Bertram's in Northumberland

Warkworth has a small nucleus of great places to eat, and we'd never tried Bertrams, so we went. It was a no brainer given the quality of other reviews. The only downside was that we had to get in and out early so were nearly the first people in hence little "atmosphere" but that was our agenda not the restaurant, and we were there for the food... ... which was first class. Superb hake served with a beautiful herby crab pate and dauphinoise potatoes. The flavours were immense and everything was cooked to perfection. You notice the difference with real quality and top chef standards and this delivered for me. The lemon meringue dessert was the proverbial icing on the metaphorical cake. Superb.

Lovely food but a bit expensive and some of the plates were unavailable which meant there was less choice. The staff were very friendly. Thanks.

This is well worth a visit, lovely food and great service, even my mum enjoyed it and she’s fussy! Highly recommended, especially the local gin options.

A delightful evening meal. Lovely food, well presented, in a light, fresh venue. Staff attentive without being intrusive. No hesitation in recommending.

Food absolutely superb, service excellent; overall a smashing dining experience. Would recommend to anyone. Jane and Steve from Walsall.

I visited Bertram's yesterday and had a fantastic afternoon tea. The food and tea were great and the arrangements for safety and separation were very good. The only possible criticism was that the slice of cake was too big - definitely a fault in the right direction.

A big part of a perfect day walking from Alnmouth to Warkworth along the beach and back on the path. Bertram’s served up the perfectly cooked burger, the best cake (iced cherry bake well- fab) and friendly staff and atmosphere- the perfect lunch destination

A late review but we absolutely loved it here!I had the granola (which doesn’t sound much) but it was so tasty! My partner had the eggs Benedict which was equally as good! We would definitely visit again & will be recommending to others if they find theirselves in the area. Thanks guys & keep up the good work!

We popped into Bertram’s for lunch today, during a downpour. We received a warm welcome with good Covid measures in place. The cafe has been thought out and decorated beautifully. We had local crab and salmon sandwiches, which were delicious, followed by huge slices of cake - carrot, and caramel biscoff! We were also impressed with the takeaway hatch they have set up. Would highly recommend.

We had lunch here before tacking Warkworth Castle. On the main street in the town we found Bertram's, The staff were delightful, our lunch of goat's cheese, basil and tomato quiche were good value and very good. We took a generous slice of lemon and blueberry cake away for post castle consumption, that was great too. Very glad we found this cosy little place! Our cappachinos could have been a wee bit hotter.

Came here for lunch after long dog walk on beach! Muddy boots and dogs are welcome here! They have a takeaway and dine-in. We opted to dine in. Lovely interior with wood burning stove but food was amazing! We went for the quiche & weren't disappointed. Will deffo return!

We had a lovely evening meal at Bertram's bistro. Just had main courses - one lamb, one pork - but the portions were so generous, we could not have managed more. Our meals were excellent - good quality, well cooked and well presented. The staff were very friendly. The place was warm and cosy, with a nice atmosphere. Would certainly recommend a meal here but think you would need to book. We also visited during the day when Bertram's operates as a cafe. Very tasty soup and the cakes are fab! Wish it was close to where we live.

If Bertram’s didn’t exist someone would have to invent it!! It is a delightful place for food at any time. Excellent Covid compliance too. For a few weeks they have been open for dinner, reservations only. The staff are excellent and have been in all the years we have been coming here.Good holiday memories of faultless food and as a bonus most of it is locally sourced. For lovers of cake it is a veritable treasure trove. Twelve different types of cakes, fruit and cheese scones too. Since day one Bertram’s has been consistent in levels of food and quality.

Came to bertrams today for Afternoon Tea. Lovely quiet atmosphere, dog friendly and reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Would visit again

Lovely restaurant with a very pleasant atmosphere. The food was good. The staff were helpful and friendly.

We came here on a recommendation of the owners of the holiday let we were staying in. Great selection of cakes, excellent coffee and dog friendly too. Staff very helpful and attentive. Will come back as just a short walk from Amble

We were lucky enough to have this lovely place on our doorstep during our break. Great as ever. I’m not a big cake eater, but couldn’t resist the lemon and blueberry. Light as a feather. Staff as usual are delightful.

