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The Restaurant Guide for Wine Lovers

Barluga

56/100
  • Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England
  • Modern British bar and grill
  • By the glass
  • mid-range
  • Beta
  • Assessed October 2026
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  • Beta means assessed and scored, but we are still confirming some details (such as the current wine list) and the restaurant has not yet had the chance to correct any factual inaccuracy, so it is published with that caveat.
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We assessed Barluga in October 2026 and this review is based on the food menu and wine list at the time of the review. As menus and wine lists change, we name styles in order for the information to remain more useful as menus change. If things have slipped you can use the Vinealto Dining app including accessing an up to date reading using 'At the Table' from the wine list in front of you in the restaurant. How we assess

Barluga is a Grey Street bar and grill in Newcastle serving a broad menu from oysters and Szechuan beef to steaks and fish and chips. Its short, easy wine list pours 17 wines by the glass and comes into its own with a strong Champagne range. It suits a celebration drink with a meal for anyone who likes Champagne more than wine exploration.

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