Bringing spice to life, the new Chart House in Newcastle is all set to show off its chic modern look - alongside its rich history - at its official opening on Wednesday.
The new bar-restaurant is the result of a revamp of what used to be Charts - and prior to that Flynn's bar - and is out to showcase the story of the Grade ll-listed building with an imaginative Maritime Spice Route theme. And that theme is reflected in both its interior and its menu where both food and drink boast exotic ingredients.
The building, in its Quayside spot offering customers wonderful views of the Tyne, its bridges and Sage Gateshead opposite, dates from the late 18th Century and used to be home to a map purveyor called Matthew S Dodds who printed charts there for ships voyaging the world. The original Charts name still can be seen on the outside brick wall, above the new sign.
