Twelve 25
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About Twelve 25
Breakfast starts early at Twelve 25, a bar on Union Quay in North Shields that runs food from morning through to evening meals. The kitchen turns out an English Breakfast and Eggs Benedict alongside eggs dishes such as Eggs Royal and Steak Benedict, plus pancakes in versions from Bacon, Pancakes & Maple Syrup to Kinder Bueno & Nutella. Later in the day the roughly twenty dishes take in the twelve25 Flatbread and a Salt and Chilli Chicken Flatbread, Bao Buns and sides of honey and halloumi fries or cheesy garlic bread. Bottomless brunch is served with wine and prosecco, and cocktails run alongside. Food and drink arrive by table service, with seating that includes high tables. The dessert list stretches to a Biscoff cheesecake, and the doors open daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- twelve25 Flatbread
- Eggs Benedict
- English Breakfast
- Salt and Chilli Chicken Flatbread
- Bao Buns
- Passion Fruit
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, cocktails, pancakes with maple syrup and biscoff cheesecake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, cocktails, pancakes with maple syrup and biscoff cheesecake.
Customer Review Summary
Brunch is the draw reviewers return to most, with several booking the bottomless option for birthdays and a mini hen and reporting that the wine and prosecco held up better than they expected. Close behind is the food itself, singled out dish by dish: Steak Benedict called generous and beautifully cooked, king prawns described as enormous, honey and halloumi fries deemed moreish, Kinder Bueno and Nutella pancakes with Eggs Royal at an early morning sitting, plus biscoff cheesecake and cheesy garlic bread that won over one diner who would not normally order it. Staff warmth comes up repeatedly, including a parent whose toddler was struggling and who was offered a phone charge and her unfinished cocktail in a takeaway cup. The dissent is blunt: one reviewer rated the food among the worst they had eaten, called it overpriced and cheap, and laughed at the chicken tikka flatbreads. Others counter that lunch, drinks and the music were good value, and say they will be back.
Customer Review Summary
Brunch is the draw reviewers return to most, with several booking the bottomless option for birthdays and a mini hen and reporting that the wine and prosecco held up better than they expected. Close behind is the food itself, singled out dish by dish: Steak Benedict called generous and beautifully cooked, king prawns described as enormous, honey and halloumi fries deemed moreish, Kinder Bueno and Nutella pancakes with Eggs Royal at an early morning sitting, plus biscoff cheesecake and cheesy garlic bread that won over one diner who would not normally order it. Staff warmth comes up repeatedly, including a parent whose toddler was struggling and who was offered a phone charge and her unfinished cocktail in a takeaway cup. The dissent is blunt: one reviewer rated the food among the worst they had eaten, called it overpriced and cheap, and laughed at the chicken tikka flatbreads. Others counter that lunch, drinks and the music were good value, and say they will be back.
Featured reviews
- Adelle Fereday
“Delicious brunch today - Steak Benedict, cooked beautifully, and a generous portion! Great value 👌 …”
- joe brown
“Well people must be easy to please these days because 4.5 stars is crazy to me ! Some of the worst food I’ve had by far, over prices cheap food, I’ve had better at weather spoons…. But on the bright side we had a good laugh at how bad the chicken tikka flat breads were many thanks.”
- Kirk Spencer
“Called in today had some lunch and drinks. Fantastic quality and value for money. The music was on point. Will be back.”
- Natalie
“We went for bottomless brunch for a mini hen with my work colleagues and we all had a great time. The food was lovely and the service was great. The wine/ prosecco was good too which sometimes it's not on a brunch.”
- Emma Tiplady
“First time visiting twelve25. We came for my birthday breakfast and it was delicious. Apart from the staff (who were all lovely) we were the only people there as it was only 8.30am. food arrived quickly. We ordered Bacon, Pancakes & Maple Syrup, kinder Bueno & Nutella Pancakes and Eggs Royal. We also had two teas and an apple juice. In total it cost just over £37 for the 3 of us. Will definitely visit again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
Bars near Twelve 25
- Low Lights Tavern4.71,5980.1 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seating
homemade pies, mushy peas, cask ale selection
- The Wouldhave4.32,1170.7 mi
refillable coffee, outdoor seating area, hot breakfast
- Shiremoor House Farm4.21,9802.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
onion rings, sunday dinner, worn furnishings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve 25Reservations | 4.5455 | — | £10–20 | bottomless brunch, cocktails, pancakes with maple syrup |
| Low Lights TavernReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.71,598 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | homemade pies, mushy peas, cask ale selection |
| The Wouldhave | 4.32,117 | 0.7 mi | — | refillable coffee, outdoor seating area, hot breakfast |
| Shiremoor House FarmReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.21,980 | 2.4 mi | £10–20 | onion rings, sunday dinner, worn furnishings |
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