Gaucho Newcastle, occupies a beautifully restored grade II-listed building on Pilgrim Street, blending industrial heritage with contemporary elegance. As the first Gaucho restaurant in the North East, it offers a refined setting for enjoying premium Argentinian cuisine and cocktails.
Located at the heart of the city centre, the restaurant is a short walk from Grey Street, the Theatre Royal, and Newcastle Central Station, making it ideal for pre-theatre dining, business lunches, and evening celebrations. The interior blends industrial heritage with modern elegance, think high ceilings, moody lighting, and luxurious leather seating.
The menu features 100% carbon-neutral black angus steaks sourced from the Pampas region of Argentina, renowned for its fertile soil and free-range cattle farming. Starters include tuna tartare, sea bass ceviche, crab on toast and grilled chicken salad. For mains, there’s salmon steak, aubergine milanese and pumpkin, ricotta and sage ravioli. They also have a full range of Argentinian steaks, from sirloin to fillet, with a selection of marinades, like chimichurri, sweet paprika and smoky chipotle chilli paste as well as sharing steaks, like chateaubriand. Desserts such as salted dulce de leche cheesecake and citrus flan with blueberry compote showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality.
In addition to the à la carte, Gaucho Newcastle offers a weekday set lunch, Sunday roasts with unlimited Yorkshire puddings, and regular events such as electro brunch and live music Sundays. The cocktail bar, with an impressive list of wines and Latin-inspired cocktails, makes it a popular destination for after-work drinks or special occasions. Private dining rooms are also available for celebrations, corporate functions, and intimate gatherings.
Gaucho Newcastle is dog-friendly, welcoming guests with their pets. Its location near the Utilita Arena makes it a convenient choice for concertgoers, with a complimentary glass of fizz offered to ticket holders.