TheLakesideWardley · Gateshead
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Wardley · Gateshead

The heart of great food, good times and unforgettable occasions.

From family meals and Sunday lunches to South Tyneside's favourite beer garden, weddings, celebrations and live entertainment. The Lakeside brings people together for every occasion.

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3 function areasavailable to hire
Dog friendly& family welcome
Open 7 daysKitchen all week
Welcome to The Lakeside

A proper local with a sense of occasion.

Tucked into East Fellgate Farm in Wardley, The Lakeside Inn has been the area's gathering place for years. Beautifully decorated rooms, glorious gardens, log fires in the colder months and a kitchen that takes its Sunday lunch very seriously.

Cosy log fires

Settle in for long, warm afternoons.

Dogs welcome

Well behaved pups always get a fuss.

The best beer garden in South Tyneside

Our beer garden comes alive in the summer.

Perfect for families

A park and bouncy castle for family fun.

Made for occasions

From quiet dinners to big celebrations.

Step inside The Lakeside Inn
Pull up a stool at the bar
Garden cocktails in the sunshine
Autumn & winter at The Lakeside

Log fires, comfort food and the cosiest nights of the year.

When the leaves turn and the nights draw in, The Lakeside is at its warmest. Pull up a chair by the fire, tuck into home-cooked food, catch some live music or celebrate in our newly dressed Gin Garden. From Halloween half term to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, there is always something to look forward to.

The new Gin Garden at The Lakeside at dusk, dressed in autumn leaves and pumpkins, with candlelit tables, leather chairs and festoon lights
The new Gin Garden
A Halloween garland of autumn leaves, pumpkins and jack o' lanterns around The Lakeside sign, with a witch's legs peeking over the top
Halloween at The Lakeside
A round table dressed for an autumn party at The Lakeside, with pumpkins, orange chair sashes and fairy lights above
Autumn celebrations
Santa sitting by a roaring log fire in a cosy room decked with garlands, wreaths and stockings at The Lakeside
Christmas by the fire

Roaring log fires

Come in from the cold and settle in by the fire with a drink.

Home-cooked comfort food

Hearty pies, roasts and proper North East classics made in our kitchen.

Live entertainment

Singers, bands and party nights to brighten up the darker evenings.

Halloween to Christmas

Family fun at half term, festive dining, Christmas parties and New Year's Eve.

Voted Best Beer Garden in South Tyneside

Outdoor dining & summer garden parties

When the sun’s out, everyone comes to The Lakeside.

As soon as the sunshine arrives, The Lakeside becomes one of the area’s most popular destinations for outdoor dining, cocktails, family days out and unforgettable summer events. Whether it’s lunch in the sunshine, after-work drinks, a family meal or one of our famous themed garden parties, there’s always a fantastic atmosphere waiting for you.

Guests dining and drinking in the garden terrace at The Lakeside on a summer evening
A busy sunny patio packed with guests outside The Lakeside
Families in the beer garden with a bouncy castle and play area at The Lakeside
A wood-fired pizza baking in the outdoor oven at The Lakeside
Freshly grilled street food boxes beside the wood-fired oven at The Lakeside

Outdoor seating

Plenty of room to soak up the sunshine, with lamp posts, festoon lights and a proper garden buzz.

Live entertainment

Singers, DJs and party afternoons all year round, whatever the season.

Barry's BBQ

Freshly grilled favourites served across the garden all season long.

Family fun

Inflatables, garden games and events for all ages. Dogs welcome too.

A packed calendar

There’s something on all year round, from bottomless brunches and live music to family fun in the school holidays, Halloween half term, Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve. Whatever the season, there is always a reason to come down to The Lakeside.

Our signature dishes

The plates we're famous for.

Towering burger stacks, the legendary parmo and our showstopping hanging kebabs. Big on flavour, generous on portions, proudly North East.

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A towering stack of crispy battered strips piled high over seasoned chips and peppers at The Lakeside Inn

Loaded & stacked

The Lakeside Stacks

Our famous stacks, piled high on twice cooked chips with toppings from peppercorn chicken to tempura king prawns.

A Lakeside parmo: breaded chicken in béchamel and cheese with chips, coleslaw and salad

North East classic

The Famous Parmos

A North East favourite and one of our most popular menu choices.

A showstopping hanging kebab at The Lakeside Inn, served sizzling over chips and flatbread

Showstopper

The Hanging Kebabs

Our showstopping hanging kebabs served sizzling and packed with flavour.

A Sunday roast at The Lakeside Inn with sliced roast meats, a giant Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, carrots, peas and rich gravy

Sunday favourite

The Sunday Roast

Roast meats with a giant Yorkshire pudding, sage and onion stuffing, seasonal veg and rich gravy.

Rich minced beef with a golden dumpling, creamy mash, carrots and peas at The Lakeside Inn

Proper comfort food

Mince & Dumplings

A proper North East comfort classic. Rich minced beef with a fluffy dumpling, creamy mash, peas and roasted carrots.

Food service
Monday to Saturday
11:30am to 9:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Last orders, summer
8:45pm
Last orders, winter
7:45pm
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Every Sunday

Sundays are made for great food.

Join us every Sunday at The Lakeside for hearty Sunday lunches, comforting classics and family favourites served in a warm, welcoming setting.

Sunday food service

Sunday menu
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Carvery
12:00pm – 6:00pm
The Sunday carvery counter at The Lakeside Inn: roast meats, honey gammon, golden Yorkshire puddings and trays of fresh vegetables

Carved to order

All the trimmings, every Sunday

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A Wardley local landmark

Special offers

Reasons to pull up a chair this week.

Great value without the small print. Pop in, no voucher required.

£20Available daily

2 Poretti & 2 Pizzas for £20

The perfect sharing offer. Enjoy two freshly made pizzas and two pints of Poretti for just £20, any day of the week.

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Find us

A few minutes from Jarrow, right by the A19.

Free parking on site and an easy run from across Gateshead, South Tyneside and Newcastle. Pop the postcode in and you will find us easily.

Map showing the location of The Lakeside Inn in Gateshead
East Fellgate Farm, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YD, England

Opening hours

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  • Monday11:30 – 00:0011:30 – 21:00
  • Tuesday11:30 – 00:0011:30 – 21:00
  • Wednesday11:30 – 00:0011:30 – 21:00
  • Thursday11:30 – 00:0011:30 – 21:00
  • Friday11:30 – 00:0011:30 – 21:00
  • Saturday11:30 – 00:0011:30 – 21:00
  • Sunday11:30 – 00:0012:00 – 18:00

Kitchen last orders are 8:45pm in summer and 7:45pm in winter.

Opening hours may vary during private functions, weddings, special events, Christmas and New Year celebrations. All opening times are subject to change at management discretion.

East Fellgate Farm, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YD

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Everything you might want to check before you visit. Still unsure? Give us a call, we are happy to help.

Pull up a chair at The Lakeside.

Book a table for lunch, dinner or the famous Sunday carvery, or enquire about your next celebration. We would love to have you.