Al Bear
Located within the heart of Whitley Bay, Al Bear, Bar & kitchen is a place of great food and wonderful drinks.
We invite you to relax and unwind, whether that be with a coffee and a chat, lunching with friends, dining with cocktails or simply in for a drink after visiting our glorious coastline.
We are open 7 days a week & we accept walk-ins as well as reservations. We also are dog friendly so bring in your well-behaved four legged friends for a well deserved rest.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please note Restaurant Week promotion is not valid on Sunday 12 October at this venue
Restaurant Week Menu
Offer
2 Courses £20 | 3 Courses £25
Choose a starter and main, main and dessert, or have all three.
Starters
Mushroom Bruschetta
Pan fried mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce on toasted sourdough.
Can be made gluten free and vegan.
Lamb Kofta & Pitta
Traditional lamb koftas, pickled red cabbage, pitta bread and tzatziki.
Nduja King Prawns (+£3.50 supplement)
King prawns cooked in garlic butter with nduja sausage, served on toasted sourdough.
Can be made gluten free.
Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins
Crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheddar and mozzarella, pickled red onions, candied bacon, finished with sour cream and fresh chives.
Honey Chilli Chicken
Lightly battered chicken in a honey, soy and chilli glaze, topped with sesame seeds.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (V)
Tender cauliflower bites with a hot and spicy crispy coating served with Frank’s RedHot sauce.
BBQ Beef Brisket Bites
Beef brisket bites coated in a smoked paprika and bourbon whiskey crumb, served with BBQ sauce.
Mains
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Traditional beer battered fish, gastro chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce.
Can be made gluten free.
Beef Brisket Chilli
12-hour slow cooked beef brisket served with basmati rice, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños and tortilla chips.
Steak & Ale Pie
Served with gastro chips, seasonal mixed greens and gravy.
Nduja Mussels
Local mussels in a spicy nduja sausage, garlic and tomato sauce with fries and toasted sourdough.
Can be made gluten free.
Teriyaki Salmon Steak (+£5.00 supplement)
Marinated salmon steak with stir-fried vegetables and basmati rice, topped with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds.
Wild Mushroom & Asparagus Linguine
Pan fried wild mushrooms, baby leaf spinach and asparagus in a creamy white wine, garlic and parmesan sauce, finished with truffle oil.
10oz Rump Steak & Chips (+£5.00 supplement)
Cooked medium. Served with roasted plum tomato, flat white mushroom and gastro chips.
Chicken Supreme
Roasted chicken breast, sautéed potatoes, mixed greens and wild mushrooms in a creamy parmesan sauce.
Build Me Up Butternut Pizza
Creamy goat’s cheese, red onion chutney, balsamic syrup, roasted courgettes and butternut squash, finished with baby leaf salad, fresh mozzarella and pesto drizzle.
Meat Sweatz Pizza
Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, nduja sausage, jalapeños, sun-blushed tomatoes, house garlic oil and red onions.
Chicken Kebab
Chicken breast marinated in house spices and cooked on the grill. Served on homemade hand-pulled flatbread topped with kebab salad, pickled red cabbage, jalapeños, garlic mayonnaise and chilli sauce, with skinny fries.
Can be made gluten free.
Falafel Kebab
Middle Eastern spiced falafel on homemade hand-pulled flatbread topped with kebab salad, crumbled feta, pickled red cabbage, pomegranate, tzatziki and mango sauce, served with skinny fries.
Can be made gluten free.
American Boy Burger
Double beef patties, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickles, American cheddar, shredded iceberg lettuce and burger sauce, served with skinny fries.
Add bacon: £2.00
Vegan Beyond Burger (V)
Double plant-based patties, vegan cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, pickles, vegan mayonnaise and caramelised red onions in a gluten-free burger bun, served with skinny fries.
Desserts
Warm Chocolate Brownie
Served with vanilla ice cream.
Baked Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Tart
Ginger biscuit base with a vanilla cheesecake filling, finished with a caramelised crust.
Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Served with a choice of ice cream or custard.
Can be made vegan.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with a choice of ice cream or custard.
Ice Cream
Choice of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate.
Dietary Information
- V = Vegan
- Vegetarian dishes available
- Gluten Free options available
- Some dishes contain sesame and/or nuts
Allergen Notice:
Although every effort is made to minimise cross-contamination, Al Bear Bar and Kitchen cannot guarantee that dishes are free from allergens. Guests with severe allergies or strict dietary requirements should speak to a member of staff before ordering.





