Black Swan in Northumberland

This is an excellent pub/restaurant recommend that you book a table for the restaurant as it does get busy. The food was excellent the staff were attentive even though they were very busy. Called in the day before for the happy hour nice cocktails on offer.

We ate at the Black Swan recently. I had the Sous-vide, pan-seared pork belly. Sous-vide is supposed to enhance the flavour and tenderness of the meat. It didn’t. One of my pieces of belly was 90% fat, which had not been rendered and was cold and uninteresting to the point of being inedible. The other piece had much more meat in it, but the skin was tough and the meat was unlike how I usually expect belly pork, which should be meltingly tender. Nor was there any indication of pan searing. The smear of black pudding puree that accompanied the meal didn’t seem to have much point except to hide whatever taste the few mushrooms might have had. The croquettes were not crisp and the taste did not remind me of their honey or mustard claim. In all the meal was uninspiring and a disappointment. When asked, separately by two of the wait staff how the meal was, I replied ‘a bit heavy’ and ‘heavy’. Neither queried the comment. I had looked forward to our meal and didn’t want to start a discussion in front of our friends, one of whom had booked the evening meal for us. Usually we have at least a dessert or share a couple between us. My friends decided not to take a dessert or to even have a coffee/tea which is unusual. I’m not writing for anyone else, but was left feeling more than a little disappointed.

Fantastic seafood platter... our advice is, if you go for that, don't have a starter - you won't be able to finish it!!! A lovely pub - will definitely call again..

The best fish finger sandwich ever!

Happened on this place by chance last Sunday - thought it looked good and oh my I was right! Such a lovely vibe, drinks were amazing (the care they took over a bloody mary was just something else) but the absolute deal maker was the seafood platter - one of the finest things we've ever eaten in a pub restaurant! Genuinely top class. Highly recommended!

The food and service was excellent.

Love this pub. The best view from.the var stools. The best cocktails. Not eaten here but keep saying we should. Lovely cosy friendly atmosphere. I know it's raining in the pics but still a great view

Great find for our lunch, awesome music, proper mixologist bartender for my Mai Tai cocktail (gorgeous), local beer (Seahouses Blonde), Smoked Haddock Chowder and Posh Fish Finger sandwich. Great atmosphere, friendly and quality food ... Happy Punters 😁👍

What a find! In a small harbour town. We’ve eaten here twice over the last week. Tonight I had the fillet steak. It has to have been one of my top three steaks ever. Given that the other two are Wolfgangs on Maddison in New York, and Ruth’s Chris’s Steak House in Toronto it’s in incredible company. The steak itself cut like butter. It was cooked perfectly. And it was accompanied by crispy onions to die for and beautifully cooked home-made chips. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, but with some real class. The staff were incredible too! Thank you so much for a memorable meal

Superb. The haddock chowder and Moules were fabulous 👌 👏

Excellent in every way. Catch up with relatives and and family.

I booked Sunday 17 march for Sunday lunch 3 weeks before. We arrived at 4.30 to be told they had run out of Sunday lunch, lamb and belly pork. Disappointed doesn't come close!! Basically fish or burgers available. I ended up with a starter of scallops in cheese sauce which was absolutely lovely. Lacking in atmosphere and very cold. If I had been told that Sunday lunch may not be available at that time I would have gone elsewhere.

Lovely place to spend a couple of hours after a day's walking. Great food. Great service. Looking forward to going back later this week!

Visited for an evening meal whilst staying nearby, lovely dog friendly setting in the pub area with a roaring fire. We ordered fish and chips and pork belly, both delicious. We did have quite a wait for our food with no updates from the staff which was a slight let down on a fairly quiet weeknight, but would recommend.

Called in as not been in since it was refurbished. Had the dog with me but made to feel welcome (although daytime only(. Had a pint of neck oil and the food. Excellent.

Having moved into our weekend cottage Ic and Flic needed a beer. I had to walk 73 steps to the front door of this pub. Their little legs need a lot more. Happy to find three real ales on handpump. Had an Alnwick brewery beer for the first time. Had to try all three and all very good. ( also Hadrian Border and Firebrick brewery.) Lovely pub with great bar and fireplace. Also a restaurant rear room plus a conservatory beyond. Then a lovely shelteted patio beyond that. Loved the music. Restaurant priced food, rarely seen lobster on a pub menu. Dog friendly bar. Great staff.

