I have been asked a few times for suggestions for restaurants / pubs / cafes with covered or heated outdoor seating areas. I decided to ask my social media followers for their recommendations and was inundated with suggestions. Below are the top picks. Hope you find them useful.
Just a little disclaimer before we jump in. I have not visited all of these places personally but they have been recommended by my followers. Please always check up-to-date details with the venue direct before making plans as areas and facilities can change. Some venues may require pre-booking. Also keep in mind that venues may have to temporarily close at the last minute.
There were a few recommendations that did not make this list and that is usually because I could find no mention of outdoor areas on the venue's Social Media or website. If you are a venue with an outdoor space, please do yourself a favour and share photos and information across your channels regularly. It is what your customers are looking for. Sharing vital info like this is FREE and takes 5 minutes! If I was in charge, I would be changing your Facebook header photo to a lovely image of your covered outdoor space.
Anyway, rant over.
You can see the full list of recommendations on Facebook here.
I haven't been able to find an official statement re: what is actually classed as an indoor / outdoor space. I reckon a couple of the places mentioned here could actually be classed as indoor. If in doubt, please do your own research first as I would hate to get anyone into trouble.
A few people pointed me in the direction of smoking regulations as a guide - basically, if an outdoor structure has a roof, 50% of the walls or more need to be missing in order for it to be classed as an outdoor space where you to legally smoke there. I think that's a good guide (see below for a simple guide):
Finally, even if the law allows households to mix outdoors, some places still have a one household/bubble policy outdoors so please do check before visiting to avoid disappointment.
Oh, one more thing, I have tried to separate the recommendations by region according to google. There may be a slight error with some of them but I have tried my best. Always use the address provided by the venue direct when making plans.
North East Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants with Heated / Covered Outdoor Spaces
Northumberland
Amble Inn - https://www.facebook.com/TheAmbleInn
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Credit : The Amble Inn Facebook Page
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Seafield Ocean Club Seahouses - https://www.facebook.com/seafieldoceanclub
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Credit : Seafield Ocean Club Seahouses Facebook
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Red Lion Alnmouth https://www.facebook.com/alnmouth
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Credit : Red Lion Alnmouth Facebook
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Masons Arms Warkworth https://www.facebook.com/masonsarmswarkworth |
Credit : Masons Arms Warkworth Facebook
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White Swan Ovingham https://www.facebook.com/whiteswanovingham |
Credit : White Swan Ovingham Facebook
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Tomahawk Steakhouse Ponteland https://www.facebook.com/TomahawkPonteland |
Credit : Tomahawk Steakhouse Ponteland Facebook
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The Boathouse Wylam https://www.facebook.com/BoathouseWylam |
Credit : The Boathouse Wylam Facebook
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Blackbird Ponteland https://www.facebook.com/Blackbirdponteland
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Credit : The Blackbird Ponteland Facebook
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Three Horse Shoes Cramlington - https://www.facebook.com/BlythNLD/
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Credit : The Three Horse Shoes Facebook
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Tyne & Wear
Dil & Bear Whitley Bay Metro Station https://www.facebook.com/dilandthebearatthestation
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Credit : Dil & Bear Whitley Bay Facebook
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Davanti Classico - Tynemouth Station https://www.facebook.com/davanticlassicotynemouth |
Credit : Davanti Classico Tynemouth Station
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Fox and Hounds Crawcrook https://www.facebook.com/Foxcrawcrook  |
Credit : Fox and Hounds Crawcrook Facebook
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Half Moon Ryton Village https://www.facebook.com/Halfmooninnryton |
Credit : Half Moon Ryton Facebook
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Scott and Wilson North Shields -
https://www.facebook.com/Scott-Wilson-415562158986957 |
Credit : Scott and Wilson Facebook
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Left Luggage Monkseaton https://www.facebook.com/leftluggageroom |
Credit : Left Luggage Facebook
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The New Plough Inn Cox Green https://www.facebook.com/The-New-Plough-Teacoffee-Trailer-101853731585033 |
Credit : New Plough Inn Facebook
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Omni Monkseaton https://www.facebook.com/omnicafe12
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Credit : Omni Facebook
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Crusoes https://www.facebook.com/crusoestynemouth |
Credit : Crusoes Facebook
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The Brewery Whitley Bay https://www.facebook.com/TheBreweryWhitleyBay |
Credit : The Brewery Facebook
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Woods Yard, Broadway https://www.facebook.com/Misterwoodscoffeeshop  |
Credit : Woods Coffee Shop Facebook
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Hidden Sunderland https://www.facebook.com/HiddenSunderland |
Credit : Hidden Sunderland Facebook
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Newcastle Upon Tyne
You can find a comprehensive guide to bars and pubs in Newcastle with outdoor terraces over on StephanieFox.co.uk here.
