Colmans Seafood Temple
About
Colmans Seafood Temple is a family‑oriented seafood restaurant perched on the South Shields seafront, offering panoramic views of the North Sea and a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere inspired by seaside Art Deco architecture. Opened in 1926 and revived as a seafood restaurant in 2017, the historic Ghandis Temple building still retains its columned façade. The restaurant prides itself on sustainable sourcing, being one of the first to achieve MSC certification and the Good Catch Award for responsible fishing. The menu features locally‑caught cod, haddock, lingcod, Lindisfarne oysters and a range of hand‑crafted cocktails. Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner between 12:00 and 19:30 on weekdays, 20:30 on weekends, and a takeaway service from 12:00 to 17:00 on Sundays. With free Wi‑Fi, wheelchair accessibility, dedicated disabled toilets and a dog‑friendly takeaway area, it is a welcoming spot for families, couples and food enthusiasts alike.
Highlights
- Scenic Seafront Views
- Sustainable Seafood
- Historic Ghandis Temple Architecture
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What visitors love
- Delicious Seafood Dishes
- Stunning Seafront Views
- Friendly Staff
- Family‑Friendly Atmosphere
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- Typical visit: about 1 hour