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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9:00am - 3:30pm · Tynemouth Station
Spanish City Christmas Market
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Fri); 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sat and Sun) · Spanish City
£3 advance / £5 on the door (groups of 4: £10 / £15)Winter Fiesta 2026: Caring and Sharing
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM · St Paul's Church and Whitley Bay Shopping Centre
Free entryTynemouth Station Festive Market
Saturdays and Sundays, 9am to 3:30pm · Tynemouth Station
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Date Night in South Shields: Restaurants, Bars and Things to Do
Where to eat, drink and wander for a romantic evening in South Shields, from seafront seafood and Ocean Road tables to cocktail lounges and a sunset walk along the pier.
The Best Brunch in South Shields
From leisurely weekend brunch on Ocean Road to bottomless brunch in the town centre, here are the best places for a relaxed late-morning meal in South Shields.
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.
Local Places
Full directory →The New Crown Hotel
Food & DrinkLarge traditional pub on Mowbray Road with a function room quoted at around 120 guests and buffet packages for bigger groups. Pub classics, cask ales, big-screen sport and its own car park.
The County
Food & DrinkFamily-friendly Sizzling Pubs site on Sunderland Road, built around mixed grills, sizzling skillets and value pub classics, with Sky Sports on the screens and a function area offered to local groups.
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.