The Clifton
Popular cafe on Ocean Road serving breakfast all day, plus lunches, afternoon tea, and homemade cakes. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 3pm and Sundays 8am to 2pm.
About The Clifton
The Clifton is a family-owned Victorian coffee shop and boutique bed and breakfast on Ocean Road in South Shields, a short walk from the seafront and town centre. The coffeeshop serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, with a drawing room used for afternoon teas and functions, a library room and a terraced area for alfresco dining. It has been voted the town's number one coffee shop and holds a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. The property featured on Channel 4's Four in a Bed in 2015 and offers guest accommodation across its rooms, having recently added keyless entry, room safes and USB charging.
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