Twelve06

15/06/2026

🌊 NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA… ARE YOU READY? 🔥

For months, people have been asking what this venue is becoming.

Today, we’re excited to finally reveal it…

🔥 TWELVE 06 🔥

Opening Summer 2026, Twelve 06 will be home to the North East’s first live-fire Mongolian Grill experience.

Imagine choosing your own combination of premium steaks, fresh seafood, vegetables, spices and sauces before watching them cooked on a blazing hot Mongolian grill right before your eyes.

🍺 Ice-cold beers.
🍸 Sunset cocktails.
☕ Morning coffee with panoramic sea views.
🌊 One of the most unique dining settings on the Northumberland coast.

This is more than a restaurant.

It’s an experience.

A place to gather, celebrate and enjoy incredible food overlooking the sea.

As the seasons change , so do we ..

🍷 Last Tapas .

As the winter sets in we transform Twelve 06 into a Tapas destination, serving beautifully crafted small plates, Tapas with a twist . exceptional wines, live music ,ambient lighting and unforgettable evenings by the coast.

Two completely different experiences.

One incredible venue.

Changing with the seasons.

We’re incredibly proud to be bringing something new to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and can’t wait to welcome you through the doors.

Follow our page for updates as we begin the journey towards Summer 2026.

The countdown starts now… 🌊🔥

28/05/2026

It’s all coming together . We open June!

28/05/2026

It’s all coming together now . We open June 🫡

21/05/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Bum3CTyLr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

20/05/2026

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/new-tapas-restaurant-set-to-open-in-newbiggin-after-alcohol-licence-granted-despite-noise-concerns-8554076

The owner of a new Tapas restaurant set to open on the Northumberland coast has spoken of his relief after it was granted an alcohol licence.

20/05/2026

I’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by the messages of support over the last 24 hours. Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out, commented, shared posts and backed us.

If I’m honest, this whole situation has only made the restaurant even more popular before we’ve even opened. Literally thousands of people have engaged with the story online. Silver linings, I guess.

Yesterday opened my eyes a little. Hearing accusations thrown around in court about threatening disabled people and other nonsense was pretty shocking to be honest. To stoop that low says far more about them than it does about me.

What mattered in the end was the truth.

I stood there without expensive legal representation because I simply couldn’t justify spending another £6,000 after everything I’ve already invested into this project. I was told I was up against one of the best licensing solicitors around I would hate to know how much money they wasted yesterday .

One of the journalists from the Chronicle was sitting at the back during the hearing. Afterwards he said to me:
“Mind, you didn’t leave that solicitor with much change, did you?”

That made me laugh.

The reality is, I tried to compromise before the hearing . I offered conditions lower than what was eventually granted, but it still wasn’t enough for them. They wanted a restaurant closed at 9pm, no music, and no alcohol unless served with meals.

Closing a restaurant right in the middle of evening dining service was never going to be workable.

What’s ironic is that these people could have had an amazing restaurant a stone’s throw from their homes. One resident claimed he moved to Prospect Place for “peace and quiet” — despite buying a house attached to one of the busiest pubs in Newbiggin, licensed until 1am, packed for football matches every week, with live bands on weekends. You couldn’t write it.

In the end, they really have cut their noses off to spite their faces. Instead of working with us and enjoying what will be a fantastic addition to the town, they chose bitterness and obstruction.

But anyway — onwards and upwards.

This place is going to be amazing. We’ve got so much planned going forward and I genuinely can’t wait to welcome the people who have supported us from day one.

A good friend gave me a quote last night that feels very fitting after yesterday:

“The truth is like a lion. Set it free and it will defend itself.”

That’s exactly what happened in court yesterday

19/05/2026

We won! Celebrating at the cresswell arms pub . Presented with the licensing trophy . 🫡

19/05/2026

I represented myself in court setting today against a licensing solicitor. I held my own and our restaurant in Newbiggin was granted a full Alcohol licence !!!

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