Eat & Drink in South Shields
Restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways, bakeries, and food events — the best places to eat and drink in South Shields.
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Best Bakeries in South Shields
From a craft bakery on Stanhope Road to an artisan family business on Rosebery Avenue, here are the best bakeries in South Shields for bread, cakes, and pastries.
Best Beer Gardens in South Shields
From a seafront terrace overlooking Sandhaven Beach to a craft beer micro bar in Harton Village, here are the best beer gardens and outdoor drinking spots in South Shields.
Best Pizza in South Shields
From a Neapolitan pizzeria in Westoe Crown Village to a family-run takeaway on Fowler Street, here are the best places for pizza in South Shields.
Best Playgrounds in South Shields
From the seafront play parks at South Marine Park to the adventure playground at Bents Park, here are the best playgrounds and outdoor play areas for children in South Shields.
Best Butchers in South Shields
From a family butcher trading since 1865 to the spiritual home of the saveloy dip, here are the best butchers in South Shields.
Best Cocktail Bars in South Shields
From a Victorian gin palace with over 120 gins to a cocktail and pizza bar on Ocean Road, here are the best cocktail bars in South Shields.
Local Places
Full directory →Colmans Fish and Chips
Food & DrinkA South Shields institution serving fish and chips for over five generations. One of the best-known chippies in the North East.
Colmans Seafood Temple
Food & DrinkFish restaurant, cocktail bar, and oyster bar on the South Shields seafront with panoramic sea views. The fine-dining sibling of the Colmans empire.
Cafe India
Food & DrinkEstablished in 2001 on Ocean Road, Cafe India serves generous portions of Indian cuisine with a 5-star food hygiene rating and consistently strong reviews.
Spice Garden
Food & DrinkAward-winning Indian restaurant on Ocean Road. Winner of the Curry House of the Year award in 2016, known for its balti and biryani dishes.
Zeera Indian Cuisine
Food & DrinkAward-winning Indian restaurant presenting authentic cooking in an elegant dining room. Good Food Award winner in 2025 with strong vegetarian options.
Italianish
Food & DrinkThe top-rated restaurant on Ocean Road according to Tripadvisor, serving Spanish and Italian dishes including tapas, pasta, and risotto. Over 730 positive reviews.