Arlo Jesmond https://www.facebook.com/arlojesmond
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Credit : Arlo Jesmond Facebook
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Market Shaker https://www.facebook.com/MarketShakerNewcastle
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Credit : Market Shaker Facebook
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Jubilee Pub Coxlodge https://www.facebook.com/TheJubileePublicHouse |
Credit : Jubilee Facebook
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Kafneon https://www.facebook.com/KafeneonNewcastle |
Credit : Kafeneon Facebook
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The Woodsmans Arms, Whickham https://www.facebook.com/TheWoodmansArmsWhickham
The Orangery, Whickham https://www.facebook.com/The-Orangery-101086528328327
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Credit : The Orangery Facebook
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Route 72 Cafe Newburn https://www.facebook.com/route72bar
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Credit : Route 72 Facebook
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Beach Box Jesmond https://www.facebook.com/beachboxjesmond |
Credit : Beach Box Jesmond Facebook
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Under the Bridge, Ouseburn https://www.facebook.com/underthebridgenewcastle
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Credit : Under the Bridge Facebook
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The Millstone South Gosforth https://www.facebook.com/millstonegosforth
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Credit : The Millstone Facebook
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Northumberland Hussar Heaton https://www.facebook.com/TheNorthumberlandHussar |
Credit : Northumberland Hussar Facebook
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Adriano's Gosforth https://www.facebook.com/AdrianosRestaurant |
Credit : Adrianos Facebook
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City Tavern https://www.facebook.com/citytavernnewcastle
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Credit : City Tavern Facebook
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The Cluny https://www.facebook.com/thecluny |
Credit : The Cluny Facebook
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Stack Newcastle / Hadrian's Tipi https://www.facebook.com/stacknewcastle
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Credit : Stack Facebook
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Credit : Stack Facebook
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South Tyneside The Cock Crow Hebburn https://www.facebook.com/cockcrowinnhebburn
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Credit : The Cock Crow Facebook
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Sambucas South Shields https://www.facebook.com/Sambuca-South-Shields-209743792391459 |
Credit : Sambucas Facebook
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County Durham
Secret Garden Coffee Shop https://www.facebook.com/secretgardencoffeeshop
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Credit : Secret Garden Cofffee Shop
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Beamish Park Hotel https://www.facebook.com/beamishparkhotel.co.uk |
Credit : Beamish Park Hotel
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Stack Seaburn https://www.facebook.com/StackSeaburn |
Credit : Stack Seaburn
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The Waiting Room Durham Station https://www.facebook.com/thewaitingroomdurham
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Credit : The Waiting Room
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South Causey Inn https://www.facebook.com/southcauseyinn |
Credit : South Causey Facebook
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Credit : South Causey Facebook
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The Tuns at Sadberge https://www.facebook.com/thetunsatsadberge |
Credit : The Tuns Facebook
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The Mowden at Darlington https://www.facebook.com/themowdenpub
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Credit : The Mowden Facebook
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The Farmer's Arms https://www.facebook.com/thefarmersarms.shadforth
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Credit : The Farmer's Arms
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Redworth Hall https://www.facebook.com/RedworthHallHotel
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Credit : Redworth Hall
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Teesside
The Derry https://www.facebook.com/thederrylongnewton
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Credit : The Derry Facebook
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Phew, that's some list! Make sure you bookmark this post to come back to and always remember to double check outdoor spaces, Government guidelines, venue guidelines and the specifics of the outdoor space (as they may change/differ from those pictured) before making plans and heading out.
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Please follow social distancing rules & Government guidelines , respect the local area, leave no trace, take litter home, park responsibly and if somewhere is busy on arrival, please consider leaving and returning at a later date.
Remember face coverings are required for indoor attractions / shops for those aged 11+ (usual exemptions apply)
Check for local lockdowns / travel restrictions before visiting anywhere.
Always check updated opening hours / protocols with venues direct before setting off as things may have changed after this post was published.
