The Gibraltar Rock in North Tyneside

Great food. Baby shower buffet of hot and cold food was delicious. I have heard recently that this place has closed down such a shame

Great carvery at reasonable price. Closed down from January 2024

Have called here a few times in recent months after visiting a relative in Cullercoats. The carvery which is priced at £ 15.00 for 2 Monday to Friday (Extra £2.50 if you go large) is exceptional value. There is a choice of three meats and a plethora of choice of vegetables and potatoes. Be aware that what appear to be chips are actually parsnips. If you arrive early enough or pre-book a table you can find yourself with spectacular views across King Edward's Bay and Tynemouth Castle. The Gibraltar Rock is perfectly situated for a lunchtime stop off. Staff are very helpful and obliging.

Lovely food but lack of vegi and a lot of dishes were out of stock at 12pm

Absolutely awful ...like something from the 1980s placed order but waited nearly an hour for our food...we were the only couple in the restaurant 🙃..couldn't wait any longer so left ... management implied they had a large party upstairs but we only saw 8 come down for the carvery ...the only shining light were the young waitress and waiter ..! Avoid !

We called in for Sunday lunch and it had to be one of the worst Sunday lunches we've ever had, all the veg was stewed tasteless crap and the roast beef was like rubber, tuff as old boots. It would of took the teeth off a hacksaw blade.! Also the carpets are minging and all the walls are peeling of paint, then there's the toilets they were stinking and filthy so we give them a miss, I wouldn't back there even under chloroform.!!

We chose the Gibraltar Rock as a venue for our Silver Wedding celebration on 2nd December, 2023. Our eighteen guests unanimously enjoyed a top-class, three-course meal at a reasonable price and the staff clearly put themselves out to ensure we were well looked after and made sure we had a highly enjoyable evening. The room was prepared beautifully and the service excellent. In addition, I think we enjoyed the finest carvery I have experienced anywhere. I would highly recommend this venue for either functions or for individual lunches or evening meals, for the food is just about the best there is.

Superb carvery, 3 types of meat available and vegetables were fantastic. Great value for money and nice atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Lovely views of coast from a nice warm pub. Would recommend to anyone. Probably the best carvery I have had in ten years and I have eaten in over 100 restaurants in London.

Great carvery but could do with adding in cauliflower cheese to the options. But it's personal preference.

booked for 7oclock then advised they shut kitchen at 7!!!!! went for carvery not much choice in vegetables not very fresh poor quality staff said only staying open as there was a group of 7 men won't be going back

I booked a table for Sunday lunch here for a large family get together. When making the booking I specifically asked about vegan options. They gave me only one, a vegetable and bean chilli. On the day when we came to order at 12 noon they said it was no longer available. Myself and my son sat and watched the other 7 members of the party eating while we sat with nothing. Shame on you Gibraltar Rock. This completely spoilt the family reunion on the day. Some of our party had specifically come over from America for it and asked me to make the booking there, as it was once a favourite with a much loved relative no longer with us. If you want a vegan option go elsewhere. Most places now have a good selection. Wake up Gibraltar Rock...I certainly won't recommend you any time soon.

Lovely restaurant with views out to see. Food is delicious and great value ! Staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit.

The carvery is excellent and very reasonably priced 2 for £15, friendly and helpful staff, nothing is a bother

Brilliant place to eat food is beautiful

This is a really lovely place to eat. The food is always excellent, the service and the atmosphere are excellent too. I love the carvery and try to always visit when in the region.

Went for food we had the carvery which was very nice and the service was prompt and friendly.

A decent enough pub with friendly staff, a solid carvery and great views. It's not a destination in itself and felt a bit cold and soulless, but for an unspectacular but tasty meal it's worth a look.

Did not have any food not the cleanest place

My friend and I were there last week she had fish and chips and I had the carvery both meals were absolutely delicious and the gravy on the carvery was thick and very tasty the staff were very friendly will definitely call in again and value for money

Hadn't booked but they managed to accommodate us. Carvery was exceptional and the fish and chips looked devine, beautiful white fish and gorgeous homemade chips.

We found it by chance a couple of years ago and always set time to pop in and have a meal when we come up 👌

Very good food at buffet carvery. Hot and good portions of meat. Looking forward to next visit.!

