Fat Hippo Underground

Newcastle-upon-Tyne


An arched brick basement houses this city-centre offshoot of Jesmond favourite Fat Hippo. Its namesake Fat Hippo burger comes with double beef patties, bacon, chorizo, cheese, onion rings and secret house sauce; there are some great chicken and veggie burgers as well as triple-cooked fries. The lengthy drinks list includes alcohol-laced shots, shakes and ice-blitzed slushies.


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