Riley's Fish Shack
Newcastle, United Kingdom
The read// why locals go
Riley's Fish Shack cooks North Sea fish over wood in a converted shipping container on the sand at King Edward's Bay, Tynemouth. There is no dining room: you eat outside, on the beach, in whatever the North East is doing weather-wise, and locals treat that as the point rather than the drawback. Whole fish comes off the grill, lobster rolls and fish tacos handle the rest, and around £14 buys a proper plate. People drive out from Newcastle specifically for it, and the walk down the steps into the bay is half the reason to make the trip. Arrive early on a clear day — the queue along the sand builds fast.
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King Edward's Bay, Tynemouth, NE30 4BY — Newcastle
The read// why locals go
Riley's Fish Shack cooks North Sea fish over wood in a converted shipping container on the sand at King Edward's Bay, Tynemouth. There is no dining room: you eat outside, on the beach, in whatever the North East is doing weather-wise, and locals treat that as the point rather than the drawback. Whole fish comes off the grill, lobster rolls and fish tacos handle the rest, and around £14 buys a proper plate. People drive out from Newcastle specifically for it, and the walk down the steps into the bay is half the reason to make the trip. Arrive early on a clear day — the queue along the sand builds fast.
