Low Lights Tavern in North Tyneside

What a big mistake we made going to try the pie lunch at Tynemouth Castle Inn, after being served a warm/cold lunch we decided not to accept their off of another meal and decided we should stick to what we know and like, we upped sticks and headed to THE LOW LIGHTS TAVERN on the fish quay North Shields and had yet another lovely lunch of steak pie, mash and mushy peas, and it was served HOT. I also had one of the best cups off tea I've had out in a long time. The back ground music was Motown, the staff are lovely and the 2 fellas we were chatting to about music and the way things were, were real canny.

We were warmly welcomed for lunch and enjoyed the most delicious proper hand-made pie s and chips. Generous portions and lots of great art to admire. Really tasty Neck Oil too!! Thoroughly enjoyable treat to cheer ourselves up in the rain👍

Fantastic meal once again. Pies are out of this world. Very friendly staff. We go at least once a month. Highly recommend.

Second time dining at this pub and once again it was gorgeous. The pie's are amazing. You have the choice of mash or twice-cooked chips plus Mushy peas and gravy. They have 1 vegan pie available and it's amazing 😍 Very friendly attentive staff and a friendly welcome on arrival

Good choice of pies. We had chips and mash with it. Hot and nice hot thick gravy, which was needed to pour over the luke warm mushy peas.

Entering the low light tavern its like a proper old fashoined pub ...the lass behind the bar was very welcoming and got us a table straightaway..i got steak and ale pie with real chips the pies are homemade and beautiful ..the wife got beef dinner she said was nice but shame no mash on the roast ...price are reasonable for the area its situated at on the fish quay personally i'd defo recommend this pub ...staff very polite and welcoming

Had lunch during the week with my family have to say the staff were very friendly and accommodating we were a party of four it was busy the lady behind the bar made room for us and as ever the food was amazing highly recommend

Phenomenal as always! Fresh, local produce really makes a difference. Tasty and generous portions. Our kids love it and if they don’t finish it, we take it away and they have it later. Still tastes great! Lovely welcome from owner Cam and Danny; charismatic, charming and friendly. As always Lynsey and team working really hard but always manage to fit in super service and great craic. If it’s a quiet drink, family meal or a good old knees up with superb live, local music… This is your place! 100% all rounder!

Four of us had pie dishes including chicken and ham, minced beef and corned beef. All were delicious and the service quick and friendly.

Been a few years since our last visit to North Shields so we parked up near the Low Lights Tavern and decided to actually have a walk around the quayside. What a transformation from when we’d get the ferry up. Great fresh fish shops, restaurants to suit everyone’s favourite cuisines. We pondered on which restaurant to use…… yes, back to the Low Lights Tavern! It was full, inside and out but barman/owner was excellent, promising us a table as and when. He, alongside the barmaid were all energy. A few minutes wait and we got our table in the quaint left hand room. Yes, fish and a pie! The fish was outstanding and as expected the steak and ale pie hit the spot.

Just been to the Lo Lights for Sunday Lunch roast beef dinner which was amazing and very reasonable. We from Ireland 🇮🇪 so when visiting our daughter again will definitely go back.

Popped in for lunch.. Had the steak pie, mushy peas, chips and gravy. It was excellent. A proper old fashioned pub serving stunningly good bait. Will be back very soon. Excellent value for money.

First time visiting today and definitely won't be the last. We ordered 3 different pies ( steak and mature cheddar, peppered steak and mushroom , and the corned beef ) all done with twice cooked chips (or mashed potatoes if you prefer) and with home made mushy peas on mine and all with a nice sized portion of gravy. The pies were amazing and filled to the brim. The service was excellent and the staff very helpful and polite. Can't wait to go back and try something else from the menu

Best pies we've ever had!! Been going to the fish quay for many, many years but this was our first visit to Low lights Tavern & it certainly won't be our last.

Visited here today after hearing about the pub, read the reviews. Great friendly welcome. Although they have different food on the menu. We ordered the famous pies. Can definitely day the pies were excellent. Would recommend here for anyone wanting to taste heir pies

Lovely friendly welcome when we arrived tonight. The staff were very helpful and advised us on vegetarian options. The pie's were 10/10, Aberdeen Angus burger was delicious and absolutely huge. Only one of us could manage a slice of the apple pie, which was to...

THE place to go for most excellent home made pie. Proper comfort food in a tiny ancient pub on the quayside. Staff are always really lovely too.

We just fancied a midweek drive out from Blyth after a very grim rainy weekend! Pie was mentioned and what better place to try after reading rave reviews both online and from friends and colleagues. We arrived at 7pm and our food and drinks were...

The Low Lights Tavern is known to us and when we were in the area for a late lunch yesterday the light came on. Low lights it was. Perfect IPA pairing with Steak and Mature Cheddar pie and a warm rich Malbec for my wife’s...

