Delaval Arms in Northumberland

We were staying at the very nearby Old Hartley campsite and decided to book Sunday lunch for ourselves and 2 friends. Two of us had the pork, one had beef and the other chicken. All stunning. The meat was excellent quality and well cooked. The Yorkshire Pudding tasty, lovely selection of veg and gravy. Probably one of the best Sunday lunches I’ve had in a while. Excellent service and food was beautifully presented. 2 had the chocolate caramel brownie for dessert which again was excellent. All in all a lovely Sunday lunch. Thank you.

Popped in for food after a dog walk on the nearby beach, food was really great and the staff were very friendly and very friendly and attentive. Our dog was welcomed and given a bowl of water. We will be back.

By far the tastiest dishes at the coast! Friendly atmosphere, dog friendly with ample seating inside and out. This hidden gem along the coast is sure not to disappoint 😋

While staying at Old Hartley Caravan Club site we had lunch twice at this inn. The food was excellent and well presented, service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.

Lovely venue. Friendly FOH staff. Tonight Beth and Erin were serving us. Food high standard. I had Rib Eye Steak, done to very good standard and very tasty...sad to see Portabello mushroom on the menu, only to find it's half a mushroom!! Felt short changed on that....but didn't defer from the lovely presented meal. My other half had to 3 fish, again presentation was good, tasty..side order of vegetables made the meals too.

Great little pub a short walk from the Campsite. Friendly staff, good range of ales and food. Enjoyed some good food and ale.

We went here as a family for Sunday lunch. It was delicious and the staff were very pleasant. I have to say though I was very disappointed that the vegetables were brought to the table on one plate to divide between the six of us. For me I prefer to have my own dinner and not to have to share it out. Also we had to ask for extra gravy and were charged for it. I think with a few small tweaks Sunday lunch could be a very enjoyable experience.

Just had a perfect Sunday lunch with my family, absolutely delicious would definitely recommend. Everything was cooked to perfection, pork was mouthwatering 😋

Having been recommend by a friend, we went here for lunch on my partners birthday. It looked fairly busy when we went in. Staff were friendly. First issue was the lass behind the bar trying to push the "gorgeous" white wine, it was only a chien blanc and not a particularly good one but was £4 more that the pinot. 2nd issue was the limited, expensive menu. Should have left then...but we stayed. Then we got sat in this dull room away from the bar. Me and her ordered off sandwich menu, 1 chicken pesto and 1 fish finger and jnr had the burger The meals came. Burger looked ok, ours looked small. Side oder of chips (frozen). The pesto chicken tasted of not a lot. The fish fingers/gougons were greasy. Chips were a bit soggy and mostly left. The side salad with each had a wierd taste so that left too. The burger was eaten without complaint, (except for the grey coleslaw) but not as good as the one you get at the Red Lion up the road at Earsdon. Weren't asked if all was ok. Bill came to £53.

Popped in for a late lunch and we were led to the front room. We ordered drinks and food before realising the place wasn’t very clean. Table top had not been cleaned properly, velvet seating needed to be hoovered, drinks menu had bits of old food stuck to it. Wooden floor needed a good sweep. Coca Cola served tome in a dirty glass which was exchanged. I ordered fish n chip, however the thrice fried chips were definitely over fried, probably earlier in the day. They were dark and soggy. Plus point , the fish itself was ok.

Great atmosphere, food and service with Floss was excellent. Managed to use the free parking on site when arrived which definitely was an added bonus.

Our first visit, although recommended by my son’s girlfriend who was with us, we will be back again. Sam was an excellent hostess (or is it just host nowadays?), food was delicious and we thought portions were just right, definitely quality over quantity. The four of us had a lovely evening, friendly atmosphere, pub tastefully decorated and with great staff. A slight problem with beer quality was taken on board and bill was instantly adjusted to suit. We can’t wait to visit again.

Had a great family Sunday lunch today. Food great, excellent service, good choice of drinks. Decor is quirky and just what we like. Can highly recommend and we'll definitely be back.

Recently visited for Mother's Day Sunday lunch. The staff were very friendly and the service was quick, the food was really nice with a very good portion of meat and had plenty of veg to choose from. One of our party has a diary allergy, which they accommodated with no issues. Fully recommend the deserts! One downside is that the drinks are quite pricy, punching £6+ for draft but wine etc more than reasonably priced.

