Eating Out in Northumberland

There are many restaurants, country pubs, cafes and bistros to choose from when visiting our luxury holiday cottages in Northumberland. 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 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.

Tankerville Arms  (01665 578444)
We can certainly recommend our favorite – the Tankerville Arms at Eglingham – a very scenic ten-minute drive from Ingram. This is a charming and friendly Coaching Inn with bar serving a range of real ales and bar meals together with a separate 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.

Running Fox at Powburn (01665 660721)
North Northumberland Artisan bakery and coffee shop serving excellent quality sandwiches, platters, soup, fresh pies and quiches all made daily. There are also Running Foxes at Longframlington, Longhoughton, Kirkharle and Felton. https://runningfoxbakery.co.uk/

The Plough Inn, Powburn – a warm, friendly pub by evening, with real ales and spirits from local distillery Ad Gerfin at Wooler. During daytime it opens as the Running Fox cafe.

Ingram Cafe – a few minutes walk from Cheviot Holiday Cottages.A friendly, cosy cafe in the midst of the Breamish Valley and Cheviot Hills. Open every day and serving homemade cakes, scones, snacks and light meals.

Jolly Fisherman at Craster (01665 576461)
This tastefully refurbished traditional pub and restaurant has stunning views along the Northumberland Coast with Craster harbour in the foreground and beyond to Dunstanburgh Castle.
Delicious food prepared by Head Chef, John Blackmore includes a wide selection of fresh catches together with other locally sourced produce and selection of real ales.
www.thejollyfishermancraster.co.uk.

Potted Lobster, Bamburgh – A relaxed dining experience offering a wide range of locally sourced seafood dishes. https://thepottedlobster.co.uk/

The Old Boat House at Amble – Converted boat house on Amble harbour looking out to the North sea and Northumberland Coast. A good selection of mainly seafood dishes are on offer. https://www.boathousefoodgroup.co.uk/old-boat-house-amble/

Jaspers Bistro at Amble (07853 449465) – One of our favourites, this informal intimate restaurant serves excellent dishes using locally sourced ingredients, all prepared fresh to order. Best to book well in advance.

Plough Inn, Alnwick, also known as Blackmore’s of Alnwick (01665 602395)
This Coaching Inn located in Alnwick offers good food emphasising local produce – fish from the north east coast to game from various estates in Northumberland.

Cook and Barker Inn (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. https://cookandbarkerinn.co.uk/

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. https://percyarmschatton.co.uk/

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.

The Fishing Boat Inn  (01665 577750)
Known locally as the FBI! Great location above the sea front at Boulmer, a small fishing village on the Northumberland Coast which is best remembered for its historic connection with smuggling activity especially the gin trade and salt. Specializing in sea food including locally caught lobster, crab and fish, the menu also offers a range of other dishes. https://www.thefishingboatinn.com/

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.

Mumbai Flavours  (01665 6062324)
Indian Restaurant and Takeaway offers a friendly professional service and tasty authentic food at a reasonable price. We like it!

Hardy’s Bistro  (01665 602109)
Twenty minutes drive. A recently refurbished bistro inside the revolving doors of the White Swan Hotel, Alnwick.

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.

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.