Gorgeous restaurant with beautiful food and a fantastic atmosphere. The food was delicious and the cocktails were super tasty! And strong ;)

First time eating here and it was lovely. Staff were friendly and food was great.

Lovely gastro pub in such a lovely setting, been refurbed to a very high standard and it looks fantastic, staff were great, cocktails were delicious, open fire was lovely and dog friendly too!

What a fabulous pub in Seahouses. Highly recommend for a great choice of ales/lagers. Fish and chips possibly the best Ive had and Sunday roast amazing

Visited as a group of 10 so we had to pre order which was fine. Got there on time, but another big group had turned up late putting a lot of pressure on the staff. There was a bit of a delay getting our food but we didn’t complain because the staff were lovely and kept us up to date with the delays. We were in no hurry anyway. They even deducted a round of ten drinks from our bill as an apology which they didn’t have to do. Food was absolutely superb, I had Sunday roast, it was amazing. Thank you, hope to be back next year

The food is exceptional, a great atmosphere, and great service.

Whilst staying nearby in Seahouses, we wandered past The Black Swan and looked at the menu outside and then booked for the following evening. We were not disappointed. I had the duo of fish pates to start, absolutely delicious. For main course, my wife had pork belly (her favourite) and I had the fillet steak. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and my wife said the pork belly was the best she’d tasted. Too full to have a dessert each, we shared an apple, rhubarb and berry crumble with custard - heaven. The service was also second to none. We would definitely visit again and would urge you to visit if in the area.

Dropped in for an early Sunday lunch having read a number of reviews. We needed a dog friendly establishment that did a traditional roast dinner and this ticked a lot of boxes. We were seated in the bar, which was warm and cozy with a big open fire. Lovely decor and a nice atmosphere. The bar staff were very friendly and the service was excellent. The food we had was really good and there was plenty of it. A good range of drinks available, including locally brewed ales. All in all a really enjoyable visit and we'll certainly return.

A fantastic night - 4 girl friends enjoying some time together

This was my fourth visit and had booked Sunday lunch for 4 at 1.15pm and were shown to table in the orangery which was empty as it was quiet. After approx 10mins we were asked for a drinks order and were advised that the menu was depleted as they had run out of pigeon, cod (for cod and chips) and large fish fingers (for posh fish finger sandwiches. Which was disappointing as we were looking forward to a couple of these items. We eventually settled for the beef with onion gravy in a sour dough baguette. These took approx 10mins and we all agreed that they were a great chose. Slightly disappointed that no staff asked how the food was or asked if we wanted anymore drinks. I had to find a member of staff to get the drinks replenished. Overall not up too the usual waiting levels. Have decided to give the swan a break for a while.

We have really enjoyed both our visits to the Black Swan. The place is lovely, the staff are really friendly and professional and the food is great. The only disappointment is the fairly half-hearted vegetarian menu. Having enjoyed two lunches here we planned to bring a larger group - until we realised that, if you don't like mushrooms the only veggie item on the light lunch menu is a cheese and chutney sandwich. The main menu has a couple if veggie choices (including mushrooms again), but again they are a lot less imaginative than the wonderful seafood and meat options. We'd like to bring the whole family next time, but won't be able to until the veggie options improve.

Just a pub....no not just a pub. fabulous pub and restaurant with gorgeous food. A pity it was our last night but we will be back!!

Pre booked prior to our stay in the town, called in day before check all ok. checked menu prior to booking arrived to be seated then to be told find 50 percent of the menu was not available.which was the bit they specialised in. I wanted to leave but not fair on the rest of the group Noticed another table got served items we were told are not available when we politely checked told they were asked to pre-order as a large group Would have been nice to get same option on booking if supply is an issue 150 spent on food we did nt particularly want and £32 for a house bottle of wine My portion was similiar to a breakfast size left feeling Hungary It stated pair of kippers however I was given only one small kipper Seems customers are been billed for the refurb I’m not opposed to paying a good fair price for good produce but suppose if your in a tourist location you don’t need repeat customers The food the others got looked nice to be fair, waiter was fine. Hate leaving poor reviews but was so looking forward to the seafood it was new years day so maybe asking people would they like to pre book on such occasions may help the pub and customers I understand some people may not turn up but genuine customers would nt mind leaving a deposit. The whole thing put a dampener on our New Year’s Day, we went back to our accommodation for some snacks as all still Hungary

What a fantastic find! Lovely warm welcome on a chilly December day, both from the roaring log burner & all of the staff. The food deserves 10/10 & Tom's cocktails are to die for! Espresso martini & Pina colada are the best I ever tasted. Only sorry we weren't around for longer.

