Dobson & Parnell

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Average Price
££££ - £50 - £79
Cuisines
Modern European
Eat at Home
Takeaway service
Ambience
Fine dining, Glamorous, Luxury, Quiet conversation, Traditional
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch, Sunday roast
Special Features
Gluten-free options, Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Birthdays, Dates, Romantic, Special occasions

About

Located at 21 Queen Street, a Quayside address with a distinguished heritage, this Victorian Grade II-listed building is named after John Dobson and William Parnell, two of Newcastle’s most famous architects and the men who designed the original 1863 building. Dobson is known for designing much of Newcastle’s beautiful Grey Street, as well as Jesmond Parish Church and Grainger Market. Parnell, for his part, designed many of the Quayside’s most striking buildings including Phoenix House and the Tyne theatre. 21 Queen Street will be known to most residents of Newcastle as the original location of Terry Laybourne’s first, and Michelin star-winning restaurant 21. Owner of Dobson & Parnell and veteran restaurateur Andy Hook has said in interviews that he has wanted for decades to be able to open up a restaurant in this historic location - now, alongside chef-patron Troy Terrington, he can finally take his turn.

Hook has taken advantage of the high-ceilinged space to provide a Victorian-style take on the vogue for industrial interiors, with original brickwork, vintage subway tiles, cast-iron columns, and a polished brass bar setting the scene for cosy brasserie-style booths in sage-green leather. Terrington offers a daily British menu featuring on-trend seasonal market ingredients and locally sourced meats. Hook is also the owner of Blackfriars, a restaurant housed in another of Newcastle’s most historic locations - a 13th century friary. Chef Terrington worked as Head Chef at Blackfriars for 6 years before moving to Jesmond Dene House hotel, and finally rejoining Hook at Dobson & Parnell.

Expect elegant dishes that showcase Terrington’s interest in preserving techniques, from line-caught mackerel with charred alliums, to smoked wild-duck breast with sea buckthorn and chicory, or ash-rolled aged lamb with green sauce. Service is professional, the atmosphere is vibrant, and there’s something to suit most budgets: from set menus to tasting extravaganzas. The restaurant also offers ‘Dobson & Parnell at Home’, the takeaway menu, which is just £22.50 for three courses.


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Is Dobson & Parnell available for booking?

Yes, the restaurant is open for bookings.

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Is Dobson & Parnell wheelchair accessible?

Although the entrance to the restaurant and main dining room are wheelchair accessible, the restaurant does not have a disabled toilet and all toilets are located down a flight of stairs.

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Does Dobson & Parnell have a dress code?

No, the restaurant does have a formal dress code.

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Location

21 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 3UG

0191 221 0904 0191 221 0904

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu 12:00-14:00
Fri 12:00-14:00
Sat 12:00-14:00
Sun 12:00-16:00
Dinner
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 17:00-23:45
Thu 17:00-23:45
Fri 17:00-23:45
Sat 17:00-23:45
Sun 17:00-23:45

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Anon

01 November 2021   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 4
Value 4
Dobson & Parnell - Taster Menu

Very imaginative if small dishes.

Overall extremely positive experience but felt that portions could be a little more generous.

Good staff / service and ambience.

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Order takeaway from Dobson & Parnell by calling 0191 221 0904.

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