Patina

For the past 10 years Rich & Geffen have run their Newcastle restaurant & pottery, Kiln. A blend of Middle Eastern and Northumbrian food, warmth of culture and energy. With a shared love of Scotland from a lifetime of exploring, living and eating Rich and Geffen opened their second restaurant Patina.

A bakery and cultural space, Patina brings together a curiosity of food with personal interests of design and performance. Food is a big part of what we do but our passion comes from a curiosity in people, place, friendship and creativity.


Since we began we've wanted to make spaces where everyone feels welcomed and accepted. At Kiln we have over 13 nationalities on our staff with regulars from all over the world. Patina similarly is somewhere we celebrate difference, encourage conversation and where you will always have a sense of belonging. We hope you enjoy what we have built.

We wanted to open a bakery after travelling to Copenhagen 4 years ago. Standing in a doorway outside of Meyers in a rainy suburb we ate a warm cinnamon swirl the size of a dinner plate. It was one of the best food moments we had ever had; a madeliene de Proust. The restaurant and bar pays homage to the late night speak easy's of New York. It's a space to experience, so come over and say hello!