Errington Arms in Northumberland

I am writing 2 seperate reviews as we had 2 very different experiences. The first time we stumbled upon this place,we felt like we had found a gem. Myself my husband our 2 boys and our dog stopped for drinks & cake. The staff were so friendly, food delicious and we felt welcome and relaxed. On the Tuesday on our way home from our trip we were determined to visit the coffee house again, but for lunch this time. This time the staff were not as welcoming. We were told we could not move 2 small tables together and we had to sit on a 6 seater at the door. This was not ideal as it had no space for our dog to sit and felt drafty. So we Said we'd sit on the 2 small tables without moving them. The rude blonde lady behind the counter said she'd rather we didn't incase other customers would like to sit there. We felt uncomfortable and very unwelcome so we left and are unlikely to return.

Local típico, muy agradable. Mucha gente local, lo cual siempre es un buen síntoma. Muy buena atención, con personal muy comprensivo con nuestro pobre nivel de inglés. Probamos una de sus conocidas tartas, ¡muy buena!, pero había comida salada que tenía también muy buena pinta.

I tell everyone about this fab place to stop for lunch. The service is second to none. The food is absolutely spot on. The coffee is great. The cakes are great. The staff are friendly. Dogs are welcome. We never miss the opportunity to call in. Even at peak times you will get served quickly and the food will be spot on. The menu is small and traditional but everything on it is fresh, wholesome and decent value for money.

Lovely staff with a friendly welcome for us and our dog. Delicious cakes and scones (with clotted cream & jam). A perfect break while walking Hadrian’s Wall from Corbridge.

The sign by the door says it’s open 10-5; we stopped there shortly after 4 to find the door just being slammed shut, without explanation, and there was another couple in the car park who said they’d been thrown out because they were so eager to close. Disappointing that they have so little regard for their customers.

Very Good Cafe on the Hadrian's Wall Path so no need to detour for lunch.Walkers welcome. Has good clean toilets. Has tables inside and outside. Serves both simple sandwiches and hot meals.

The best egg custard tart! Visited here with family for a light bite for Mam’s birthday. Staff are all so friendly and the food, teas and coffee were great but the best bit was the huge slice of egg custard tart! Loved it so much I got a take out for my coffee at home tomorrow :)

We needed a break, and looking for something light, we stopped here. They offer both sweet and savoury choices which pleased both of us. The staff are very friendly and helpful. You can eat inside but we chose to take our choices to a table outside. There were a lot of walkers who stopped here.

Went for a stop off before going back home. Had hot drinks and scones. We did not feel very welcoming to the cafe. I hated the way the split customers off, telling people rudely where they could and could not sit. The scones arrived first and we were finished our scones when our drinks eventually arrived. The drinks were wayy too hot and I had wondered why it had taken ages to do 3 teas. I overheard a member of staff tell a customer that there was supposed to be a new girl starting but she messaged in to she would not be there so that is why the service was slow. First time visiting and I don't think I will be back.

The food was dire. The salad was brown lettuce pickled beetroot unisipid coleslaw. The pie was soggy and disappointing. Decided against desert on basis of main.

Called in on the way to Wark for lunch. Great food and lovely staff. Very clean. Reasonably priced. Would certainly go again if in the area.

Visited the Errington Coffee House with a group of friends after a 10 mile hike nearby and what a very pleasurable experience it was. We arrived quite late in the day and very close to 4pm when the cafe was due to close. However, the Manager was very accommodating and was happy for us to stay. She also rearranged the tables so our group of 12 could sit together and promptly took our order. The staff who had kindly agreed to stay were very friendly and looked after us very well. We all thoroughly enjoyed our tea/coffee and cakes and I will definitely visit again.

Planned on stopping at the pub so surprised to see it was now a coffee shop. It was really busy which was a good sign. Menu was limited and a little pricey but the sandwiches were nice (my coronation chicken sandwiches were stuffed with delicious filling), although the use of butter would have been preferable to margarine. Desserts were nice too. Staff were really friendly, helpful and attentive and clearly trying very hard to provide good service.

