Hazy Daze Bottle Shop

Hazy Daze Bottle Shop in Whitley Bay is a craft beer shop and taproom with a strong independent feel and a very sea-view-friendly location in Spanish City. Dogs are welcome inside, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle while the humans browse local, national and international craft beer, natural wines, cider and spirits.

The focus is on more than just grab-and-go bottles—there's a tasting-room setup that makes it a good place for a drink and a bit of expert-guided choosing if the beer shelves start speaking in riddles. Handy for takeaways, tap pours and a more grown-up post-walk wind-down.

It's the kind of spot where paws and people can browse together, the sea view does some of the heavy lifting, and nobody has to explain why the dog came along for the craft beer run.