How to make date day count as new parents at Boojie Burger

Disclaimer: This post is a collaboration. All opinions, experiences, and recommendations shared here are entirely my own.

When you’re part of the Sandwich Generation and wedged neatly between nursery drop-offs and elderly care, “me time” is rare. So when H and I managed to carve out an entire weekday together, it felt like winning the lottery.

A rare day without responsibilities

After the morning nursery run (and the inevitable guilt that comes with abandoning your child for “fun”), we headed straight to our happy place, David Lloyd Newcastle. No squats, no spin, no step counts. Just a bit of grown-up R&R involving a sauna, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi.

We lingered just long enough for my skin to feel hydrated. Then, we ventured into the city for lunch.

STACKed up for a treat

STACK Newcastle has been on our “we really should go there” list for months, but life, and a small child, kept getting in the way. Usually, our “date lunches” end with a drive-thru burger and a plea for calm in the back seat. Not this time.

We made it to STACK, the newly revived container village on Pilgrim Street, and headed straight upstairs to Boojie Burger. The name alone felt like a promise, and I’m pleased to say it delivered.

Boojie deals

With neon signage and an open kitchen, Boojie Burger looks like the kind of place that doesn’t need to try too hard. The menu features locally sourced ingredients, Northumberland beef, outdoor-reared pork, and bread baked fresh daily, which earns instant brownie points in my book.

We opted for the Munich Munchies deal: two Angus burgers and a portion of cheese and beer croquettes for under £20. Bargain. Plus, we were automatically entered into a Lufthansa competition for flights to Munich.

H takes his burgers seriously, and he said the tangy mustard and sauerkraut gave it the perfect German kick, while the croquettes were crispy, golden, carb heaven.

Verdict: top of the STACK

The atmosphere was relaxed, the service from Connor friendly, and the bill reasonable. For a quick, flavour-packed lunch that feels indulgent without tipping into “regret territory,” Boojie Burger is bang on. We left full, happy, and slightly smug about managing a proper date without interruptions or ketchup mishaps.

The post-date pamper

Back home, the rain had done a number on my hair, so I ended the day with my latest bathroom shelf saviour: cel. Microstem Thickening Mask. Packed with ginseng and keratin, it smelled wonderful and it’s a weekly ritual worth keeping.

Date day takeaway

Sometimes, midlife self-care isn’t a retreat or a detox. It’s a stolen Tuesday, a shared burger, and hair that doesn’t resemble tumbleweed.