Great Sunday carvery. 👍staff very good , location brilliant, love going here fir Sunday dinner

Went in for the first time on a Friday afternoon. Place is lovely and clean and staff really friendly. We had a carvery and all three meats where delicious. The view of the prior and the sea is lovely. We will definitely be back again. We'll done guys

We booked the upstairs space for an evening pre-wedding get together. Great views of the beach and the Priory. We all had the fish supper which was excellent, everything coming fresh from Fish Quay. Also an amazing fish platter to go with it. Brilliant home made chips with mushy peas and curry sauce, and loads of everything. The staff were absolutely great, very friendly and efficient. Many thanks to you all 😊

Staff are friendly and attentive. My family and I love this self-service carvery. Well worth a visit any day of the week.⁸

If I had seen the colour of the baby seats ,which are stored in the entrance to ladies toilet, when we went in i never would of eaten here. Two lovely ladies serving...but not rushed of their feet by any means.

Great food this time. Couldn't fault any of what I put in my mouth. Great choice of meat and veg.

Excellent Sunday carvery, a good choice, a good serving of meat & some of the friendliest staff we have encountered 10/10 keep up the great work !

Staff are really nice. Didn't eat in but the carvery looked excellent.

We ate out every day as had a lot to see and visit

One of the best carverys ive had in years and 2 for 15£!!! Bargain

Great food and service, really enjoyed our visit.

Good experience. Good food. Good service. Keen price.

Had a lovely meal with my friend on Monday. Lovely clean pub, attentive and caring staff, a credit to the business! We were welcomed. There were no free chairs and tables outside so the staff (think was manager) got some out for us. My friend was Vegetarian, so veggie gravy and sausages were made for her. Great value for money, delicious pub food. Had a lovely tumbler of wine overlooking the beach with our food. A blond lady and brunette lady served us. They were brilliant 🥰👍👍

Visited here for lunch and it was lovely! We sat outside with beautiful sea views. 3 of us ordered the beef baps which came with a yorkshire pudding, stuffing, roasties and a jug of gravy. 1 of us ordered the chunky chips. All food was amazing! Especially the gravy! Staff were very friendly aswell. We will be back soon!

Lovely, welcoming staff. They were helpful and friendly, couldn’t do enough for us. They brought us a table and chairs outside for us. They also made m friend vegan sausages and gravy as we chose the carvery. We had an enjoyable time experience. Great value for money. Lovely meal and sea view. Highly recommended.

Honestly they let themselves down this time. It was not busy, I’d say about 3-4 tables worth of customers and maybe 2 couples outside. We walked in and got told to sit anywhere. Then we sat for a good 15 minutes before getting served. Whilst waiting the two gents working there were scruffy and wearing dirty white trainers, which wasn’t a great professional look. The 2 female workers were much better dressed in casual yet smart clothing. Whilst waiting we were watching the 2 male workers slooowly make about 8 cups of coffee. I’m not sure why it took both of them to make these cups and it was painfully slow to watch! We finally ordered and got served our drinks pretty quick. The food didn’t take a long time to come and although it was clear my burger had been sat under the heater for a while it still tasted very good. The fish and chips were very nice and were very pleasant. Although we didn’t use the carvery a lot of people had to stand and wait for a few minutes before getting served each time. To be fair I do like the Gib rock but it was the staff that ruined it this time (two of them anyway) and it was clear there was a lack of ‘leadership’ and with someone taking charge and having more control over what seemed a jumbled and confused staffing situation I think the issues I’ve mentioned would of been thwarted. Plus dressing a bit smarter. I’m not asking for a tux but at least clean attire (again the female workers were fine). Will I be returning to the Gib rock… in a nut shell yes! However we are re thinking plans to have my partners evening there before our wedding which is something that will be discussed over the coming weeks.

Excellent Sunday carvery, the food and service was excellent, would definitely go again 😊

Great experience here, we stopped for lunch on a day visit to Tynemouth. We all had fish and chips, and it was delicious. Fish cooked to perfection with really light batter, and the chips were so tasty. Staff were great, not overly fussy, which is good, and the service was efficient and friendly. Wished we had time to go back again before heading home

Portions are generous. Gravy is delicious. Reasonable prices. Beautiful views if you sit on the bay side of the restaurant. The Sunday menu is well worth the try for a very large plate of food for under £12. They also do a take away carvery plate, which worked well for us. Beautiful town. I will be back next time I'm in the area.

We arrived late afternoon for a carvery, one of us was vegetarian, the carvery was ok meat wise, the veg was dried out, we had just what was left in the dishes, carrots, cabbage, peas, my friend got vegetarian sausages n vegetarian gravy, along with dried up veg, was not impressed, then not long after we started our meal all the fresh veg started coming out as the next lot of customers started arriving. Very disappointed overall and it was my friends birthday too.