Pretty spot but don’t arrive within half an hour of closing. Was abruptly told they were closing in half an hour (at 16:30), and if that was ok. Staff seemed in a rush to clean up & go home. Lady at the bar serving actually apologised to the other staff because we ordered steak pies.. so we were served soggy chicken pie a few minutes later, with some sad salad. The pie tasted microwaved (clearly the staff wanted to get home on time) and not heated through properly. A rushed experience. Was reminded again a few mi utes before that they were closing. Disappointing and will not visit again.

First visit to the cafe and we were met by a very helpful and cheerful member of staff who took our order very quickly. The food arrived promptly and was very tasty. We finished our food and were busy chatting when another member of staff approached our table and asked if we wanted to order anything else, as there were people waiting for our table. We mentioned that we were waiting for the coffee machine to be fixed as we wanted to order another hot drink but was told rudely that it would be a while as he had just arrived! Feeling perturbed we duly got up, paid for our food and left. Even in busy times being polite is always favourable

Called in spontaneously when passing . Very busy but loads of parking . The inside is spacious, light and airy and beautifully decorated. There is even a separate area to sit if you have a dog. I opted for a cappuccino and a piece of homemade Victoria sponge cake which was about a foot high and delicious. Will definitely be visiting again 👍

After driving past regularly and seeing the coffee house we decided to call in and give it a try. We seen it was farmer owned so had high expectations for quality ingredients. Upon arrival there was a server behind the bar, we weren’t acknowledged but did see a sign saying to take a seat. The menu was quite basic and quite expensive (£9 for a jacket potato with beans and cheese) but we were happy to stay and give it a try as above. We don’t mind paying for quality. The customer service was very chaotic. The food however was the most disappointing. The jacket potato arrived with a tiny portion of cheap cash and carry style cheese and a very poor salad. We also ordered a pie (£8) which also arrived with a very poor salad. The pie was absolutely tiny. I’m not one for big portions but this was shockingly small and very soggy. We did fancy trying dessert as they looked good but after trying to get one of the many staffs attention for over 20 mins we just decided to leave. We went to a cafe down the road which had wonderful customer service and very normal portion sizes!

Had a jacket potato with tuna and salad . Food ok I left a lot of the salad as I was full. When we went to pay on leaving a member of staff said that I should have asked for it without salad as I hadn’t eaten it. Not impressed with her attitude will not be back. Not a very impressive menu

Traditional good food with friendly staff. Large stone building of character & plenty of parking. Food choices were good & freshly prepared.

Lovely little place for light eats : pie , quiches sandwiches , cakes , scones , treats , coffees , teas and soft drinks. . Staff are absolutely lovely , nothing too much trouble . You know its good when it has so many regulars retuning . Had a couple of surprise birthday teas there and staff go out of their way to make them special.

Saw hot tea/coffee poured down someone’s back and instead of an apology they were told they “shouldn’t have been sat like that”. Pretty terrible service.

We stopped for coffee at the Errington Coffee House on our way from Alnwick to Vindolanda. Lovely bevy of smiling ladies, and what looked like tasty cakes and pastries on show. the menu seemed to be very good so we went and did our sightseeing, stopping for a later lunch on the way back. It did not disappoint. Despite being busy, we were seated and served in good time. The soup was delicious and - according to hubby - so was the cake! Thoroughly recommended.

pleasant environment delightful friendly and efficient service … excellent coffee in a china mug!, An ideal stopping off spot travelling south from Edinburgh on the A 68

The initial warm Northumberland welcome was missing today……..pity as it looks like a lovely place.

Visited today with a friend who hasn't been before. Appreciate its busy but after having two coffees, main course each and dessert each - to be told that "times up need to kick you off" was downright rude and embarrassing. We were going anyway but...

Had lunch here with a friend and was very satisfied with service and the quality of food. Had sandwich , drinks and of course a piece of cake. Prices very reasonable. Very friendly place. Would recommend

Good location and food usually nice. However, experienced one member of staff on a few occasions being abrupt and unhelpful. Shame.

Very friendly staff; amazing choice of freshly baked cakes; the cheese scones, tiffin and millionaire shortbread were delicious. Coffee great too! The cafe was cozy and warm, on a chilly day, with all the woodburners alight. We’ll definitely be back.

There is ample parking space with a very warm welcome upon entering. Lovely and warm inside due to a log burner. Menu is good with enough choices for most. Coffee and Tea taste fantastic. Gluten free bread is good quality. Tuna sandwich is top quality....

