Howay, Newcastle! After building a global following for its crave-worthy Nashville-style hot chicken, Dave’s Hot Chicken is turning up the heat in the North East once again, with a brand-new restaurant opening at Metrocentre, Gateshead.
Bringing its signature spice scale and cult-favourite menu to one of the region’s best-known shopping and leisure destinations, Dave’s is giving Geordies another reason to get their chicken fix.
Known for its bold Nashville-style hot chicken and laid-back West Coast atmosphere, Dave’s Hot Chicken has become one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the world. The Metrocentre opening marks another exciting step in the brand’s UK expansion, serving up a canny combination of serious flavour, signature spice and West Coast attitude.
To celebrate the launch, Dave’s Hot Chicken is planning to give away 200 FREE sliders to customers on opening day who sign up to the Dave’s Hot Chicken app here. The giveaway will be available on a first come, first served basis at the Metrocentre restaurant on Friday 13th November.
The new restaurant will offer a fast-casual dining experience designed for everything from a quick shopping break to a post-shopping feast, complete with Dave’s signature old-school soundtrack and vibrant branding. Guests can expect fresh-to-order chicken tenders and sliders, served across the brand’s famous seven-level spice scale, ranging from Not Hot to the infamous Reaper level (waiver required).
Alongside its signature chicken, the Metrocentre menu will feature classic sides including mac & cheese, kale slaw, loaded fries and brand-new saucy bites, as well as a range of creamy loaded shakes and fruity slushers.
Whether you’re keeping it mild or going hot with the Reaper, there’s something for every appetite.
“The North East has already shown us just how much it loves Dave’s Hot Chicken, so we’re turning up the heat with another location! Since opening in Newcastle, we’ve had an incredible response from local chicken lovers, and bringing Dave’s to Metrocentre feels like the perfect next step. As one of the region’s biggest shopping and leisure destinations, it’s an exciting opportunity to introduce even more people to our signature Nashville-style hot chicken,” said Keyana Mohammadi, Director of Marketing at Dave’s Hot Chicken UK.
She continued: “We’re on a mission to bring Dave’s Hot Chicken to as many people across the UK as possible, and the appetite for the brand continues to blow us away. Metrocentre is a fantastic addition to our growing portfolio, giving fans another place to get their Dave’s fix, whether they’re stopping by for a quick bite during a shopping trip or taking on the Reaper with friends. We can’t wait to open our doors and bring even more heat to the North East!”
Ben Cox, Metrocentre Asset Director, said: “Food and drink are a huge part of what makes people linger for longer at Metrocentre and we are always on the look-out for the next big names to add something new and fresh into the mix.
“Cult favourite Dave’s Hot Chicken dishes up exactly that, bringing its unmistakable, high-energy street food to The Qube, complete with a choice of spice levels that will appeal to everyone from the mildest palates to braver heat-seekers.”
Opening details:
📍 Location: Dave’s Hot Chicken, Metrocentre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9YG
📅Opening: Friday 13th November
⏰Hours:
Monday 10am–10pm
Tuesday 10am–10pm
Wednesday 10am–10pm
Thursday 10am–10pm
Friday 10am–10pm
Saturday 10am–10pm
Sunday 10am-9pm