We held an after funeral reception upstairs in The Gibraltar Rock. Couldn’t fault the staff, the hot buffet, the venue and topped off with fab view. Made a tough day much easier and can’t recommend this venue more highly. It is also extremely reasonably priced. Keep up your fab work team Gibraltar Rock and thank you so much.

Food was brilliant, drinks were served quickly but it took a while for the food to be served , food was good, when we received it

Lovely staff very helpful as I am a coeliac nothing was too much trouble. Lovely location very enjoyable.

Went for a surprise 80th afternoon tea, staff lovely and food extra tasty

Loved our evening, as usual, at the Gibraltar Rock. Eve was extremely accommodating and welcoming. Great views, good food, lovely atmosphere. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

the staff were very nice and accommodating to me and my assistance hound am registered learning disabled. the food was lovely recommended by my family although I couldnt eat at the time due to much pain from my crohn's disease. drinks lovely though and nice and clean all over inside with lovely views and clean windows to see out of fab natural lighting.

Nice Sunday carvery. Nice pub in a lovely setting

Slow service at the bar and long wait for food i think they forgot my order, I only ordered a snack 😋 food was nice .

Just a couple of drinks this time. We sat outside and enjoyed the view over the sea. Average prices. Thanks.

Visited last week on one of a rare sunny day. Enjoyed a pint outside looking over the sea. Nice little pub, friendly staff and a pint at a reasonable price.

Wet Wednesday at 2pm. 4 people in the front room, with overly loud music. Had the carvery for 2 and it was poor by any standards. All veg was limp and overcooked. May be better on a Sunday when the turnover is potentially better and the food fresher. Unfortunately I'll never know as I'll not be back.

Very nice place with friendly staff and good food! Place where you like always return! Thank you to Georgia for great service!

I requested a quiet corner in my booking and was very pleased they took in consideration our request. Friendly and attentive staff. Going back :)

A restaurant with fantastic views over the sea. Food was good, the starter could have been a little larger

Excellent service and food, 2nd time I've been to the venue. Carvery was lovely and dessert to die for

Lovely place with outdoor seating with view of the sea. Coffee was delicious and chips well cooked and plenty of them. Our friends had the fish and chips and it was huge and came with tartare sauce and mushy peas. Service was quick and friendly

My hubby and I popped in to The Gibraltar rock for lunch this week and as always it didn't fail in filling our bellies. We where seated by a lovely lady (manageress I believe) and she took our drinks order. We both opted for carvery and she advised she'd let the chef know. The chef attended to us promptly and sliced 2 gorgeous slices of gammon for me and turkey for my hubby. We filled our plates with fresh veg. The leeks where delicious and you could taste the butter in them. The roasties where yummy and the stuffing too. My only bug was the yorkshire puds where a bit hard but i soaked mine with gravy anyhow. Yummy dinner as always.

Such a lovely and peaceful place with a gorgeous view. The fish and chips are beautiful! Was very impressed and will definitely be returning!

This is a great find . The carvery is very good . A choice of three meat loads of veg , also a lovely vegetarian option . The staff are lovely. Fair priced Good size children menu too.

First time here and we will 100% be back. The carvery was hot fresh and well presented. The meat was cooked perfect and each one had its own flavour with fresh veg and a lovely gravy. The two ladies in the dining room were really friendly, it’s nice to see experience staff who are naturally confident and genuinely care. The young carvery chef was bright cheery and happy. We left a tip and will recommend to our family and friends. Thanks for a great lunch !

Lovely view of the sea! Perfect place to grab a pint or a coffee.

Best views in Tynemouth. Sadly that doesn't make up for the fact that it needs a bloody good clean. Run down, empty fridges. Toilets are a disgrace. You can't trade on views alone. Need to up their game.

Great food and lovely place to eat very friendly

Absolutely nothing to complain about. Have visited twice and on both occasions found the food to be good and the staff friendly.

Great place for food and drinks thank you

Very poor vegetable choice carrots peas and cabbage all cold no mashed potatoes no parsnips £10.25 at that price there should be a better choice worst carvery only gave 2 stars for view

I remember this hs always been one of the the best places for a Sunday roast, but since going vegan I wasn't sure they would cater, the menu doesn't say. However I called ahead and they confirmed they could, we went in and it was fabulous. Definitely they besr Sunday roast and reasonably priced too. It wasn't as busy as usual but that might be as there was a good festival going on.

Visited with friends for the first time in a while. Lovely chilled atmosphere, food very good, Georgia was extremely welcoming. She made sure we were all ok at several points throughout the evening. Making sure we had everything we needed.

Great Fantastic place on the Sea.Great Viewing😀😀😀

Lovely little bar upstairs nice atmosphere,

Beautiful cod and chios. Partner chose cavery, excellent.

