Get ready for a taste sensation unlike any other! Greggs, the beloved British bakery chain, has unveiled a pop-up champagne bar in Newcastle, where sausage rolls meet sparkling wine in a truly unexpected pairing. This unique concept, dubbed the world’s first of its kind, is set to revolutionize snacking and elevate the humble Greggs pastry to new heights of luxury.
Nestled by the entrance to Fenwick Food Hall on Northumberland Street, the champagne bar is a haven for savvy foodies looking to indulge in a touch of extravagance. The menu features a selection of Greggs’ most iconic baked goods, including their legendary sausage rolls, alongside a range of top-tier champagnes like Perrier-Jouët, Bollinger, and Cristal.
The champagne bar is designed to transport guests to a 1920s Parisian wine bar, with sleek blue décor and a touch of vintage glamour. The experience is complete with silver platter service, vintage crystal bells for signaling refills, and an atmosphere of pure indulgence.
But it’s not all champagne and caviar. The menu offers a variety of options to satisfy every taste bud, with prices ranging from £4 to £4.95. Choose from classic sausage rolls with hot honey sauce or vegan sausage rolls with harissa coconut yoghurt, or opt for a cheese and onion bake with romesco sauce and almonds, a sausage, bean, and cheese melt, a steak bake with peppercorn aioli, or a chicken bake with katsu curry sauce and pickled cucumber.
If champagne isn’t your preferred tipple, the bar also offers a selection of cocktails priced from £7 to £12, including the Yum Yum Twist, Cream Éclair, Peach Melba, and a Pink Jammie Fizz.
The Greggs champagne bar has been generating a buzz on social media, with many expressing their excitement and disbelief at this unique concept. One blogger, Nooks of Newcastle, exclaimed: “Greggs and champagne? Life has peaked.”
The bar is open daily from 11.30am until 6pm, except Sundays when it closes at 4pm. On Thursdays, enjoy an extra hour of indulgence as the bar stays open until 7pm. With seating for up to 16 people, reservations are highly recommended and can be made through the Fenwick website.
So, if you’re looking for a truly unique and memorable dining experience, head to the Greggs champagne bar in Newcastle. But be warned, once you’ve tasted a sausage roll paired with a glass of Bollinger, your life may never be the same.
