The Star and Shadow Cinema:
Friday: you’re at the independent cinema for the first time in a while. You arrive early and to your surprise, the place has completely transformed. There are little clusters of tables and chairs, walls decorated with artsy posters and at the back, there’s a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf filled with hundreds of volumes. A sign that reads ‘The Canny Little Library’, explains that you can borrow a maximum of 3 books per month. You order a coffee from their volunteer-run café and maybe you’ll do a bit of light reading while you wait.
Warwick Street
Sobremesa:
Saturday: you’re charity shop hopping down Chillingham Road. However, you can’t concentrate because you’re hungry. A Tesco meal deal would suffice, but you want something exciting whilst equally affordable. That’s when you see it: a little black restaurant. There’s a lunch deal: £6.00 sandwich and a coffee. Don’t be misled by the word ‘sandwich’ - this is an independent Spanish-inspired restaurant. Therefore ‘sandwich’ means a soft baguette, salty-sweet serrano ham, zesty Manchego cheese, and fresh juicy tomatoes. You sit outdoors, autumn sun on your face, as you tuck into your scrumptious snack.
Don’t be misled by the word ‘sandwich’ - this is an independent Spanish-inspired restaurant
207A Chillingham Road
Longsands Fish Bar:
Sunday: the perfect day to spend ambling along the picturesque streets of Tynemouth and take in that fresh sea breeze. You exit the metro station and head towards the beach. But what’s this? Hunger strikes once again. You’re surrounded by many suitable options, but you don’t want a pub lunch, you want something simple yet tasty and filling. That’s when you see it: just on the corner, the navy-blue storefront. It’s a classic chippy with your usual selection of pies, cod, and sausages (vegan and non-vegan). But there’s only one thing on your mind: their famous curry sauce. Smooth, flavoursome, and just the right consistency. That on a portion of freshly fried chips and a drink for only £5.50 will do you just fine.
27 Front Street, Tynemouth