Fat Chick in Newcastle upon Tyne

A lovely place with great food and drinks and friendly staff. Seems to get very busy in the evenings so worth making a booking if you are coming for dinner, but was relatively quiet at lunch time when I went!

We had bee wanting to try her for a while. Wasn't disappointed, great tasting food, big portions, good service. We both had different meals. One burger and the MI5, which was huge, I couldn't finish it all. They did offer to do a doggy bag in I wanted too.

Let's start with the not so good. The location is in a basement. Maybe the ventilation is not good enough so it smells a bit.But... Once the food arrives you won't remember that. The burgers are really good. I had one of the butter milk fried chien burgers and a milk shake and both were really good. The burgers come with fries or chips. The friends I think have rosemary salt on it which is a nice touch.The kids meals are a generous portion. The burgers can with one patty but otherwise it was the same as the adult burger. The kids milkshake is half portion but was otherwise the same as a full size one.

Me and my husband visited today on the recommendation of my niece, her husband and 13 year old daughter. We are so pleased we came, it was my husband's Birthday.Food was very tasty, best onion rings ever!We were advised before we came not to order starters and we were pleased we didn't. If we'd had starters I don't think we would have finished our main meal which would have been a shame.Waiters are very pleasant and do not hassle you when ordering. Loved everything about the place nd we will certainly return.

Great burgers! Staff were friendly and the menu was pretty extensive. The milkshakes were super tasty and the while the burgers sound like they'll be a soppy mess, they don't fall apart at all

Fabulous! Delicious burgers so juicy & fresh....great drinks & shakes, in quirky surroundings, shout out to our server David! Looked after us really well & was very friendly! Can't wait to return:-)

Got to say I had the best burger for years last night at the Fat Hippo Newcastle.Very pleasant atmosphere and helpful staff.Will definitely be coming again.

So impressed! Food was SO DELICIOUS and came RAPIDLY. Experience was smooth and 10/10 overall.We ordered Trash Browns and VGN Wachos as starters, and they came shortly after the drinks. Both were absolutely delicious, but especially the Trash Browns - the liquid cheese was INCREDIBLE! The Candy Floss cocktail made our tongues feel sophisticated; there was layers to it! Burgers were scrumptious, but we were quite full after the starters. Hand cut chips are offered instead of fries, and these come with Cajun seasoning.Dedicated vegan spot on the menu, and most of the sides you could make vegan if requested!They were obviously very busy and couldn’t seat all the big groups coming in (so book in advance if in a group), but they catered to as many people as possible!Although they were busy, the staff looked relatively calm and content, which is always a green flag for a hospitality business.It’s an underground place but there was good lighting and the interior had lots of open brick. We sat by an old fireplace which was cool! Seating was well arranged.The waiters were super efficient and helpful (one provided takeaway boxes when we asked and was super friendly about it!)Lots of stairs so I don’t know how wheelchair accessible it would be? Perhaps there’s another entrance?All in all a wonderful experience and would love to return.

Food was amazing, full of flavour and big portions! Great atmosphere and the staff that served us were lovely. Would definitely go back.

Insane food and great staff.This place is a must visit and I am sure all Fat Hippos are the same. You won’t be disappointed. Portion size is huge, so do feel you need to order loads.It is a very popular establishment, so ensure you book in advance.Top Tip: the Cheese Balls are nothing like you’ve tasted before. A must have