We have not been to every establishment in the area but here a few of the places worth mentioning. Trip Advisor has some fairly extensive reviews too. It is worth ringing ahead to check opening times and availability.
Eating Places in Alnwick
The Plough a bar and restaurant, just outside the “gate” into the town centre, near the playhouse, is good and has up to date décor. It has bar and restaurant menus.
01665 602395
The Treehouse at the Gardens, fantastic setting, great food, but will be at the higher end of the budget.
01665 511350
Caffe Tirreno, excellent value Italian just outside the “gate” into the town centre, opposite The Plough. You cannot book, just turn up and take your chances.
01665 605445
Lilburns in the alley between Market Square and Narrowgate, is well established and does good food throughout the day and evening.
01665 603444
The Art House. On Market Street. We haven’t been but it has good reviews in the visitors’ book.
http://www.arthouserestaurant.com/
01665602607
Yans. Chinese restaurant and take away on Market Street. Friends say it’s great but apparently there is a long wait for a take away.
01665 603888
Prima Deli, a café on the market square, excellent coffee, Italian snacks and antipasti. Not really a restaurant but good for a quick bite.
Pubs in Alnwick
The John Bull. Our Local. Go half way down the gravel drive and through the gate in the fence on your left. Go straight down hill and you will see the pub on your left. Selection of real ales and no frills.
The Tanners Arms, Hotspur Street, up the hill from The Playhouse, real ale and live music – visit pub for details.
The Plough, as above.
Eating Places Out of Alnwick
(From South to North)
The Running Fox, Felton is a café and bakery, which is open for breakfast and lunch. Huge portions and great bread- ask for a doggy bag!
01670 787090
The Northumberland Arms, Felton, another pub undergone a refurbishment and transformation, we are yet to eat there as have failed to get a table…
www.northumberlandarms-felton.co.uk
01670 787370
The Old Boat House, Amble is in a fantastic setting right on the harbour and fresh seasonal food from air, land and sea. Booking essential.
01665 711 232
Bistro 23, Alnmouth, great café during the day and restaurant during the evening 3 nights a week, we have not been for an evening meal yet but Helen’s parents are regulars….please check opening times!
01665 830393
The Tankerville Arms, Eglingham is a good lunch spot for lunch
http://www.tankervillearms.com/
01665 578444
The Jolly Fisherman, Craster a newly refurbished pub, has a well known local chef and good reviews. It is also easily combined with a coastal walk.
www.thejollyfishermancraster.co.uk
01665 576461
The Ship, Low Newton by the Sea, is a great stop on a coastal walk. You cannot book, but once you get a table you’ll not want to leave! They brew their own beer – Oz Clark and Rory McGrath came here on their TV program.
01665 576262
The Joiners Arms, Newton by the Sea, undergone a transformation in recent years and is now spacious, child friendly and generally very busy at weekends, so book ahead.
01665 576112
Mizen Head, Bamburgh. Decent restaurant that does a lot of seafood. The village is lovely and is dominated by the Castle. www.themizenheadhotel.co.uk
01668 214 254
The Castle, Bamburgh, good pub with good large dining room.
www.the castleinnbamburgh.co.uk
01668 214 616
The Barn at Beal. Sympathetically converted farm buildings have made a fine eating place with lovely views of Holy Island. Seasonal food with an emphasis on local produce. A good stopping point while waiting for the tides on Holy island, it is a mile before the causeway .
01289 540044
Pubs out of Alnwick
The Ship, Low Newton
The Joiners, Newton
Northumberland Arms, Felton
Tankerville Arms, Eglingham
The Coach, Lesbury
The Castle, Bamburgh.
Any of the Pubs in
Alnmouth!