Duke of Wellington Inn in Northumberland

Found the service patchy, restaurant empty and some food options lacked pride in presentation.

Lovely Sunday lunch as always. Staff are very friendly and there is always a good atmosphere. We have been here a number of times and the Sunday lunch never disappoints and would highly recommend a visit but make sure you book first. The only reason it didn’t get the full 5 stars was a slightly disappointing bland prawn cocktail starter. That said, the mussels starter was excellent and all of our main courses were perfect with a great selection of veg and the additional side of cauliflower cheese was well worth it - so much so there was no room for dessert!

This was an outstanding stay from the welcome to the finish. The room had a really “country style” luxury feel. Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits and soft drinks made a really lovely touch. There were also high quality “The White Company” complimentaries in the bathroom. Perfectly lit, warm, cosy and quiet. We booked a table for our evening meal. We had some pre-drinks at the bar with an extremely welcoming and friendly barman who chatted and made the experience all the more enjoyable. Staff service in the restaurant was on point; efficient, polite and attentive. The food was exquisite. The best meal I’ve had in years. We both opted for the steak and it came with all the trimmings and triple cooked chips. I couldn’t fault any of it. The steak was done to perfection, and the trimmings (including sweet, succulent tomatoes, a delicious pea shoot and a mix of tasty mushrooms) complimented the meal wonderfully. The desert, a treacle and orange tart with honeycomb was to die for! Breakfast the following morning was full of choice and again, beautifully cooked and presented. We had gorgeous views over the Tyne valley too. The Duke is situated in the middle of a wonderfully sweet Northumbrian village called Newton. Thoroughly worth a stay.

Stunning hotel/pub/restaurant! We stayed for one night and had an amazing evening meal and breakfast. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The rooms are all differently decorated, with luxurious touches added.

We had a perfect stay - the room was lovely, as was breakfast the next morning. A huge thank you to the the staff, who were so helpful, and went above and beyond.

Excellent as usual we just popped in for our teas grills were yet again great the staff are great the service is excellent as always

Excellent lunch, great views across the Tyne Valley and pleasant dining room staff.

Had lunch with friends. Great food and service

Great location,great food excellent service.

Stayed here a couple of months back with my partner, the service and atmosphere was great. Views from the hotel were stunning. We especially enjoyed our trip into the small town of Corbridge which was beautiful and and had some great little shops with unique offerings. Overall we really enjoyed our visit to this area of the Northumberland and The Duke of Wellington Inn.

An amazing place to stay, we visited whilst attending a wedding locally. Staff very helpful particularly Nick who went above and beyond to find me an iron!! Food good and breakfast lovely. Room beautiful with amazing views. We will certainly be back. Donna and Mark

Welcome overnight stay and good breakfast

Outstanding 2 course Sunday dinner at £26 a head, excellent menu, brilliant staff. 6/5 if I could

Great view, excellent food and very good service. Only there for food so can't omment on rooms.

We stayed one night at the Duke of Wellington and were blown away by the care and attentiveness of the staff during our stay. Isla, literally could not have done more if she tried! Helping me with a wardrobe malfunction and then, when our Taxi was delayed, taking us herself to a wedding down the road, where we were for the day. The room itself was absolutely beautiful, the photos online simply don’t do it justice. We had a gorgeous stay. From the white company products in the bathroom to the breakfast in the morning… All was perfect. Thank you again everybody who made our day so enjoyable, especially Isla!

We (4 couples) stayed for a night while hiking Hadrian's Wall Path (booked by Hillwalk Tours). Our transfer from and to the Path was flawlessly arranged by Rob at the inn. Our dinner and breakfast were outstanding. Excellent rooms with comfortable beds, which we needed. One of our best nights on our walk.

superb country pub, excellent menu and a very well stocked bar, Ales, beers, lagers, many choices of whisky, gin, Pimms, wines etc etc. Staff very friendly and engaging.

