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Terry Laybourne

Terry Laybourne pictured with Grey Street in Newcastle upon Tyne

Terry Laybourne has placed North East England firmly on the culinary map.

After learning his craft in some of the finest hotels of continental Europe, Terry returned to his native North East and rapidly built an enviable reputation for serving first class food in very relaxed surroundings.

He led the kitchen of the Fisherman’s Lodge in Jesmond Dene during which time it became widely acclaimed as the best fish restaurant in the North of England before opening 21 Queen Street in September 1988, earning the region its first ever Michelin star in 1992.  He went on to establish his ever popular Bistro and Brasserie 21 restaurants and Live Café Bar and Bistro on Newcastle’s Quayside.

Terry has acted as consultant to Matfen Hall in Northumberland, St James’ Park, Marks & Spencer, Fenwick Limited, The Ministry of Agriculture and Northumbrian Larder – an initiative bringing together and developing artisan food products from around the region.  He was awarded the MBE in the 1998 New Year’s Honours List for services to the restaurant industry and tourism.

Contact Cafe 21 on: 0191 222 0755

Grey Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Newcastle’s Grey Street has been widely acclaimed as one of the most attractive streets in Britain.

Linking the heart of the city to Dean Street and the Quayside, it was designed by John Dobson, North East England’s most eminent architect and built by Richard Grainger between 1834 and 1839.  The street’s dramatic sweep and classical architecture dominate and in 1862 inspired praise from Liberal Prime Minister Gladstone as “the finest street in modern times” (1862).

Grey Street has continued to attract admiration into the twenty-first century with architectural historian Nicolas Pevsner describing it as “one of the best streets in England and BBC listeners and viewers naming it the most beautiful street in Britain” in a 2002 poll.