Duke of Wellington Inn in Northumberland

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...

Visited on our way back from coast. The views from the Duke of Wellington are amazing. We were greeted by a member of the team and shown to our table, and all the team were friendly and chatty. Food was all great, but the rump steak was out of this world. Cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. Will definitely be back!

The Northumberland views and sherp havent changed for a millennium. Great atmosphere and viewd. Thanks to sam and katherine. Superb food at reasonable prices. Always busy and worthwhile.

we stayed at the hotel which was nice and expected the food to reflect the standard of the accommodation which it did not. It was pub food and lacked imagination, relying too heavily on pre prepared frozen food. The 'summer vegetable burger' was nothing more than a frozen burger and frozen fries. With a little imagination and effort from the chefs (and there seemed to be a lot of kitchen staff) this could be taken to another level. We cancelled our booking on the last night of our stay and went to Corrbridge to a small Italian called Ill Piccollo - chefs at the Duke of Wellington could learn a lot from them.The kitchen staff regularly congregate at the door below the deck area and it is not pleasant sitting there smelling cigarette smoke. A bit more management/attention to detail would help.

What more could you want from a pub/restaurant... beautiful location, beautiful and clean pub, delicious food! We’ve eaten here many times but today was our first time for Sunday lunch and it was perfect.

Lovely staff, great views, but the food was a let down. Had I known how small the charcuterie board for 2 was then I wouldn't have bothered. Fish and chips was average, the hazelnut ice cream sandwich needed a chain saw to get through, had I of known I would have saved the cash and had a Cornetto at home. If you want to charge good money for food you need to make sure it's up to scratch.

Sunday dinner was top notch, 3 course meal for just over £20, paying for quality, lush starters, beef and lamb both gorgeous and the sticky toffee pudding was sublime. Miles from everywhere, best views for a beer garden 'in the world'. The staff are always smiling, goes a long way with good service. Didn't stay at the hotel so I can't comment on accommodation, Sunday dinner was unreal, highly recommend.

Been a few times in the past and usually great. Positives - nice location. Staff very friendly. Negatives - food average. Number of things off menu which should have been explained before we ordered as we would have eaten elsewhere.

I have eaten here since it opened, but something seems to be going wrong now, last 2 times have been disappointing, on this, a lunch time, we were seated and presented with the a la carte menu and a tiny selection of ‘specials’, no 3 course fixed prix menu or the ‘Dukes Favourites’ menu which is what we actually went for ..I asked the server for the other menus to be told they no longer exist, to which I pointed out that the websites still advertised those menus and was told that it hasn’t been updated yet. So we choose from a limited and more costly menu. Interestingly, the couple on table next to us ordered 2 different starters only for the waiter to return to them after taking the order and inform them that neither was available, bearing in mind that there was already menu items ‘crossed’ off that day! Our food was average quality, but priced higher than it was worth and certainly considering the portion size..I payed £15 for a chicken Kiev, basket of fries and side leaf salad, my partner had fish & chips, fish was large but only of hand full of wedges and a ramekin of drying mushy peas which was around £14 if I recall. Sorry Duke, I used to love coming but sadly this is 2nd consecutive time now we have been fairly disappointed.

Lovely spot and nice spacious pub, but we were disappointed with the food. We were expecting something a bit special rather than regular pub grub. There was nothing wrong with our meals, they just were not great.

We stayed here on 6th/7th March 2020. It was an absolutely amazing experience. The hotel is in a stunning location. The hotel is cosy and modern. The staff were so incredibly friendly. The room was perfect. The food was outstanding. My wife and I had an amazing weekend. They also cater really well for Gluten intolerance. We would go back in a heartbeat. Well done to everyone.

We've just visited for the first time today for Sunday lunch, after recommendations from friends. Can't fault it whatsoever - friendly service, beautiful setting and amazing food. The staff were so good with our 4 year old daughter too, even bringing us pencils for colouring and asking if we wanted her main at the same time as our starters (just very thoughtful). All 3 of us had the beef which was delicious and a really generous portion. The starters and desserts were delicious too. I had the dark chocolate tart which was one of the nicest puddings I've ever had.