Superb quality food, great location & lovely lovely attentive staff! We went mid week for an 80th in-law birthday.. it was quite so perfect for a family catch-up. We had the traditional prawn cocktail for starter.. gorgeous clean fresh prawns (plenty of them) in a zingy lemony Marie Rose dressing.. would definitely have this again! For main I had nicoise salad with salmon fillet (choice was chicken, salmon or halloumi to accompany) it was stunning!! My husband had the Wagu burger with chips. It was gigantic! There were 5 of us adults and we were all in agreement that the entire experience and all dishes were exceptional!! Highly recommend!

This Hotel was fantastic. Food was outstanding, service was very friendly, and the rooms are very comfortable. Overall this was a awesome experience.

Went for a family dinner. Well presented and spacious dining room. Ample parking and easy to find. Views from terrace are stunning, over Tyne valley. Food was all well cooked and presented. A good pub food dinner with style. We would definitely come back again.

After some searching around the area to find a pub to eat, we found this place was available at the time we wanted. We knew nothing about it previously, but it turned out to be an absolutely cracking find. Pleasant place to eat with a nice view from the rear of the property. The real star of the show was the food. We both had the cheese souffle for starters and they were amazing, this was followed by a crispy garlic chicken and a chicken nicoise salad which were both top notch. The staff were great and the whole experience was well worth the money, definitely a place that we will return to.

We stayed at the Duke of wellington for two nights as were attending a wedding at a close by venue. Staff were so helpful and friendly and couldn’t have done more. Room was great also, very spacious and bathroom and shower excellent. Breakfast was amazing and the meal we had on the Friday night was lovely. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Great to be able to book on line and choose the time and where you want to sit. Greeted by very pleasant and friendly staff, Very helpful explaining the menu. Good choice on mains but nothing to tempt us on dessert ! Plenty of food nice and hot and enjoyable.

Excellent location, gorgeous room, big fluffy towels, lots of thoughtful little extras. Pleasant dining area, great breakfast and friendly staff. Definitely recommend.

Had a beautiful meal and lots of gf options.

Had Sunday lunch on Father’s Day. Food was good and service was great.

Booked in for Sunday lunch today. Very welcoming on arrival and drinks are served very quickly. There’s a good menu choice to suit all tastes. Portions are massive, for example the prawn cocktail starter is big enough for a main course. Everything is freshly prepared, well balanced and plenty of it. Service is attentive and prompt. Considering the food quality and quantity the menu pricing is seriously good value. So, a great pint, top drawer food, nice people and a pleasant venue. This is a bit of a gem!

The venue and location were excellent. The staff were amazing—helpful and friendly.

Stopped by for a bite to eat on the way to Newcastle and it was absolutely lovely. Food was nice, staff were nice and attentive, and they did a lovely pint of Guinness too.

Came with friends for their quiz, beautiful pub, beautiful surroundings and view, lovely staff. See you at the next one :) Didn't stay so don't know what the rooms are like but if it's anything like the rest of the place they will be lovely.

Great place to stay the night. Good food. Friendly service. Room was a bit hot

Stayed for one night, can’t fault it from start to finish. Staff very friendly and welcoming, showed us to our room which was awesome. It was spotlessly clean and very tastefully decorated, comfy bed and hot showers. We were travelling with our dog and this was no problem either, as there’s the bar area where dogs are allowed and the restaurant where they aren’t so you have a choice which is good because not everyone likes dogs around their feet! We ate in the evening, the food was freshly cooked and served with a smile, and the breakfast was excellent. Beautiful location in a quiet village but only a few miles away from Corbridge and just up the road around half an hour away is Newcastle. Views of the Tyne valley are lovely. Thanks for a lovely stay,we are regular visitors to Northumberland and really don’t know how we have missed this place before, we will return. Highly recommended.

