Fat Hippo Newcastle — Newcastle upon Tyne

Restaurant · Newcastle upon Tyne

Fat Hippo Newcastle

4.6 (3,189 reviews)
££ 📍 2-6 Shakespeare St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AQ

About Fat Hippo Newcastle

Burgers here are the properly filthy kind — huge, meaty, and messy enough that working out the first bite is half the fun. Families rate the tater tots and waffle fries (crunchy outside, fluffy in), the chicken tenders as an extra, and the PB+JJ has a cult following; there's a kids' menu, high chairs, and unusually good vegan and veggie choices for a burger place, with the team happy to talk through allergies and swaps. Food comes out fast and hot, which matters when someone's losing patience, and staff are warm even late on. Two honest caveats: it gets genuinely noisy when busy, and at peak times service can feel like they'd like the table back. Weekend evenings without a booking are a gamble. Portions are generous for around £13 a head.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#british restaurant#chicken restaurant#english restaurant#family restaurant#gluten free restaurant#hamburger restaurant#highchairs#kids menu
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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