Very welcoming. Fabulous meal, attentive service. Nice surroundings. Cannot fault. Highly recommended.

Lovely welcome by a young man who was vivid aware & made us feel safe. Huge choice of cakes, the chocolate cake was devine, very moist & lovely chocolate cream filling & topping. Hubby was a bit disappointed with the scones which were nice but tiny. Lovely coffee & pot of peppermint tea. Would definitely visit again if we are in the area.

A welcoming tearoom with good Coronavirus procedures in place. We visited about 3pm so can only comment on the daytime menu, I understand there is an occasional evening bistro menu. My husband and I both had quiche with salad (although my husband had wanted crab which had all gone!). The quiche was a good size and very tasty and seemed to be homemade. I then had the cream scone (2 small ones) and my husband had coffee and walnut cake, both delicious though the scones were probably not quite as fresh as they could be, given it was the end of the day. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxing.

Lovely and comfortable cafe, welcoming staff. Great breakfast, good drinks and cakes. Felt clean and safe.

Seating inside, or outside in the courtyard. Friendly staff, lovely food/coffee/cakes, quick service.

Really enjoyed an evening meal with my wife in Bertrams bistro. Food excellent and good value given the quality and choice. Staff very nice. We were so impressed we wanted to book again but were refused as we wanted dogs with us (we had our meal in the company of our 2 labradors). Apparently we had been a mistake - despite the sign outside saying dogs welcome - the rules were dogs in the day but not nighttime EXCEPT if you were staying in Bertrams accommodation. The staff phoned the owners for advice and even commented how well behaved our dogs were ( they slept after a 10 mile walk). A real shame the owner managers seem to be inexperienced when handling customers. Good luck with the venture woof woof.

A village centre cafe with courtyard. First class coffee and snacks. Very good covid procedures. Attentive and courteous staff.

Enjoyed a fantastic meal at the newly opened bistro at Bertram's. Pleasing to see that the bistro makes use of local produce. Beetroot with blue cheese and Northumbrian ham hock terrine - both very tasty were followed by mains of trout and beautifully cooked lamb. All dishes were of the highest quality with portion sizes that left us too full to enjoy the tempting looking dessert list. Prices were very reasonable given the quality of fare on offer. Only open Thursday to Sunday - so get in quickly to try this place out.

Stopped off for a light lunch on our recent tour of Northumberland. My better half had Cullen skink and I had the soup of the day accompanied with hot homemade cheese scones. Delicious. Staff lovely too.

Clean, excellent coffee and food. Covid safe. Staff really pleasant , excellent place in the village food still available till late afternoon. Did hear it was going to do evening bistro meals some evenings in the future.

Covid plan, brilliant staff and great fare at good prices made this a very popular and busy venue all week, deserves support and success.

Great food selection, friendly attentive service - worth a visit. They made a slight mistake over my order but rectified it very well

We called in for breakfast on Friday 11th September. The food and coffee were really good but maybe a little expensive for what we received. The staff were lovely and Covid security reassuring.

Everything to love about Bertrams ! Cosy and friendly with a fabulous menu ! Delicious Eggs benedict and the cake is definitely the best cake in the world !!!!!!! Lovely atmosphere and always welcoming !

Attended with mucky dog & dirty boots & made to feel welcome. Amazing dressed crab sandwich; well filled and plenty of it. Hubby had Craster smoke kippers... also delicious 😋 Social distancing maintained and tables organised appropriately. Made it a very relaxed and enjoyable lunch

Stopped off for tea and scones. Very nice. Place is very clean and we felt safe with the procedures put in place

Bertrams was recommended to us and didn't disappoint. Like many restaurants, they are now offering a takeaway option in addition to a sit-down menu. The takeaway is served through a window hatch which you ring for attention with a bell, quite fun. We opted for takeaway coffee and sandwiches which were served in individual boxes. The crab sandwiches were particularly good, if a little pricey. A good choice before visiting the castle.