We have been regular visitors at The Duke for many years, but had not been for some time, when we decided to go for dinner last Saturday night, 13 April 2024. Not expecting to be able to book a table the day before, we were surprised to find that there were most time slots available. On arrival at 6.30pm, there were a few people in the bar area, but no-one in the restaurant. We were a little concerned about this, but were shown to our table and enjoyed the views over the Tyne Valley while waiting for our food. It took about half an hour, but had obviously been freshly cooked and was piping hot. We both were delighted at our choices: mine was Crispy Garlic Chicken, which I unreservedly recommend, and my son had the Lamb with Dauphinoise potatoes and a selection of vegetables. Neither of us could fault our choices nor the bottle of Rioja to accompany our main courses. By the time we reached the dessert, the restaurant had filled up a bit more, but there were still empty tables. It was when we came to choose our desserts that we had a bit of a shock. All of the desserts, apart from ice cream, were £10 each. We both thought that this was excessive and rather spoilt the meal. We happily pay around £6 or £7 for a dessert in other restaurants, but had to settle for two scoops of ice cream each, at £2 per scoop, as we just didn't think that the choices on offer justified the £10 price tag. Whether this is putting other customers off as well, I don't know. Other than the chap who brought water to our table, but didn't pour it - we were advised that that isn't something they do!!! - the service was attentive but discreet. A few little tweaks could really make a difference here, but do not be put off by them if you want a really tasty main course in lovely surroundings!

We have been regular visitors at The Duke for many years, but had not been for some time, when we decided to go for dinner last Saturday night, 13 April 2024. Not expecting to be able to book a table the day before, we were surprised to find that there were most time slots available. On arrival at 6.30pm, there were a few people in the bar area, but no-one in the restaurant. We were a little concerned about this, but were shown to our table and enjoyed the views over the Tyne Valley while waiting for our food. It took about half an hour, but had obviously been freshly cooked and was piping hot. We both were delighted at our choices: mine was Crispy Garlic Chicken, which I unreservedly recommend, and my son had the Lamb with Dauphinoise potatoes and a selection of vegetables. Neither of us could fault our choices nor the bottle of Rioja to accompany our main courses. By the time we reached the dessert, the restaurant had filled up a bit more, but there were still empty tables. It was when we came to choose our desserts that we had a bit of a shock. All of the desserts, apart from ice cream, were £10 each. We both thought that this was excessive and rather spoilt the meal. We happily pay around £6 or £7 for a dessert in other restaurants, but had to settle for two scoops of ice cream each, at £2 per scoop, as we just didn't think that the choices on offer justified the £10 price tag. Whether this is putting other customers off as well, I don't know. Other than the chap who brought water to our table, but didn't pour it - we were advised that that isn't something they do!!! - the service was attentive but discreet. A few little tweaks could really make a difference here, but do not be put off by them if you want a really tasty main course in lovely surroundings!

Without doubt the Wellington serves the best Sunday lunch in Northumberland!

Excellent food in a gorgeous pub

Fantastic Sunday lunch, food plentiful & excellent quality. I have to say this is the best Sunday lunch I have had anywhere! Staff really pleasant & helpful, & great service. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent pub - great atmosphere, great food, great service. Reasonable price for exceptional food. Thank you - we shall be back!

Fantastic place with great food and rooms 👌

Lovely pub food, didn't feel quite so cozy on a winters night as I had hoped, but the food was lovely and the pub was busy with people. Can't complain at all, would recommend

The staff were so lovely and the food was great. David couldn't do enough to help us. A friendly pub.

It was our first time to this pub we had a lovely visit, made to feel very welcome.The Sunday lunch was fantastic great value for money ,gd quality food.staff were very attentive to our needs.recommend this pub to anyone who visiting the area. Must go and visit.....

