Victoria - North Tyneside

I am fortunate enough to live within walking distance of the Grand Hotel. We have held a family wedding there, frequent Copperfields and tha Lounge regularly and had relatives stay there. We were delighted to recieve a gift voucher for the Brasserie at Christmas. We booked to use it on our anniversary. It was a Friday evening and it was somewhat of a disappointment to find only four other couples in the large dining room. To me the atmosphere was somewhat lacking. We also thought that the menu was limited for example there was only one chicken dish and after asking the waiter what it was it was a small whole chicken served hunter style not good for a partner that doesn’t like chicken on the bone. The vegetarian option were also limited. In the end we had steaks, one sirloin and one fillet. The fillet steak was very good. Although the price was at the top end I baulk at having to pay extra for a sauce and onion rings the steak itself coming with one small mushroom, half a tomato and chips. My prawn cocktail was good. The service was good if not a bit too efficient! To me if the Brasserie wants to attract other than Hotel residents in numbers it needs to make the dining room a little more intimate and perhaps look at the menu to attract younger diners, don’t have to look far we love Oras and Allards for a dining experience. Trip adviser don’t allow you to rate as good it’s either very good or average and my experience wasn’t in the very good category and I wouldn’t return unless there was a change to the menu.

My nephew sent his mother a voucher for three people to have afternoon Tea here she kindly took myself and a friend with her. The place is beautifully done out and the staff very friendly and attentive. The tea was wonderfully presented and they went out of their way to give me a selection of my own as I don 't care for chicken or fish. Marvelous customer service. Can 't rate it highly enough.

It has been a long time since we last dined at the Grand. The wide variety of appetizers made it challenging to decide on what to order. The twice baked souffle, smoked haddock risotto, and scallops were all excellent choices. Our main courses, roast cod loin and delicious lamb's liver, were also very satisfying. The entire evening was a success, with good food being served by efficient and friendly staff.

A beautiful room with fantastic views looking at Tynemouth longsands beach and beyond We visited for afternoon tea, the service was on point with dedicated, friendly and efficient staff. The food was well presented and absolutely delicious, enough to fill you up without being too much and wasted We will definitely be back again

Called in here tonight and were lucky enough to be offered a window table. Food was fantastic and well priced for the quality. Our waitress was great really friendly and helpful.