Arrived at 12pm and we're seated straight away, staff wery friendly and helpful. Chose the carvery and really enjoyed it. The meat was lovely and tender, with a nice choice of vegatables. Had strawberry and meringue ice cream which was absolutely gorgeous. Very surprised at...

Gorgeous food, friendly helpful staff

We actually visited twice during our holiday and had an excellent carvery both times. A generous amount of quality meat and nice selection of vegetables topped with a lovely gravy. My only small criticism would be the chewy Yorkshire puddings. The staff were friendly and...

Visited today to eat in the carvery. They are running an offer of 2 carvery meals for £15. The food was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. There was a choice of turkey, beef or ham. I had the turkey and my...

Very nice pub restaurant lovely fish and chips and a pint Very friendly service

Great ,friendly pub, with stunning views of the ocean. Had a couple of pints, excellent pale ale on tap, lovely staff.

Popped in for dinner. Nice layout and very welcoming staff, friendly, helpful, and attentive, especially the young man in the restaurant upstairs 👍. The views out to the sea and beach were fantastic. The food was well presented and hot 🔥 and good pub grub. If I had one criticism, the upstairs area was, let's say, a tad cold 🥶.

This place looks better from the outside than it actually is.

Three of us had lunch today at this pub, it was not a good experience. I paid £8.75 for a hot beef sandwich, I could not eat the Yorkshire pudding as it was cold and tough, roast potatoes cold, beef was ok but cold, gravy...

Very poor quality food on the carvery. Limited choice of veg and meat was very dry. Seriously don’t know how this place can offer food of such poor quality. It’s like an old people’s home inside and the food resembles the same type of quality....

Love The Gibraltar Rock lovely food and friendly service and staff

Lovely all round. Food excellent, service great. Prices reasonable. However had too many stairs lol. No drinks menu and not enough loos Definitely recommend.

Food was average, service OK, lovely views ,but the toilet s were disgusting My partner said the mens stunk and the female toilet s were filthy, and sorry say there was a used tampon on the floor, shocking, won't be returning 🤑

Friendly, efficient staff and a wide choice of well priced, delicious food in an iconic local venue. The views are the icing on the cake

After touring Tynemouth for reasonable price food ended up here wish I came here to start with really friendly staff good choice of carvery and at a good price £15 for 2 meals and if you go Longsands Fish Kitchen it’s £14.50 for one meal Fish and Chips Shame about the Yorkshire Puddings lol 😂 they were a bit hard Will be visiting again soon though 👍👍

Really excellent place. Fab carvery at a great price.

Excellent 👍 Enjoyed meal for Mother's Day.

I've had a few steak and ale pie's in my time but the one today 2as without question the best I've ever had in my life. The meat was succulent and tend with no fat or gristle. It was truly delicious!

I've have had a few steak and ale pie's in my time but the one today was without question the best I've ever had!

Tried to book up for evening meal for my birthday with family and friends. 12 people were to go. Was told that it might be snowing on Tuesday so they are shutting at 18.00!!! Booked the Toby Carvery at Shiremoor instead. They will not be shutting early IF it snows. Place has gone down hill badly over the last few years. Used to be my go to place for birthdays, Xmas etc. Not any more. How not to run a business.😡😡 Have since had a reply from the owner. Haven't been to Toby as today is Friday and we are going on Tuesday!! Going forward though, if it does snow in the future, and you are open, don't forget to send the staff home early. Health and Safety!! You need to go on a Customer Service course. Can't take a bit of criticism.😭😭 Quick update. I did have a nice time at Toby and it didn't snow like you predicted.😉

Great pub overlooking sea. Went for Sunday Carvery _ excellent. Warm welcome and very reasonably priced.

Really impressed with The Gibraltar Rock. Had a carvery which isn't normally my thing but it was absently suburb! Only £11 and got a really decent portion of meat with mountains of excellent veg. My husband got the vegi sausages option instead of the meat...

years since I have been here, nice views for a pint, while I didn't eat here the Carvery looked lovely and the staff were very friendly

Service is nice, had a nice waitress who was polite. Carvery food however is not nice, the yorkshire puddings taste of fish, the roast potatoes are soggy, and the meat is low quality and flavourless. Would not recommend the carvery, however the fish and chips was okay.

Essential to book for a Sunday.. The carvery is great, choice of three meats with loads of different veg and a Yorkshire pudding.

Great food and price to match. Loved the Carvery. Happy atmosphere and friendly helpful staff.

Quality & quantity of meat and selection of veggies has taken a dive...sadly