Three esteemed Restaurant Week venues where Newcastle United fans can dine like players on a budget this week

Three restaurants participating in NE1s Newcastle Restaurant Week have been visited by three big Newcastle United footballers.

By Holly Allton

Published 10th Aug 2022, 13:54 BST

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Newcastle United fans can eat like their favourite players for a budget price this NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week.

Top Newcastle footballers Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton and Alan Shearer have all been spotted in restaurants in Newcastle in recent times.

Three of those are participating in NE1s Newcastle Restaurant Week, and have excellent deals available for customers. Check out our list below to find out all of the details.

Bruno Guimarães, Rio Brazilian Steakhouse

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The 24-year-old Brazilian NUFC midfielder has been known to frequent Rio’s Steakhouse in both Newcastle, on the Quayside and in Jesmond with his girlfriend Ana Martins. Rio Brazilian Steakhouse serves carved at the table grilled meats in an all-you-can-eat setting, and also has a salad bar. Their deals for NE1s Newcastle Restaurant Week include up to 35% off.

Rio Brazilian Steakhouse will open in Sunderland in March

Rio Brazilian Steakhouse will open in Sunderland in March

Joelinton, Aveika

The Brazilian was fantastic in the middle of the park for Newcastle on Saturday and it was his all-action performance that helped disrupt any potential Forest attack. Joelinton was given a WhoScored rating of 8.69.

The Brazilian was fantastic in the middle of the park for Newcastle on Saturday and it was his all-action performance that helped disrupt any potential Forest attack. Joelinton was given a WhoScored rating of 8.69.

Another Brazilian NUFC star and midfielder, 25-year-old Joelinton has been spotted previously in the popular Quayside restaurant Aveika. He celebrated his 23rd birthday there in 2019, and has named it as one of his favourite restaurants. Aveika is a unique place, as it combines a restaurant, bar and a club in one. They serve Japanese food, and have their own sushi bar. However, they also have plenty of other options. This week, they have a special Restaurant Week menu, which is priced at two courses for £15, or three courses for £20.

Alan Shearer, Khai Khai

Shearer is the Premier League’s all-time top scorer with 260 goals spread out across a 13-year career with Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. Shearer is the Magpies’ record goalscorer with 206 goals in all competitions.

Shearer is the Premier League’s all-time top scorer with 260 goals spread out across a 13-year career with Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. Shearer is the Magpies’ record goalscorer with 206 goals in all competitions.

Newcastle United legend, former striker, Alan Shearer has been found to enjoy a meal at the celebrity hotspot, Indian restaurant Khai Khai. The restaurant has also had Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford visit. They offer traditional Indian cuisine, and have an excellent £20 menu, available for NE1s Newcastle Restaurant Week.

For more information on NE1s Newcastle Restaurant Week, visit Get Into Newcastle.

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