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Who we are

The Seven Bridges is a unique collaboration between Dance City and West End Refugee Service.

A cup of coffee

Support us

We need your help with the continuous development of The Seven Bridges. Your donations allow us to:
- Purchase updated kitchen equipment
- Support specialist training sessions
- Upgrade front of house
We aim to provide high quality training and an experience which equips volunteers to step into a career in catering or hospitality when it is right for them. The Seven Bridges has a real social impact locally, and provides somewhere new, exciting and different to eat for those living, working and visiting Newcastle.  Our goal is to support dozens of volunteers.You can make a donation to The Seven Bridges via the Dance City website.


Sweetcorn fritters with pickled cabbage

Our Food

Our food is inspired by world cuisine with seasonal menus created in collaboration with our volunteers.


visiting us

The Seven Bridges is located within Dance City, on Temple Street, a short distance from Central Station in Newcastle.

Dance City's building in Newcastle

Events

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We are excited to be able to use the space at The Seven Bridges to host a range of events, from parties to music performances. Our events will be bookable through the Dance City website.


Join our team

A cup of coffee

Want to join The Seven Bridges team?
Join a creative, dynamic and exciting project. Dance City currently are handling the recruitment for The Seven Bridges. Click the button below to be taken to the Dance City website for further information.


OPENING TIMES

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Our opening times are:
Monday - Thursday
9.30am - 5.00pm
Friday - Saturday
9.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday
10.30am - 3.00pm
Our kitchen is open 11 - 3 Tuesday - Saturday

WHO WE ARE


In a unique collaboration, Dance City and West End Refugee Service (WERS) has delivered a brand new concept – The Seven Bridges.Our vision is to be a world kitchen, a place where great food and drink offers the context for conversation. At the heart of The Seven Bridges lies a deep commitment to empower WERS clients through training and development opportunities, whilst also being a window into WERS clients’ cultural communities, where events from poetry to song will become a feature.

With a menu created in collaboration between the staff and WERS volunteers, we aim to showcase the rich techniques and traditions of those who work there. The Seven Bridges is open for lunch on a daily basis.

OUR food


The Seven Bridges is open for lunch offering a variety of cold and hot beverages, sweet treats and tasty meals inspired by the cultures of our volunteers.We offer an array of vegan and vegetarian options with a focus on serving fresh and locally sourced food. The menu changes on a termly basis, so there will always be something new to try.Some recent offerings have included Mushroom Shwarma, Hummus plates, Focaccia Sandwiches (with Grilled courgette, romesco, pumpkin seed & basil pesto, tomato, baby gem), Rice bowls (with roasted butternut squash, cauliflower & coconut curry, mango slaw, coriander) and Tenderstem Brocoli Salad with a strawberry, mint and lime salsa as well as freshly baked goods and sweet treats.

Visiting us


The Seven Bridges is located in Dance City, on Temple Street, a short distance from Central Station in Newcastle.The Seven Bridges is an accessible building with touch free entry through the doors of Dance City. There is accessible parking on the ground level of Grainger Town Multi storey car park and lift access within the building to our accessible toilets.There is plenty of indoor seating and outdoor seating.

Stay tuned for updates

Delivery

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Craving some food from The Seven Bridges but can’t make it in?No worries! We’re thrilled to announce that you can now enjoy all your favourite goodies from us delivered straight to your door, office or wherever you are with delivery services like Deliveroo and Just Eat.Whether it’s our freshly brewed coffee, delicious cookies, or hearty sandwiches, just a few taps on your phone and your favorites are on their way to you. Perfect for when you need a little pick-me-up at home or the office!