Last week, Fenwick opened its brand-new restaurant concept, FRED’S at Fenwick Newcastle. FRED’s is inspired by founding family member Fred Fenwick’s passion for French culture and the Belle Epoque era. FRED’s is a modern take on the Terrace Tea Room, which he opened at Fenwick Newcastle in 1911.

FRED’s is located in the East Atrium of Fenwick Newcastle’s lower ground floor, and opened Monday 2nd September, serving breakfast and brunch in the morning and lunch, afternoon tea and post-shopping champagne in the afternoon.

Share a specialist morning coffee or flowering tea with viennoiserie, handmade in store by the skilled pâtissier chefs. Indulge in FRED’s signature ‘Supreme’ filled-croissant sandwiches (the first of its kind in Newcastle), including the classic ‘BLT’ Beef or luxurious Lobster and Truffle.

Elsewhere on the menu, discover refreshing salads, savoury light bites and an extensive drinks menu, offering a tantalising selection of smoothies, cocktails and champagne–the perfect pick-me-up.

For an even more elevated Fenwick experience, diners can opt for a modern take on the quintessential English Afternoon Tea. Featuring a wide variety of sweet and savoury delights, from roast beef and horseradish mini-Yorkshire puddings to moreish smoked salmon and brown butter Madeleines, each element has been carefully considered to add an element of the unexpected.

Mark Reid, Fenwick Restaurant executive chef explains: “When we curated the menu, we wanted to balance the old guard with the vanguard, to offer well-loved dishes in a surprising way and thought-provoking way. Our Supreme Croissants sit pride of place in our menu, offering something unique for Newcastle and representing a sense of style that the Fenwick family, including the cafe’s namesake, Fred, have pioneered since the brand’s inception.

While our tried-and-true staples, such as Fred’s Club sandwich and our Caesar salad, cater to loyal diners who can enjoy their favourite dishes in a new, stylish environment. When creating our Fred’s Afternoon Tea, we wanted it to feel familiar yet laced with surprises to delight our customers. Instead of smoked salmon sandwiches, a smoked salmon and brown butter Madeline – something you’ll only find at FRED’s at Fenwick.”

FRED’s is open for walk-ins but accepts daily bookings for its Afternoon Tea. For more information and bookings visit FRED’s on Fenwick What’s On.