EATING
Eating Places in Alnwick
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
Sonnet. A newish restaurant in Alnwick, and according to rumour, on its way to a Michelin star. Does a tasting Menu at lunch and in the evening. Great for a special occasion.
DRINKING
Harrys Bar, Alnwick
The Tanners Arms, Hotspur Street, up the hill from The Playhouse, real ale and live music – visit pub for details.
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
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
Carnabys
Tempus
The Tempus - Hotel Northumberland
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
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
Rigg and Furrow, Acklington
Rigg & Furrow - Farmhouse Brewery, Northumberland
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!