Giraffe - Newcastle Eldon Square

Tapas Style Starters

• Gyoza #1**

  Japanese dumplings served fried or steamed. Steamed chicken or vegetable. Served with a soy, chilli & ginger sauce

• Gyoza #2

  Japanese dumplings served fried or steamed. Fried chicken or vegetable. Served with sweet chilli sauce and an orange miso glaze

• Padron Peppers**

  Pan fried fresh padron peppers tossed in lemongrass & pineapple dressing and finished with sea salt, crispy shallots and flaked almonds

• Olives**

  Green and black olives

• Salt and Pepper Squid**

  With sweet chilli dip and fresh lime. Sharing Salt and Pepper Squid (not included in the offer)

• Edamame**

  Soybean pods seasoned with sea salt, served with soy sauce. Extremely moreish

• Prawn Saganaki**

  Greek comfort food. King prawns in a tasty garlic, chilli & tomato sauce. Crumbled with feta, served with toasted bread. Supplement when part of the deal

• Halloumi Fries

  Fried slices of halloumi served with sweet chilli sauce, topped with a chilli garnish

• Cheesy Garlic Flatbread

  Topped with rocket. Enough to share. supplement when part of the deal. Without cheese (Vegan)

• Karaage Chicken

  Crispy fried chicken thigh, Japanese style. Sprinkled with chilli and sesame seeds. Served with sweet chilli dip

• Sharing Vegan Nachos Nirvana

  Crunchy tortilla chips covered with Violife cheese, fresh salsa, guacamole, black bean chilli, jalapeños and chilli flakes. (Not included in the offer)

• Sharing Nachos Nirvana

  Black bean chilli, melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños and chipotle salsa. + Chicken, + Pulled beef (not included in the offer)

• Soup

  Seasonal soup served with toasted bread. Ask one of our team for today's flavour

Super Salad

• Super Freekeh Salad*

  Roasted butternut squash, beluga lentils, freekeh, tenderstem broccoli, roasted peppers and mixed leaves. Topped with coconut yoghurt. + Chicken, + Prawns*, + Salmon

• Chicken Penang Bang

  Chicken breast with crushed peanuts, noodles, bok choi, Chinese leaf, cucumber and radishes, in a lime, chilli and ginger dressing

Seasonal Feel-Good Favourites

These are our chef's favourite winter warmers

• Beef Ramen*

  Tenderised beef steak, on top of a warming Asian broth, packed with udon noodles, chilli, radish, mint, coriander and basil

• Naked Burrito*

  Slow cooked pulled beef and black bean chilli, on a bed of jasmine rice and topped with sour cream and guacamole. Served with plain nachos perfect for dipping

• Lamb Tagine

  A Moroccan inspired lamb tagine, scattered with pumpkin & sunflower seeds and pomegranate. Served with couscous, toasted bread and coconut yoghurt

• Prime 8oz Rump Steak*

  Served how you like it, with skin-on fries and a dressed green leaf salad. Add garlic sauce for an additional charge

• Naked Katsu*

  Grilled chicken breast, katsu sauce, brown rice, Chinese leaf, bok choi, tenderstem broccoli and sliced radish

• Vegan Katsu

  Plant based jackfruit & chickpea crispy steak in a creamy katsu sauce, served with jasmine rice

• Jackfruit Curry*

  Jackfruit is a versatile fruit that we shred and use to make the perfect plant based spicy curry. Served with jasmine rice and red cabbage slaw

• A Proper Plateful of Fish and Chips

  Our secret recipe battered cod served with skin-on-fries, mushy peas and tartare sauce. Go large on your fish

Big N Beautiful Burgers

Our 100% beef burgers are served in a soft bun with skin on fries. Burger toppings: smoked Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, bacon, halloumi, onion rings, avocado smash

• Go Naked

  Just ask, and we'll swap your bun and fries for a super-healthy salad. Upgrade to Sweet Potato Fries For £1

