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CLOSED: Bob Trollop's
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Veg-options
Vegan-friendly
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Previously 100% vegetarian restaurant, but now serves meat in addition to the 7 main vegetarian menu. Drinks available include non-veggie beer, and non-veg wines. All dishes home made using local produce. Allows groups to hold free bi-monthly mid-week evening meetings in the back bar. NOTE: JAN 2013 REPORTED SHUT DOWN/CLOSED by happycow members.
12 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
newcastlevegan
Points +208
its gone for good - Edit
Bob trollops is no more.
Read moreThe new owners have refurbished and its now part of the Red House. The food is all pie n mash now and I could not see any veggie options at all
Guest
TheVeggieBlog
Points +34
Not the same - Edit
I visited Bob Trollop's back in the autumn last year, whilst staying in Newcastle with my sister. I reviewed it on my blog, I really enjoyed my meal, it was great veggie pub grub. However, I visited just last week on a Sunday and was really disappointed. The menu was no longer vegetarian only, had no vegan dishes labelled, the building seemed run down and atmosphere was just not the same. I had to ask what could be suitable for a vegan, which seemed like a bother to the staff. I ended up having a veggie burger, it was fine, but it wasn't what I was expecting from Bob Trollop's. I was so impressed with them back in the autumn. This is such a shame as I'd previously given such a great review.
Read morePros: Five veggie options, Quick service, Cheap
Cons: No vegan dishes labelled, Building run down, Bad atmosphere
Guest
SandraR
Points +24
Dissapointed and horrified - Edit
Bob Trollops has gone from bad to worse lately. Over the last year Ive tried a few times to get a vegan meal.
Read moreFirst they started to close the kitchens really early and a number of customers were complaining when I arrived, on the 1st occassion, as we were unable to order food. I tried again another time after being informed the new owners were now serving in the evening again, but again customers were moaning at the bat as the kitchen has closed.
On my last visit the kitchens were open but meat was on the menu. I did of course complain to the staff and was told the manager thought it was daft the veggies & meat eaters couldn't set together when eating.
Sadly Bobs has had a hard time over recent years with the original owners going bust and then a few different firms owning the company. Many of the regulars have been put off with issues in getting food and the place is looking really scruffy lately.
Cons: nolonger veggie, vegan options reduced, no veggie beers or wines
Guest
cprisacariu
Points +143
Uau! Vegetarian authentic English pub - Edit
This restaurant/pub has a nice atmosphere. The vegetarian food was very good.
Read moreFriendly staff. And good location.
Has local ales and many other beers and drinks.
What more could one want. Aa! It is also not much difference in prices from other restaurants, i.e., not too expensive. (But also not cheep like take-away and not too extravagant)
What the hack, it is an English pub where one can eat vegetarian and good food.
The perfect place.
Pros: local ales, english pub, nice staff
Cons: none
Guest
Caryne
Points +301
Great veggie pub grub - Edit
Firstly it's not really a 100% veggie pub as this place is two pubs in one, one serves the veggie food and the other side the meat. This obviously means that the kitchen is not 100% veggie and I think people need to be aware of this.
Read moreHowever, the food is briliant. Lots of choice for vegans for both starters and mains sadly no vegan dessert (except soya ice cream) but overall I was really impressed with the place. I had Mushrooms on Garlic Bread for Stater (vegan) and my husband had deep fried brie (vegetarian). Both were very tasty and the only complaint is both were served on side plates and the large portions kept falling off as we tried to eat it! For main I had a veggie curry, very tasty and as the Naan Bread wasn't vegan(at least they knew) I had chips as well as rice. My husband had a veggie lasagne.
This place has real character and friendly staff and I recommend it for anyone needing to eat cheap and cheerful pub grub in a very convenient location of Newcastle.
Pros: Good value, Good vegan starters/mains, Interesting Decor
Cons: Not a veggie kitchen, Small plates for starters, Lack of vegan desserts
Guest
AnaEatsPlants
Points +1675
Welcomed haven in Newcastle - Edit
As a vegan myself, meeting up with family (who are not veggie) this was a wonderful and very welcomed eating place in the city with something for everyone. Pub food and ample choice available. We had a great time happy. The pub had real character and great service. I really appreciate the authenticity and unpretentious energy.
Read moreIf you are looking for something posh and fancy this probably isn't the place for you - but if you want good sized home cooked veggie and vegan food I can totally recommend it. We would be happy to return.
Pros: Good value, good choice, tasty food
Guest
lastx
Points +38
Great pub food and unique building - Edit
I'm vegan and I went here with my friend and her daughter (who are both omni) for lunch and we were all delighted we did. The food is basic in style but eminently edible and the portions are large and excellent value for money. Vegan options are extensive and are well highlighted on the menu. The building is highly unusual - very old-fashioned and full of nooks and crannies. Very atmospheric. In all, refreshing to find and well worth a visit.
Read morePros: Great value for money, Good pub-grub, Atmospheric
Cons: A bit dark inside
Guest
hack_man
Points +28344
Cheese Fest - Edit
Great to see a typical British pub doing 100% vegetarian food but there is a strong element of cheese and eggs here. It's a bit dingy and smelly as being on the bustling quayside of Newcastle it gets frequented by hundreds of party revellers each weekend. The food I would describe as being pub grub a la veggie. You know the score: bangers and mash, sunday roast, lasagne, jackets tats, macaroni cheese, omelette etc. If you're a veggie, then give it a go - it'd be rude not to.
Read moreCons: dingy, poor beer, too much dairy
Guest
Alyson
Points +846
Hearty food - Edit
Ate here with my vegan Mum for family visit to city. Had food in evening (serves till 7pm I think) and she ate here one lunchtime on her own too when I had left. Food is hearty and tasty, although they didn't have our first choice of meals.
Read morePros: vegetarian, informal, tasty
Guest
khb
Points +141
Decent food, but skip the puddings - Edit
The cashew nut burger and the bangers and mash were both pretty good, but nothing special. Prices are low, and vegan dishes are marked on the menu. But they don't have soya ice cream or custard, and the only vegan pudding - the apple crumble - was gluey and flavorless. Still, for 1.50, it was worth a shot.
Read morePros: veggie pub food, low prices
Cons: no decent vegan pudding, don't serve food at dinnertime
Guest
MrFalafel
Points +134
Excellent brunch - Edit
Quite possibly the best veg breakfast i've ever had. MrsFalafel wasn't too keen on her lasagna, however. Vegetarian beers are available in bottles.
Read morePros: Veg pub food, Lots for vegans
Cons: Stop serving food too early
Guest
Stevie
Points +11765
Bob Trollops - Newcastle upon Tyne - Edit
Bob's is part of a complex of 2 pubs side by side run by the same people; one of the pubs (Bob's) has a 100% vegetarian food menu while the other isn't geared towards the veggie market. Bob's is well established and has won national awards in the vegetarian pub food category. They boldly claim to serve, "the best vegetarian pub food in the country (probably)". I certainly haven't seen a better choice of veggie pub food on offer anywhere else so far.
Read moreThe location is very central in The Quayside pretty much right below the Tyne bridge. The menu has a wide selection of choice. There is now a decent selection of offerings for vegan vegetarians and they are clearly marked on this menu.
It's a shame that for a vegetarian eating place they let themselves down by selling non vegetarian beer. It's also a shame that they stop serving food so early.
Pros: Fairly wide choice menu, Vegan veggie items marked
Cons: No evening food
Guest
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