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Marsden Grotto, South Shields

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Operator: Northumberland Castle & Country
Coast Road, South Shields, NE34 7BS (View on Google Map)
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In the most unusual pub location in the North East and one of a few in the UK, Grotto is set inside caves in the cliffs overlooking Marsden Bay. Access is via a lift or by an external staircase on the cliff face. A third option is from the beach ( tides !)

The caves were blasted in 1782 and the Grotto even has its own entry on Wikipedia. The history of the place can also be read on the pub website.

There is a bar ,a restaurant and bedrooms all within the cliff caves. There is also a terrace overlooking the beach

Historic Interest

The pub is included in the South Tyneside Council local listing of significant heritage assets. Full information is available from https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/18506/Local-List-A-to-Z

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Tyneside MBC
Last updated
30/06/2024
Last surveyed
Pub ID
SUN/6811
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Till 10pm
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
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Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach NE: E1; Go North East: 50 (Sunday Only )
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