Those looking to bask in the sun while enjoying a drink this bank holiday have a new venue to try, as Newcastle’s latest outdoor venue opens its doors.
Revellers heading out for the long weekend will be able to try out Frate, which officially opened on Friday (May 26).
Hoping to build on the success of venues like STACK, bosses are promising a destination for local street food, drinks, live sports and entertainment in a location which “gets the sunshine all day long”.
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The venue is nestled in a spot off High Bridge, behind Grey Street and popular venue Market Shaker.
Guests can enjoy a host of drinks including its own High Bridge Session Lager and food from two vendors.
Slice Boys offers freshly cooked pizzas and Babs Newcastle has a tasty selection of kebabs and mezze on the menu. Both also offer sides and fries.
It will be open every day until 2am with bosses saying the venue will be fully heated.
The venue also has a big screen set to show the summer’s sporting action and host movie nights, and will host yoga classes and occasional vintage markets.
A three-year project, preparations for the new site saw an old three-storey building torn down and the old lot totally transformed.
Workers were still on site applying the finishing touches this week ahead of the opening.
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Frate co-owner Rob Clarkson, who is also behind city centre venues Market Shaker, and Pumphreys in the Cloth Market, said: “We are thrilled to finally unveil Frate Newcastle and share this extraordinary concept with the people of the North East.
“We have worked tirelessly to create a space where people can come together, indulge, socialise and immerse themselves in our great city.
“Prepare for an unforgettable journey at Frate Newcastle, where each visit promises to be an adventure filled with culinary delights, captivating performances, and a true sense of community.”
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