Welcome to The Forge

“ Lovely as always, delicious food, cosy atmosphere & best of all- friendly & attentive staff. ”

“ Unreal food and service. This restaurant has the most warm, welcoming and cosy vibes. Loved our meal here. The hummus with warm pita was super creamy and full of flavour to start. I had the crispy fried buttermilk chicken which was perfectly seasoned and extra crunchy and made even better with the hot honey and waffle. The steak was cooked to perfection. Cocktails were decent too ”

“ I was in town for a few weeks and visited this restaurant. I was so impressed I had to visit again before leaving. Not only that, but I visited several other restaurants in Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, which were in similar or higher price brackets, but none of them were quite as well-rounded as The Forge. The decor is rustic and low-key, but well finished. There is no pretentiousness, which makes for a warm, enjoyable atmosphere. The front of house staff are all friendly and attentive, even when being rushed off their feet serving a full house inside and out. The food is excellent. From the perfectly cooked scotch egg starter to the fish, lamb, or steak mains, down to the absolutely delicious desserts. The standout was the Cornish hake dish. We even took a 3 and 5-year-old on the first visit, and they produced some simple off-menu children's dishes which the kids both loved. Despite visiting only a few weeks apart, there were quite a few changes to the menu, which keeps it seasonal and exciting. I have paid more in other places in the North East for worse service, atmosphere, and cookery. The Forge is an absolute gem and despite being well above the average price for a restaurant in Washington, you absolutely get what you pay for, and it is worth every penny. ”

“ Had Sunday lunch there yesterday, it was beautiful, we never booked and it was full, however they offered us a table for an hour before next guests arrive. The staff are really friendly and polite, lovely atmosphere we will be back. ”

“ Beautiful location in the heart of Washington Village, quality of food never disappoints, our favourite local restaurant and service is exceptional. ”

“ We had Sunday lunch and it was fantastic. The beef and veg were cooked to perfection, all very fresh. The staff are great and atmosphere is lovely and cozy. Great spot for food. ”

“ We went for brunch, the options were so different from other places. Which is great, as having choices of food in a small location is perfect. ”

“ Went for lunch after hearing good things about this place. A great atmosphere with a lovely log burner roaring at one end. The staff were excellent and found us a table straight away. I ordered a pint of Stella which was delicious. For food I opted for The Full Forge which is a full English but posher. It was excellent with everything cooked to perfection. The poached eggs were awesome. Very reasonable prices for high quality food. Will definitely be going back soon. ”