The Staith House
Award-winning Fish Quay gastropub holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand, celebrated for its seafood and Sunday lunch.
About The Staith House
The Staith House is the headline restaurant on North Shields Fish Quay, an award-winning gastropub set in an old quayside building on Low Lights, a short walk from the lighthouses. Under chef-patron John Calton it has become one of the North East's most decorated places to eat, holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand for exceptional food at moderate prices.
The cooking makes the most of its setting, with fish and seafood landed a few steps away at its heart, alongside seasonal British dishes. Its Sunday lunch is a destination in its own right, having won The Observer Food Monthly award for the best in the country, so booking well ahead is essential. Relaxed but serious about food, it anchors the Quay's reputation as a dining destination.
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