• Bacon and Cheese Smokey Joe

  A delicious grilled beef patty with our special sauce, smokey bacon and smoked Cheddar cheese. Add a beef patty for an additional charge

• The Classic

  A juicy beef patty, smothered in our special sauce. Goes perfectly with avocado smash. Add a beef patty, add cheese for an additional charge

• Rodeo Chicken

  Grilled chicken breast, smokey bacon, smoked Cheddar, flat mushroom and beer battered onion rings with BBQ sauce and mayo. Add a chicken breast for an additional charge

• Ultimate Giraffe

  Two beef patties with our special sauce, smokey bacon and smoked Cheddar cheese

• Pulled BBQ Beef and Slaw

  Our succulent beef patty layered with pulled beef brisket, onion rings, smoked Cheddar cheese, gherkin and topped with a rich chipotle salsa

• Katsu Burger

  Breaded chicken coated in katsu sauce on a red cabbage slaw loaded with spring onion, coriander, chilli & pickled cucumber

• Up-Beet Burger

  Beetroot and quinoa patty, on a bed of carrot and peppers, finished with a coconut yoghurt & za'atar dressing. Go naked*

• Spicy Korean Kimchi

  Fried chicken fillet tossed in a bulgogi sauce, topped with kimchi and finished with a cayenne ranch dressing

• Halloumi and Falafel

  Grilled halloumi cheese and falafel, piled high with hummus, yoghurt, roasted peppers and grated carrot

Bowls for the Soul

Add 3x Chicken or vegetable gyozas. Choose steamed or fried for £3.95

• Katsu Chicken Curry

  A Japanese favourite - breaded chicken in a creamy katsu sauce, served on a bed of jasmine rice

• Thai Duck Stir Fry

  Shredded duck and noodles with sweet chilli jam, and an Asian slaw in a teriyaki sauce

• Spicy Rice Bowl

  Spicy rice tossed in soy sauce, topped with spring onion and a fried egg. + Tofu (no egg) (Vegan), (Gluten Free), + Chicken (Gluten Free), + Prawns (Gluten Free)

• Salmon Teriyaki

  Salmon fillet topped with a teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds, on a bed of Jasmine rice with broccoli, carrot, coriander and cucumber

• Chicken Malay Curry*

  Chicken, potato and onion in a hearty curry. Served with jasmine rice and garlic & coriander naan. Swap Chicken for Tofu (Vegan) or Prawns

• Chicken Teriyaki*

  Grilled chicken breast topped with a teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds, on a bed of jasmine rice with broccoli, carrot and cucumber

Cheeky Sides

• Skin-On Fries

• Halloumi Fries

• Sweet Potato Fries

• Homefries

• Topped Homefries

• Creamy Slaw

• Side Salad

• Asian Slaw Topped with Sesame Seeds

• Beer Battered Onion Rings

• Tenderstem Broccoli

Sunshine Smoothies

• Mango Lassi3,90 £

  Sweet and refreshing. Mango, yoghurt and apple juice

• Mango Mama3,90 £

  Fruit galore – mango, strawberries, banana, orange and apple juice

• Sunrise3,70 £

  Perk up with orange, banana and strawberries

• Hippy Hippy Shake3,90 £

  A laid-back mix of pineapple, passion fruit, mango, banana and pomegranate juice

• Ginger Blast3,90 £

  Punchy ginger sweetened with pineapple, banana, apple juice and elderflower cordial

