Blanca
Overview
Blanca, nestled in Honeysuckle, Newcastle, infuses the essence of a European summer into its vibrant shorefront, offering a uniquely elevated Mediterranean dining experience to Novocastrians and visitors.
Inspired by Greece, Sicily, and Turkey's coastlines, Blanca's menu takes guests on a chic culinary journey through classic European dishes with a modern twist. A refreshing cocktail menu and a wine list, presented by local sommelier Stephane Pommier, complement the experience. Blanca's mission is to transport guests to the other side of the world through atmosphere and great food.
Whitewashed walls, a stone terrace, and a shareable menu make Blanca the standout venue in the heart of Honeysuckle, Newcastle's vibrant dining and entertainment harbourside precinct.
Wood Fired Flat Bread and Burek starters are house-made, and the Grilled Octopus with spiced chickpeas, lemon, oregano, and romesco sauce showcases their signature freshness.
For those seeking a heartier taste of the Med, the Baked Lamb Moussaka with grilled eggplant, tomatoes, potato, and Kasseri cheese is a menu highlight.
Blanca's coastal Mediterranean aspiration extends to every facet of the establishment. Guests can leisurely indulge in mezze, savour Turkish coffee, or enjoy a refreshing cocktail on the outdoor lounges or relish a sumptuous feast among family and friends in the alfresco or interior dining space.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
Employ people with disability
Have a bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
