I suppose it's my upbringing, as a grotto to me has religious connotations and I'd half expected to…read moresee a shrine and a statue. I still can't figure out how statues depicting various religious icons from the Middle East all with white faces. Anyway I digress as usual. This grotto has no such connection; instead it's a pub/restaurant claiming seafood as a speciality. It's right on the coast with a quite slow, large lift from the (paid) car parking area down to sea level. It's certainty very atmospheric inside - essentially it's a dug-out cave with a history going back a few hundred years. I'm not sure it's a sensible venue if you have any claustrophobic tendencies. We only stopped over for coffee and drinks. So 4 drinks worked out under £20 that included a cappuccino, a Diet Pepsi and 2 glasses of wine. The venue sure has 5 star attraction just for the novelty of its construction but my coffee was two star at a push and just poor. The service was prompt and the welcome was very friendly. The seating was comfortable. The views of the wild Atlantic are, as always, priceless even on bitterly cold, grey dank days.

Chips were good. Nice cave - ey feel. Service fine. It right in Marsden beach with a creepy lift…read moregoing onto beach. Love it!

Great little pub in Whitburn Village. There are 3 small rooms and an outdoor area with tables…read morewhich is great and very popular when it's sunny.

Wonderful local pub, friendly staff, great menu with an array of foods to choose from, lovely…read morelocation with outdoor seating two separate restaurants and a cozy bar

They had incredible music playing, great lemonade. Staff happened to be very kind aswell.read more

Never stayed in the hotel, but the pub is quite nice. Nice selection of beer and lots if sitting…read moreareas. A decent spot with lots if locals that are willing and friendly to chat with. Located near the Sir William Fox hotel which was very convenient for us.

Rosie Malones is situated at the top of South Shields main shopping street (King Street), next to…read morethe popular marketplace square. It always looks quite old-fashioned from the outside, but inside it has that warn cosy pub full that many pubs don't have anymore. I have only been in a couple of times for a drink, but there is generally a nice class of people rather than drunken rowdys that you find in some of South Shields pubs and clubs! From what I recall the prices were reasonable and the staff were very friendly and talkative. Nice place to have a lunchtime bevvy :)

I first visited the pub after the Bupa Great North Run 2008, it was a proper locals pub right near…read morethe bus station. I only went in there because they were showing the West Ham v Bolton game, Bolton won 3-1. After the game the pub showed the Newcastle Utd v Everton game, the game finished 2-2, it was full of die hard/passionate Newcastle Utd fans, but the people in the pub were brilliant! The staff were very friendly, the beer was at a nice price & good quality, there were bar snacks on offer and the pub laid out a small free buffet for customers watching the football. I really enjoyed my experience of visiting the pub and there's a great chance of visiting the pub after future running events in the area!

this pub has just come under new management and the young team have really made a difference the…read morefood is simply excellent and the service is the same. I have eaten here a few times since it reopened and the menu is not your usual pub food 12 hour cooked beef just melted and the twice baked cheese soufflé is a must to try I cannot recommend this place too highly 5 stars are not enough

A very big and warm pub, located in Whitburn…read more As you would imagine, being a large pub, there is food available as meals. Competitive prices and in a great location. Ideal for a family meal or just a casual drink as there are a large number of surrounding pubs.

This is the only place I've ever been to with this type of decor. It's pretty cool and very…read moreinventive. The food was delicious. Certainly quality over quantity, which makes a nice change. The desert menu is extensive so it's a nice combination! The drinks selection is standard. If they expanded in that area, this really would be a top class destination for a meal. I'd recommend giving it a try, be sure to book a table if you go on a weekend.

This is the place for food and drink. Top that off with a owner who id a punk icon. Do you remember…read morenelly the elephant. Look out for Pete Zulu.