We have a wide selection of places to eat in Northumberland. Our establishments range from small family pubs, to large luxury fine dining restaurants. You’ll be sure to find specialities when you dine out made with the finest local Northumberland produce.
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Read moreHungry? You can't beat Northumberland for sheer variety when it comes to great places to eat.
After all, we have everything from a restaurant within one of Europe's largest tree houses to traditional fish and chip shops selling locally caught cod and haddock.
There's our country pubs where you will find delicious local lamb and beef served with fresh vegetables and perhaps a pint of tasty ale from a local micro-brewery.
We have an abundance of quaint tea shops within our villages and towns that can offer a treat after a hard day's walking, cycling or simply exploring.
We are proud of our food and we'll always try to serve up our local specialities. Menus across the county boast highlights like Cheviot Lamb, fresh lobster, or asparagus grown on the grassy shores of Lindisfarne.
Northumberland's culinary traditions were developed through the generations. From the monks at Lindisfarne to the kitchens of the great castles and country houses, through to the gardens of the shepherd's cottage and allotments of the miner's terrace, the food heritage of Northumberland is rich, varied and very much alive.
Where to eat in Northumberland
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Percy Arms
Type
Public House / Bar
Location
Chatton
Outstanding food has always been a cornerstone of the warm and friendly Northumbrian hospitality to be found at The Percy Arms. Winner of Best Bar Food TUPC Awards for Excellence 2006. Visitors are welcome to eat in either the lounge area,...
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- +44 01668 215244
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Valley Connection 301
Type
Indian
Location
Hexham
The Valley Connection 301 offers the perfect ambience in a unique setting.
Its two main purposes are to whet your appetite with a mouth-watering range of succulent dishes and to provide you with a high quality of service which brings...
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- +44 01434 601234
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Red Lion
Type
Pub/Inn
Location
Hexham
Andy and Sue welcome you to the Red Lion at Newbrough, an old coaching inn dating back to the 1190's that has been brought back to the 21st century whilst maintaining all the charm of a countryside bed and breakfast with its log and coal...
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- +44 01434 674226
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Warkworth House Hotel No.16 Restaurant, Bar & Bistro
Type
Public House / Bar
Location
Warkworth
Spend you evening dining at our No. 16 Restaurant which serves traditional British cuisine in a rich, stylish environment creating the perfect venue for every occasion. Enjoy the delicious taste and delightful aroma of our locally sourced,...
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- +44 01665 711276
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Otterburn
The Tower Inn and Stable Bar has recently been born out of the old stables at the Otterburn Tower Hotel. Tastefully renovated using many of the original features from the amazing stallion stables, the bar and bistro is unique and has been...
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- +44 01830 520620
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The Queens Head Inn
Type
Pub/Inn
Location
Alnwick
The Queen’s Head is nestled on the edge of the Northumberland National Park close to the Cheviot Hills. Local visitor attractions include Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle & Gardens, Holy Island, Seahouses and Alnmouth. The Queen’s Head is...
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- +44 01665 578324
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The Ship Inn
Type
Pub/Inn
Location
Newton-by-the-Sea
Located on the wild & beautiful coast of North Northumberland, The Ship Inn, originally known as the Smack Inn was built in the late 1700’s. It stands in the corner of an open ended square of white-washed cottages set around a green and...
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- +44 01665 576262
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De Vere Deluxe Slaley Hall
Type
Local Produce Used
Location
Slaley
An Edwardian mansion in 1000 acres of Northumberland moorland and forest, now an elegant luxury hotel. A unique location, with fabulous interiors and a team of passionate staff to make your stay extra special. This is Slaley Hall.
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- +44 01434 673350
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The Queens Head Hotel Restaurant
Type
Pub/Inn
Location
Rothbury
The Queens head Inn and Restaurant has been a landmark in Rothbury since 1780. A traditional family run pub noted for its excellent food, friendly service and comfortable en-suite accommodation. Relax in the traditional bar with a glass of...
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- +44 01669 620470
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The Pheasant Inn
Type
Public House / Bar
Location
Hexham
The Pheasant is a family run country inn close to Kielder Water in the beautiful North Tyne valley. Relax with a pint of real ale in a warm and friendly country pub. Enjoy slow roasted local lamb, cider baked gammon or game and mushroom...
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- +44 01434 240382
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Café Maelmin
Type
Tea / Coffee Shop
Location
Milfield
A delightful cafe-style restaurant, open all day every day.
Choose from a hearty traditional breakfast, extensive lunch menu, or simply enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with a home baked cake or scone.
There is visitor information about the...- Telephone:
- +44 01668 216323
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Barn at Beal Restaurant & Coffee Shop
Type
Restaurant
Location
Beal
Excellent coffee shop and restaurant in the recently converted Barn at Beal in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sit on our patio and enjoy the splendid panorama in front of you - from Holy Island to the Farne Isles and down to the...