We visited on Valentines night, we were led to the table having to step over a dog in the aisle. The meal was absolutely shockingly small so we asked for more vegetables so there was something worth eating. Came away feeling totally dissapointed, still hungry, and ripped off. Will not be back.....and if they allow dog's they should make sure they're controlled.

Three different meals , all fantastically presented and tasty.really friendly staff Sam was great and dog friendly. Desserts were similarly presented and deelish

Such a great venue for a quiet romantic meal.Food choice and quality were amazing.The service was fantastic too and very attentive.We were really impressed and will be going back soon.Great value for money

This place is a real treat. The location is superb. It’s a cozy, welcoming venue with real warmth. We went with our two young children for dinner. Excellent service from Sam. Fabulous food from Joey.

First time visit to this pub for lunch and what a treat. Amazing service. We ordered drinks at the bar on arrival and were told to choose a table and the drinks would be brought over. We ordered lunch and we were very impressed with the quality. Belly pork was melt in the mouth and my friend loved the triple fish meal. We both had the sticky toffee pudding which was equally delicious with an excellent quality ice cream which we both thought must be home made. Everything was presented like you would expect from a really good restaurant. All in all, very impressed and will definitely return. Highly recommended.

Fabulous place to meet for lunch, lovely walks right from the door. Food excellent, service friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

What a fantastic restaurant. We rang up for last minute booking on Valentine's night for a family group. They we're good at squeezing us in. One of our party is gluten free+ and oh my goodness if you are coeliac definitely eat here - almost everything GF. But basically it's just delicious, interesting food in a fab setting with lovely staff. 10/10 - definitely coming back.

We had a superb meal here. The best I've ever had in a pub. Reasonably priced, well presented and good quality. We were well looked after by Sam, who would be an asset to any pub.

This is just to say, I was lucky enough to win a prize of two 2 course meals at the Delaval Arms. It was treat in.more ways thsn one. I visited with friends today and we had a fab meal. Some had two starters as they were so inviting. The Scotch broth and haggis were faves, generous portions. All of the food was delicious and really well presented, restaurant standard. Not one to turn down the chance of a dessert, I had the chocolate torte, one of my friends had the vanilla lemon cheesecake they were both delicious. We will definately be back. Thanks again - I was thrilled to bits to win the prize but an added bonus was the gorgeous food, lovely setting, atmosphere and really friendly staff.

We were given the use of a downstairs room for a 95th birthday party. The staff were very friendly and helpful, service was great and the food nice. It was ideal for all seventeen of us to be sat together, and have the opportunity to mix and mingle. Good atmosphere in the pub, and the whole experience made it feel like a special occasion. There was plenty of parking, a good selection of ales. We'll definitely use the pub again.

Beth was absolutely lovely! What a real asset! Whole experience was great from start to finish. Will definitely be back!

We booked Sunday lunch for 22 people in the private upstairs function room to celebrate an 18th birthday. The room is beautiful, the food is amazing and the staff are really excellent. We'll definitely be back for another celebration wry soon!

We were offered a choice of dining areas, one with a TV the other without, both were warm and cozy. Food was excellent, staff friendly and helpful.

My friend and I met here for our Christmas treat. We had a delicious roast beef dinner; the meat was so tender and juicy that it was probably one of the best roasts I have had out. Also served with a large bowl of different...

Had a lovely Sunday lunch. Pork was gorgeous and the gravy was a highlight. The staff were lovely and Sam looked after us really well. A lovely pub with a lovely atmosphere

We meet up every Christmas with family for a lunch and Christmas card exchange.This year we chose the Delaval Arms. The food was excellent the room was warm and cosy so just what we wanted.What made the day special for us was the friendly staff...

Excellent Sunday dinner with perfectly cooked beef and fresh vegetables. Our food preferences were taken into account. Super-friendly staff. I’ve been here a number of times and it never disappoints

This is our second visit in two weeks. The food was delicious and the staff were helpful and very friendly. Sam talked us through there new menu for the next three months which sounded great can’t wait to go back and try it over the...

Great food and the staff could not have been more welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and dog friendly after a walk on the beach. Highly recommended.

Went for lunch with a friend yesterday (29th November) for the second time. Food was delicious and the staff were pleasant, friendly and very attentive. Will certainly be going back in the not-too-distant future. Would highly recommend.

great food, excellent service ,will be back, thanks to Flo for looking after us, have driven by this place for over 30 years on our way to the coast, what a nice place ,really worth a visit hear the Sunday lunch is worth booking !!!!