• Giddy Giraffe3,90 £

  A refreshing blend of papaya, mint, banana, orange and lime cordial

• Green Canyon3,90 £

  With good-for-you greens. Curly kale, spinach, banana and apple juice

Globetrotter Wines

All our wines available by the glass can also be served in a 125ml measure

White

• Chenin Blanc, South Africa

  Light fresh and creamy peach flavour

  • 175ml4,85 £
  • 250ml5,95 £
  • Bottle17,50 £

• Chardonnay, Australia

  A classic Aussie white wine, unoaked and sweet

  • 175ml5,65 £
  • 250ml6,65 £
  • Bottle19,45 £

• Sauvignon Blanc-Airen, Spain

  Ripe and fruity, with notes of melon and pear

  • 175ml4,75 £
  • 250ml5,50 £
  • Bottle15,95 £

• Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

  Award winning Sauvignon that bursts with fresh citrus flavours

  • 175ml5,95 £
  • 250ml7,95 £
  • Bottle22,95 £

• Pinot Grigio, Italy

  Shows apple and pear with hints of white peach and elderflower

  • 175ml5,85 £
  • 250ml7,75 £
  • Bottle21,95 £

Rosé

• Pinot Grigio Rosé, Italy

  Shows subtle strawberry flavours, alongside a hint of ripe lemon

  • 175ml5,95 £
  • 250ml7,95 £
  • Bottle22,95 £

• Tempranillo Rosé, Spain

  Shows subtle strawberry flavours, alongside a hint of ripe lemon

  • 175ml4,75 £
  • 250ml5,50 £
  • Bottle15,95 £

Red

• Merlot, Chile

  Juicy plums and red berries

  • 175ml4,85 £
  • 250ml6,95 £
  • Bottle17,50 £

• Shiraz, Australia

  Powerful and spicy red, from the home of new world Shiraz

  • 175ml5,65 £
  • 250ml6,65 £
  • Bottle19,45 £

• Ayrum Tempranillo, Valdepeñas, Spain

  Made from the grape that forms much of Rioja's blend. Smooth and fruity

  • 175ml4,75 £
  • 250ml5,50 £
  • Bottle15,95 £

• Cabernet Sauvignon, France

  This famous Bordeaux grape delivers rich, velvety blackcurrant flavours

  • 175ml5,85 £
  • 250ml7,75 £
  • Bottle21,95 £

• Malbec, Chile

  Ripe red and black fruit flavours

  • 175ml5,95 £
  • 250ml7,95 £
  • Bottle22,95 £

Sparkling

• Prosecco Imperativo, Italy

  You can always find a reason to celebrate with this crisp, lively Prosecco

  • 125ml4,95 £
  • Bottle25,45 £

• Pinot Sparkling Rosé, Italy

  Delicate and fruity, this is one of our firm favourites

  • 125ml4,25 £
  • Bottle22,45 £

Crafted Cocktails

• Singapore Sling6,95 £

  The Raffles Hotel classic with a chilli twist. Beefeater London Dry gin, triple sec, cherry brandy, raspberry, lemon and spiced pineapple syrup

• Whiskey Cooler6,95 £

  Jameson whiskey topped with lemonade and served long with fresh lemon and passion fruit

• Mango Colada6,95 £

  Absolut Mango vodka, Malibu rum, creamy coconut milk, pineapple and lime. Served long over ice

• Nordic Cosmopolitan6,75 £

  Cranberry & caraway infused Absolut vodka, aquavit, triple sec, lime. A Scandi take on the world favourite

• Espresso Martini6,75 £

  Absolut Vanilia vodka, Kahlua and a fresh espresso shot over ice. Deliciously buzzy

• Cape Sundowner6,95 £

  Inspired by a cocktail enjoyed from Kenya to South Africa. Absolut vodka, honey water and apple over ice with lime. Simple, restorative, delicious

• Cuban Mojito6,95 £

  The original, unbeatable. Havana Club 3 Year rum muddled with mint, lime and sugar. Soda topped

• Daiquiris6,75 £

  The classic Havana Club 3 Year rum and lime base, shaken over ice and served in a martini glass. Choose from: Strawberry & basil, Mango

• Mexican Sunset6,95 £

  Olmeca tequila, Aperol, pineapple, lime. Sweetened slightly with agave nectar, topped with soda and served long over ice

• Bramble Garden6,95 £

  London-born gin sour. Ours has Beefeater London Dry gin, cucumber, apple, blackberries and elderflower. Soda topped and served long over ice

