We take a trip to the coast to explore the best of Tynemouth
Allard’s Lounge
The first name you see when you turn into Front Street, Allard’s is home to quality food, drink and atmosphere.
The tapas restaurant and wine bar relaunches in early December with an expanded menu and more space for evening dining.
For those who prefer a treat earlier in the day, Allard’s extensive breakfast menu is fab, while there’s freshly baked cakes and cookies to go with the speciality teas and roasted coffees.
Every Wednesday, Allard’s welcome local musicians and its new private dining area is perfect for any occasion.
Allard’s Lounge, Front Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4BP
tel 0191 447 3252, www.facebook.com/Allards-Lounge
Longsands Fish Kitchen
With the North Sea just a stone’s throw from the front door, it’s no surprise top chef Simon Walsh chose Tynemouth to open a fish restaurant showcasing the best of each day’s catch.
Walsh, whose beautifully presented food has brought him praise at venues across the North East throughout his career, has developed a restaurant and takeaway menu showcasing fresh fish and shellfish.
The menu is filled with the best of the North Sea – from Lindisfarne oysters to a sharing platter featuring the finest seafood and shellfish available each morning from the North Shields Fish Market.
There are also Shetland mussels and scallops, a Goan monkfish curry and a traditional takeaway at the front of the restaurant.
Longsands Fish Kitchen, Front Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4DZ
tel 0191 272 8552, www.longsandsfishkitchen.com
Buddha Lounge
One of Tynemouth’s newest restaurants, Buddha Lounge’s Asian-inspired menu has already won over locals with its mix of tapas-style dishes from across the continent. The tapas menu includes chilli salt squid, tempura vegetables and prawns, crispy duck spring rolls, and champagne honey black cod. There’s also dim sum, soup, salad, sushi and noodles as well as curries.
Buddha Lounge, Front Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4BP
tel 0191 270 8990, www.facebook.com/buddhaloungetynemouth
Mister Woods
A buzzing coffee stop at the bottom of Front Street in the shadow of the Priory, Mister Woods is a must for Saturday morning coffee – whether you’re meeting friends or taking a break from cycling along the coast.
The café is a mix of cosy booths and stools by the windows, and serves top-notch coffee and speciality teas.
There are also panninis and sandwiches, and a selection of homemade traybakes, muffins, cakes and treats – perfect for a morning of watching the world go by.
Mister Woods, Front Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4BT
tel 0191 257 5556, www.misterwoods.co.uk
The Deli Around the Corner
The Deli Around the Corner is filled with foodie treats from fresh bread and patisserie to the best local meat and poultry, local cheeses and hundreds of hand-picked products from local favourites including T.R. Johnsons, North Chocolates, Tynemouth Honey and Mordue Brewery.
The deli is perfect when you need to grab some lunch with fresh sandwiches on a choice of freshly baked breads, homemade soups and salad boxes. There are also scrummy traybakes, cakes, scones and shelves filled with treats – perfect with an afternoon coffee. There’s also an excellent catering service offering canapés and buffets – from finger buffets to breakfasts, hot food to hog roasts.
The Deli Around the Corner, Hotspur Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4EE tel 0191 259 0086, www.thedeliaroundthecorner.co.uk
Gareth James Chocolatier
A World of Pure Imagination for every chocoholic, Gareth James Chocolatier is a haven for those with a sweet tooth and a must-visit every time you’re in the area (we stock up as often as possible!).
The café is a perfect pit stop for those in the need of a sweet treat – with fab homemade cakes and brownies joining the huge selection of chocolates alongside a range of speciality coffees, hot chocolates and teas.
Our list of recommendations include sea salted caramel truffles, orange blossom chocolate, a selection of macaroons, rocky road…you get the idea!
There’s also a hot chocolate gift set – including white hot chocolate, signature hot chocolate, milk hazelnut praline hot chocolate, dark chilli hot chocolate, 100% chocolate stirrers, marshmallows and a Gareth James Chocolatier mug and spoon on our Christmas wish list.
Gareth James Chocolatier, Front Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4DX
tel 0191 257 7799. www.garethjameschocolatier.co.uk
Try these…
Lola Jeans
Casual dining at its best, pop in on a Saturday afternoon for a sharing platter and a couple of drinks and watch the world go by.
Lola Jeans, The Arcade, Front Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4BS
tel 0191 257 7601, www.lolajeans.co.uk
Marshall’s Restaurant
A Tynemouth tradition, there’s often a queue stretching back down Front Street from the fish and chip takeaway counter, but the wait is definitely worth it.
Marshall’s Restaurant, Front Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4DZ
tel 0191 257 2435, www.marshallstynemouth.co.uk
Head of Steam
The prefect mix of great food, great beers and a fantastic atmosphere, check out the website for live music listings.
Head of Steam, The Arcade, Tynemouth, NE30 4BS
tel 0191 272 8105, www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Crusoe’s
It would be criminal to take a stroll on Longsands Beach at Tynemouth and not stop at Crusoe’s for fantastic fish and chips, coffee and cake. A must-visit!
Crusoe’s, Longsands, Tynemouth, NE30 4HH, tel 0191 296 4152
www.robinsoncrusoes.co.uk
Davanti
The classic Italian menu at Davanti is a big hit with locals and has made it a regular stop for a casual dinner.
Davanti, Front Street, Tynemouth, NE30 4BP, tel 0191 296 2961
www.davantirestaurants.co.uk