We were beginning to despair of finding a cafe after a long drive and what a lovely experience as everything perfect from the warm welcome to freshly made sandwiches & fruit scones served by friendly & efficient staff, it was all enlivened by gents at...

Stopped here last year with family. It's in a lovely setting with plenty of space for me to sniff about and take a walk. The staff are lovely and allowed me inside, were very chatty and kind to my humans. Both humans had excellent food...

We’ve never had a bad experience at the Errington summer or winter but on Friday they excelled. They weren’t being stingy with stoking up the open fires which were blazing cheerily. The staff were wonderfully friendly and welcoming - and we had a complimentary seasonal...

Popped in with friends for coffee and cake. Lovely welcome, log fires great cake selection. Highly recommend.

Called in for late morning coffee, service coffee and cakes excellent, place has tons of atmosphere in clean comfy old worldy way

Visited today for the first time. Lovely to see Louise the owner who I went to school with. Very busy today but a lovely atmosphere and staff all very friendly and helpful. Two friends had steak pie they said was delicious , I had jacket...

On the way to chollerford at the Hadrian's Wall path we drink a cup of tea and tasteful scones and tarte . The atmosphere was cozy and friendly.

I called in for two take out egg mayo sandwiches served in sandwich bags for £5 each 😬 £10 for these to me seems unreasonable!

Visited during a walk of hadrian's wall. Very much needed. Brilliant cakes, great choice of food. Lovely staff. Mistake made and drinks order doubled up by accident, which we took and offered to pay anyway as we were rather thirsty but payment refused which was...

A big shout out to Louise the proprietor and her staff, who laid on a plentiful and very enjoyable afternoon tea for 20 people and was a perfect host . None stop teas and coffee's and more food than we could consume . Wasn't all...

It wasn't so much that the food was bad, just bland and unappetising. Some people can make a quiche salad and a humble sandwich to both entice the eye and tantalise the tastebuds. Not so, these people. When I gave them my honest feedback at...

My BLT consisted of ham masquerading as bacon slapped between 2 slices of bread which was overfilled with tasteless mayo. For this I paid a premium price. Simply not good enough. To make matters worse the hot tempered manager chased us into the carpark when...

Very friendly family run establishment. Brilliant stop for hikers on the wall in need of cake and a friendly smile!

Came across this fantastic coffee house by accident. What a great find! A board of gluten free cakes?! A fantastic selection of gf cakes (inc lemon meringue pie!!) the best coffee, great service and very comfortable. Definitely worth a visit!

Dropped for a sandwich or something and spotted home made pies. Still thinking of how good it was, and will be back, it really was that good. Staff were lovely and recommend it wholeheartedly.

Had lunch here while walking Hadrian's Wall Trail. Delicious quiche lunch, also had a fantastic scone. The display of tray bakes and cakes was irresistible, so we left with a takeout bag and had traybake treats later that afternoon, they were wonderful!

Areet Louise (The Proprietor) This isn't a review This is a thank You, A Heartfelt few words aboot You and Your Wonderful Staff, On only Our second visit to Your Fabulous Coffee Shop My Family And A very dear Friend were greeted With warmth and...

We stopped in here on our Hadrian's Wall walk for a brief tea and snack. The shop was very busy and clearly popular. They were very welcoming to walkers and our delicious food came quickly so we could get back out on the trail.

As we were assisting walkers on the Wall we stopped at the Errington a couple of times. Service was fast and friendly. The choices of both drinks and food were clear including the days specials. The food was of a high standard and very tasty....

We arrived early Sunday afternoon. It was busy with a lovely atmosphere. The owner was very cheerful and welcoming. Food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. This was the only open cafe or shop that we encountered on the whole of the 8 day walk...

Delicious and just on time for a pit stop, walking from Chollerford to Wylam. A great selection of coffees, teas, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and cakes with gluten free and non dairy options available. Loved it.

Stopped here for a coffee on our way to Edinburgh and glad we did. Really lovely traditional cafe with great food and coffees. The homemade quiches and pies are great as are the egg custards and scones.