10/10 for this perfect find! We visited a couple of times during our wee break in Seahouses, both times we were greeted with the same very warm welcome. The bar area is an incredibly nice space with a lovely fireplace & warming log burner.I didn’t eat but my husband had the tempura king prawn burger, which was perfectly presented & which he said was delicious. The cocktail list is vast & with Tom’s skill in creating them, they are without doubt the best ever tasted, the espresso martini is to die for! We were just sad our stay in Seahouses wasn’t for longer.

Absolutely stunning experience. Polite staff, great setting and followed by amazing food. Lisa had scallolps Thermidore, I had the smoked haddock chowder. Wow, Wow. Wow for both. For mains we had the Harbour Thai seafood curry and I went for bangers on black pudding mash. Amazing !!!! Oh and someone had the fudge cake. Cant wait to go back

Great find! Amazing gastro pub with fantastic food. I had the pork belly for my main and it was sublime.

Had a few lovely days drinking here over the Christmas period

We had the loveliest Christmas Eve family lunch. 2 of us are gluten free and we're catered for with absolutely no problem. Daniel, our waiter was so helpful, nothing was a problem and was so lovely with our kids. 2 of us shared the seafood platter and my word, we've never had such fresh, tasty fish! It's a shame we're only visiting and don't live locally, we'd be here all the time!

Food choices wonderful, very efficient service.

The BEST Sunday lunch we’ve had in a long time !! If you’re in or around Seahouses, Northumberland then I’d highly recommend you visit The Black Swan Gastro Pub. Not only was the food delicious but the service was also exceptional. Our server was Angela ( long dark hair ) who was just lovely , very friendly and efficient. We ordered the Roast Sirloin Sunday lunch option and the beef was served perfectly pink and it was so tender . The roasties were crunchy and fluffy inside , the mash was smooth and buttery , the carrots and parsnips were roasted and both were deliciously sweet, the tender-stem broccoli had just the right amount of bite and the gravy was rich , thick and plentiful . It didn’t stop there though I ordered sticky toffee pudding which again was fantastic , it was drenched in the most delicious butterscotch sauce and served with creamy vanilla ice cream . My other half chose the apple and rhubarb fruit crumble also served with ice cream and whilst it arrived not as we had expected to be , it was served more like a fruit crumble filled tart , there were no complaints as he said it tasted absolutely delicious. All in all it was one perfect Sunday lunch. We will be back for sure !

Had lunch here this afternoon. Absolutely lovely good. Fish and chips delicious. Puddings amazing. Friendly service on a stormy day outside .

Sadly this was a mixed bag! I had sausage and mash which was excellent. Unfortunately my husband went for the fish and chips which can only be described as dire, inedible, soggy and looked it. He is always reluctant to complain and annoyed that he didn’t return it to the kitchen on this occasion.

Excellent traditional pub food, very welcoming, great atmosphere and dog friendly. Highly recommended.

Fantastic meal and great service. Staff were very friendly and made us feel at ease with three young children in tow. Would highly recommend!

This is a really good restaurant. Really good. Really, really good. We only went in for a quick dinner, but the menu looked so good we ended up having a three course meal. Every dish was beautiful - looked outstanding, tasted incredible. Just enough food without being too much. Service was quick and the staff were all friendly. Great atmosphere. Marvellous.

Popped in here after a long walk with my dog. The staff were very welcoming. I had the chowder to start with the lamb for mains. The good is very good and very well put together. It tasted fantastic. Would very much come back. Some may say expensive but I was more than happy to pay for this great quality and tasty food.

Lovely pub with great atmosphere. Restaurant is really good with a great chef serving up scrumptious food. Try the seafood curry! Fab cheerful service and fair pricing where everything seems to be so expensive.