Lovely stay and the staff couldn’t do enough for us especially Sam. Organised transport from the Wall, we had a nice room, enjoyed delicious food and friendly service from all. Thank you

Came here for Sunday lunch which looked nice I asked for lamb which to me wasn't cooked i know a lot of people Will judge me for this but it made me feel physical sick I couldn't eat it it was also luke warm the roast potatoes were very hard and had no taste and for the price it wasn't really worth the money £25 for two course's won't be back

6 of us visited today for Sunday Lunch. It was fantastic from start to finish; delicious food, wonderful vegetable selection, perfectly cooked meat to suit all our various tastes, sticky toffee pudding to die for. Plus wonderful views from the restaurant and super service. I honestly couldn't fault it and can't wait to return. Thank you.

I’m quite particular about my Sunday lunch and have an aversion to roast meat that appears to be almost “shaved” in slices. Thankfully this was not the case, my two slices of roast beef were thick slicked, pink and had some fat…..perfect for me, although I’m sure it could be served to your liking, on request. The veg selection was varied, fresh and well presented. The cauliflower cheese, from the extras was tasty too. The lunch service was busy, however the staff remained attentive and friendly. We all agreed it was probably the best Sunday lunch we’d experienced in Northumberland, other than at home of course 😊 It’s was my first visit, but won’t be my last.

Stayed overnight as we were attending a wedding in Corbridge. What a fabulous place! Lovely and welcoming staff from the moment we arrived, beautiful rooms with everything you could need (including a fan) and generous breakfast. Will definitely be returning next time we are in the north east.

What a lovely stay we had very comfortable food was fabulous and the breakfast was to die for the room had everything you needed enjoyed our time there.

Wow 🤩 what a little Gem ! Popped in here after been turned away fro the wellington @riding mill ! So pleased we got turned away ! Atmosphere was inviting, locals chatting , footie on and the terrace buzzing , amazing views . drinks reasonably priced , food was amazing We both had a burger and fries 😋 . Really good food not processed! Staff polite, helpful and not over the top . Will definitely be back thank you 🙏

Kitchen staff were smoking what smelled like cannabis in the car park when I arrived, and again when I left.

We stayed at the Granary Cottage at the Duke of Wellington in Newton, Northumberland for two weeks. Highly recommended. Pretty perfect cottage with beautiful views across the Tyne Valley and some lovely walks from the door. A big thank you to the owner and staff who were all very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

Very generous portions! Varied menu. Dog friendly Beef koftas were outstanding! Staff were friendly but I have to say the manager is a credit to the business. Made us feel valued as customers. Will definitely be returning!

Never disappoints, no booking at lunchtime ,staff very attentive. The pie was lovely, vegetables tossed in a lot of butter. Partner had hot beef sandwich with proper chips. Need to come back for Sunday Lunch

We’re staying in the Granary Cottage, which is amazing in and of itself, but we were stunned by how good dinner was at the main Duke of Wellington dining room. Starters, mains and desserts were OUTSTANDING! Seriously, everything that hit our table was 5 star worthy. The Granary Cottage is also amazing - 2 br plus 2 full baths plus sitting room and WiFi, all for far less that we’d pay elsewhere. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Best Meatballs Ever! Popped in today for some lunch with my husband. I ordered the Ndujq meatball main & my husband had the Ribeye. Honestly the meatballs stole the show! Every part of the meal was absolutely delicious. The sauce, the meatballs, the salad was 👌🏻 & the triple cooked chips were spot on absolute 10/10 meal. Couldn’t fault a single thing! The pub is in a fantastic location with beautiful views out the back. Can’t wait to come back in the better weather to enjoy drinks outside in the sunshine & of course more meatballs! Staff were lovely & friendly too. Totally recommend 10/10

Excellent lunch and surroundings Friendly atmosphere,all the staff are excellent and I would highly recommend it.

All very pleasant with welcoming staff, extremely tasty food. The vegetarian option was particularly enjoyable.

Really good quality food, beautiful area nice service can’t fault the place lovely nice friendly staff I highly recommend.

