Greggs opens the doors of Bistro Greggs today, offering diners a multi-course menu of Cordon bleu interpretations of iconic bakes and sweet treats in collaboration with the UK’s largest family-owned department store Fenwick.
With bookings already through the roof since the opening was announced earlier this week, connoisseurs have been flooding in from 9am this morning for a first look at the British baker’s first foray into fine dining.
Offering an all-day dining destination and sample breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes given a modern twist, Bistro Greggs is open Monday to Saturday until 8pm and located on Fenwick’s first floor. Guests access through a lattice-style pergola front entrance in a playful nod to the Greggs’ signature pastry design, before being greeted by dishes served under silver cloches by waiters in Bistro Greggs aprons and traditional white shirts and ties.
Available to book in advance, with some tables reserved for walk-ins, the indulgent menu has been specially created by Fenwick Executive Head Chef Mark Reid in collaboration with Greggs. Guests can sample interpretations of their much-loved menu items enhanced through Fenwick culinary flair and gastronomic excellence.
The a-la-carte lunch menu highlights include Greggs Festive Bake served alongside duck-fat roasties, smoked pancetta, chestnuts and sprouts and Greggs Benedict, a take on the Greggs Sausage, Bean and Cheese Melt reimagined with smoked ham, poached Cackle Bean Eggs and a velvety Hollandaise sauce
Bistro Greggs will also serve “High Tea” for two, where guests can enjoy a three-tier sharing brunch with Peach Melba, Yum Yum Bites paired with chocolate sauce and banana, alongside a Greggs Croissant, Pain au Chocolat, and an iconic Sausage Roll and Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt.
A selection of sweet treats includes a Greggs Yum Yum with caramel sauce and macadamia brittle and “Tea and Cake”, which presents a Greggs Christmas Cake Slice paired with an Earl Grey Créme Brûlée.
The Bistro Greggs restaurant draws design inspiration from the traditional bistros of Saint-Germain and features white-clothed tables, velvet banquette seating and marble countertops. A colour palette of Greggs instantly recognisable blue and Fenwick’s signature green is accented with white and brass to nod to each brand’s look and feel. The space takes further cues from Parisian courtyards and gardens with large-potted greenery and custom artwork, which is elegantly woven into Fenwick’s festive dressing that runs throughout to complete the aesthetic.
Leo Fenwick, Strategic Partnerships Director at Fenwick said: “Fenwick and Greggs are two brands at the heart of the local community with a commitment to doing good and we are thrilled to be partnering with a much-loved brand, bringing a unique and delicious twist to the everyday Greggs experience at Fenwick”
Hannah Squirrell, Customer Director at Greggs, said: “The launch of Bistro Greggs marks a watershed moment as we take our first step with Fenwick into classic French-inspired fine dining. Showcasing popular favourites across our menu, we’ve created an accessible menu featuring eloquent dishes with a Parisian twist, elevated through Fenwick’s gastronomic excellence and expertise.”
Bistro Greggs will be open daily Monday to Saturday at 9am – 8pm (last orders by 6:30pm), Sundays 10:30am – 5pm (last orders by 3:30pm) at Fenwick Newcastle, First Floor, 39 Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AS.