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- +44 01289 540044
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The Oak Room Restaurant - Otterburn Tower and Country Hotel
Type
Local Produce Used
Location
Otterburn
The Oak Room Restaurant at Otterburn Tower is a step back in time. The 16th Century oak paneling and the inglenook fireplace give an ambiance of a bygone age. The windows are stained glass and show the Coats of Arms of past owners. It is...
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- +44 01830 520620
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Waren House Hotel & Restaurant
Type
Restaurant
Location
Waren Mill
Traditional Country House hotel overlooking Budle Bay and Holy Island in 6 acres of wooded grounds and walled garden. Excellent food. Be pampered in the elegant dining room where chefs Steve Owen & Graham Holleywell prepare dishes of...
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- +44 01668 214581
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The Travellers Rest
Type
Public House / Bar
Location
Slaley
Fine food and drink can be enjoyed in our bar or cosy restaurant which combines high quality fresh food with excellent value for money. We offer an extensive menu and a selection of world wines are available to compliment your meal.
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- +44 01434 673231
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Red Lion Inn
Type
Local Produce Used
Location
Alnmouth
Our resident Chef keeps a fresh and seasonal menu available throughout the year, meaning the menu is subject to change, but what doesn't change is the quality and value for money.
We are open seven days a week serving food all day until...
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- +44 01665 830584
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The Dyke Neuk
Type
Local Produce Used
Location
Morpeth
Fantastic Food, Fantastic Service, Fantastic Place!
Inside the décor is of a quality feel, with slate floors and stone walls in the restaurant. There is a small outside eating area for Al Fresco dining, which is a lovely place to sit...
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- +44 01670 772662
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Griffin Room
Type
Pub/Inn
Location
Haltwhistle
'Offering you a taste of Northumberland'
Located within the 'Heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country' and at 'The Centre of Britain', there really is no better place to be wined and dined than our very own traditional old coaching house...
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- 01434 322588
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Il Piccolo
Type
Café
Location
Corbridge
A return for a familiar name, Il Piccolo has opened its doors in Corbridge, bringing the traditional Italian flavours to the town.
Il Piccolo at Corbridge brings Italian food and wine to town presented in a traditional Italian...- Telephone:
- +44 01434 634554
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Kirkharle Lake and Courtyard
Type
Local Produce Used
Location
Kirkharle
Set beside the Lake inspired by Capability Brown’s original plan, Kirkharle Lake and Courtyard promises home cooked food, creativity, heritage and culture in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside.Enjoy a great day out to explore the...
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- +44 01830 540362
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Eating out in Northumberland
With the great salmon rivers of the Tweed in the north and Tyne in the south, the North Sea to the east, Northumberland produces one of Britain’s finest range of quality fish. Flat fish, white fish, wild salmon, sea trout, crabs, lobsters, the only harvested mussels between The Wash and Aberdeen and oysters grown within the nature reserve of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne . . . Northumberland's sea food is a genuine treasure and an important resource for the people of the county.
Our famous Craster kippers are served to the Queen, Heatherslaw Bakery biscuits are sold by Fortnum & Mason, Chain Bridge Honey Farm supplies Britain's best delis - but only locally will you find Border Tarts!The unique blended flavour of Northumberland's Black Rory Whiskey recaptures the authentic taste of Northumberland's Border Reiver history. Black Rory was one of the most notorious smuggler of illicit alcohol.Northumberland is home to the legendary Craster Kippers. L. Robson & Sons use generations of experience and traditiional methods to oak smoke the kippers, giving them a unique sweet flavour, which are best served with a thick slice of fresh brown bread.
Northumberland though has an important and valuable crop, grown in great quantities and always of exceptional quality - grass! Not just common or garden grass - the grass that feeds the fine quality beef and lamb, both organic and traditional from one of the greatest meat and game producing counties in the United Kingdom.
The uplands of Northumberland are world famous for the production of lamb. These small, heather-fed lambs roam the Cheviots which produces a distinct and sweet flavour and their low-fat meat content makes them a great find on any menu or at any local butcher.
The lowlands of Northumberland provide rich arable land that grows great seasonal vegetables such as the famous Carrolls Heritage potatoes, wheat for milling and barley for brewing. We have no shortage of excellent brewers and bakers in the county and a rich heritage of distilling which is still being re-discovered today. From the caves at Howick to the legends of Black Rory and the Simonside Dwarfs in Coquetdale, many of our producers have extravagant and entertaining tales to tell.
Northumberland has a great range of places to eat, relax and enjoy. There are impressive restaurants in country house hotels, cosy country pubs and even winkles on Seahouses harbour-side!
Remember, if the menu doesn't say where the food was sourced - Just Ask! You want to know where the food came from, who produced it - and local food always comes with a great story.
The right food in the right location is the recipe for a true Northumberland experience, and a lasting memory. Be it Craster, Boulmer or Newton by the Sea for the ultimate sea view or the Alnwick Garden Treehouse for a unique dining experience or any number of the great country pubs for a fire side banquet!
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