle night lies ahead. It's the kind of place that does a proper full English without pretension, and their evening menu covers all the bases from fish and chips to Sunday roasts. Not groundbreaking, but when you want something dependable in the city centre without hunting around, it does the job perfectly well.