About This Pub
You know, when I think about Arbeia Bar, it really warms me up – it's one of those places that makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The staff are just lovely, always chatting away and making sure everything's spot on, whether it's recommending the best drinks or sorting out a birthday bash with ease. Their cocktails and that Arbeia lager? Absolute belters, and paired with some cracking pizzas at fair prices, it's no wonder folks are raving about it. But, fair's fair, it's not without its downsides; being open only on Sundays means it's not the go-to for a spontaneous mid-week pint, and without a website or phone number, you might end up scratching your head trying to confirm details. Overall, if you're in South Shields on the right day, it's well worth a visit for a proper good time – just keep those limited hours in mind to avoid any disappointment.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The staff are absolutely brilliant – always friendly, helpful, and go the extra mile to make sure you're looked after, like recommending local spots or handling events smoothly.
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Their drinks are spot on; the cocktails and their own Arbeia lager are top-notch, with one mate saying it was one of the best margaritas they've tried.
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It's a great spot for private functions or celebrations; they've handled birthdays and parties with real flexibility, including tasty in-house pizzas that go down a treat.
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Prices are very reasonable for the quality, so you get good value without breaking the bank.
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The venue has a lovely atmosphere – it's a welcoming place that makes you want to linger for a chat and a pint.
Cons
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It's only open on Sundays, which is a bit of a shame as it limits your options for popping in during the week.
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There's no website or phone number listed, so it can be tricky to get the latest info or make plans in advance.
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The operating status seems a tad unclear, with it saying 'close', so you'd want to double-check it's open before heading out.
Contact Information
16 Ocean Rd, South Shields NE33 2HZ
Cocktail bar
Closed today
Opening Hours
| Monday (Today) | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 17:00 - 01:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00 - 01:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Recent Reviews
Can’t recommend Arbeia enough for a private function, they recently hosted our daughter’s 21st birthday party and couldn’t have been any more accommodating, flexible and helpful from start to finish! We had the option to book our own caterers but decided on the in-house cooked variety of pizzas, which were delicious and reasonably priced. The bar is very spacious with ample seating and area/facilities were clean and tidy! Everyone had a great time and were very complimentary of the venue and service provided - we really appreciate Ross and all of them teams efforts going above and beyond, thanks for contributing to a memorable night 😊
Stopped in here for a pint before a dinner reservation. We enjoyed it and came back afterwards.
Staff are friendly, the venue looks great, the prices are very reasonable.
Their own Arbeia lager is actually really good!
Also had a margarita cocktail that was genuinely one of the best I've had!
Will definitely be back some time.
Aaron was lovely. Made sure we were looked after all night. His conversation was amazing and his drinks were just as good if not better. Told us what was best in South Shields and Newcastle with not being local. Would 100 percent come back just for him xx
This place does not disappoint, amazing service, food and drinks for a brilliant price!!! Can not wait to see you all again ❤️❤️❤️
Fantastic service, as always. Amazing, helpful, friendly staff.
Party of ten, including eight 11 year old girls celebrating a birthday!
Great food! Especially the Nutella Pizza which disappeared in seconds.
Absolutely loved the venue and didn't want to leave.
Thank you so much Ross, Aaron and other staff for a lovely night.
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