From new pubs and restaurants to a “sweet shop” for dogs, there has been a wide variety of new businesses opened across South Tyneside this year.
While this list isn’t definitive, we wanted to showcase some of the new ventures that opened their doors to the public during 2025.
Take a look at some of the new businesses that opened during 2025 in South Tyneside.

1. South Tyneside businesses that opened in 2025
These are some of the new businesses that opened across South Tyneside during 2025. | Iconic Media

2. The Rivers Edge, South Shields
Omar Ames and Rachel Mckeith opened The River's Edge to the public in May. | Iconic Media
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3. The Raven, Cleadon
Cleadon's former school house was transformed into an impressive cocktail bar. | Iconic Media

4. Ferry View, South Shields
Ferry View, in South Shields, has become popular with visitors since it opened in July. | Other 3rd Party