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Greggs Opens First Pub in Newcastle to Big Crowds and Price Complaints

Strong opening demand is testing a premium-priced, event-led concept.

Overview

  • The Golden Flake Tavern, inside Fenwick Newcastle, is a limited-run venue open daily through February 2026 with reservations available via Greggs’ website.
  • Opening weekend saw long queues and many walk-ins turned away, with on-site patrons broadly praising the food, setting and novelty.
  • Menu highlights rework bakery staples, including a Sunday carvery at £17.50 and a steak bake mixed grill at £12.50, alongside a £4.25 sausage roll starter.
  • Drinks feature Greggs-branded pints at £6.50 and £11.50 cocktails, with beers produced in partnership with local brewer Full Circle.
  • Social media and some customers criticized prices versus high-street Greggs, while the pub promotes weekly Tuesday quiz nights to build repeat visits.