GASTRO PUB - NORTHUMBERLAND ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A lovely warm atmosphere, with very friendly staff, a fully stocked bar with a great selection of beers and wines. The food is always excellent, especially the Sunday lunch. A nice place to be on a summers afternoon, sat on the terrace enjoying the view. We had Christmas lunch, it was outstanding.

Had an evening meal here the other week. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. The staff are very friendly and attentive and it always has a great atmposhere here.

We have just had the best Sunday lunch ever. Everything was absolutely perfect from the front of house staff to the food itself which was amazing. All perfectly cooked, piping hot and, the cauliflower cheese was epic !! If you have not been here before you need to go, tucked away in a tiny hamlet with the most fabulous views, what more could you want on a Sunday afternoon

Food and service was amazing, thank you all for the best Sunday lunch, everything was fabulous, nothing was a trouble, and food was cooked to perfection. Thank you.

We ate here recently and the food was excellent. We all had Sunday lunch. I had the Northumberland lamb and it was delicious. Everyone else had the beef or chicken. This was followed by the cheeseboard which again was lovely.

We arrived with a 15 month baby and were warmly welcomed. We were giving a beautiful room. Booked a table in the restaurant for 7pm but went down at 6:30 and got seated straight away. Food was very nice. Husband loved his steak and baby ate all his mash, beans, chicken. Service was brilliant, very attentive.

my husband and I had a really lovely stay at the weekend for our 5th wedding anniverary. we were greated with a warm welcome, which continued through our stay. we read the papers with a drink in the bar and had a delicious dinner in the restaurant. everything tasted great and my husband praticaly picked up the plate and licked his phesant dish clean.

Took my 96 year old mother here for her birthday. Firstly, the disabled access was excellent, being able to park off-road right outside the roadside entrance and wheel her straight through to the table, disabled toilets also very good and table space quite roomy. Secondly, the menu choice was perfect for the occasion; Xmas menu, bar food menu and a la carte menu to suit all members of the party. Finally, although the restaurant was quiet it had a warm, friendly atmosphere and the service was very good. Would definitely dine here again, as would my fussy mam!

We have recently had Sunday lunch at the Duke. The meals were excellent quality. We have roast beef and pork for the lunch perfectly cooked, very good selection of vegetables. Excellent, friendly staff who offered a good service.

The food here has gone back in quality

On the one occasion I wish I had got my phone out and taken a photo of my food!!

We called in for a late lunch and unfortunately the food was very average and not to their previous standards. We werer also charged incorrectly (overcharged) when we got home and I checked thewebsite prices for our meals. I doubt if we'll return despite our having had very satisfactory meals and serfvice on all previous visits. Good bye Duke

It was a return visit after a gap of some years. It was mid week and the pub was quiet. The service was fine and the meal good. We will go back.

Small portions cooked badly, steak over cooked and the portions were simply a joke for the price charged

The service was very good and the staff excellent however our main course was ridiculously tiny. We both ordered the Lamb loin for £19.95. What we were given was 2 tiny squares of lamb about 1 inch square, 1 tiny baby carrot, 1 small sprig of broccolini and a tiny pie of shredded lamb a little over an inch in diameter. Could not make an issue at the time as we were in a large group for a friends birthday.

Great food, very friendly service from all staff - really helpful. Place was refurbished almost 10 years ago but you would think it was done up in the last year. Lots of nice touches and attention to detail. We were staying due to North East dog festival and thought it would be an OK weekend but staying here made it a really great break.

I stopped here with my husband before the GNR and had a lovely relaxing night. Room was lovely and spotless. Fantastic bath and comfy bed. Staff excellent and were able to offer breakfast early so that I could get to the metro in plenty of time. Bank foot it 20 mins drive away and perfect for GNR. Beautiful views.

The views from this pub over the dales below and the hills beyond are stunning and if the weather is right, eat outside on the decking to take in the scenery.

After a spur of a visit to hexam hubby announced he had heard of a local pub in Newton we could grab a bite to eat. What a find! Beautiful setting, plenty of parking and a lovely atmosphere as we entered the pub. It was after 2pm when we arrived so was pleased pub/restaurant were still serving food. I had chicken Kiev and hubby had fish and chips. Best Kiev I have had in a long long time. Fish and chips were excellent. Could not fault the service. Staff were attentive but not intrusive. Efficient and politeness.