Marsden Grotto
Coast Road, NE34 7BS - South Shields
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Bar
Seafood
Menu - Popular Dishes
Fish and Chips
Beer
Perfect
Hot Chocolate
Halloumi Wrap
Crab Sandwich
Wine
Sea Bass
Piroini
Chicken Wrap
Cappucino on a Suday Morning Lush
Surf and Turf Burger
Steak Wrap
The Surf and Turf
Rekorderlig Strawberry and Lime Cider Moretti Lager
Katsu Cod Burger with Salt and Pepper Fries
Americano Coffee
Fish Finger Sandwich
Mussels in Chilli and Tomato Sauce
Verified Dish
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
🚚
Delivery
🍺
Alcohol
🍹
Cocktails
🍷
Wine
📅
Reservations
♿
Wheelchair accessible
♿
Accessible restroom
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Casual
🛋️
Cozy
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Good for groups
👍 Recommended by 14 people
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📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 191 455 6060
🌐 Website:
http://www.marsden-grotto.co.uk/
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Address:
Coast Road, South Shields
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.2/5 (2561)
a month ago
We paid £109 for an overnight stay for 2 people which included breakfast and for the price it was exceptional. Staying in a cave with your room practically on the beach was so special. The building is just magic and the team really went out …
3 weeks ago
This place is absolutely incredible. I can genuinely imagine having a romantic candlelit dinner there one day. It’s so worth it — a real little gem we stumbled across, and you should definitely pop in if you get the chance. Have a look at my video as well, because it shows just how beautiful everything looks inside.
2 months ago
Came here for a nice dinner. safe to say the only thing good about this place is its coffee.
Ordered the fish and chips which was alright. now for the fancy stuff... i …
2 months ago
The location and concept of this restaurant are truly beautiful and promising. Unfortunately, every other aspect of our dining experience was deeply disappointing. …
3 months ago
Over priced as we found all mains over £20. Fish and chips around £21, soggy batter and chips that just taste like oil. Signature jack the blaster burger resembles a double cheese burger from McDonald’s served with frozen pale fries. …
3 months ago
Between errands I happened to drive by the Marsden Grotto - a local legendary landmark that I spent time at back in the 70's & 80's. From outside, it's exactly as it was back then, with the same slow lift down to the restaurant that …
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Has free water refills
Has private dining room
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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