About Us: We’re a Persian-inspired family, passionate about exploring diverse cuisines and sharing our delightful food adventures.
Sunday Bliss in the North East
Situated in the heart of a charming new housing development, St Mary’s Inn provided our family with an unforgettable Sunday feast that transported us from the bustling North East to a rustic haven. Join us as we delve into the Persian-infused charm of our St Mary’s Inn experience!
A Historic Haven
The inn, once an administration block for St Mary’s Hospital, now stands as a picturesque bed & breakfast, pub, and restaurant. The white brick masonry adorned with black and white photos and historic hospital plans creates an ambiance that seamlessly blends the past with the present.
Persian Grub with a Northern Twist
Our visit, a remedy for a week of confinement, unfolded with a warm welcome and a menu boasting traditional pub grub with a Northern twist. The clever layout provided an intimate space for our family, making us feel right at home. The hearty Sunday lunch menu promised a taste of Northern Yorkshire puddings and a special kids’ menu for our little one.
Culinary Delights
From the starters to the mains, St Mary’s Inn wowed us with its culinary prowess. The prawn cocktail, garlic sourdough, and goats’ cheese on sourdough toast were simple yet impressive. The masterpiece, however, lay in our mains – roast chicken, roast beef, and a child’s portion that rivaled the adults’. The nut roast option showcased the inn’s commitment to catering to all tastes.
Sweet Endings
No culinary journey is complete without a sweet ending. The sticky toffee pudding, dark, sticky, and treacley, stole the show. As we indulged in desserts, we found ourselves falling in love with the Persian touch added to each dish.
Our Verdict: A Perfect 10
With plates brimming with mouth-watering delights, an impeccable service, and an atmosphere that wraps you in warmth, St Mary’s Inn earned a perfect 10 in our books. It’s undeniably one of the best Sunday lunches we’ve had in a long time. Full and content, we left with dreams of returning and tying it together with a visit to Whitehouse Farm.
Join us on our Persian Palate journey as we uncover more hidden gems and share our love for family, food, and fantastic dining experiences!
Saffron and Cyrus is a Newcastle-based family lifestyle blog, covering health, wellness, days out, travel, reviews, recipes and more from our family life.
The blog is written by new mum over 40, Aranda, with input from hubby H and son, Little C.
Your dish looks and sound delicious.
I love when historic buildings are refurbished into something new to serve the community, while still keep original charm!
The food also looks amazing!
Looks like a great family trip! And a great meal!
Nice one you’ve got there.
Gonna try it out sometime
OMG! The food looks amazing… Well so does St Mary’s. I love places like this, that feels homey. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
The place looks good perfect for family bonding and the food looks yum! Great spot awesome photos!
The place looks so cozy. Love that homie vibe it has. And that food looks so delicious. Is a great family time.
Love your photos, and the food looks amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Great article. This is something worth reading. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot from you again.
Your pictures are excellent! And it looks like you all had a great family day out 🙂 Thanks for sharing your story with us!
What a fantastic place to enjoy any kind of meal. Glad that you enjoyed it!
I love these photos they are awesome. I would love to try that dish. Yummy!
Wow this food especially the roast looks so hearty. I l love how they played the food.
That food looks so yummy and the place is so cute!