Excellent food, no complaints at all. Service was spot on. Returned numerous times just for drinks, couldn't fault the cocktails!! Whenever we went in it was packed no matter what time we were there, great pub/restaurant

A lovely spot for Sunday lunch, but book if you can. Heard about this place and this was our second visit in this very relaxed setting with very friendly staff. My wife loved the Sunday Roast with beautiful beef, whilst I went for the haddock chowder with anchovies, probably the perfect winter warmer dish, when it is actually cold. I had the fish finger sandwich in a Stottie with fries and salad. We couldn’t fault the meal or the service. They offer a light bite menu also if you don’t want too much. Thank to the staff.

Meals were lovely, amazing chefs, shame about the service. First off, the table was extremely wobbly, this should be checked when setting up- the waiter came and stuck beer mats underneath the table, not a good start to a birthday meal! We ordered the salmon pate to share, however when it came, two arrived, we thought maybe it had been split between two plates, but before we realised the waiter disappeared promptly. We sat for 10 minutes trying to get someone’s attention but in the end just gave up. Clearly we left a whole portion of pate between the two plates. When asked was everything okay, we explained not really we only wanted the one to share, the waiter apologised and said he would take one off the bill. The main came and was nice, when asking for the bill we were told the manager said we were not allowed the starter to be taken off due to not mentioning before we had eaten. Well due to the awful service this wasn’t possible, didn’t really want to go up to the bar. WONT be coming back and definitely don’t recommend. Manager didn’t even bother coming to speak to us and sent the waiter. It wasn’t about the money for us, but the way it was handled made us feel like we didn’t matter. Clearly they just want your money! Avoid.

After a late arrival in the town on a wet windy night we headed out dogs in tow to find food. The Black Swan was at the bottom of the road so we called in to see if there was a table. There was - we were warned we may have to wait for food 40mins- we did but it was worth it! Honestly the tastiest food I have eaten in a long while. The seafood curry was to die for as was my husbands dish of belly pork. Desserts also amazing. The staff were super friendly and very tolerant of our Labradors making themselves at home. We actually booked a table and went back tonight. This time in the restaurant. Service was flawless - food amazing ( muscles, halibut and STP). Can’t recommend highly enough!

I recommended to my family we book for a meal I live local and been there 5/6 times first course was not coming forward so we asked the server if there was a problem she said staff shortages tonight but she said she would chase it for us nearly a hour we got our starter we were waiting for our main course nothing coming forward so I asked the waiter what was going on the next thing I know is the manager arrives at the table and accused me of swearing at the waiter unbelievable we were dumbfounded we all looked at each other we paid for our alcohol and left

Very nice food. Busy pub.we had dinner here at a stormy sunday night. Food was excellent, staff very friendly. We recommend the place! Only contra was that it was very busy

It's pricey but the food, service and atmosphere is all excellent.

Amazing place, Warm welcome for myself, wife, Son and Pepper the dog, even tried Oysters and they were amazing

Great food, lovely wine, brilliant service and relaxed atmosphere made our anniversary one to remember. Monkfish Caesar salad starter was amazing as was my wife’s mussels. Again the mains were top drawer - steak - cooked perfectly with great chips and onion rings - peppercorn sauce topped the meal off a treat. Wife had the rump of lamb and described it as “beautiful “. The young waitress was lovely too and a credit to the business. Not cheap but worth the price tag for high end food. Large portions meant we couldn’t attempt a dessert unfortunately. A great place to eat. Would definitely return when we are back.

Delicious food- the best meal we’ve had in ages. Restaurant and atmosphere were lovely and the service was excellent. Highly recommend!

‘Gastro’ pub with matching prices. Lovely food, well presented. Service was friendly if a little slow, had to ask again for the desert menu. I asked for no kale on my meal but got it anyway. Nice halibut but definitely small for the price. Expensive for Seahouses.

Great local pub full of character! Superb choice of ales and a decent menu. We visited on a Saturday evening and needless to say it was rammed because its so popular. Definitely book for dinner.

