Crab & Waltzer Bar in Whitley Bay

2-8 Marine Ave, Whitley Bay NE26 1LY

About This Pub

So, picture this: you're down in Whitley Bay, popping into Crab & Waltzer for a bite and a catch-up with mates. From what folks are saying, it's got that cosy, welcoming vibe with staff who go out of their way to make everything just right – whether you're grabbing a quick meal or planning a bigger do like a party or even a vow renewal. The food's a proper highlight; imagine tucking into amazing crab sandwiches or those chilli beef nachos that everyone's raving about, all without breaking the bank and with portions that'll leave you satisfied. It's got a great reputation for handling events smoothly, which is always a plus if you're looking for a spot to celebrate. On the downside, though, it's not all smooth sailing – there have been tales of long waits and orders going awry, which could put a dampener on things if you're in a rush or expecting flawless service. All in all, it's a solid choice for a relaxed outing, especially if you're after good grub and a chat, but maybe keep your expectations in check for those busier days. I'd say give it a go if you're nearby; it's got more wins than losses, and that's what makes it worth recommending.

Pros and Cons

Pros

The staff are absolutely lovely and always ready to lend a hand, making you feel right at home.
The food is a real standout – think mouthwatering dishes like chilli beef nachos and that legendary crab sandwich, all at fair prices with generous portions.
It's a brilliant spot for get-togethers and celebrations, with plenty of positive vibes and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps everyone coming back.
With a solid reputation backed by glowing feedback, it's clear this place knows how to deliver a good time overall.

Cons

Service can sometimes hit a snag, like long waits or orders getting mixed up, which might leave you a bit frustrated.
There are occasional reliability issues, as one experience showed food being cancelled after a long wait, so it might not be perfect every visit.

Contact Information

2-8 Marine Ave, Whitley Bay NE26 1LY

+441914290734

Bar

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Opening Hours

Monday (Today)	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 23:30
Thursday	09:00 - 21:00
Friday	09:00 - 23:30
Saturday	09:00 - 21:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

Location

Recent Reviews

Have visited twice so far since coming on holiday to Whitley bay. Staff friendly and helpful, food very reasonably priced and portion sizes great! Most importantly, the food was amazing!! Couldn’t fault it, highly recommend the chilli beef nachos

Jayne Ward

We cannot thank Amy and the Girls enough for an amazing Celebration following our Renewal of Vows Ceremony on the 4th May 2025 ❤️ x Everything from the planning prior to the day, the ease of booking, the regular contact and the “nothing is too much” ethos they promoted was just spot on. The Venue is second to none, a lovely welcoming space with unique features and extremely well presented. The additional bonus of the Pool Table kept our younger guests entertained all evening. The variety of drinks was also appreciated by all too. We chose the second of two wonderful food options and everything was incredible and really did include a bit of everything that is rare in a food package. The best part if it could get any better was the Staff themselves. Amy the owner is an absolute legend, she even helped me with a hairdresser when all was lost. The girls who were working were incredible with our younger guests too especially Phoebe who made a lot of friends that night! We travelled 5 hours from our home to hold our Ceremony and Celebration in Whitley Bay and the Crab and Waltzer was one of the reasons why. We would not hesitate to recommend this Venue and hope everyone that uses the Venue has as lovely time as we did!

sharina coleman

We went in and waited nearly an hour for food with no explanation. Eventually, staff apologised and offered to comp the meal, which we appreciated. But after another half an hour of waiting, they came back to tell us the food had been accidentally cancelled altogether. No meal, two hours wasted. Just really, really poor. In response to the owner: the visit was made this morning (Sat 19 April) - table of four. One of the waitresses offered us a free drink first to apologise for the delay which we were happy with and then after a further delay she apologised again and said our food would be free. We continued to wait and then about half an hour later another waitress said they'd been a miscommunication with the kitchen and our order had been cancelled. The reason the meal wasn't comped in the end is because it never arrived!

Andrew Fenwick

We had a party last Saturday and it was brilliant. Staff were so friendly nothing was a bother. Everyone enjoyed themselves and commented on how lovely the buffet was, plenty of food for everyone. Would definitely recommend this as a party destination xxx

Susan Downie

I cannot recommend this place enough. Have been here twice specially for the crab sandwich because it's the best crab sandwich in the UK in my opinion - even better than a crab sandwich from Cromer in Norfolk! I have it on brown, malted bread with a bowl of chips. They do not scrimp on the filling and you get lots of both brown and white meat - absolutely delicious. Staff are really lovely and welcoming too and prices are very good. I highly recommend going here for the sandwich or why not try a dressed crab and let me know how it goes!

richard dodds