Our first visit Floss and Beth were fantastic, the food was excellent took friends who live in Rome and we will definitely visit again when they return

Beautiful and cosy with fantastic, friendly staff. We went for Sunday lunch. Excellent selection of meats and extras reasonably priced. Best Sunday lunch we have eaten in a very long time. We will be visiting again. Thank you to Sam

This was an excellent Sunday lunch. We both enjoyed the roast beef which was nice and pink, very tender (unusual for a pub Sunday roast) and a decent helping. A decent range of beers too. Great decor and a very pleasant, friendy atmosphere. We were...

We have had the most amazing afternoon at the Delaval Arms this afternoon. We arrived for Sunday Lunch (six adults and two children) we were seated upstairs in a lovely room with panoramic views of the coast, which was very spacious and beautifully furnished with...

Great evening with lovely food and good choice of ales and some lovely Gin recommended by Sam who looked after us throughout the evening, excellent service from all the staff who were very welcoming and attentive. Great atmosphere

We popped in here for lunch on a very cold, wet miserable day. I was apprehensive as although we had been for a drink before in the height of summer I was concerned with it being an old building it would be cold inside. It...

A very enjoyable lunch after a morning walk, complimented by the wonderful Sam who, although struggling with loosing her voice, provided us with excellent service.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch, even kept one lunch warm while trying to get my granddaughter to sleep, Beth was extremely helpful and accommodating Will definitely return

Popped in for lunch with my friend and her young daughter and my dog. Great to find a dog-friendly pub near to Seaton Sluice beach. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed delicious, well presented food in comfortable environment and the service was great. Will definitely be returning.

Booked for Sunday lunch after a recommendation from family. We were not disappointed. The food was wonderful. The different meats and selection of veg were amazing. We sat opposite a great log burner. The waitresses were friendly and attentive. We had a brilliant visit and will be back. 😀

Stopped here for a random lunch while out walking with my dog. We had a lovely welcome from Sam who explained the menu (including popular options) and the extensive range of gluten free options. The (gluten free) fish finger sandwich and large bowl of chips were delicious. Will definitely be returning.

Great food and service. Friendly staff with excellent attentive service. Beer good….a good selection. Internal decoration lovely

Visited here for Sunday lunch . Had the belly pork which was advertised with crackling but no crackling. Meal was still delicious. Lovely portion and veg and Yorkshire pudding Lovely. Staff were lovely especially young lady floss who could do enough for us. Would definitely go back here

Stayed at the old Hartley site and booked a table in the bar as we had the dog. Best pub meal I’ve had in a long time.

Just randomly stopped into the Delavel Arms and so happy I did! I got the chicken and chorizo kebab and wow. If you like your herbs, spices and chicken done to the tee this is the place to be! Will definitely bringing the family next time!

We stayed at Old Hartley Motorhome and Caravan club site for 8 nights. During our stay we visited the Delaval arms just outside the camp. This is an excellent pub the Staff and atmosphere is great and you always receive a warm welcome. On Sunday 1st October we booked for lunch and we were not disappointed. More often than not Sunday lunches can be a bit if a let down but not here. The 3 meat choice Beef, chicken and pork came with mash & Roast potatoes large Yorkshire and Parsnips. We had crackling on the side along with a large bowl of seasonal vegetables. It was fresh, plentiful and served on hot plates. We had booked for 2:30 and they were very busy with a lot of covers so to produce this level of service at this time is a credit to them. We would certainly recommend this place.

Absolutely love this place. Been countless time for drinks, sharers and meals. We love it. The most relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, brilliant selection of drinks and the best menu! We are making our way through the menu and have not yet had a bad meal, and we don’t expect to! The outdoor seating area is a sun trap. Staff are always so friendly and attentive. Dog friendly - we don’t have dogs but only ever seen well behaved dogs here. We have also attended a couple of family events where a buffet has been supplied and it’s always gone down a treat with everyone!

We’ve been meaning to drop in here for a while and weren’t disappointed with our early Tuesday lunch. As an old ex-local of some 40+ plus years I was a bit concerned that the pub we frequented all those years ago had become unrecognisable inside....

Visited here recently and as we had the dogs we sat outside. The food when it came was hot and tasty. The downside, was listening to the harsh colourful language being shouted about the kitchen! Not ideal when you want a relaxing evening .