I've been meaning to visit for lunch for some time and it was well worth the wait! The staff were so friendly, the Low Lights Ale was refreshing and the veggie pie ...WOW!! The pastry was light and crispy and the filling was incredibly tasty....

You won't get a better pie anywhere, served with proper chips Mushy peas and thee best gravy ever,good selection of drinks as well, unfortunatly we have not tried the rest of the menu as we can't refuse the pies !

We turned up at the low lights tonight as a family of 9. It was busy and was a long shot asking for a table. Lynsey told us she would do her best to get us seated but within minutes we were all sat comfortably...

Fabulous food and great staff at the Low Lights Tavern. Popped in for a bite to eat and had a lovely veggie Sunday dinner.

We went down to the fish quay looking for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks. I remembered the pies from a previous visit, albeit a long time ago. popped in with intentions to sample the same, though on the specials board there...

This is without a doubt one of the nicest pubs in the region, the staff are so welcoming that it's actually a pleasure to go. We went for food today and it was unreal, I got the steak and cheddar pie while the better half...

This is the way pubs should be done with a nice mix of beers, friendly staff and good clientele. It’s not flashy and it’s not all singing cos it’s a pub.

When the being invented pubs he used the Low Lights as the template ! Great beer, lovely food, especially the pies, fantastic staff, especially Lyndsey ! Had to push for a seat as the place was rammed with local celebrities!

Raved about the pies to my work colleagues, so decided we would have a lunchtime trip so they could try them themselves. All were suitably impressed and one of my colleagues even took a takeaway meal back for his wife. Doesn’t matter what you have...

Got the ferry over from South Shields with one thing in mind....Steak n Ale pie and guess what not disappointed in the least. Amazing pie, chips, mushy peas and proper gravy. finished off with homemade apple pie which was equally delicious. The staff were warm...

Another fantastic visit for the Best Sunday Lunch on the Fish Quay , superb food and service , met old friends and made new friends, what a pleasure , never mind Marksies Best Pie Ever , the Pies here beat them hands down and every...

Chicken, ham and leek pie wow just WOW absolutely packed with meat , homemade chips mushy peas and gravy , its was tremendous.

I live in South Shields and always look forward to arriving at the low lights for our lunch. As always l had the best Chicken, ham and leak pie you could ever imagine! Service, staff, environment so friendly and atmospheric. I recommend visiting the low...

Always love coming to the low lights for some of the best pies in the country. Mother had the salmon and said it was the best she has had in a long time. Starting to wonder if there is anything they can't cook to perfection....

We visited on a Friday afternoon for my mam’s birthday as she had heard such amazing things about the food and we were so hungry. The bar was dead busy so we sat in the dining room where someone came straight over, cleaned us a...

Had lunch today and it was absolutely delicious . Also the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. Thank you.

Great place, lovely food. We will definitely be back again. Also dog friendly. Try to avoid when football is on as tables are hard to book.

After receiving high recommendations to visit for the pies, I managed to pop in with my young son yesterday. Those recommendations I'd received were totally correct. The photos you see do not do them justice. I couldnt decide on which pie to get and with...

Out for lunch again and a second trip to the Low Lights Tavern in North Shields. The first visit was amazing and I have to say the second was equally fine. The home made pie is, chokka block with steak, absolutely delicious. It is worth...

Visiting family in North shields we called in for one drink around tea time..........staggered out around 1am steaming after a great buskers night, fantastic live singers in an intimate, friendly pub, bar staff were amazing and proper canny, didn't have to repeat our order once...

A brilliant lunch A lovely trip to Tynemouth and the North Shields fish quay today and my first time to the Low Lights Tavern there, and I have to say it is amazing. Its the haunt of many of my friends and have been meaning...

If you’re looking for something to eat in the area, I would thoroughly recommend this place - the pies, chips and gravy are absolutely to die for! All homemade and packed to the brim - come hungry, you won’t be disappointed!

We came here, only because of TripAdvisor reviews and we were going to North Shields anyway. The pub was just that, a 'pub', a 'good' old fashioned pub. Not modern in any way so I was a little apprehensive when we went in to order....

Had a really good steak and ale here pie today. Fast and friendly service. Brilliant welcoming atmosphere and a lovely building.

Been coming here for years, can't rate the place highly enough. Food is consistently excellent, staff are very friendly and efficient, take no heed of the review titled Vile, this person is a total fool, looking at her photo, she obviously had her pie and...

The food was amazing as always, i would not go anywhere else for a pie! My little girl really enjoyed her kids meal as well The staff are amazing and friendly Pay no attention to the bad review, she clearly enjoyed the pie since it...