Been here three times during our holiday - highly recommend to you afternoon tea with G and T and also delicious huge array of cakes and sandwiches too and the BEST cheese toastie on delicious rustic bread

Consistently excellent.I’ve visited Bertram’s lots of times before and the food and service has always been fantastic. I felt it was about time that I wrote a review! I visited a couple of days ago and felt very safe and looked after. They have put measures in place to deal with COVID and I was able to dine out with ease. I had the carrot cake and the serving was massive and delicious (I’m a proper cake snob too haha) My flat white coffee was perfect as usual - they do coffees right here. Definitely worth a visit as the food is always lovely and the staff are very friendly and attentive. Dog friendly and family friendly too!

Had a couple of breakfasts here whilst staying in Warkworth. Good choices and lots of veggie options. Also had a fantastic home made soup and probably the best cheese scones ever !. Friendly efficient staff and good Covid measures

After a frustrating rainy day in Northumberland we rolled up to Bertram's, waited in the short, well-managed entry queue for 10 mins and then entered into a world of deliciousness and impeccable hospitality. The staff were very professional, the Covid restrictions were carefully managed and the service was quick and friendly.The cakes here are TO DIE FOR - and from, as portions are LARGE! There is an excellent selection, and the savoury items (which we didn't have) look great too. The place is super-clean but not clinical, the atmosphere is relaxed, dogs and children are all welcome. There isn't anything negative to say - it's a joy!

We passed through Warkworth on our way home and were initially put off by the queue but this died down by the time we parked and walked along. The staff were very efficient and helpful in getting people seated, despite all the C-19 regulations. We had a delicious toasted tea cake and tea, very nicely presented by cheerful and helpful staff in very pleasant surroundings. After a walk round the lovely town we decided to go back for lunch - equally delicious! Lovely, attentive staff, reasonable value and nice surroundings. To top it all they were very, very welcoming to our dog Archie - thanks. We will be back!

We ate here today for lunch and once again was superb. We visited a couple of years ago so decided to return and were not disappointed. The food is really good and cakes, amazing. Dog friendly even inside the restaurant and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Well worth a visit.

Spot on visit today. Bertram’s have got it just right for a pleasant afternoon coffee and cake. Really enjoyed the coffee and walnut cake and the rest of my family were happy with their selections too.

Bertram’s is so good we visited 4 times during our week long stay in Warkworth. Full English Breakfast Is amazing, ALL members of staff were welcoming, friendly and genuinely pleased to serve us. The addition of the Bistro later this month serving evening meals will certainly increase this restaurant’s appeal.

Just perfect. Bacon and sausage sandwich was wonderful. Great staff too. Highly recommended. Cake display was outstanding too, looks all homemade.

We last visited 5 years ago when the cafe first opened. We were passing by in our motorhome and popped in for coffee and the most delicious scones. Ate outside in the rear courtyard. Staff friendly. Will definitely return.

Had two evening meals here. Good variety of dishes available. Service and friendliness of staff made it a good placd to eat.

We popped in for afternoon tea having rung ahead to discover it was walk in or take away only service. I was worried we would be waiting a while but actually we’re seated immediately. Bertram’s has never been overly seated so it still had the same warm atmosphere just with extra masks for the staff and hand sanitiser upon entry. The take out option is accessed via the window and even though today isn’t warm the open window didn’t make the place feel any cooler. The kids were both defeated by the amazing chocolate cake and a lovely afternoon tea for the grown ups provided more than enough food, so cake boxes were procured and we can continue to enjoy the experience later. Highly recommend a visit to Bertram’s for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or early supper as it never disappoints.

If there are Covid-19 Safe awards, Bertram's deserves one hands down. We stayed for one night's bed and breakfast, felt safe, looked after by well-trained and friendly staff and enjoyed a freshly prepared breakfast in beautiful surroundings. Thank you!

We both fully enjoyed our lunch today, all homemade produce on menu. We both had the quiche which was delicious. The bakewell tart cake was one of the best cakes id ever had. Staff were great, very attentive and friendly. Will definatly be returning.

Called in here on a couple of occasions whilst visiting the area. Excellent food, fab cakes! Loved the crab sandwich. The chocolate brownie is the best I've ever had! Try the lemon and courgette cake too - also very good.

Betram's is an excellent lunch venue! The food was fantastic, served quickly and by friendly, helpful staff. The Covid-19 requirements were handled really well and safely. The atmosphere was relaxed and facilities fresh and pleasant. Highly recommend Bertram's!

