A new shipping container venue called ‘Frate’ is set to open in Newcastle city centre this May offering live music and street food.
The open-air destination will be located behind Grey Street, just off High Bridge, in what many will know as the Market Shaker’s former beer garden. Frate, which will have its own entrance, will feature street food, drinks and a range of entertainment.
The founders of Market Shaker, Pumphreys and The Dog & Parrot are behind the new complex which is set to open in time for the May Bank Holiday weekend on Friday, May 26. The temporary venue will be set over two levels and made from recycled freight containers.
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Drinkers can expect to enjoy a variety of entertainment including live sports, DJ sets and live music as they tuck into street food including Mezze-style dishes and pizza slices which will be served from brunch through to dinner. The space will be fully heated and decorated with murals from street artists such as Mr Penfold.
The venue is also set to host pop-up workshops and events including open cinema nights, record fayres, vintage clothing markets and yoga classes.
Rob Clarkson, co-founder of Frate, said: “Frate is bringing together the best of our local and independent food, drink, art and music within the city. Hidden in plain sight, Frate sits across a courtyard with upcycled bespoke shipping containers, nestled behind one of Newcastle's busiest streets.
"We are super excited to be bringing our new concept to life and think those of the North East will agree that Frate is an excellent addition to our region.”
To celebrate the opening of the venue, Frate running a competition to give three lucky winners a £100 food and drink voucher each, to enjoy over its Bank Holiday launch weekend. To find out more about how you can be in with a chance of winning, head over to Frate’s latest Instagram post: www.Instagram.com/FrateNewcastle
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