What is it?
One of the coolest restaurants in the UK, according to The Times (and we’re not arguing) and a Michelin Plate 2021 awardee to boot, the Cook House began by occupying a couple of shipping containers in the Ouseburn, offering a ‘space to eat, sit, rest, work and hang out’.
Serving up top drawer brekkie, lunch and supper – when one of its legendary supperclubs are on the boil – the Cook House sauteed itself into the hearts of its regulars, of whom there are many.
In 2019 the Cook House settled into a thoroughly more permanent spot in the Ouseburn’s Foundry Lane following a successful crowdfunding campaign – which demonstrated in itself the high regard in which this place is held.
The Cook House has found its home on Foundry Lane Newcastle
Why is it smashing?
Founded by The Grazer blogger, aka Anna Hedworth, the Cook House has become a tasty fixture in the Ouseburn, bringing the warmth and chattiness of an open plan kitchen together with restaurant quality grub.
And although the address may have changed, it’s clear the things which garnered this place much local and national attention are still be present and correct – with slowly-cooked bells on.
Not only that, but the Cook House is now spread out over two levels. There’s a cafe downstairs and restaurant upstairs which means Anna can very much up the ante when it comes to how many people can enjoy her food, cookery classes, special events and warm-as-toast atmosphere.
And if you don’t have time to stay – or a globe-trotting virus is playing havock with your social diary – the Cook House Shop and Deli (available online when not open) can sort you out. Ready Meals, deli pots, daily bread from Northern Rye, coffee from Pink Lane Coffee, fresh seasonal fruit and veg and a crowd of wines and beers are all available.
Website: www.cookhouse.org
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Address: Foundry Lane, Ouseburn, Newcastle
Images: Instagram/thegrazer