Booked a table for 12.30 Sunday 27/08/23 Got shown to our table which was set out lovely Got drinks orders they came then ordered food ,, waited half an hour the girl came said it would be 2 mins !!!! It was 10 mins so...

Great pub..lovely food but cannot stand the sticky tables in the bar! Why are they so sticky...could it be rectified please?

We booked ahead for early dinner as we were staying in the nearby campsite. Lovely looking pub with lots of history. As we had our dog with us we booked in the bar area to eat. (We passed the restaurant area on our way through...

Be warned!!! Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience. We chose to go to the Delaval Arms in Seaton Sluice because the menu looked good with the sharing platters, pizza selection and cocktails! The service was slow and they told us they cannot serve cocktails...

Beautiful Sunday lunch not a great selection of veg, probably because I love swede but very tasty. Only problem we had was that we had 2 cars and parking is horrendous which would put me off coming again Especially when we had booked and placed...

Whilst staying at the Caravan abd Motorhome Club Site we popped in for a drink. We were able to find a table and enjoy a couple of their craft beers. I couldn't get over the amount of dog hair covering the wooded floor in the...

Amazing meal and service from our lovely waitress Izzy who made sure we got the last meat free options available (we're veggies!). Will definitely return - thanks for a lovely sunday dinner!

Fabulous lunch great authentic choices. Whitebait excellent followed by very tender steak sandwich. Third visit great meal every time.

The pub was really busy and we hadn’t booked but as usual Christian and his team were great and were still able to find us a table. I’m a huge fan of whitebait, which was one of the reasons for our visit, having ordered it...

My friends and I were treated to a fantastic evening sampling various gins. Mixologist Beth is an expert on gin and made our night so special. She made some delicious drinks for us. This was after we learnt that their gin workshop event had been...

Just popped in on the off chance for lunch while exploring the coastal road. Now, I don't write reviews every time I stop for lunch but this lunch deserved me taking time to share the experience. We chose the Northumbrian Sharer (£12 for 2 people)...

What an amazing pub. Lots of different rooms and, on this occasion, delightful beer garden. We shared a platter and despite how gorgeous each of the components were, couldn’t finish. Staff were as lovely today as when we popped in for a pint yesterday and...

First time I’ve been in this pub, staff are very friendly and welcoming. Great menu with lots of choices, good selection of beers as well. Three rooms to choose from and a large outside space in or out of the sun

Well worth a visit, this pub has its own brewery. Sadly as I was driving I could only try one beer, Ragnar’s Revenge, excellent. We decided to have a few starters, basically as a substitute for Tapas, and the Japanese style Whitebait are delicious. Cooked...

We called for early evening dinner, on arriving we were made very welcome and shown to a table. We were 3 adults and 2 children, the main menu was excellent but could have a little more choice on the kiddies menu. The food arrived and...

We come here regularly for a drink and a bite to eat but really felt the need to review it this time. The food is great as is the atmosphere but this is because of the warm welcome you get from staff. Shoutout to Christian...

Nice night so took a walk from whitley bay to the Delaval Arms for a few drinks arriving about 8pm. After a couple of drinks I went up to the bar at 9:30 to be told it was closed because there were not enough people...

Out for a walk today and the kids got hungry - and this place was nearby. Usually I’m unsure what to order as I want several items. Here - entirely the opposite unfortunately. Nothing really jumped out. So we ordered a selection of smaller dishes...

My wife , adult daughter and I came here on recommendation for Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed. The roasts were all cooked beautifully (the beef is pink and tasted wonderful) The veg was not overdone and the gravy was excellent and helped make...

Just back from Sunday lunch, delicious roast beef, cooked pink and to perfection, homemade Yorkshire puds, crispy roast potatoes (so good we ordered extra) fresh vegetables and tasty gravy, bet that's making your mouth water! Washed down with a pint of their very own Pale...

Great Sunday Roast, generous servings cooked freshly to perfection! Only 2 mins walked from Old Hartley Motorhome club site Already reserved a table for a second visit !

This was the 3rd time we went here for Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed. Each time we have enjoyed the food and experience. I am vegetarian and my husband is not but we both agreed the food was tasty, fresh and you get...

A strange but limited menu .... service excellent food quality good....ambience very good....would recommend

Lovely pub with lots of atmosphere . The food was well cooked and lots of choice . The staff were so friendly and we are in the area where you could take your dog .

