Solstice by Kenny Atkinson is an intimate fine dining restaurant at 5–7 Side on Newcastle Quayside. Kenny and Abbie Atkinson created the small room for a focused tasting experience, with only a limited number of guests seated at each service.
There is no conventional menu presented on arrival. Kenny Atkinson and head chef Scott John Hodgson develop a procession of courses around the British seasons and the strongest produce available, allowing ingredients and preparations to change as the year moves on.
Lunch usually unfolds over roughly twelve to fifteen servings, while dinner extends to around fifteen to eighteen. Chefs work in an open kitchen, serve each course and finish many dishes in front of diners while explaining the produce and ideas behind them.
Wine flights curated for the tasting menus provide an optional accompaniment to the longer experience. Because the sequence is set and can contain many ingredients, guests with allergies or dietary requirements should contact the restaurant in advance so the team can confirm what can be accommodated.
Address: 5–7 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JE, England