Opening date announced for Whitley Bay Irish bar as derby showing promised
By Jason Button
Published 3rd Mar 2026, 14:00 GMT
The opening date for a new Irish Bar in Whitley Bay has been announced.
Named Kerry O’Sheas, the bar will sit on Whitley Road and is expected to offer live sport and live music.
It will take the site which used to be Willow Bay in the heart of the North Tyneside town.
Taking to social media to announce the opening date, the bar posted: “Bringing proper Irish vibes to Whitley Bay — live singers, top-class drinks, and the kind of banter you don’t want to miss.
“Opening date - 22nd March.”
This coincides with the Tyne-Wear derby - the second time Newcastle United will face Sunderland this season.
The bar has already promised doors will open at 10am on the day with burgers and hot dogs on offer as part of the derby day experience.