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Lilybrew JesmondJesmond, Newcastle

EverydayThe everyday answer

A Clayton Rd0.4 mi from Jesmond centrelast reviewed April 2026

A Jesmond local where the coffee earns repeat visits without making a scene. The kind of place a neighbourhood needs and rarely gets.

The coffee on Clayton Road earns Jesmond loyalty it doesn't shout about.

5.0★★★★★(16)
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What we love

  • Smooth, rich espresso, made with care
  • Food and atmosphere hold their own alongside the coffee
  • Neighbourhood local; no specialty theatre, no fuss

Location

20A Clayton Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4RP, UK

0.4 mi from Jesmond centre

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