After 9 Bar and Kitchen

Tucked into Newcastle City Centre, After 9 Club brings a flame-kissed focus to the fore, pairing the pleasure of the grill with comfort-led cooking.

It is a place where skewers meet slow braises, where small plates and staples sit side by side, and where familiar cravings are answered with confident, satisfying flavour.

At its heart are smoky staples: Scottish fresh lamb skewers turned over the heat and chicken skewers in various styles, each inviting a dip and a lick of sauce. A mixed braised platter leans into rich textures, with duck neck and pig trotters offering depth and indulgence.

Starters set an easy rhythm, from lemon chicken to hot and spicy chicken wings, signalling a kitchen unafraid of zest and a lick of heat. Delicate snacks bring playful contrast, think fried egg with sweet sauce or pork belly rice, while cold dishes such as crispy fried tofu and spicy dried beef add crunch and chili warmth.

Noodles arrive in different guises with characterful sauces, and rice dishes keep things hearty. Curry sauce and honey chili sauce thread sweetness and spice through the experience, before basque cheesecake and caramel crème brulee close the curtain with a smooth, creamy bow.

Designed for sharing and easy conversation, it is dining that suits quick bites or long, lingering suppers. Book a table, follow the aroma of the grill, and let the good times skewer you gently.