About This Pub
Ah, Riddicks Sports Bar – it's one of those places that just hits the spot if you're after a laid-back afternoon or evening out in South Shields. From what I've gathered from the reviews, the staff really shine; they're described as brilliant and friendly, going out of their way to make everyone feel welcome, whether you're popping in for a quick breakfast or settling in for the game. The atmosphere is spot on for sports fans, with loads of TVs showing the action and a good buzz even during tense matches. Plus, it's comfy and clean, and the prices are fair – a pint for £4 is always a win. They've even got food available from 10am, which is handy if you're starting early. On the flip side, there was that one off-putting moment with a doorman being a tad abrupt, which might put a dampener on things for some folks. Still, with most people raving about it, I'd say it's worth giving a go for a casual catch-up, as long as you keep expectations realistic – after all, no place is perfect, but this one's got a lot going for it.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in
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It's got a brilliant atmosphere for watching sports, with plenty of TVs and a lively vibe even during big games like Man U vs Spurs
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The place is comfy and clean, perfect for relaxing with a pint or catching up with mates
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Drinks are affordably priced, like a pint of Madri for just £4, and they serve food from 10am to 6pm, including nice breakfast options
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It's a family-friendly spot, ideal for a casual meet-up without any fuss
Cons
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There was an unfortunate incident with a doorman being a bit rude to an older chap about his cap, which soured the experience for some
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With only a handful of reviews, it might not have the buzz or online info you'd expect, making it tricky to get the full picture beforehand
Contact Information
22a Fowler St, South Shields NE33 1NA
Bar
Open Now
Opening Hours
| Monday (Today) | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 23:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 23:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 22:30 |
Recent Reviews
A nice breakfast and friendly staff
The 2 girls behind the bar were brilliant. Good atmosphere for the fame aswell even though it was Man U v Spurs
All was ok until a rather rude doorman went over to a guy of 69 and asked him to remove his flat cap , the guy had been to the bar several times and staff had served him without mention of him wearing his cap , the doorman came over to the table were he was sat and said can you take your cap off , the old guy begrudgingly took off his cap, now I could of understood had the guy been in his 20s wearing a baseball cap but we're talking and old guy of 69 having a quiet pint watching the racing on TV , I'm told the manager is the same guy who had the novelist and had stupid dress codes in there too ( which no longer exist ) he needs to remember RIDDICKS is advertised as a sports bar so as such your going to get people in watching football will you ask groups of people to remove their hats if for instance their watching a world cup game ? Because with a policy like that RIDDICKS will get a reputation for petty rules and people will go elsewhere
Popped in for quick first visit.
Nice feel. Staff were good.
Pint of Madri (Mar25) £4.00
Plenty tvs with sports on.
Comfy and clean.
Nice to be inside what used to be Hintons Supermarket 50yrs ago. My old workplace. LOL
UPDATE:- From 25/4/25 Riddicks will start serving food from 10am to 6pm.
Beautiful lil bar only been open five weeks, lovely family friendly place to grab a few drinks and catchup with Friends
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