Sea Change Café Reopens with a New Menu on 4 July
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Sea Change Café Reopens with a New Menu on 4 July

The Ocean Road social enterprise café reopens on Friday 4 July after a short refurbishment, with a fresh new menu, a free barista coffee for every customer, and live music.

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Sea Change Café on Ocean Road is reopening to the public on Friday 4 July following a short refurbishment, and it is launching a brand-new menu to mark the occasion.

A quick refresh

The café closed on Monday 30 June for the work, which has given the space a fresh lick of paint, a new panelled feature wall, and a rethink of the back area, where the old sofa has been removed to make room for something new. It is a tidy update rather than a major overhaul, so regulars will still recognise the place when the doors open again.

Sea Change is a social enterprise café and arts venue run by the North East Autism Society, providing training and employment opportunities while serving good coffee, homemade food, and a regularly changing programme of exhibitions.

Reopening weekend treats

There is plenty on to celebrate the relaunch. Every customer gets a free barista coffee on Friday 4 July, there is 10% off food all weekend from Friday to Sunday, and local band The Pine Barrens play a free live gig on the Friday evening.

Best for: Sea Change Café reopens on Friday 4 July with a free barista coffee for every customer, 10% off food all weekend, and live music on the Friday night.

It is a strong addition to the Ocean Road food scene, and the new menu gives an excuse to call in. For more places to eat and drink nearby, see our guide to Ocean Road.

The reopening was reported by the Shields Gazette.


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