We booked for a family birthday. It was a lovely day. Food excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced. Would recommend 👌

We called in here today as we were staying at a campsite close by.The food, the service and the atmosphere was fantastic. The food is presented very well and tasted beautiful, the service from the staff was amazing, friendly and nothing was too much trouble.Would...

Called in today, expected fab food, loved the sunday luch here over the years. Today we had the soup very nice, had steak pie asked for chips not mash potatoe, it came with mash but we asked again for chips and got them. The steak...

Excellent service / excellent food. Mark and his team were 1st class, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend it.

Many thanks for brilliant service by wonderful staff - great atmosphere and a fine outlook over to the Tyne valley. Highly recommended.

I called I for a late lunch and the manager was exceptionally rude. The sandwiches we had were lovely but the attitude of the staff was appalling. Very disappointed and we will not be back.

My sister and I took my elderly parents out for lunch today and we completely blown away on how we were spoken to We mentioned that the choice of 4 sandwiches was very limited and the response we got was abusive argumentative and down right...

We had a lovely stay here. The room was 5 star all round. drinks, biscuits and The White Company toiletries. lovely spacious room with fabulous views. The food was gorgeous.. I opted for the trout salad and for dessert baked yogurt. - delicious ! Staff...

Went for a celebratory meal last night. The setting for the pub is lovely, sat up on the north bank of the Tyne valley and the pub is orientated to maximise the views. The service was friendly, if not always quick, and the atmosphere was...

We stayed here for one night to visit Hardrian's wall while en route from Scotland to Folkestone. Had the double room pictured and a twin room for our teenagers. Rooms and beds are comfortable and well appointed. Excellent price/quality for the food, we had both...

We ate dinner here on Thursday night at 6.30, 2 adults & our 11 year old. The pub is beautifully decorated, light & spacious. The service was excellent, two friendly & lovely young ladies waiting on & a pleasant young lad at the bar. We...

Lovely setting. Lovely food. Good value for money. Staff were really nice & they coped very well with a large group booking. Will definitely visit again. I feel like I need a special mention for the spinach gnocchi. It was outstanding. My compliments to the...

Food couldn’t have been better, by far the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had. Pudding lovely too. Staff were fantastic and attentive.

Uninterrupted views across the Tyne valley, fantastic food and attentive staff. We had a cosy and romantic table in the corner, looking out the South-facing window, so lots of natural light. Husband and I had the leg of lamb Sunday roast and we weren't disappointed....

This beautiful little hotel/inn is situated in a rural hamlet only a mile from A69. My wife and I had a lovely night away - the room had underfloor heating and was so comfy and cosy. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we...

I am delighted to write that the food at The Duke last night was amazing. We both had the scallop for starters and while one scallop for £11 might seem overpriced, the effort the chef had put in was obvious and the taste beautiful. A...

Lovely, rustic surroundings with a beautiful view over the Tyne Valley. The staff are friendly, attentive and provide excellent service. We live about 50 miles from this pub and only recently discovered it on a drive out. What a find! The quality of the produce,...

We had a fabulous meal here last night. The scotch egg starter was delicious so was the Turkey dinner and the Christmas pud. Staff were lovely too. Would definitely recommend it to anyone

I thought this place below par on my last visit and I am pleased to report that today I ate a lovely lunch here. Soup was delicious and dessert one of the best I have ever tasted! Gorgeous white chocolate mousse with amaretto and plum,...

We have dined here a number of times but never tried Sunday lunch. It was very busy Sunday when we arrived. We were shown to our table straight away and I must say the staff go that extra mile to make you welcome been attentive...

The route to this venue is rather narrow, but well worth it. View south over the countryside magnificent. Parking very busy, so if carpark Full park on road. A very busy venue, although the table settings were very spacious. The meal was excellent, with a...

The Duke of Wellington seems to have two TA listings so below is a duplicate of the review left on the other listing: We stayed here for four nights at the end of September whilst on our first real looksee around Northumberland Pleasant rooms, comfortable...