Had a delicious Sunday lunch and desert with my girlfriend in comfortable surroundings with friendly efficient staff,always recommend to others

We went for the pies! Second time we’ve had food here and was just as good. You have to try the pies, chips and mushy peas with gravy. Absolutely delicious! Lovely little pub full of friendly people, canny dogs and helpful staff. Nice vibrant atmosphere!

We tried the Low Lights Tavern on Mother's Day for a change. We usually take the ferry from South Shields to North Shields for fish and chips each year, but this time we came with our young four-legged friend, so a new dog-friendly destination was...

We have eaten here a number of times over the past few months and the food is always excellent. Today we tried the Sunday Lunch and it was delicious. The staff are so friendly and very efficient. Not sure how anyone can say the pie...

This is what the £13 beef pie with chips pie no taste and looks like the chips been done in old fat and I had asked for mash disgusting only thing nice was the frozen garden peas and must have had if in a tin...

Stopping in for lunch & a pint with family & a dog. Staff were helpful and friendly. Food was excellent and value for money

Popped in here after seeing some live music nearby. I was driving so had a soft drink. I ordered a pint of John Smiths and a half of lemonade. It comes in a larger glass than a half presumably to accommodate the ice. Cost £7...

Thank you. Yet another great meal. Hubby had the mince and dumplings. I had the mince pie with veg. Absolutely fantastic.

Even tho I live 2 mins away and have drank there so many times today we eventually had a Sunday Roast. It did not disappoint. Cant recommend it enough it was bloody lovely. Deffo be back soon but next time for a pie.... get yourselves...

Once again amazed by this little gem on the north east coast. Visited with our family for a drink, couldnt say no to a bit of diner too! Best pub on the fish Quay as always un-real food, great atmosphere and top quality service by...

Visited with a small group of walkers. Had built up an appetite which is just as well because the steak pie that I ordered was one of the best pies I have ever tasted(and I've had a few over the years) and I was determined...

This is a consistently excellent pub for friendliness, food, a warm welcome, great freshly cooked meals, and just a homely pub that you can’t resist returning to time and time again. Well done to all the staff - it’s a credit to you all

Called in today for lunch . Very friendly Barman . Delicious Pies seem to be their speciality . Well stocked bar. Beautiful paintings ( for sale ) on walls . Highly recommend.

Waited ten mins for a table whilst enjoying drinks on a bar stool! Service food and atmosphere excellent. Three huge dinners and drinks for less than £50 highly recommend

Well here we are doomed to be dissatisfied by any other pie we will encounter ever again. Been eying them up for a while and made the journey through the Tyne Tunnel to see if they were as good as they reckoned. And they were....

We have heard that the pies here are very good. They are better than that. Fantastic. Both of us had a pie and chips, real thick cut chips, with a decent portion size as well. Prices were good, staff excellent. Cant complain at all. We...

Excellent home cooked food wholesome and good value for money tiny place but worth the wait staff great food arrived quickly if then it was busy 10/10 going back also dog friendly 🐶

Enjoyed fabulous steak pies for lunch. They were packed with the most tender and tasty braising steak. We were welcomed immediately on arrival and seated in a cosy room. Lovely fire roaring so we quickly defrosted from the Arctic conditions outside. Looking forward to returning...

We have been coming here on and off for years and we are never disappointed in the amazing sunday dinners. Huge portions, all home cooked, fab selection of beers and great service. Highly recommend. The only thing that stops us coming every week is the...

Keep visiting, continues to never disappoint! Had the famous Steak & Ale Pie “obviously with a pint of Guinness to wash it down”…. Fantastic food, service and craic 👌🏻

We have been a few times to the establishment and every time the food has been amazing best pie around and great choice of drink.

Absolutely brilliant pub great staff in Jack and Linzi, best pies i have ever eaten great little venue will deffo come back next time im here xxx

We are regular eaters at the Low Lights — the pies are the best I’ve ever had. Staff great, lovely setting in front of the open fire and great choice of drinks. My favourite (and the dog’s) is the peppered steak and mushroom pie. Thoroughly...

Best new year ever ! Bagpiper at midnight amazing, nxt year more kilts please, amazing service, amazing people top notch. Pies are out of this world aswell :)

Another first class meal at the Low lights Tavern. 4 meat roast followed by cheesecake. Simply Devine. Best Sunday lunch in Newcastle. Thanks to all the staff and hosts Danny & Cameron

Popped in for another Sunday Roast, and it was absolutely amazing as always! Great pub with friendly atmosphere and excellent staff! Regulars all around drinking, being happy and eating amazing food. A traditional pub with the best atmosphere! Would highly recommend to anyone to visit....

Me hablaron de este local como el más antiguo de la zona y donde se comía bastante bien, pero tuvimos...

Walk in only couldn’t book but had a great system of waiting and got a table and ordered in 30 mins food was delicious roast beef , roast pork and a nut roast . They looked after our Labrador who was given water and a...

