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Food and drink in Northumberland

Forkfuls of local food
Take one diverse county, add a sprig of coast, a dash of countryside and a sprinkling of passionate producers. The result is Northumberland’s fresh seafood, outstanding restaurants, locally brewed tipples and fantastic food and drink festivals.

There's nothing that food won't fix

Sample smoked kippers on the coastline at Craster, taste tea at the home of Earl Grey himself at Howick Hall, shell out on exquisite seafood at one of the region’s best restaurants and sip on Mead fit for monks on Lindisfarne Island in Northumberland.

Here, eggs can be bought fresh from farmers’ markets, bread is made with flour ground in Northumberland’s oldest working water mill, and ice cream that’s made on an award-winning local dairy farm. As you explore the region you can really get a taste for the local area and its produce.

Taste local tipples from one of our excellent breweries, gin distillers and mead producers.

Looking for food on the go? Northumberland has some of the best takeaways for days out, including fish and chips, stone baked pizza and the renowned ‘Bamburgh Banger’.

At your service

Dine by firesides in cosy pubs in Northumberland, soak up sea views with your four legged friends in one of our many dog friendly pubs and cafes, or  look out over countryside landscapes while you taste local delicacies in Northumberlands picturesque towns and villages. Northumberland has some of the best restaurants, pubs and inns to stay at, including The Ship Inn, The Lord Crewe Arms Restaurant and Bar, as well as the Bamburgh Castle Inn and many more. Whether it is enjoying afternoon tea with loved ones or sampling a hearty Sunday roast, there are so many options to choose from in Northumberland.

 

Your guide to the best food & drink in Northumberland

 

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Pubs, Bars & Inns

The Highlander

Ponteland
The Highlander is a family gastro pub located between Ponteland & Belsay, offering a relaxed dining experience.
Saturday 23 May 2026

Tom Bright, Singer & Songwriter

19:30
Tom Bright Live, Acoustic Folk and Rock
Pubs, Bars & Inns

The Duke of Wellington Inn Restaurant

Stocksfield
The food provides traditional British comfort eating to an exceptional standard and makes use of local, seasonal ingredients. A comprehensive range of beers and ales compliments an extensive wine list.
Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort - Visitor Centre

Hexham
At Hadrian’s Wall, it’s about making new discoveries and there’s plenty to see on your visit to this World Heritage Site - so the grab-and-go approach is highly recommended when it comes to food.
Friday 18 Sep 2026 - Sunday 18 Oct 2026

Lela Harris Exhibition

10:00
The Old School Gallery proudly presents a solo exhibition by artist Lela Harris.
Delicatessen & Farm Shop Alnwick

Turnbull's Northumbrian Food Hall

Turnbull's Food Hall is a traditional Butchers with an indulgent selection of award-winning pies and salads, hot & cold food-to go.
Pubs, Bars & Inns Alnwick

The Hog's Head Inn Restaurant & Bar

Named after the Inn in Harry Potter books, The three-star Hog’s Head Inn is just a short drive from Alnwick Castle. Offering exceptionally good food, free Wi-Fi and plenty of parking.
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Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops Longframlington

The Running Fox | Longframlington

Loved by locals and visitors alike, here at The Running Fox, we serve up a warm welcome and amazing food.
Restaurants Alnwick

Sonnet Restaurant

Sonnet is a new restaurant concept created by Gary McDermott and Claudia Mazareanu that offers a wonderful food journey throughout the year.
Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops Allendale Town

Allendale Forge Studios

Cafe, gift shop, art gallery and working studios. Free admission and free parking. Wheelchair friendly.

The best fish and chips

Grab a bag of crispy, salty fish and chips in Northumberland. There's nowhere better to taste delicious, fresh fish than on our exquisite coastline where the catch is local and the fish and chip shops take great pride in their amazing produce. Whether it’s Bamburgh, Alnmouth, Amble or Blyth, you will be sure to enjoy a taste of Northumberland on your visit.

 

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