Harbour Lights Inn
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About Harbour Lights Inn
Outside on Lawe Rd in South Shields, Harbour Lights Inn looks out over ships moving in and out of the Port of Tyne, alongside the old fort, the fish market, the RNLI station, and a set of cannons on the approach. The restaurant runs a menu of 43 dishes, with the Mixed Grill among the mains and a specials board offered alongside it. Full English breakfasts come with a pot of tea, and a dairy free spread is available for breakfast. Guests are seated and given menus before being asked for drinks and then food orders. It opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than reservations, though it can get very busy, so checking ahead is worth doing. The pub is dog friendly.
Menu & Prices
43 dishes · mains £1–17- 28 Day Matured 8oz Rump Steak£14.95
- 10oz Horseshoe Gammon Steak£11.95
- Butterflied Chicken Breast£10.95
- Mixed Grill£16.95
- Chicken & Bacon Carbonara£11.95
- Seafood Carbonara£12.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, mixed grill, view of the port and dairy free spread option.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, mixed grill, view of the port and dairy free spread option.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws consistent praise, with reviewers highlighting perfectly cooked full English breakfasts and friendly staff who seat guests quickly and bring tea promptly. The Mixed Grill earns a standout mention too, alongside huge, freshly cooked portions and a view of ships passing the Tyne. One diner appreciated a dairy free option for lactose intolerance. Several note the pub is dog friendly and gets extremely busy, so checking ahead is suggested.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws consistent praise, with reviewers highlighting perfectly cooked full English breakfasts and friendly staff who seat guests quickly and bring tea promptly. The Mixed Grill earns a standout mention too, alongside huge, freshly cooked portions and a view of ships passing the Tyne. One diner appreciated a dairy free option for lactose intolerance. Several note the pub is dog friendly and gets extremely busy, so checking ahead is suggested.
Featured reviews
- Rob Parker
“Went here for breakfast with my daughter, the two ladies working there were very polite and seen us to our table. Got a pot of tea each while we looked at the menu. The breakfast was perfectly cooked and we couldn't fault it. We will definitely be going back. Don't hesitate to try it if you want somewhere different for food and the view out to sea isn't bad either.”
- The Reconnoitre
“Best food in the north east, Huge portions, Everything is freshly cooked, Amazing view of the ships sailing into / out of the port of Tyne, You can also see the old fort and just outside of the restaurant they have a set of cannons, You can also see the Fish market and RNLI station from just outside the restaurant, The staff are always smiling. Highly recommend this place, Mixed grill was amazing! It is also a dog friendly pub, So you can bring your dog along.”
- Becki Finnerty
“Was really happy this morning, went with my husband and in-laws for breakfast at Harbour Lights. The staff are absolutely lovely, so pleasant and happy! We got seated immediately, they took our drinks order asap, then our meal order.. which did not take long, considering 2 of our party had full English breakfasts! The food was perfect, I wanted a healthy option and I was able to have dairy free spread (lactose intolerant) so I was so happy about that. The bar and dining area are spotlessly clean, you can tell staff take pride over their workplace. I'm very much impressed and will be back for lunch one time.”
- Paul Chambers
“Always great food cooked fresh, we cannot compliment the Harbour Lights enough. Service ,staff everything is just right. Friendly, welcoming and disabled friendly. You will always be made welcome, check before going this is a very popular Inn and can get extremely busy.”
- Joanne Kay
“Well what can I say! This place is absolutely amazing. The staff were brilliant. We were shown you our table and given menus. Then asked if we would like drinks, these were brought very quickly. We were then informed of the specials board. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Does not have assistive hearing loop
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Lights Inn | 4.5776 | — | full english breakfast, mixed grill, view of the port |
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