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New Chefs Take Over No.28 Bar in Newcastle Following Closure of The Earl of Pitt Street

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For a number of years, diners in Newcastle had championed The Earl of Pitt Street as THE best place in town, renowned for its 'epic' Sunday dinners. The gastropub's closure in April following 10.5 years of trading was met with significant upset, with owner Mark Lagun citing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the failed plans to build 240+ houses opposite the venue. Fortunately, the chefs responsible for the pub's culinary delights have relocated to No.28 bar in Newcastle city centre, where they will launch a brand-new Sunday dinner menu alongside a new small plates and a la carte menu.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Earl of Pitt Street, a popular gastropub in Newcastle, closed in April after 10.5 years of trading due to the COVID-19 pandemic and failed development plans.
  • The pub's chefs have taken over the kitchen at No.28 bar in Newcastle city centre, a venue previously voted best in Newcastle by readers of ChronicleLive.
  • The chefs will launch a brand-new Sunday dinner menu at No.28 bar on June 29th, alongside a new small plates and a la carte menu that has been in development for a month.
  • The new menu promises to elevate the bar's existing Sunday roast offerings, which have already generated significant buzz among customers.
  • The relocation of The Earl of Pitt Street's chefs to No.28 bar is likely to be a major draw for foodies and fans of the pub's renowned Sunday dinners.
  • No.28 bar has already gained popularity for its bottomless brunches and is expected to attract even more customers with its new menu offerings.

Statistics:

  • The Earl of Pitt Street was in operation for 10.5 years.
  • The pub's Sunday dinner menu was a major draw, enticing customers to visit on Sundays, even on non-match days.
  • The planned development of 240+ houses opposite The Earl of Pitt Street never materialized.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the pub's business, from which it was unable to recover.
  • The new Sunday dinner menu at No.28 bar will be launched on June 29th.
  • The new menu has been in development for a month.

Sources:

  • Mark Lagun, owner of The Earl of Pitt Street: "I am now officially able to state that The Earl of Pitt Street has closed after ten and a half years trading."
  • No.28 bar: "The chefs from the Earl of Pitt Street have taken over our kitchen and from Sunday 29th June will be launching our brand new Sunday dinner menu."
  • ChronicleLive: "No.28, one of the first places in town to have people flocking for its bottomless brunches, has already generated a lot of buzz around its Sunday roasts, so the acquisition of The Earl of Pitt Street chefs will only elevate that further."

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