Chart House bar and restaurant opening on Newcastle Quayside

Chart House promises a range of ‘maritime spice route’ inspired food and cocktails with picturesque views over the River Tyne.

The new venue is a world away from the notorious Flynn’s bar which the building was home to in the 80s, and now promises sophisticated dining and drinks.

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The building is one of the oldest in Newcastle which survived the Great Fire in 1854 and was historically home to Matthew S Dodds, a former map purveyor to seagoing vessels visiting Newcastle, which has provided inspiration for the new venue’s theme.

Rhys McKinnell CEO of Pub Culture which owns the new ‘Chart House’ said: “The building has so much history and it felt like it deserved to be a restaurant instead of just a bar.

“We’ve carried out a huge refurbishment over the last two months to create a distinctive concept to Newcastle.”

The new venue opened on Wednesday September 7 and will be open Wednesday-Sunday from midday, with food served from 5pm on Wednesdays and 12pm the rest of the week.

See inside the new venue opening this week

Across the road from Chart House. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

Outside Chart House. The venue has been refurbished over the last two months. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

There's even an outdoor sitting area for when the weather holds up! Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

The entrance is through the side alleyway of the building, where the maritime theme can be seen with the rope lights. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

The tables just in the entrace. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

The kitchen is just in the entrance, with an open pass so you can see in and watch the chefs at work. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

On the first floor where the bar is. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

Seating in the bar area with scenic views over the River Tyne. DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

The next floor is a cosier lounge area for drinks. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

You can see through the bar and to the dining level from the lounge area. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

The dining area on the top floor with views over the tyne. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

A bar on the top floor has been removed to make way for the dining area. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

Looking down onto the lounge area from the dining level. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

Three of the cocktails available at the venue. L-R: Saronno Sunrise, The Fiery Fig, and Golden Clover Club. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

On the menu: Thai seabass. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

On the menu: Meatballs. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

On the menu: Prawns. Picture: DANIEL HORDON (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

Watch as we take a tour of the new venue and chat with the staff

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