We dropped in for a lunch midweek but during holiday season- it was busy but we managed to get a table which was great.We could not get a table in the courtyard but inside was light and airy.The staff were very friendly, they had a pretty good handle on social distancing and the food was great.I had the Skullen Skink, my wife had coronation chicken and my son crab sandwiches. It was all very good.Definitely will be coming back even if it’s just for tea and cake (massive choice of cakes).I can see why this place is so highly rated.

Visited today for coffee and cakes. First impressions were excellent - nice setting and decor. Lots of staff but very ineffective - our cakes for a table of 5 were delivered over a 20 minute interval and then only after we had asked twice. No apology - a shame.

Lovely eatery in a gorgeous village with prompt service and good Covid arrangements. This is a tricky time for small businesses like this and Bertram’s does it brilliantly.

It’s a busy little cafe but the food is nice and if you catch them on a quiet day in the winter it’s great, the dogs love lying by the fire and getting treats out of their little treat box which is there for everyone! We love it.

Super lunch today in the quaint courtyard. Covid compliant, service swift and friendly, I had the smashed avocado on toast with poached egg and local smoked salmon and the sticky toffee pudding and ice cream. Beautifully presented and delicious. My friend had a generous portion of quiche and salad, followed by delicate scones and cream off the afternoon tea menu. The cake portions presented to our neighbouring tables were huge and mighterly tempting. We will be back. A gem of a place,

We popped into the cafe for brunch and all enjoyed our food and drinks. The cheese scones were delicious. We visited again and had some yummy rocky road and scones.

Travelled 350 miles from South Wales to meet friends 1st time since lock down, Lynda and her staff did not disappoint, lovely welcome, lovely lunch, lovely room, lovely staff organised taxi, lovely nights sleep, lovely hearty breakfast, even lovely Lynda came to see us all off in the morning. Cannot recommend Bertrams enough.

A really comfy relaxing hotel, great rooms to a high standard. Room was clean tidy and tastefully decorated. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious. I would most definitely stay here again.

This was the first day of opening under the Covid rules. We stopped by for a cup of tea only. However, cakes looked excellent, and the food being brought out from the kitchen to people having breakfast looked excellent. The tea garden was lovely/quaint, and all Covid rules were in force, including sanitizing menus, contact details taken, staff wearing visors etc.Service was a little slow, but it was clear that they were very busy, and probably taken by surprise with the number of visitors.They also do a take away service.

What a special treat today. Bertrams is open again and my husband could savour the kippers he'd been pining for since March. I had the granola, fruit and Greek yoghurt. We both enjoyed the delicious coffee. Staff were very friendly as always (it was good to see Linda again) and the service was excellent. All covid rules adhered to. We both felt very comfortable. We'll be back again very soon.

We booked a stay to meet some friends who were having a weekend in Northumberland. Having never visited the area we were thrilled with this part of the world and will definitely returnBertram’s is a very stylish B and B with lovely rooms if a little compact size wise. The main disappointment was that I have twice emailed the proprietors asking whether or not the change in VAT would have impacted on the price of our trip. Now, I am not going to die in a ditch over the saving but at least we would have merited the courtesy of a reply. The breakfast had to be continental style in the room until the Covid restrictions are lifted and, whilst I am a full English guy, there was plenty to set us up for the day.

Best carrot cake ever tasted. Popped in on recommendation. Well worth a visit. Staff friendly. Five star.

My wife and I vised the cafe this morning as part of out staycation to Northumberland. Not only was the breakfast exceptional the staff were great too and all this on there first day of opening since lock down! PPE was worn by all members and it was great to see everything from menus to the tables being regularly, social distance was all so observed at all times.Great job, well done.

CAN'T wait for bertrams to open up again for all the wonderful food and hospitality. And the selection fresh cakes and scones

Called in for a cuppa and some cakes. The cake we had was absolutely beautiful, so tasty. Lovely cafe, always busy and great service. Love it!

Thank you for a lovely lunch before all closed. I didn’t take the dog in for a change - she’d half the local beach attached, but it’s always appreciated that I could take her in. The food as always very tasty and a great selection. The orange cake was sooo light.

