Fenwick x Greggs: The Golden Flake Tavern

Posted on January 5th, 2026

Another iconic collaboration between Fenwick and Greggs has landed in the Toon, bringing with it a homey, pub-style dining experience that celebrates everything Greggs does best!

As highlighted in our Comfort Creations and Haute Newstalgia trends from our Winter Review, there’s a clear resurgence in demand for classic, familiar and deeply satisfying dishes. It was great to see Fenwick and Greggs lean into this by creating a traditional pub feel, complete with old photographs of historic Greggs stores and members of their company. These touches created a wholesome, family-led sense of nostalgia, allowing classic menu staples to feel gently modernised while retaining their comforting familiarity.

On the menu:

Sausage Roll with Bloody Mary Ketchup

An elevated take on the Greggs icon. The Bloody Mary ketchup captured the essence of the classic cocktail, with a fresh flavour profile and noticeable chunks of tomato that really amplified the taste.

Mac ’n’ Cheese Bites with Pesto Dressing

A winning savoury favourite! The coating was crisp and well-structured, with a spot-on ratio of pasta to cheese sauce inside. The vibrant, herbaceous pesto dressing made the perfect pairing. Nostalgia remains a powerful driver of food choices in the UK, particularly within comfort food. American classics such as mac ’n’ cheese are strongly associated with warmth and childhood memories, making them firm favourites among consumers (Mintel).

Steak Bake Mixed Grill – topped with a runny fried egg and served with chunky chips, portobello mushroom, slow-roasted tomato, watercress and an ale gravy

The egg worked surprisingly well with the steak bake, adding richness without overpowering it. The gravy was deep, dark and glossy, with a robust ale bitterness, exactly what you’d expect from a pub-style dish.

Fish Finger Sandwich – served with chunky chips, tartare sauce and mushy peas

This comforting classic is currently available in a limited number of Greggs stores. The tartare sauce really stood out – fresh, tangy and generous on dill and capers, with small pieces of gherkin adding extra texture and bite.

Yum Yum Bread & Butter Pudding

Greggs captured the Vintage Puds trend with its take on classic school dinner favourites. Nostalgia once again proves a powerful driver, with beloved desserts from yesteryear making a triumphant return (The Food People). The bread ’n’ butter pudding delivered satisfying, carb-laden comfort, making it the clear standout of the day!

Pink Jammie Trifle

A layered trifle with a Greggs jam doughnut base, topped with raspberry jam, custard and a strawberry and white chocolate whipped cream. Finished with a sweet crumble and a drizzle of raspberry and white chocolate, it felt playful, nostalgic and indulgent.

Drinks

The drinks menu featured a range of cocktails alongside ales from local brewery Full Circle, plus a Newcastle Brown Ale option – a thoughtful local touch that reinforced the sense of place and authenticity.

If you are looking for culinary trends, insights or inspiration based on the above blog, please get in touch: jessica.kane@dalziel.co.uk