2 For 1 Cocktails

Sunday to Friday from 5pm

• House Wine

  • Bottle10,00 £
  • Glass3,00 £

• Corona2,50 £

Spritz

• Aperol Spritz6,25 £

  With crisp Prosecco & topped with soda

• Hugo6,75 £

  A light combination of Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, fresh mint and soda

• Pomegranate Bellini6,75 £

  Prosecco with Absolut vodka, Campari and pomegranate

Gin & Tonics

All our G&T's are available with slimline or regular tonic

• Giraffe G&T6,35 £

  Beefeater London Dry gin invigorated with basil and orange

• Pink G&T6,35 £

  Beefeater Pink gin infused with natural strawberry and citrus

• Plymouth G&T6,85 £

  Plymouth gin distilled using a blend of seven exotic botanicals

• Hendrick's G&T7,35 £

  Hendrick's gin infused with rose petal and cucumber

Non-Alcoholic

• Wavebreaker2,95 £

  Long and refreshing blend of pineapple, lime and coconut

• Strawberry Smash3,45 £

  With strawberry, lemon and fresh mint

• Elderflower Collins3,95 £

  A sparkling mix of elderflower cordial, lime, pomegranate and soda

Thirst Quenchers

• Fresh Lemonade with Mint2,50 £

  Cloudy and pleasingly zingy

• Sunshine Coast Iced Tea3,00 £

  Ice cold chamomile & green tea with mango, lime and fresh mint

• 100% Orange Juice2,55 £

• Cloudy Apple Juice2,55 £

• Pineapple / Pomegranate / Cranberry Juice2,15 £

• Sparkling / Still Mineral Water2,00 £

• Pepsi2,80 £

• Pepsi Max / 7up Free2,60 £

• J2o Spritz2,75 £

• Nix and Kix3,45 £

  Soft drinks that are natural and infused with a hint of cayenne, no refined sugars, low in calories and vegan. Mango & Ginger, Cucumber & Mint

Chilled Beers

• Peroni, Italy, ABV 5.1%

  • 330ml4,30 £
  • 660ml7,00 £

• Peroni, Gluten Free, Italy, ABV 5.1%

  • 330ml4,30 £

• Asahi, Japan, ABV 5.0%

  • 330ml4,30 £

• Budweiser Prohibition USA, ABV 0.05%

  • 330ml3,50 £

• Corona, Mexico, ABV 4.5%

  • 330ml4,30 £

• Goose Island 312 USA, ABV 4.2%

  • 355ml4,40 £

• Goose Island IPA, USA, ABV 5.9%

  • 355ml4,80 £

Rekorderlig Ciders

• Rekorderlig Ciders, Sweden, Strawberry & Lime, ABV 4.0%

  Fabulous served over ice and fresh mint

  • 500ml4,80 £

• Rekorderlig Ciders, Sweden Apple, ABV 4.5%

  Crisp and refreshing

  • 500ml4,80 £

Coffees

We love Union Coffee. It's all we use. This is because it's hand-roasted in small batches, ensuring the finest quality and taste. Plus, they work directly with smallholder farmers who are paid a fair price

• Flat White2,80 £

• Espresso / Macchiato2,10 £

• Cappuccino2,60 £

• Americano2,10 £

• Caffè Latte2,80 £

• Classic Iced Coffee3,20 £

Other Cuppas

• Hot Chocolate2,75 £

• Yorkshire Tea2,20 £

• Teapigs2,25 £

  Choose from: Darjeeling Earl Grey / Rooibos / Chamomile / Peppermint / Super Fruit / Mao Feng Green / Chai

• 'Moroccan' Fresh Mint Tea2,20 £

Coffee - Add-Ons

Soya, coconut, almond and oat milk available

• Vanilla, Hazelnut or Caramel Syrup0,50 £

• Any Hot Drink In a Big Mug3,35 £