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The Wheel House
Say yes to Shields Treat your tastebuds to a tasty tour of North Shields – the up-and-coming coastal town that’s making waves in the region’s food and drink scene. Jessica Laing lifts the lid on cool culinary happenings, delicious new openings and locally approved hangouts…
For those coffee and cake moments in between sandy strolls, it has to be The Wheel House. Tucked away on Tanners’ Bank, this cosy, no-frills coffee house is becoming a popular spot for cups of freshly roasted goodness and locally-made treats. Pull up a chair, get your caffeine fix and satisfy your sweet tooth! Unit 3, Tanners’ Bank, NE30 1JH @thewheelhousecoffeebar on Instagram It hasn’t even been open a year, but already Lobo Rojo is making a name for itself as one of the coast’s most popular foodie hangouts. The taqueria serves up colourful, mouthwatering plates of Mexican goodness, from tacos, tostadas and quesadillas, to fresh fish and meats, cooked and served the traditional way. Best enjoyed with margaritas a-plenty. 40 Fish Quay, NE30 1HB @loborojoquay on Instagram North Shields’ first micropub, Enigma Tap, continues to draw in the crowds for its stellar line-up of local beers, spirits, organic wines and real cider. You’re bound to find a tipple
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Lobo Rojo
you know and love, but if you fancy trying something new, just ask. The owners – a local couple – and their team, are passionate about what they pour and are always on hand to make recommendations. 60 Bedford Street, NE29 0AL @enigmatap on Instagram For grub that’s fresh, local and seasonal, pay 31 The Quay a visit. Part of Smith’s Dock – North Shields’ new, multi-million pound housing and leisure development – the restaurant is perfectly-positioned on the town’s tranquil riverside and offers knock-out views. Award-winning North East chef, Andrew Wilkinson, and his team offer a super-chilled dining experience, though the food is fine-dining quality. Ground Floor, Smokehouse, Two Smith’s Dock, NE29 6BZ @31thequay on Instagram Get your day off to a tasty start at The Salty Sea Dog. Perfect for early-risers and brunch-lovers, it’s a go-to for posh fry-ups, eggs every which way, healthier ‘hash bowls’, mighty pancake stacks and bagels. Make it boozy with a glass of something fizzy, or
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