Coastline pub announces plans for ice cream bar overlooking beach

A South Shields pub has announced plans for an ice cream offering.

A South Shields pub has announced plans for a new offering this summer to make the most of its coastline location.

The Rattler on Sea Road has said a new ice cream bar to the rear of the venue will open “soon” after the site, which used to be named Platform 33, told followers the news on social media.

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Under the new name, The Rattler opened on Friday, May 1 with a full food menu kicking off in June.

In addition to the new food offering, ice cream will soon be on offer on the site’s balcony which overlooks Sandhaven Beach.

Announcing the offering through social media, the business said: “Ice Cream Shack [is] being created at The Rattler.

“Coming soon!”

Looking further into the future, The Rattler has also said it plans to start quiz and buskers nights.

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