It has been a cold, dark and wet start to 2026 for the North East, but things are slowly looking up.
This weekend may see the first instance of double figure temperatures for many of us.
The Met Office is predicting conditions of 11°C and 12°C over the weekend, potentially shifting as high as 14°C next week.
With that in mind, check out the top rated fish and chip restaurants along the North Tyneside and Northumberland coast according to Google reviews.

5. Laura's Fish Bar
Laura's Fish Bar, in Whitley Bay, has a rating of 4.7 from 371 reviews. | Google Maps

6. Kielder Fish Bar 2
Kielder 2 Fish Bar, just north west of Blyth, has a 4.7 rating from 312 reviews. | Google

7. Riley's Fish Shack
Riley's Fish Shack, in Tynemouth, has a rating of 4.6 from 2,678 reviews. | Google Maps

8. Fisherman's Bay
Fisherman's Bay, in Whitley Bay, has a 4.6 rating from 2,255 reviews. | Google Maps