We were lucky enough to find this place en route to dine at Hjem. We were wanting a light bite to keep us going. Great homemade food, sandwiches, quiches, pate and cakes. A hidden gem.

Lovely cafe with a hard floor ( no need to take your boots off if you're walking). Very pleasant efficient staff and good coffee. Wide selection of cakes

It is several years since we visited but apart from some new tables and chairs it remains a perfect place to take a rest from visiting the wall. Dog friendly. Amazing selection of homemade cakes, good food and good coffee, all served by nice ladies....

Despite being exceptionally busy when our party of 4 arrived, we were greeted warmly by a cheerful member of staff and our food order was taken promptly. The quiche I chose was homemade and delicious, and the sandwiches chosen by my fellow guests were very...

Visited today, plenty of parking and some outside seating. Great looking stone building with a light interior with easy access Delicious lunch of coronation chicken sandwich served with a little salad and crisps along with excellent coffee and followed by coffee and walnut cake -...

Fantastic food and a lovely room - couldn't have had a nicer place to stay and the cakes were amazing!

We passed this place while walking the wall and it was a tremendous relief to get some excellent refreshments, delicious cake and coffee. The lady was charming and the service prompt but remember this place a is very popular stop with the bikers, walkers and...

Rude and obnoxious staff, with no training in the fundamentals of customer service and very limited social skills. Poor management who display a dismissive and ignorant attitude towards customers. Avoid this place. They are simply not very nice people, and they have no interest in...

Four of us visited again but for lunch this time. We ordered sandwiches & jacket potatoes, all well presented & tasty. This establishment always feels homely starting with the warm welcome & fresh food on offer. A good idea to book a table although there...

I’ve never written a review before, but felt compelled to today. First off, the food was disappointing. The cake was dry and clearly bought in, not homemade, and the tuna sandwich appeared to have salad cream rather than mayo in it. However, the real issue...

The coffee smelt great, the cakes looked tasty and the scones were ready for me to devour. Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to savour any of these as I was never served. I sat for nearly 15 minutes while new customers were entering the...

Whilst travelling home from Scotland came across this lovely coffee house looks like a conversion of a public house but well worth the visit All homemade food cakes etc look super the cheese scones are the best I’ve tasted

We drove by here on a miserable Sunday afternoon and decided to pop in for a coffee . We received a very warm welcome from the lovely staff and sat at a cosy table by the fire. We ordered a fruit scone and a cheese...

The scones and coffee were good but the attitude of the owner was abysmal when we came to pay the bill. We were given the total but when asked if we could pay separately we were told to "sort it out between ourselves". Not good...

As always the Errington was warm and cosy with lovely open fires. Friendly staff with excellent choice of food. The scones are first class.

We stopped here as we drove past on the A68. It was after closing time but we were welcomed in and had coffee and cakes. Not only that our daughter has a choice of gluten free options. Wonderful

Always thought this was a closed down pub but wait till you get inside. The cakes and food are scrummy and home made. The service was not so quick but the friendliness more than made up for it . The girl on the till was...

Called here on way to Scotland for a break and a bite to eat. Was busy so we would recommend booking or calling ahead of your visit. However, despite us not having booked,the staff were friendly, welcoming and were able to seat us. We had...

During a visit to Corbridge Roman site we asked about a possible option for lunch. The staff member directed us to Errington Coffee House. It would appear that the building was once a pub. It has been transformed into a light-bite coffee house. Plenty of...

Lovely comfortable place to stop for a light lunch. We had ham chicken leek pie and quiche Lorraine. The pie could have been warmer but overall it was very tasty . Lovely friendly staff and clean tables and toilets. Definitely recommend. The cakes looked delicious...

We've passed this place many times but took the opportunity to try it on a sunny day run out. Loads of space to park, really nice interior well furnished & spacious. Staff very pleasant, coffee & scone excellent.

We stopped in mid afternoon for a light lunch, to find plenty of seating inside as the outside was too hot for us and all full anyway. Good selection of food on the menu including sandwiches, quiche, jacket potatoes all with various fillings. The staff...

We were so happy to find this place on our walk along Hadrian’s Wall where we stopped for a late lunch. Plentiful tea an generous fresh sandwiches went down a treat. One of our party ordered chocolate cake and was given a huge slab! We...

