A neighbourhood in the North East which has been “slowly re-inventing itself over the last 30-odd years” has now been crowned one of Britain’s coolest, according to The Telegraph.

Ouseburn in Newcastle was one of the publisher’s 15 “favourite” urban neighbourhoods, which were “nominated by locals and representing all four UK nations, along with the best places within them to eat, drink, shop and sleep”.

The Telegraph commented: “'Living like a local' has become one of the 21st century’s most unstoppable travel trends. Yes, there’s a time and a place for joining the throng at a big-hitting tourist attraction. Visiting London without strolling down the South Bank, peering through the gates of Buckingham Palace or gazing up at the majestic dome of St Paul’s just wouldn’t be right.

“But if you want a window to the soul of a city, if you want to really uncover its quirks, it pays to get off the beaten track and visit one of its up-and-coming quarters – to which residents, not tourists, flock for bustling restaurants, cosy pubs and independent boutiques.”

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Why is Ouseburn one of Britain’s coolest neighbourhoods?

From “hipster hangouts” to some of the best places for a “great brunch”, The Telegraph travel expert Helen Pickles shared what she thinks makes Ouseburn one of the coolest places in Britain.

Helen wrote: “Newcastle residents in the know, who want craft beer, a great brunch, a good-value gig (sometimes free) or something unusual for the home or as a gift, head to the Ouseburn rather than the city’s more established postcodes.

“This former industrial area, a mile downriver from the centre where the Ouse spills into the Tyne, has been slowly re-inventing itself over the last 30-odd years. Industrial buildings are now artists’ studios and digital company workspaces, spit-and-sawdust pubs are now hipster hangouts, and railway arches have sprouted independent businesses. There’s a brewery in a coal yard, a café in an old garage and a gallery in a former biscuit company warehouse.

“Amongst the cool and creative, new apartment buildings are shooting up like mushrooms after rain. Don’t expect flashy, do expect fun.”

If you’re visiting Ouseburn and are looking for some of the best places to eat, Helen recommends The Cook House or The Kiln for brunch, coffee and cake.

For vegan food to go with a pint, you might want to try The Ship Inn.

The Cumberland Arms is also ideal for music and comedy gigs, Helen says.

She adds: “The Cluny and The Tyne Bar are also popular drinking and music venues.”

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When it comes to shopping, many businesses in Ouseburn offer “original art, crafts, glassware and jewellery” by local, national and emerging artists which “can be browsed in the large and light-filled Biscuit Factory”.

The travel expert explains: “Beautifully smooth hand-thrown ceramics are made at The Kiln; Northern Print specialises in the work of printmaking artists.”

You can find out more about Ouseburn including some of the best places to stay on The Telegraph’s website.