# Cafe Needles Eye, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea — Reviews & Opening Hours > Cafe Needles Eye — Restaurant in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 499 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/restaurants/cafe-needles-eye (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant # Cafe Needles Eye Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4520282960425487183&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Cafe Needles Eye](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105228294044068496599) **In short:** Cafe Needles Eye is a restaurant in Northumberland, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 499 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Cafe Needles Eye Cafe Needles Eye sits on Beach Terrace with views over the sea. The menu includes vegan options alongside other dishes. Prices are reasonable. The cafe welcomes dogs, children and groups, and takes bookings. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. Staff are noted as friendly, though some diners have reported slow or inattentive service. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Cafe Needles Eye's own website](https://cafeneedleseye.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ## What's nearby - Host & Stay - Twelve On The Terrace next door - Newbiggin by the sea beach next door - Nu-Heat (North East) Ltd 200m away - Robson & Prescott Veterinary Practice, Newbiggin 300m away - The New Ship 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious and high-quality food, including excellent vegan options, and its stunning sea views. They also highlight the friendly staff, reasonable prices, and dog-friendly atmosphere. Some reviews mention the service can be slow and inattentive. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (499 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Northumberland Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1734619). [More restaurants in Northumberland](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (499 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://cafeneedleseye.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01670 641224](tel:01670641224) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Northumberland **Plus Code** 9C7W5FHM+CQ ### 🏨 Places to stay near Northumberland Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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