The Highfield Hotel on Durham Road is a comfortable hotel, catering to the needs of visitors to Tyne and Wear in the North East, and those looking to explore the surrounding areas will find it to be a perfect base. The Star of Siam is their authentic Thai restaurant which many locals and guests like to frequent for a delightful oriental meal. Their chef is from Bangkok so you can be sure of a definite original slant in the taste which is further enhanced by the fresh and seasonal ingredients.

Presentation of the food is an important aspect as is demonstrated by the appetiser of a steamed pudding filled with prawns and pork and shaped intricately like a flower. A main course follows, typically wok fried chicken with a dash of chilli, a hint of lemon grass all immersed in the Chef's special sauce. There are plenty of rice and noodle based dishes along with stir fries and curries. Thai wines and beers can be found on their drinks list.