The Ship

The Ship is a cosy neighbourhood pub in Monkseaton, just a short drive from Whitley Bay's coast and useful for visitors combining a beach walk with a proper post-ramble pint. Dogs are welcome inside the lounge, so the whole group stays on the right side of the door while you settle in with a drink.

The pub serves food through The Ship Shack Kitchen, offering stone-baked pizzas, loaded fries and nachos, and holds the kind of social-hub atmosphere that makes it feel local rather than destination—but that's exactly why it's handy when you need somewhere relaxed, dog-friendly and easy to find. Opening hours run from 3:30 pm Monday, 2 pm Tuesday to Thursday, noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, and noon to 11 pm Sunday.

No confirmed on-site parking at the pub itself, but Monkseaton Metro station nearby has a free car park and street options keep arrival straightforward. The Ship offers that low-key, lounge-pub feel where wet paws and tangled leads won't raise an eyebrow and you can plan a wider coastal visit without leaving your dog in the car.