Since the weather’s so nice, lunch in the Ship.
Category Archives: Food
Running
We wandered down the hill this morning to watch people running.
It was all a bit tiring, so we found somewhere to have a sit down. The roof terrace in the Central.
Then, obeying the instructions on my beer glass, we had a walk along the quayside.
We’re now in the Tyne Bar, then to the Ship for some lunch.
Addendum: Since the sun is shining, we’ve decided on another beer in the Tyne Bar.
Mono
And, now, our first visit to Mono. I was only told about the place yesterday, a veggie bar-cafe-music shop.
We’re not hungry, but the menu is impressive. They even stock Sam Smith’s beer too.
Saramago
Last time I was in Glasgow, There was a bar-cafe that I really wanted to try. It’s just off Sauchiehall Street, near the ABC. Saramago.
I was with old gentlemen, so didn’t get to visit; it’s a vegan place and they don’t get such things.
I’m here now though. And it’s truly great (although expensive).
A bar of note
My second in command and I are presently enjoying a nice cold Staropramen in the 13th Note, my most favourite bar ever.
Not only is beer labelled as to its suitability for vegans, the whole (gorgeous) menu is vegetarion/vegan.
If you’re ever in Glasgow, have a wander down King Street.
Arm protection
Thinking about getting one of these for my second in command.
It’s a kevlar anti burn/cut sleeve. She rolls her sleeves up at work, so is prone to cuts and, mostly, burns.
She’s resisting, but surely a yellow arm is better than damage.
Broken rules
I met my second in command in town after work today. Brewdog do vegan pizza now, you know.
And it’s rather nice. As is the coffee stout.
I must admit that I feel somewhat ashamed to say that we’ve played the bus lottery this afternoon. And cheated.
An X1 arrived, so we pretended not to see it and waited for a 56 (which stops at our local).
The Station
Today, while escorting my second in command’s father to his train, I noticed something in Central Station.
I’ve read about these, but hadn’t seen them before today. Just a few years ago, this would have been unimaginable in Newcastle. Hell, I remember being regarded as different in my early days of vegetarianism seriously think that vegetarians/vegans will one day dominate the world. Naturally, anyone who resists will be fed to cats. And, speaking of which, I need to purchase a chair, a white long haired cat and a pair of black (faux) leather gloves.
Also in Central Station, on the same theme, was a shop.
Finally, while having a pre-second-in-command’s-dad-train Erdinger, I found that the Station Hotel is likely to reopen soon.
While only the facia has been retained, I’m looking forward to the reopening.
The Ship, Ouseburn
We’ve had a most pleasant afternoon in Ouseburn today.
After a pint in town, in the Split Chimp, we caught a bus to Lime Street and walked to the Cluny. Walking past the Ship, we noticed an unusual barbeque outside.
The menu was 100% vegan. So, after a pint of Jakehead in the Cluny, we decided on a beer in the Ship. When talking to the chef, we found that the pub is now vegan. A vegan pub in Newcastle!
We shared a portobello mushroom burger and a chilli wrap; both were great.
Then there was a walk to the Tyne Bar for a pint of Sam Smith’s Taddy lager and live music. We’re currently with Erdinger and Budvar in the Bridge Hotel. All in all, a most pleasant afternoon.
WH Smith
When a sandwich can’t be found in either Sainsbury’s or Waitrose station shops, surprisingly there’s WH Smith.
