Location: North Shields
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North Shields is a town on the north bank of the River Tyne in North East England, eight miles (13 km) north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Historically part of Northumberland, its name derives from Middle English schele meaning "temporary sheds or huts used by fishermen".
Restaurants in North Shields
1. The Spring Gardens
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. Keel Row Books
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The bookshop down the coast! Rare & second-hand books, maps, ephemera & photographs bought & sold. Established 1981. Tyneside's longest running rare & secondhand bookshop. Sprawling early Victorian house now crammed with 40,000 books on every conceivable subject. Located in historic North Shields, close to the mouth of the River Tyne. A couple of minutes drive from the attractions of the coast. Member of ABA, ILAB and PBFA.
3. Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Fiddler's Green is a memorial which was erected to the memory of those Fishermen who have lost their lives at sea, particularly those who have sailed beyond the piers of the River Tyne. The memorial is a metal sculpture which depicts a Fisherman sitting on a bollard reflecting in thought.
Reviewed By 667billt - North Shields, United Kingdom
A fabulous fitting memorial to the history of the area. A must see when visiting area. Wonderful location.
4. Pots and Pancakes
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
We are a ceramic cafe where you can come and ;paint your own pottery & enjoy some delicious pancakes. Our Pancake menu includes both sweet and savoury options & we cater for wheat, milk, egg & nut allergies. Painting sessions generally last between 1–2 hours depending on the piece painted, our friendly staff will be on hand to guide & advise. Everyone is welcome either as individuals or as part of a group. There are no fixed painting times so you can just drop in and have a go anytime you like!
Reviewed By 968MargaretL
I visited Pots and Pancakes in May 2017 after moving away from the Northeast, and was very impressed. The shop actually looks bigger, much brighter and more welcoming than it did before, I could not believe the difference, very impressed. The staff still very helpful and friendly, even tho some changes, and still serving up lots of different pancakes, a variety of sandwiches, a very good menu altogether, need help with an allergy and they will help you in anyway, to make your visit more enjoyable. Lots of new things happening also, instead of painting this time, I had an elephant moneybox and covered it in a ball like putty (photo below) as very hard to explain. Very different, but most enjoyable.
5. Royal Quays Marina
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By checkers2019
A slow walk around the Marina blows all the cobwebs away. Lovely boats with a well maintained working marina with a restaurant that has everything you need.
6. The Spread Eagle
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
Pub and Restaurant
Reviewed By 781yanii - North Shields, United Kingdom
We decided to take away our food tonight after a couple of beers the in the Spread. The atmosphere was friendly & relaxed in the pub. The food was amazing when we got home. Would definitely recommend both for food or just for a pint. It’s a must visit!
7. The Border Terrier
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
8. Old Low Light Heritage Centre & Cafe
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4.5 based on 111 reviews
The Old Low Light is a grade II listed building - the oldest building on the Fish Quay in North Shields. We have a heritage gallery, which tells the story of North Shields and hosts changing exhibitions. A café and shop, to relax and chill, and finally a third floor which is available for hire for parties, functions and meetings.
Reviewed By Ellencoast
The cafe is great. It is spotlessly clean, orders are taken quickly and food arrives asap. Lovely toasties and paninis, absolutely the best cheese scones ever and delicious home-made cakes. Fantastic cappuccino. The service is friendly and the prices are excellent. Large cheese scone, griddle toasted with butter and large cup of cappuccino was less than £4. Two of us had lunch - toasted paninis each, packet of posh crisps each , large cappuccinos, large slice of homemade cake each and it came to £18 total. There is an exhibition floor with fascinating history of North Shields and it's fishing industry and other local industries, artists and buildings. Excellent photos, old maps and other items. Viewing platform on top floor has amazing views of the mouth of the Tyne, the Spanish Battery and the Collingwood memorial. They sell local art cards and small attractive local gifts and paintings. It is a local educational charity . Situated in a fascinating area, free parking in abundance, indoor and outdoor seating, vey accessible, lovely, knowledgeable staff. Absolutely top of my list !
9. Shields Ferry
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By dorothy39
really friendly staff very helpful to passengers particularly cyclists, pedestrian tunnel was closed so more cyclists than usual.
10. Northumberland Park
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Pushti - Wakefield, United Kingdom
We had a really pleasant couple of hours here. Nice park to stroll through, with various planted areas to look at and explore, a long history to investigate, parts of the park date back to medieval times and a pet cemetary. This is a place for all the family to enjoy. In the centre is a large pond with duck. There is a play area and BMX / skate park.