Arrived 22nd November having driven past in all the years I can recall. Seen & heard many good reviews. Entered bar area immediately welcomed and seated. Drinks brought to table and bar tab opened without request. Ordered two meals , waited little while all freshly...

Phoned this place on Wednesday 16 November to book a table. Was told no need to book as you just arrive on the day. No problem. Then asked what time do you open. 1 I was told. Fine happy. Booked mini bus for the next...

Oldest pub in North Shields , lovely staff delicious home made food friendly locals good menu loved the art on the walls 🫶🏼

Popped in for a last drink on our anniversary night out and ended up staying until closing. Fabulous atmosphere, live music and decently priced drinks but what really made it special was how welcoming and friendly the staff and locals were. Absolutely lovely place. We'll...

Had a lovely meal , steak and mushroom pie wow ! Definitely homemade and delicious , scampi and chips for my daughter massive portion and delicious ! Husband had the special beef stew which was also great lots of meat ! We were all made...

Have been going to the lowlights since since I can remember, the pies are amazing so are the people and the atmosphere. I took my Australian cousin with his mates and mine there yesterday and they already knew about the gravy train. You have to...

I went into the Low Lights in North Shields as I had heard good things. I was greated politely on arrival and the bar was very clean. I was served by George who was friendly and had a great knowledge of real ales. I'll definitely...

Just had lunch and a couple of beers in this pub. Both were excellent, the pies are outstandingly good and the service efficient, warm and friendly. We will definitely visit again when in the area and would highly recommend.

Excellent staff, excellent local ale, food is plentiful, very good and keenly priced. Great atmosphere in the place, live music and impromptu sing-alongs. Highly recommended.

Been here a million times and I’ve missed out big time. First time we have tried the food today and it will not be the last. Absolutely amazing😋😋😋 Got to be the best Steak and Ale Pie That I have ever tasted The staff are...

This pub is an absolute gem!! So welcoming! Fast efficient friendly staff, a special shout out to the 2 young lads behind the bar, who went out of their way for customers, and work so hard. Food was delicious and live music in the evening...

Fabulous lunchtime visit the food is excellent and the pub has a great atmosphere, Ginger Jack the waiter was second to none, service with a smile. We also Enjoyed the company and wit of the other customers, we will be back .

Fantastic food and service thanks to Ian , Greg and the team for a unforgettable visit in the words of Schwarzenegger well be back!

Birthday visit after the cinema for a drink and something to eat. It’s a great olde bar , bar staff were excellent, great service and prices and the food is amazing ! All fresh homemade , no frozen chips here! We definitely wouldn’t hesitate in...

A great northern tavern with friendly quaint pub vibes. With a FANTASTIC burger - best pub burger I’ve ever had! A must visit for everyone.

Food was fantastic, staff are very friendly and polite. We had the pie n chips and was the best we have had in a long time. Will definitely return ;))

Great pub Lovely atmosphere The bar staff Ian and Greg were polite, helpful and welcoming and friendly. Food was amazing Would definitely recommend and go back

Went with family, we were staying in whitley bay, checked trip advisor which took us to lowlights tavern, proper locals pub, but with excellent food , the pies were outstanding home made and delicious, the chips were the best I've ever tasted, the bar staff...

Family meal at the Low Lights Tavern. Great authentic pub. Very friendly staff. Food was excellent. Fresh and very tasty. The pies in particular were amazing.

Went into the pub, all bar staff are so lovely and theres a great vibe in this bar, Jack was brill, above and beyond service… Totally great place to go for either chill out drinks at fish quay or sample head chef Kev’s Sunday lunches...

Enjoyed a few drinks and Sunday dinner with family. The pub was busy but we were given a table after a short wait. Friendly service, nice atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Table was cleared and cleaned before we were seated and the cutlery was clean. Loos...

One of the best pub I've seen around NCL. Friendly and smiley people, good beer and food, and really lovely paintings on the walls.

Have heard great things about this pub. Last went there in the 1980s when it was rougher than rough. Walked in on a quiet Tuesday night with my son. Weird atmosphere. Walked out. Came back when we couldn’t find a better option on the Quayside....

We'd just been surfing with the dogs and it was bitter cold so we needed warmed up and we all ate lovely pies served with lashings of hospitality it was incredible breathtaking even ! "Thumbs up emoji" best day ever :)

My son persuaded me to give Low Lights a second chance. My wife and I had a dismal meal a few years ago and hadn't been back. I must say the cod mornay special was first class. I'll certainly go back for more.

Wow what an amazing find, up the hill from the end of the quays. Clean, plenty of space inside with lush fire, good selection of drinks to be had. Will be back soon

The Low Lights Tavern dates back to the 18th century and is the oldest pub in North Shields, with many of the original features retained. It's a popular pub with fishermen and tourists and has an excellent selection of real ales at reasonable prices. (...