It’s hard to beat a hot chocolate on a chilly winter’s day - and whatever flavour you're after, there's guaranteed to be a beverage to suit you on Tyneside.
Several venues in and around Newcastle have earned rave reviews for their hot chocolates, with many bringing out mouth-watering signature flavours for the occasion as the warming drink becomes ever more popular heading into the festive season. From the classic topped with whipped cream and marshmallows to more adventurous options such as chilli, mint chocolate chip, Lotus Biscoff or white chocolate and raspberry, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to flavours.
From city centre cafés to charming venues along the coast, there are plenty of places for hot chocolate drinkers to tick off their lists in the region. Here are just ten places across Tyneside that have been singled out by visitors for their delicious hot chocolates.
