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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 23:00
Mon
12:00 - 23:00
Tue
12:00 - 23:00
Wed
12:00 - 23:00
Thu
12:00 - 23:00
Fri
12:00 - 23:59
Sat
12:00 - 23:59
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4.5
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Is this restaurant good for brunch?
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.5
242 reviews
Excellent
193
Very good
31
Average
7
Poor
4
Terrible
7
LKW
United Kingdom24 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
My husband and I are always impressed with the quality of the food here. We are regular visitors and find the Cliff so friendly and relaxing. Today I had tasty Lasagne from the Light Bite menu. I love the crisp, crunchy salad and garlic bread served with it and there is a choice of sweet afterwards. My husband opted for a sweet chilli wagu burger served with chips from the specials board. He said the burger was juicy and the chilli chicken strips accompaniment were delicious. There is always a great choice of food here and the service is second to none.
Written 2 August 2024
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LKW
United Kingdom24 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
My husband and I had a beautifully cooked lunch this afternoon from the Specials board. I chose crispy belly pork, mashed potatoes, veg and pepper sauce. It was delicious, bellypork really tasty and the mash creamy. My husband chose turkey and ham pot pie cooked with leeks and mushrooms topped with a puff pastry lid, chips and peas.He cleared his plate!
There is always a friendly atmosphere in the pub and the staff are very kind and helpful.
Written 6 October 2023
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Martin B
Sunderland31 contributions
May 2021 • family
Had a lovely meal in the cliff last Friday evening , food is excellent, home cooked traditional pub food with great service . My steak was cooked perfectly with chunky chips and onion rings, my wife had scampi and son had a gammon steak .. generous portions, reasonably priced and brilliant value. Would recommend a visit
Written 14 June 2021
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Andrea K
Gateshead5 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
There was 6 of us n we waited an hour n 10 mins for our food even though the place was almost empty. 2 all day brunches arrived stone cold & one had a hair in the beans. My autistic son got his meal half an hour before us so wanted to leave when he'd finished. Staff did apologise n replaced one meal but it wasn't a good experience so we wouldn't go back
Written 26 July 2024
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kirsty w
Newcastle upon Tyne444 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
Today (27/02/2022), We decided to try The Cliff Pub for Sunday Lunch as we've never been before. We booked a table & on arrival were given our table number. I had to ask where the table was as we'd not been before( I think that's the first question we should have been asked on arrival).
We weren't told whether it was order at the bar or if staff came to the tables so I went to the bar to ask, it was pay at the bar. For two regular adult meals plus two soft drinks, the bill was £24.40.
We then joined the queue at the carvery. A chef plated your choice of Meat(s) then it was self serve on rest. I chose the beef. The self serve options were Mash, roasties, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, peas, cabbage, broccoli, swede & parsnips. My hubby chose the beef aswell but had to wait some time as the chef had run out of plates & despite him asking a member of the kitchen team to bring some out to him, the chef had to go looking for plates.
Once sat down, I have to say the meal was very disappointing for £8.95 a head. The mash was only just warm, parts of the swede were cold and couple of the parsnips hard. We didn't have much gravy either, literally had to scrape the bottom of the gravy barrel to get any out.
It's a shame it was so disappointing as its such a lovely pub but today it just didn't do it for us. 6/10
Written 27 February 2022
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livelifetothemax
Tyne and Wear13 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
So pleased I live a 5 minute walk away from this pub. Visited for lunch today with the hubby, I normally have a dish from the specials board but today I just chose from the menu which has lots of great dishes on. I had the salt & chilli chicken with fries, portion was huge! Fantastic as always. Hubby got the chicken Kiev Parmo with chips, again it was a huge portion. Staff are fab and friendly as always. Great atmosphere 👍
Written 23 March 2024
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LKW
United Kingdom24 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
My husband and I called in for fish and chips and were treated to a mouthwatering meal. I think my husband was served a whale! Everything was beautifully cooked and served by lovely staff. Everyone is so friendly. Highly recommended.
Written 14 August 2021
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holidayfuntimes80
583 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
Haven eaten at the cliff previously we were eager to see if the standards are still top notch and guess what.... they were, maybe even better. Both our meals were delicious and the atmosphere in the pub itself was excellent. All Covid guidelines (Track & Trace, social distancing, ordering from tables, hand sanitiser points) followed and each member of staff which we had interactions with were superb in making you feel welcome and also offering a high standard of service. We will continue to visit the cliff for food and drinks as we just find it such a cozy, comfortable and friendly place to visit. Well done everyone 5*
Written 14 June 2021
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daviem174
Consett193 contributions
Mar 2020 • family
Called in for a meal before the match on Saturday afternoon
Pretty busy and they said it would take longer than usual but we were in and out in an hour
Very impressed. I had fish and chips which was terrific. Everyone was pleased with the good quality food, friendly efficient service and wonderful value. We will be back soon
Written 10 March 2020
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Martyn C
8 contributions
May 2023 • couples
It does what it says on the tin. No messing about, no trying to be something they are not, just good, old fashioned pub grub of the highest order and very reasonably priced. Great menu and fast service. Highly recommended. I was going to take a photo of our meals but gluttony got the better of us.
Written 4 May 2023
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EnglishCastle
London192 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
When I visit family in Sunderland we always try to have lunch in the Cliff. My mother is nearly 90 and she enjoys the food and friendly atmosphere.
I love the food and the value for money (even better thanks to the government).
The new decor has improved the place but the staff and food is still as good as ever. Can't fault any item on the menu but the fish and chips are exceptional, don't order extras unless you have a big appetite, the portions are big.
Written 1 September 2020
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RubyRen
7 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
I've been going to The Cliff with my family for a good few years now. The service is brilliant, the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The food is brilliant, cooked well, tastes fresh. The carvery on a Wednesday and Sunday is delicious too.
Written 23 February 2020
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Travel10989991
Newcastle upon Tyne33 contributions
May 2022 • family
You must go here! The most beautiful pub, amazing food and a lovely atmosphere. I’d like to make a very special mention to the bar lady (with a southern accent and dark hair) was absolutely amazing. She truly went above and beyond and made such an effort with our table, she couldn’t do enough for us. So would be great for management to get this feedback to her :)
Written 6 May 2022
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Carolion1
Uckfield106 contributions
Aug 2021 • family
We went here for dinner because the specials looked interesting and the children’s menu looked good. We did the right thing. The food was hot and fresh and yummy. The ladies working there were helpful and kind. A good solid pub outing.
Written 6 August 2021
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Sue W
Whitburn40 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
Lovely food here at The Cliff. The staff were friendly and obviously used regularly by locals cos everyone seemed to know everyone. Nice atmosphere tho and the food was good quality and excellent value. We booked for 12 thinking it would be quiet but everyone else must have has same idea cos it was extremely busy. Had to queue for food but it was nice and hot with plenty of choice both of meat and veg. Would definitely go again and try a later reservation next time. Thank you to all the staff who work extremely hard.
Written 19 August 2022
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