THE hugely-anticipated Hard Rock Cafe in Newcastle and the first to open in the region has been unveiled for the first time today. The brand new venue on Newcastle s Quayside was finally revealed after more than three-and-a-half years since plans were first made. The Northern Echo had a look around the new name hoping to make history in the North-East as further details ahead of its grand opening were announced. It comes as the restaurant, which is housed in the Grade-I listed Guildhall building, recently confirmed plans to open as restrictions were eased. Steeped in North-East music memorabilia, the Hard Rock Cafe in Newcastle is set over two floors with enough space to seat 180 people.