# Watergate Cafe, Gateshead — Reviews & Opening Hours > Watergate Cafe — Cafe in Gateshead with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 180 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/gateshead/restaurants/watergate-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Watergate Cafe Lobley Hill, Gateshead [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=207329451627520850&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Watergate Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104030538024014697046) **In short:** Watergate Cafe is a cafe in Gateshead, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 180 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Watergate Cafe Watergate Cafe operates from Whickham Fellside Youth Football Club on Consett Road in Lobley Hill. The menu includes a range of cakes, with lemon cake among the offerings, alongside other food options at reasonable prices. The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The cafe welcomes children and groups, and dogs are permitted. Staff are noted for friendly and helpful service. ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ## What's nearby - Whickham Fellside Youth FC next door - Emmanuel College Parking next door - Emmanuel College next door - Cragside Court- Castles and Coasts Housing Association 300m away - Watergate Forest Park 550m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious cakes, especially the lemon, and a good choice of food on the menu. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the genuinely dog-friendly atmosphere. Others say the staff are friendly and welcoming, providing helpful service. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (180 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Gateshead Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/999748). [More restaurants in Gateshead](https://staycation.co.uk/gateshead/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (180 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 ### Quick Facts **Destination** Gateshead **Plus Code** 9C6WW9Q4+4H ### 🏨 Places to stay near Gateshead Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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