Eating Out in Northumberland
There are many restaurants, country pubs, cafes and bistros to choose from in the surrounding Northumberland villages and in Alnwick itself. We are pleased to recommend the following selection of Northumbrian country pubs, restaurants and places to eat being both our favourites and those of our guests.
For that special occasion or memorable family celebration you might choose to dine at The Sanctuary or The Treehouse.
The Tree House
(01665 511852)
Located in the Alnwick Garden this is one of the largest wooden treehouses in the world, and offers a unique dining experience within a magical environment. A roaring log fire in the centre with a green leaved living tree growing through the restaurant. Delicious menus include a fantastic selection of locally sourced produce, accompanied on Thursdays by live jazz and on Fridays by a wide range of live music from folk to blues, Northumbrian to the world. Visit their website for their menu at www.alnwickgarden.com.
The Sanctuary at the Castle
(01665 511131)
Situated next to Alnwick Castle. The Sanctuary at the Castle is a world class restaurant, wine bar and event venue in Alnwick Castle, home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Open all year round the restaurant spans three levels and its chic modern interior compliments its setting in a magnificent medieval castle. A cosmopolitian menu reflects the head chef's interest in local food and ingredients, and at a reasonable price. Visit their website for their menu at www.thesanctuaryatthecastle.com.
Tankerville Arms
(01665 578444)
We can certainly recommend our favourite - the Tankerville Arms at Eglingham - a very scenic ten-minute drive from Ingram. Run by the owners themselves it is a charming and friendly Coaching Inn with bar/bar meals and a seperate restaurant offering good, interesting Northumbrian food at reasonable prices. You will need to book at the weekends. Visit their web site to view sample menu www.tankervillearms.com.
Cook and Barker
(01665 575234)
Twenty minutes drive to Newton-on-the-Moor. A real traditional country inn with friendly atmosphere and good bar meals. Booking usually advisable.
The Percy Arms
(01668 215244)
Chatton village is a twenty minutes' drive. Pleasant country pub / restaurant. Al a carte and changing specials and often use local produce / ingredients.
The Ship Inn
(01665 576262)
Newton-by-the-Sea is thirty minutes drive. A popular, friendly pub situated in a most picturesque fishing village square only a stone's throw from the sand. Serves bar meals and delicious fresh crab sandwiches at lunchtime. An ideal place to stop off when walking along this beautiful Heritage Coastline.
Fish and Chips in Seahouses!
Don't pass through this colourful and lively fishing harbour without trying traditional fish and chips. You can 'eat in' or 'take-away' and are spoilt for choice. I recall from my youth that Mackays was particularly good!
Granny's Delicatessen
(01665 602394)
Twenty minutes drive. Located in Narrowgate, an historic street in Alnwick, Granny's has a cellar restaurant serving freshly prepared food and a good deli. Open daytime only.
The Beaches
(01665 830006)
Thirty minutes drive away in Alnmouth. Small bistro with friendly, informal atmosphere where you take along your own bottle of wine. Fresh seafood available, but book first.
Hardy's Bistro
(01665 602109)
Twenty minutes drive. A recently refurbished bistro inside the revolving doors of the White Swan Hotel, Alnwick.
The Black Bull
(01890 820200)
Twenty five minutes drive. Northumberland's only thatched pub and located on Ford and Etal Estate near the Heatherslaw light railway. Ideal for lunches and evening meals. Does a home-cooked meal with vegetarian options and allergy aware.
Granby Inn
(01665 570362/570228)
Fifteen minutes drive at Longframlington. Long established family run business and a homely establishment where the food is always delicious.
Linden Hall and Pub
(0870 1942123)
Beyond Longframlington, twenty five minutes drive from cottages. Part of the Macdonald Hotels and resorts group, this is also a country hotel with golf course. Choose between the Dobson Restaurant, which overlooks attractive landscaped grounds, or the Linden Tree pub / restaurant. Children's play area and beer garden.
Jolly Fisherman
(01665 576461)
Thirty minutes drive to Craster. Busy pub all year round and a good place to call in after walking along the cliffs to Dunstanburgh Castle ruins. House Specials are good value, using local Craster kippers and crab, and include home-made pate, crab soup and crab sandwiches.
Blackmore's of Alnwick
01665 602395
Located in the heart of Alnwick, this contemporary style boutique restaurant has undergone major redevelopment during 2007. The chef and founder has a good track record of preparing beautiful food with flair and imagination.
Embleton Hall
01665 570249/570206
Embleton Hall is a small country house hotel standing in its own landscaped grounds in the village of Longframlington, some fifteen minutes drive south of Ingram. The restaurant has an excellent lunch and dinner menu aswell as bar snacks and lighter meals.
The Three Wheatheads
01669 620262
Country Inn at Thropton village two miles west of Rothbury. A charming 300 year old Northumbrian Inn with lounge bar, restaurant and summer beer garden.