It was a good job that we had booked. Parking is difficult because it is so popular. Having said that, Sunday lunches are very good and, whilst they come as a fixed price menu, you don't have to have two or three courses - they...

We met some friends here for lunch and we were not disappointed at all. The stunning views just adds to the wonderful lunch we had with our friends. We ordered chicken Kiev, ragout of mushroom with lentils and crispy polenta and a hot lamb roast...

Looking at other reviews I wonder if we just hit a bad day today. The place is beautifully decorated, the staff were nice but the food I am sorry to say was disappointing. The open sandwich of egg, cheese, spinach and truffle oil sounded lovely...

On arrival we received a very warm welcome. Our room was very comfortable with lovely views. We had dinner there for two nights and had a delicious meal on both occasions (duck and halibut with the amazing cheese soufflé on both nights).

I lived just outside this village many, many years ago so I was delighted to find such a great place to stay there. Fabulous staff for whom nothing seemed too much trouble. A very small complaint resulted in a room upgrade which was much appreciated....

This is such a lovely place, whether eating inside or out and has such potential. We like to eat out for Sunday lunch and I have to say that for roast potatoes, this place has to take the prize. However, overall it does fall short...

This was a great place to find whilst on holiday in Hexham. The staff were lovely and the food great. We booked 30 minutes before, after googling a restaurant whilst travelling back to Hexham. The views are great and there is seating inside and outside....

Loved this place. Amazing food. The cheese soufflé was lovely and whoever did the duck obviously really cares about food. Wonderful staff too.

Always stop off here when travelling from the midlands up North, always fantastic food and in fact Ive had one of my favourite meals there, and I’ve eaten in a lot of nice places. And yesterday’s meal didn’t disappoint either.

Stayed here twice in short succession, really loved the place, food amazing, never disappointed , staff really friendly and especial service cant fault them , we had two different rooms , we were happy with the first one , second one had hardly any difference...

excellent choice of food. Lunchtime sandwiches or pub staples. The Al La Carte menu is beautiful using local ingredients and changes as you'd expect. This is definitely elevated way above normal pub food. Excellent choices of wines and beers. One of the best places to...

We were staying in a lovely house a mile away from the DoW and were recommended a visit. Had lunch here one day and an evening meal the next. It was outstanding! The place is lovely and the staff professional and very friendly. The food...

My wife and I visited today and sat outside for lunch. Very well organised, service from Helen, Stacey and Steph was fast, friendly and efficient. Felt really at ease. Food was great, particularly the Korean barbecue chicken. We’ll definitely be back.

Ventured out before Lockdown for a Sunday lunch. Tables well spaced apart. Hand cleanser at entrance. Seating in vestibule area if you arrive early and table is not ready. All staff wearing masks. 3 courses for £20.95 an absolute bargain. Wife had prawn cocktail and...

really very good food in a lovely atmosphere and a big step up from the usual pub grub. Friendly service.

We enjoyed a lovely meal at the Duke. The food was excellent and the real ale was well kept. The customer service was great and the covid precautions in place were well thought through and easy to follow. We look forward to our next visit...

Popped in for a beer was freezing, asked the waiter why is it so cold the reply came because the door is open, I said its 14 degrees outside and I'm uncomfortable he just wiped the table and walked off, went be coming back.

We stayed at The Duke of Wellington for three nights, with Doogie the miniature schnauzer. All members of staff were charming, smiley and helpful. We ate delicious food. I especially liked the cheese soufflé, the fish cake, and amazingly good tomatoes in the mozzarella salad....

Have visited this restaurant previously with family and rated it very highly , but alas yesterday was very different ,We arrived at 12 and were seated bt the waitress , after 5 mins we had to ask could we order drinks , There were two...

We stayed 4 nights. From the get-go we had a terrific welcome from Catherine who showed us to our room. The views from the window over the Northumberland countryside were breathtaking. The room was clean, very comfortable and best of all had a proper bathroom...