The Best Ice Cream and Gelato in North Shields

Whether it is a scoop to carry along the river or a loaded sundae to finish a day out, North Shields has the sweet stuff covered, from a gelato kitchen on the Fish Quay to a parlour at the outlet centre. Here is where to go for ice cream and gelato in the town.

Molten Gallery and Cafe, Fish Quay

Molten is a gallery and café on the Fish Quay, set in a striking former smokehouse with windows made from recycled windscreens, and it makes fresh gelato in an in-house kitchen on the ground floor. Made with simple, natural ingredients, it is a lovely spot to pair a scoop with the art, the cakes and the terrace views over the quayside.

Its home on the Fish Quay puts it right among the bars, breweries and seafood spots that make the quay a destination, so it is an easy stop on a riverside wander. Opening hours vary with the seasons, so it is worth checking before a special trip.

Best for: Best for fresh gelato with a Fish Quay view.

Mooranda's, Royal Quays

Mooranda's at the Royal Quays Outlet Centre is a cheerful ice cream parlour serving a wide choice of scoops, cones, sundaes and sweet treats, a popular reward for families and shoppers working their way round the outlet stores. It is an easy, kid-friendly stop for a treat.

Set within the covered outlet centre near the river and the marina, it is handily placed for a day out combining shopping and the quayside. Hours generally follow the centre's, so check before a special trip.

Best for: Best for a family ice cream stop while shopping.

The Waterfront, Union Road

The Waterfront on Union Road is best known for its fish and chips, but it also serves generous sundaes made with artisan gelato and soft-whip ice cream, which makes it a handy two-in-one near the Fish Quay. It is a good spot to round off a portion of fish and chips with something sweet.

Close to the river and the quayside, it works for a treat on the move as much as a sit-down. As always, it is worth checking current opening hours.

Best for: Best for an artisan gelato sundae after fish and chips.

Where to get a scoop

North Shields keeps its sweet spots close to the water: Molten for fresh gelato on the Fish Quay, Mooranda's for a family parlour at Royal Quays, and The Waterfront for an artisan sundae near the river. All are easy to fold into a day around the quayside.

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