Light Years - Newcastle
A vibrant restaurant on Newcastle's lively Darby Street, rated 4.7 across more than 1,600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Light Years sits on Darby Street in Newcastle, one of the city's most popular and characterful eating-and-drinking strips, just back from the city centre and the beaches. With its buzzy, social atmosphere, it's become a firm favourite for a lively night out in a part of town that takes its food and its vibe seriously.
The appeal is the energy as much as anything — a vibrant, welcoming room that suits a group dinner or the start of a bigger evening, right in the heart of one of Newcastle's best strips. In an area with no shortage of options, it's carved out a strong reputation and a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly resonating with locals and visitors alike. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Darby Street venue fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're heading out with a group or planning a weekend dinner.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 97
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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