Finding somewhere to eat with kids can sometimes be a bit tricky, with fussy eaters and kids who don't sit still we always try and head somewhere family friendly with a relaxed atmosphere that serves food that the children enjoy. One such place is our local sizzling pub, which serves pub food the kids (and us grown-ups) enjoy, plus it is such great value for money too.
I was recently invited along to the recently refurbished The Highwayman Sizzling Pub which is on Whickham Highway in Gateshead, not far from the Metrocentre. I have never visited The Highwayman before so we headed there for tea last week after school with my dad.
Arriving at 4pm on a Thursday tea-time the pub was fairly quiet with just a few other customers in. There was plenty of parking in the car park and we were served fairly quickly at the bar by the friendly barman who was our server for the evening. We were seated in a large booth near the window and it had such a great view of Newcastle in the distance, you could see the Tyne bridge, St James Park and other familiar landmarks so clearly.
My teen ordered the Messy Mexican chicken which was a Fajita spiced chicken breast topped with chilli con carne, crushed tortilla, grated cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and guacamole. This dish originally came with rice and fajita spiced corn but she was easily able to swap the rice for chips. At £7.49 it was a generous sized portion which she enjoyed.
My dad ordered cod and chips with mushy peas £7.29 which he seemed to enjoy.
I decided to try something different and ordered the Crispy sweet chilli beef (£8.99) crispy strips of beef topped with sweet chilli sauce on a bed of sizzling onions and peppers, served with rice, giant prawn cracker and jug of sweet chilli dipping sauce.
It was a generous portion but I probably wouldn't order it again as it didn't have a lot of flavour.
The children ordered pudding, the younger two got the Build your own sundae which was included in the price of the kid's meals. Two scoops of vanilla ice cream, Cadbury buttons, fresh strawberries, chocolate pieces and chocolate sauce.
My teen opted for chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice cream and Belgian chocolate sauce £3.99. Served warm this huge wedge of chocolate fudge cake satisfied her sweet tooth.
The Highwayman had a really laid back atmosphere to it and it seemed popular as it was getting busy as we were leaving.
Our bill for the evening was under £45 and that was for three adult mains, two kids meals with drinks and desserts, three large soft drinks and one dessert from the main menu.
The Highwayman
Whickham Highway
Gateshead
NE11 9QJ
Plenty of free onsite parking available, close to bus stop.
Open daily 11am - 11pm
You can view menus and find your local Sizzling Pub at www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk
It sounds like you had a lovely meal out. The Messy Mexican chicken looks so good. I could just eat that now. I don't think I've actually being to a Sizzling Pub before. x
ReplyDeleteThey are perfect for a family meal out, so affordable and family friendly too. You should visit next time you see one, there is a few in Cramlington and North Tyneside x
DeleteI absolutely love pub foods and the Highwayman sounds like such a great place to enjoy a meal as a family.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a pub meal sometimes can you, proper comfort food x
DeleteWe haven’t had lunch yet and the Messy Mexican chicken is making us feel hungry. Looks like a good spread x
ReplyDeleteMy teen really enjoyed it, I had food envy lol x
DeleteI have not heard of the Sizzling Pub brand before, will have to see if we have a local one
ReplyDeleteThey have them all over the country so hopefully there is a one near you x
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