Amazing! I had the beetroot and feta salad to start, half a lobster for main and sorbet for dessert. All of it was delicious. We had cocktails too and they were equally fabulous. Thank you

Food was very good quality and deserved a 4 out of 5, not a 5 due to the price. However, the atmosphere and service let it down. To begin with we only had one menu and nobody was around to ask for another one. Our table was in a thoroughfare, next to an external door, which we didn't realise until we were all settled in and the place got busier. Service was slow and not just to get the food but especially clearing up when we had finished. Given the high prices being charged, I would hope for a consistent high level of food, service and atmosphere and we didn't get all of this.

Visited as a group of 8. Booking was easy and our table was ready and waiting on arrival. The menu has a great choice, (without setting off freezer / microwave alarm bells). The setting is nice, the room was well decorated and felt classy without being pretentious. The food was delicious. We all ordered different starts and mains and we’re all happy with what we received. I ordered the lobster for main, I had it with Thermidor and it was delicious. This came with truffle chips, these were very tasty, but maybe a little chunky to accompany lobster, may have been better with fries, but that’s a minor point. Only 2 of us managed desert, but they were hearty portions and filled any remaining holes left in tummy’s. Service was excellent and the waiting staff were all really present and attentive. Would happily return when next in the area.

Popped in for a drink and to decide on where to eat. Looked at the menu here, and saw others orders being delivered to their tables. Soon persuaded to dine here. Excellent menu at good prices too. We had dogs with us so ate in the bar are, same good service as in the restaurant side of the pub. Large range of reals ales and at least 5 lagers to choose from Friendly staff ran through the draught options and said what beers were coming later in the week too. Very friendly.

Walked from Beadwell to Seahouses on the beach so arrived ravenous with 2 wet dogs. Sat in the courtyard in the sun for a pleasant and great tasting lunch. The fish finger stottie was just the best

Spent a few days in Seahouses and had dinner here on the Monday night. Place was very busy and can see why. Food was outstanding, smokehouse platter, scallops, half lobster each, 2 wines and G&Ts, sorbet and espresso for £100. Great value and would absolutely recommend.

What a fantastic experience. Absolutely amazing seafood, cooked perfectly and beautifully presented. Helpful and attentive staff, excellent wine list and a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. Can’t praise this place enough. Definitely made our last night in Seahouses perfect. Will be back soon.

I had a sticky toffee pud it was delivered promptly on time not the heat I expect but all in all, It was# hashtagchampionemojilaughemojilaugh 😂😂🤣😂

Super food, great service, excellent cocktails. A thoroughly lovely meal and very good seafood selection. Will definitely return.

An amazing hidden gem in Seahouses, amazing food and cocktails, friendly staff and great service. Highly recommended

As in our previous two visits this newly reopened (2022) pub restaurant was very good indeed, if a little pricey for the area.

Friendly helpful staff, knowledgeable about gluten free, including the drinks, which is more than I was as a coeliac, and you can dress nicely or come straight from a walk and be just as comfortable, our favourite place to come I'm Seahouses 😀

Great spot in Seahouses. Lovely atmosphere, style, music and spectacular food. Had the lamb rump and wow! It didn’t disappoint. Would absolutely come back. Also decent ales, lagers and IPA on tap. Thank you very much Black Swan Inn!

Nice atmosphere great staff wonderful food, fine dining not cheap but worth every penny very highly recommended

We recently got Sunday lunch, we didn’t think they’d fit us in. We booked in online the morning of our visit. On arrival we were shown to our table and given menus. The Sunday lunch was our choice and arrived both hot and looking delicious....

Extremely busy but we still got a seat. Dog friendly with a nice atmosphere. The cocktails are good and the food was really tasty, definitely recommended a visit.

We went twice whilst we were visiting Seahouses- first for Sunday lunch, the Bloody Mary was made to perfection (the mixologist even checked how spicy to make it) and the roast was phenomenal. Would have preferred a choice of roast or mash potatoes, instead of...

We had a wonderful meal. The fish was really lovely, perfectly cook and fresh l. The service was great, by a young lady and a young man. They seem genuinely care for the dinners. We will definitely come back

We went there for Sunday lunch whilst staying in Seahouses. The Black Swan Inn looks a traditional pub from the outside but quite modern on the inside. We were surprised to find there was only a Roast Beef option for the roast, we were expecting...

Found this place through Trip Advisor - we wouldn’t have stumbled across it otherwise. Super noisy bustling welcoming atmosphere in the bar. The restaurant section was much calmer, but with good music in the background. The food really super and a welcome change from the...

Absolutely the best pub in Seahouses! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing cocktails! A happy hour was a nice treat as well. The food was also the best we had while we stayed here.

What an excellent venue. Really homely welcome on a very windy an wet evening. We chose the Thai fish curry and chicken as main courses. Both meals were absolutely excellent, my fish curry had plenty of white fish, tempura king prawns and samphire and a...

For us it was all about the fresh fish, the scallop starter and monkfish caesar salad starter were tremendous, but the fish platter sharer was outstanding…the lobster was to die for. No room for desserts so ended with espresso martini’s which they changed to Rumtini...

Stayed the night in Seahouses and was absolutely not disappointed in any way when visiting The Black Swan Inn. Our food was amazing, very quick and friendly service from everyone, especially Tom. His cocktails were outstanding, any cocktail we asked for, there was 100% effort...

Just shared a seafood platter - fantastic! Excellent meal, great staff Highly recommended!

A very different Black Swan to the one we last went in before it closed down before COVID but the change is definitely for the better. It is lovely inside and beautifully decorated to a very high standard. A lovely atmosphere to sit and have a drink. We didn't eat but the menu looks amazing and we are definitely planning to eat here next time we are in Seahouses. A big plus are the 2 for 1 cocktails, Monday to Thursday, 3pm - 6pm and they are very good, very well made cocktails, all the staff have obviously been very well trained in mixology. All the staff were lovely, very helpful and very friendly. I highly recommend a visit here and we shall definitely be going back

Excellent Sunday lunch today, very tasty and well-cooked, couldn’t fault it, quick service, friendly staff, good pint of hazy pale and dog-friendly in the bar, thank you.

Loved it. Food exceptional. Service friendly and prompt. Did not feel rushed they were happy to serve us. Would recommend without a doubt. This was recommended to us. Prices are reasonable.

A lot different to what it was , really nice place

Great service and excellent food.

We are at The Black Swan twice whilst staying in Seahouses with friends. The food was innovative and delicious - lovely fresh fish. The staff were very friendly and the service was good. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely brilliant, loved everything about the place. Food was excellent, drinks great and staff super friendly and attentive. We’d come back to seahouses just to eat here!

Beautiful food and drinks. Attentive and friendly staff. We came early evening after a terrible experience at another local "bistro" We will be back!

Nice pub but quite expensive for the area

Value for Money. Well cooked food with good service Dishes are challenging but presented well. A little too many fl ours on the plate would be my only criticism. Helpings are generous.

Brilliant dinning experience all round fabulous service would highly recommend this place to eat

Nice place .Food good. Took over 50mins for starter due to short staffing. Could have warned us prior to taking order.

We came to the Black Swan before the new owners took it over. Wow, what a change, its lovely warm welcoming and modern. We are both vegetarian and were both happy with the different choices on the menu from the norm in a lot of...

Fabulous food, very inventive menu, beautifully cooked and presented. Staff were incredible too. Their Sunday roast was superb. If you are in Seahouses, don’t miss this place

Lovely dog friendly pub, delicious lunch in huge portions. Really lovely staff made every effort. Great all round location 👍

Stunning gastro seafood and pup friendly. We arrived in happy hour but squished in on a shared table and quickly got talking to other customers. 2 fabulous seafood dishes from the specials menu, approx £30 a dish but well worth it.

What a great find if you like sea food, food excellent, service very efficient and friendly, 2 for 1 cocktails before 6pm. Would recommend as best place to eat in Seahouses. Dog friendly in the bar. Restaurant area really nice. Would recommend to anyone and...

The food was amazing, service brilliant. We enjoyed our 5* meal and our dog was allowed with us in the bar area. The restaurant area looked amazing. The staff are very friendly. Cocktails also amazing. Hidden little gem. So pleased we found it.

Me and family came to Seahouses for a staycation. The Black Swan was highly recommended by friends. The food was amazing, we had oysters, kipper pâté, half a lobster, mussels and a cheese board. Everything was brilliant. The staff were very friendly. The oysters were...