Food & Drink

The Grey Hen

Family-friendly pub near Temple Park serving a traditional Sunday roast carvery with generous portions. Free top-ups on roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and gravy.

141 Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0EN Facebook

About The Grey Hen

The Grey Hen is a family-friendly pub on Temple Park Road in the Harton area of South Shields, set back from a busy roundabout among trees. A long-established local, it is well regarded for its Sunday carvery and traditional roasts, served alongside a wider food menu through the day. The pub also offers real ale and hosts regular live music and quiz nights, with function-room hire available for private events. A large bar and a separate pool room give it a relaxed, community feel, and it welcomes children as well as adults.

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