St James’ Park sits right in the heart of Newcastle city centre, so restaurants from all over the world and landmark venues housed in historic buildings are plentiful within walking distance. Distances and ratings come from Google Maps.
Hanahana
45 Bath Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5SP · Tue-Sun 12:00-2:00 PM & 5:00-10:00 PM, closed Mondays. The closest Asian restaurant on this list to the stadium. Note it’s closed Mondays.
Blackfriars Restaurant
Friars St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN · Mon-Sat 12:00-9:30 PM, Sun 12:00-5:00 PM. A storied restaurant housed in a converted 13th-century Dominican friary.
Tyneside Cinema
10 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QG · Daily 12:00-8:00 PM. The cafe-bar attached to Newcastle’s beloved independent cinema.
Pinocchio Ristorante
61 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SG · Mon-Sat 12:00-10:00 PM, closed Sundays. A long-standing neighborhood Italian restaurant. Note it’s closed Sundays.
Pani’s Italian
61-65 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BX · Mon-Thu 12:00-3:00 PM & 5:00-9:00 PM, Fri & Sat 12:00-10:00 PM, closed Sundays. A long-beloved Italian restaurant in Newcastle. Note it’s closed Sundays.
Dabbawal High Bridge
69-75 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BX · Mon-Thu 12:00-2:30 PM & 5:00-10:30 PM, Fri & Sat 12:00-11:00 PM, Sun 12:00-9:30 PM. A casual restaurant serving Indian street food.
Marco Polo
33 Dean St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PQ · Mon-Thu 5:00-10:00 PM, Fri & Sat 12:00-11:00 PM, closed Sundays. A restaurant named after the explorer. Note it’s closed Sundays.
Babucho Quayside
Lower, 26 Side, Dean St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JA · Daily 12:00-9:00 PM (Fri & Sat until 10:00 PM). A restaurant and bar near Newcastle’s Quayside.