Food & Drink

Crab & Waltzer

Name: Crab & Waltzer
Address: 2-8 Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay NE26 1LY, Whitley Bay, GB
Telephone: 0191 429 0734
Price range: ££

One of the coast's most distinctive dining experiences, Crab & Waltzer features repurposed fairground waltzer cars as seating booths. The seafood-focused menu uses fish sourced from North Shields, and the seafront views across the bay are superb.

2-8 Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay NE26 1LY 0191 429 0734 @crabandwaltzer Facebook

About Crab & Waltzer

Crab & Waltzer is a distinctive seafront cafe, bar and bistro on Marine Avenue in Whitley Bay, known for its quirky decor that includes a repurposed fairground waltzer car used as a dining table, beach huts and a Lego crab wall. The kitchen prepares everything on site using fresh, locally sourced ingredients where possible, with a menu spanning breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert. The venue enjoys panoramic views across the coast and regularly hosts live music, giving it a fun and vibrant atmosphere. It is open Tuesday to Sunday and is available for private hire. Its seafront location places it close to the promenade and bay.

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