Shark Club Gastro Bar
📍 0.2 miles from St. James' Park
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
Directly across from St James’ Park and a 2-minute walk to the turnstiles, Shark Club is set up for matchday with live football on numerous big screens. Local guides note it gets busy on matchdays, and the official menu lists bucket-deal beers and a full food menu—handy for pre- or post-match. It’s highlighted both in home-fan pub lists and in an away-fans guide via the on-site Sandman hotel, indicating it works for both sets of supporters. In short: super close to the ground, live football on TV, and food/drink to keep groups sorted before and after the game.
Recent Fan Reviews
Firstly the negative- first thing was to find out the were not showing all live football games on the evening of my visit, then the time for waiters to take our orders were very far between. The good points - We ordered wings and there were very very good , I'd recommend chilli honey wings, the atmosphere was good.
I eat breakfast very regularly here and the staff make me feel so welcome. There is always a great selection of food and I usually have an omelette made for me which I add such as toast and mushrooms to. I’ve been in the bar at night occasionally and it’s usually buzzing. Lots to watch on the TVs so good for sports.
A wonderful experience from start to finish. Welcomed and treated with great kindness. Brooke was fantastic and made the meal and evening lovely. Thank you! Would highly recommend the steak bites! Divine!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thea absolutely crushed it. From the moment we sat down, she was friendly, attentive, and somehow kept everything running smoothly even during a busy game rush. Drinks were fast, recommendations were on point, and she checked in just the right amount without hovering. You can tell she genuinely cares about giving great service. If you’re at this sports bar, do yourself a favor and sit in Thea’s section—she’s a big reason we’ll be back. 🍻
The food was great here, big portions and well cooked - definitely recommend. My waitress Ria was lovely! Very attentive without pestering, and was really friendly and conversational.