Food & Drink

The Lough Ran

Family-run cocktail bar and bistro on Park View with 1930s art deco decor, plush velvet seating, and a flower wall. Serves classic cocktails, tapas-style dishes, charcuterie boards, and Sunday roasts. Dog-friendly.

203 Park View, Whitley Bay, NE26 3RD

Thu 4-10pm, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 2-11pm

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