United Kingdom
Mention South Shields and the last thing that comes to mind is spectacular coastal scenery which can be viewed from this bar on the beach. The exterior of the bar might be viewed as a blight on the view, with its concrete facade and brick built lift-shaft in front of the cliff face. But the interior is an amazing grotto - with splendid views of the beach and rock formations from the widows.
Coast Road,
South Shields,
Tyne & Wear.
NE34 7BS
www.marsden-grotto.co.uk/