Food & Drink

You don't need a passport to experience a little Scandinavian culture. From Viking history and Nordic-inspired cafés to beachfront saunas, independent shops and coastal walks, discover how North Shields and the wider North Tyneside coast connect us with our North Sea neighbours.

For the past few years, North Shields has been quietly reimagining its post-industrial landscape, with a new generation of independent businesses bringing life back into unexpected spaces. On Northumberland Street, just a stone’s throw from the Fish Quay, Low Quay Brew Co has transformed a former car repair garage into a brewery, taproom and neighbourhood gathering place.

From late-night jazz and dartboards to modern craft ales and cosy community vibes — the story of the Oddfellows Arms and its rebirth as The Seven Stars is a true North Shields classic.