Newcastle United, Guinness and Fenwick team up to launch The Harp & Stripes
Three iconic names. One city. Newcastle United, Guinness and Fenwick come together to bring a new Guinness and oyster bar to the heart of Newcastle.
Newcastle United, Guinness and Fenwick join forces to launch a pop-up bar serving a Guinness-curated menu of oysters and small plates alongside pints and locally inspired cocktails.
The Harp & Stripes – A collaboration between Newcastle United, Guinness and Fenwick, bringing three iconic brands together in the heart of the city.
Located within Fenwick’s popular Ground Floor Food Hall on Northumberland Street, the new venue celebrates the coming together of great food, perfectly poured Guinness and the spirit of Newcastle.
Inspired by the shared heritage of Newcastle United, Guinness and Fenwick, The Harp & Stripes opens on 5 November. The venue features a rich palette of black, green, and gold, premium finishes, vintage photography, and subtle nods to Newcastle’s football history.
At the heart of the menu is the classic pairing of Guinness and fresh oysters, supplied locally by Saltwater Fish Company. The food menu also includes mini-Guinness beef pies, beef and ale croquettes, and smoked salmon on Guinness soda bread, alongside a selection of seasonal small plates designed to complement the drinks offering.
A bespoke cocktail menu inspired by Guinness and Newcastle United features the Black Velvet (combining Champagne and Guinness Original) and the Espresso Stout (crafted with vodka, espresso, and Baileys Original Irish Cream).
Bringing Fenwick and Guinness together for this exciting collaboration is a clear testament to the strength of our partner network and how we can collectively create unforgettable moments for our fans and community. The Harp & Stripes offers our fans and visitors to Newcastle an exceptional new space to gather and celebrate the very best of Tyneside heritage, and we are excited to be part of such an exciting partnership activation right in the heart of our city.
We’re incredibly excited to bring together Fenwick, Newcastle United and Guinness to create something truly special for the city. Newcastle has an incredible sense of identity and community, and The Harp & Stripes is a celebration of that spirit. There’s also a wonderful historical connection between Fenwick and Guinness through the friendship of my family member Trevor Fenwick and Guinness artist Jack Gilroy, making this collaboration particularly meaningful.
Leo Fenwick added, "By combining three much-loved brands, we’ve created a distinctive new experience that brings together great food, great drinks and the city’s passion for football, all within the heart of our flagship store. Whether you’re joining us after shopping, meeting friends before a match or simply looking for somewhere new to enjoy, we can’t wait to welcome you.”
Through our partnership with Newcastle United, we’re thrilled to have collaborated with another iconic name in the city, Fenwick, to bring elevated Guinness experiences to fans across Newcastle.
The partnership also celebrates a fascinating historical connection between Fenwick and Guinness through renowned Guinness artist John 'Jack' Gilroy, who was born in Cullercoats in 1898. Gilroy shared a lifelong friendship with Trevor Fenwick, grandson of Fenwick founder John James Fenwick, who was born in Jesmond in 1901. Both raised in the North East, the two remained close friends throughout their lives and were fellow members of London's Garrick Club. This personal connection adds another layer of shared heritage to the collaboration, bringing together two celebrated brands with longstanding ties to the region.
Advance
bookings for the Harp & Stripes can be made via, fenwick.co.uk and
walk-in guests will also be welcome.
Opening Hours:
Monday
– Wed: 11am – 7pm
Thursday – Saturday 11am – 8pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm
