Ocean Road is an iconic food and drink destination, located in South Shields’ town centre.
If you have been born and raised in our beautiful seaside town, you probably have fond memories of visiting the street and spending time at one of the fantastic hotspots - from restaurants to cafes, and everything in between.
The street has even helped tourism, with many visitors to the town taking a trip to it for its famous curry houses and fish and chip shops.
The long street which connects South Shields’ shopping street King Street and the seafront, is home to many different eateries including restaurants from different international cuisines, chippies, café’s as well as pubs and bars.
We have created a guide to Ocean Road, highlighting the top places to visit.
9. Cafés
Ocean Road is home to bed and breakfast hotels, some of which double up as café’s during the day such as The Clifton. | Google Maps
10. Cafés
Our current favourite café is the newly established Pickle & Peach, which serves up breakfast and lunch dishes, alongside plenty of coffee, cake, and more. | LDRS
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11. Takeaways
Finally, if you want to grab some food to go there are a wide selection of takeaways from fish and chip shops to pizza places. | Google / Google Maps
12. Takeaways
Colman’s Fish and Chips is one of the most iconic and popular, feeding the people of South Shields for over 100 years. Other top takeaways include Milan Pizza, Craft Burger and Spice Garden. | Google Maps