We ate here twice in three days and everything we ordered was of the highest quality. The food tasted so fresh and was served beautifully presented. The staff are warm and friendly and the ambience in the cafe is delightful. Enjoy it!

Usually just the 2 of us go in for a bite to eat great gluten free choices of sweet and savoury and a great range of choices for vegetarians and for everyone else - not sure about vegan!Bertrams are a must if in Warkworth!This visit we were with friends who were wowed by the ambience the friendly staff and the great food - us two ladies had the salmon and creme cheese and salad- 1 gf and one normal both mouthwateringly tasty.The men both had tasty cheese and ham sandwiches both very filling and tasty!We could have sat there all afternoon in the ambience but as we were taking our friends on a tour of the area so ................

Hi What a terrific place to stay, Wonderful bathroom,massive . Beautiful room . Fantastic bed,massive. Brilliant breakfast.

I fully appreciate that many people are dog lovers and commend Bertram’s for welcoming dogs.However, I do think the time has come for Bertram’s to consider making a designated part of their restaurant for non dog lovers!This morning I was meeting a friend and could not reach the empty table as it was blocked by no less than 4 huge dogs. Not only were they huge they smelled dreadful.This totally ruined our coffee and chat.To make matters worse, when I returned home my husband complained that I smelled of wet dog!This poses a dilemma as Bertram’s is one of our favourite places to meet and enjoy the wonderful food.I only hope that Bertram’s can find a way of being inclusive to non dog lovers.

We recently visited for breakfast, very busy and a lovely atmosphere. The breakfast was delicious, poached eggs cooked to perfection. All very reasonably priced. We’ll definitely visit here again whilst on our holiday.

Fantastic friendly service. Relaxed atmosphere. Great food and drinks. Lots of home made recipe dishes. Comfortable seating. Courtyard.

Just returned from a two night stay with our dogs in a dog friendly room. These rooms were spotless and had everything we needed. The breakfasts were fabulous with lovely fresh produce. The service was faultless and we would certainly recommend this lovely little place. Nothing was a trouble and everyone was so friendly.

Visited this delightful cafe today albeit for just a hot drink, but the menu was so enticing I couldn’t resist! Chose lentil con carne with jacket potato & green salad served with sour cream yoghurt. It was delicious. Beautifully fresh, tasty & generous. A must visit for foodie enthusiast. The cakes looked divine too. Dogs welcome too

Excellent coffee shop - charming space, good staff and lovely food and drinks. Had breakfast, cake and lunch at various times during our stay and all faultless!

Local salmon with smooth lemony hollandaise, artisan bread with smashed avocado all topped with a poached eg

Lovely cafe serving a good range of freshly made food; exceeded expectations! Service super friendly too without being overbearing:)

Visited here on a Monday afternoon after being told by a friend from work it was dog friendly. Lovely big room with nice tables. Dog was made welcome in front of the wood burner with treats! Menu wasn’t quite to our taste, but we had the bubble and squeak from the specials board which was lovely, and a ham salad sandwich- which was also nice with some homemade coleslaw! No crisps tho! :( It would maybe be nice to be able to choose your own filling for the likes of paninis and jacket potatoes as there’s currently a limited pre- chosen few. We didn’t have any cake but they looked amazing! Prices high side of normal but it was a lovely atmosphere and the staff were great!

We dropped in here 3.30ish on Weds, so it was not too busy but still plenty of happy customers around.

We had another great alfresco lunch on Saturday. Gorgeous food and great staff. Dog friendly too. Very busy inside so we sat in the very nice rear yard, blankets provided, a nice touch !

Stayed at Bertram’s for two nights last weekend in amazing accommodation and the food is just as amazing but what does it for us is the staff everyone of them are just so helpful and friendly you feel like you have known them for years they make you that comfortable which for me makes the whole experience a different level

My favourite spot in Northumberland. The staff are always very friendly, the ambiance is great (always a great mix of couples, friends, dog walkers, families, cyclists) and the food is delicious. I love to park down by the river and enjoy a walk before heading here. Food is always top notch and it’s lovely to know it’s all locally sourced.

good bits first-cafe was clean and warm and staff were friendly

Truly excellent food and great menu some items well priced some a little dear unfortunately the ambience on this occasion was spoiled by children perpetually shrieking and staff did not deal with this or were able to move us to another table. Sad we won’t be back as the chunky vegetable broth was the best soup I can remember and we had to for go the incredible looking cakes as we couldn’t stand the noise of a nearby table.

