Al Bear
A crowd-pleasing bar and kitchen in the heart of Park View offering pizzas, burgers, and tapas-style sharing plates alongside craft cocktails and a solid beer selection. Open from brunch through to late with live music at weekends.
About Al Bear
Al Bear is a bar and kitchen on Park View in central Whitley Bay, describing itself as a place for great food and drinks where guests can relax and unwind. It caters to a range of occasions, from casual coffee to cocktails and dining, and offers menus including a main menu, Sunday lunch, a kids' menu and bottomless options. The venue welcomes both walk-ins and reservations and is dog-friendly for well-behaved pets. Food is served daily, with the bar open late on Friday and Saturday nights and closed on Tuesdays. Al Bear sits among the independent bars and eateries that characterise the Park View area of the town.
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