I’ve had a few Sunday dinners around Northumberland and I have to say that this is my favourite place by far. The staff are lovely, the place is really nice and the food is even better. If you want a great Sunday lunch this is...

Lovely welcome. We were guided through to the restaurant area but i wished we had gone through to the bar -which looked a little lighter & more cheerful (but seemed a bit full). The beers were great, although, I personally was disappointed with my steak...

Visited here in April 2023 and was very happy with the food and atmosphere. We were seated in the restaurant area which we thought was too quiet so we moved to the bar which suited us much better. Very well renovated and the interior decor...

Just been here for a Sunday lunch and it was fantastic - great value, fab warm welcome. We will definitely be back! :)

We first came for drinks on our arrival at our accommodation in Whitley bay as it had a micro brewery onsite! …. We like authentic beer….The beer was top notch!! So we decided to have food! I had a pepperoni pizza, my partner had the...

Having read the reviews we thought this would be a great place for Sunday lunch, the place it's self is lovely and the staff super friendly but the food is not up to scratch, roast beef inedible, chewy, like shoe leather, had to ask for...

A seaside walk took us to this wonderful unexpected oasis! A cosy yet quirky interior with a lovely warm welcome and relaxed, friendly service. The pub's own brewed beer comes well recommended and led us onto a tasty sharing platter. Delighted to have found you...

During a family holiday to Whitley Bay with our chocolate Labrador Hugo we were looking for an establishment/country pub that would except the pooch and offer something more than fish and chips on Googling the area for such a place we were offered The Delaval...

Called in here on the au back from a trip, were seated in the bar with our dogs, can’t praise the place highly enough, staff were incredible, nothing was a problem and the food was really good. Will definitely be back

Been meaning to go here for a long time - so today proved to be really worthwhile. Stopped off for lunch. Excellent craft ale from the on-site King AElle Brew Co, great food, excellent staff and a really warm welcome!

We come here quite a lot as it’s dog friendly. Food is lovely and there’s a good selection of beer. Would have been a five but the veg on Sunday lunch was slightly overdone and the 1 hour 15 minute tableslot is a bit rushed.

No heating on the room was very cold. My fish and chips came well over cooked very dark looked burnt. Oil needed changing. Fish was grey and not nice. Sticky toffee pudding looked lovely until we started eating was stone cold. FIRST TIME THERE LAST...

Id been to the Delaval Arms (DA) to eat and drink recently and knew of the function suite upstairs and thought it would perfect for my leaving party. None of my colleagues had been to the DA before so did not know what to expect;...

We visited today for Sunday lunch. We booked in advance, and I'm so glad we did. We were visiting Newcastle to see our daughter, and having read the reviews, chose the Delaval Arms. The building itself is fascinating. The roast beef dinner was served lovely...

Visited here today after trying to find somewhere dog friendly to eat. Never been before and was not disappointed when we arrived the lady was so helpful from stepping in to stepping out excellent customer service Was a lovely atmosphere and the food was very...

Our first experience was with a large group of friends. We were seated in one of the upstairs rooms and were impressed with the decor and ambience of the room. The staff were attentive and the food first class. We enjoyed it so much we...

There were 8 of us for Sunday Lunch, all family, including 2 little ones. The meal was lovely, we all enjoyed it and had no complaints, this was my first visit to Delaval Arms but will return

We visit regularly for the fantastic fish but decided to give a try for Sunday lunch…said meat on menu pink but they assured us beef would be well done…well it was still pink and chewy as just covered with gravy..the pork was too thick and...

THE BEST SUNDAY ROAST, PERIOD! Absolutely sensational meats, seasoning and Yorkshire pudding. And to top it all off their own beers are outstanding.

We booked a Christmas meal, for a party of 20 local volunteers, at the Delaval Arms on Wednesday 7/12/2022, 2:00pm. It was fantastic the whole party, without exception really enjoyed the food with no complaint at all. It was extremely comfortable with a good atmosphere,...

Fab food and did a canny vegan option.. beautifully presented.. excellent choice of veg, well done Delaval Arms and love the decor 10 out of 10 👍🏻 Staff very friendly and look after you

Thank you for a lovely evening - the service & food were both excellent. My daughter has coeliacs disease - you have one of the best menus for gluten free food. Highly recommend!