We have visited Bertram’s on several occasions. We like that our dog is always welcome. The food is fresh and tasty. However the portion sizes are getting smaller. I ordered the quiche (Brie, bacon and cranberry) served with;as, coleslaw and pickle. £7.95. What arrived was a decent sized slice of quiche accompanied by handful of dressed salad with only 1/4 of tomato in it. On the side was a small pot of pickle -enough as pickle. The coleslaw came is the same sized pot - it must have contained a small desert spoons worth, if that. The quiche had a couple of pieces of bacon in, but the Brie was missing in action. This is very poor value for money. It was not as advertised - quiche and salad but quiche with a small salad garnish. I’ll not be returning any time soon, which is a shame as the food is lovely and we have visited regularly up until this point.

We always eat at Bertrams when in Warkworth, its a lovely restaurant with friendly staff and a very interesting varied menu with everything from mains to just coffee and cakes. Good breakfast too! We have stayed before wand the rooms are charming. All in all a great place- as is Warkworth

We left Warkworth this morning at the end of two weeks in this gorgeous village. We come up here twice a year and since Bertram’s opened we regularly visit. We had a variety of beautiful home cooked food at varying times of the day and it’s always superb. The staff are really helpful and never stressed even at busy times. A great addition to a great village, even though it has been open for over four years.

My third time here. As ever the food, especially the soup and cakes were first rate. The sausage and mash was good too. Service was not quite so good as previously. A big plus is that they allow in dogs.

I suppose you only get what you pay for. This cafe is really nice, the staff are very pleasant and the food is really good.

We had been heading for another restaurant that had been recommended to us, only to find it was closed for their staff Christmas lunch. Other restaurants in the village were also closed on Mondays, but not Bertram's. It was warm and welcoming with friendly and intelligent staff. Illy coffee served and a selection of homemade cakes to die for. One of us had the homemade soup with cheese scone - also recommended. The only downside was that because it is so popular there was a queue of people waiting for tables, we didn't feel comfortable lingering.

I overheard a conversation between two people in the Lake District about a coffee shop they had found in Warkworth, I made a mental note as we we staying in Amble a couple of month's later. Well their tip off was correct, this place is fantastic! It is do good we visited 3 times in a week, twice on one day on a walk from Amble to Alnmouth and back

Stayed overnight in all 5 rooms with extended family. Fantastically well looked after. Lovely cosy warm well appointed rooms on a wet weekend in October. Great breakfasts and a very warm welcome. We have stayed/eaten here umpteen times and love it.

Really loved coming here. The lady who served us was very sweet and friendly, the food was really tasty (had Maccaroni Cheese, some fries and tasty, locally-sourced bread), and the overall athmosphere of the restaurant was cozy and welcoming. If we're ever in this region again, we'd return to Bertram's!

We visited the restaurant as a result of a recommendation from friends and were very pleased that we did! We had a great lunch - food freshly prepared and to a high standard! Very friendly staff which improved the experience even further!

this is our second time visiting this place and once again it did not disappoint the food wad brilliant and the staff really friendly would not hesitate to call again if in the area

Popped in for a late lunch and the place was buzzing. Lovely warm atmosphere. Really friendly staff.

Great food, lovely service. You can’t book - and at lunch time, expect to wait for a table - but the food is worth it. Lovely soups and breads- the cheese scones we had with our soup were amazing - and a heavenly seafood platter. Only regret was that we had no room for a homemade cake. Next time, we’ll have to rectify that.

Pet friendly but very clean and good welcome and service. An imaginative and varied light meal menu and some amazing bakes too.

This was our second visit and again it was great. It’s so great to find a dog friendly cafe that also does amazing food.

This place is so popular, I hardly need to promote it any more. The staff are lovely and although we had to wait for a table, they were very efficient at getting us sat down. It was difficult to choose, from tasty burgers to fishcakes of smoked haddock. Not forgetting the famous Cullan Skink! I had a great bottle of Golden Plover (Allendale) whilst my companions appreciated the wine. All in all a good place to stop for lunch.