Stopped for a quick lunch, ended up having a very good experience. Steak pie was excellent, service quick and the cake selection very good too.

Really good coffee served in pretty mugs. Staff were absolutely run off their feet, which caused a bit of a delay, but the whole experience didn't disappoint us at all, would definitely visit again.

5* service at this lovely venue. Louise and the other staff could not have been more friendlier. Wonderful food and amazing home baked cakes. They were lovely to our dog Scruffy and we even bought cake home for later. I highly recommend this independent coffee...

Called in when walking a bit of Hadrian’s Wall. Well worth stopping for lunch, coffee or anytime. Generous portions with very fresh salads and home made pies and quiche. Really good puddings too.

Stopped here to grab a couple of coffees. Charming staff, spotless and thoughtful loos and great coffee. Thank you!

My mam and I dropped in here today after a trip to Corbridge. What a gem! Lovely coffee and a home-baked scone. The owner is a delight and couldn’t have been more welcoming. Really looking forward to a return visit when we can explore inside...

Coffee and cake stop. Outdoors as current covid situation doesn’t allow indoor so didn’t see what is like inside. Good quality pieces of cake and nice coffees, can’t complain at all. Nice pit stop along the Hadrian’s wall pathway.

Excellent place, passed it on the way to Hadrian’s Wall, excellent service, food and coffee was top notch, very friendly, felt very safe in there, A1

Lovely cafe! Friendly staff ! We had a delicious latte and Sandwiches😋 A great location to meet up with family & friends . Plenty of outdoor sitting . We will be back for sure 😁

While on holiday in the area we called in about 3 times for coffee & cake. The welcome was very friendly. The cakes were always good & especially after a mornings walk. I would certainly recommend calling in if passing. The custard & apple pie...

I called in here on my way to an appointment.. I didn’t have time to eat in so just got a fruity flap jack and a can of pop to take with me... I have to say the flap jack was amazing! The staff were all lovely and friendly.. I did pop to the loo while I was in there and have to say they were immaculate! Thanks again! X

We arrived on a sunny September day with two very hot dogs and were given a warm and friendly welcome as were the hounds. The food is freshly made and the cakes/ puddings especially, are delicious. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and went above and beyond to help us with our Hadrian’s Wall walk. Their COVID secure system was excellent and we felt safe and confident that we and the staff were being kept safe. Chatting to people sitting outside told us that the cafe is highly valued by locals as well as walkers fresh off the trail. Miss out on the lemon meringue pie at your peril.

Nice welcoming cafe still serving lunch at 2pm. Sadly no soup, but had quiche, sandwiches, baked potatoes and some lovely looking cakes. Portions were plentiful and I really liked getting beetroot in the salad. Generous portions.To order you complete a form and hand it in. Tables seemed well spaced.

We called on Sunday afternoon for tea/coffee and cake and as always had very good, friendly service. As pensioners we generally share sandwiches/cake and it is never a problem with extra plates offered and more hot water when requested. Can't fault it. Also - very important at the moment - NO bossy demands and orders - just a polite request for the track and trace information when given menu.

Wonderful coffee house! A very welcome sight for weary Hadrian's Wall walkers. Must stop on the path for hot/cold drinks (including a cheeky beer), cold/hot lunches and cake on the Chollerford to Wallhouses stretch. Despite being drenched through from rain, we received a very warm welcome. Good food. Highly recommend.

We stumbled across this coffee house on our way home from a stay in Northumberland, and what a find! We arrived at 10am just as they were opening and within about 20 minutes the place had filled up. Lots of home made cakes and other things on display.We had scones with our cuppa. They seemed to be very popular with everyone else who was visiting. We had to wait for them to finish baking so they were still warm when we had them. Delicious! You can't get fresher than that.Staff very friendly and wore masks, hand gel on entry so all covid safe.

2nd visit and again can’t fault it. Really friendly staff, fresh food and great location. What more can you ask for!

Excellent coffee house. The most friendly staff you could find. I arrived wet through on my bike and was greeted by 3 lovely women who cheered up my morning.

We had a lovely lunch in this recently refurbished coffee shop whilst house hunting in the the area. The cafe has a lovely ambiance and although not being used in July, the wood burning stoves at either end of the building will be extremely welcome in winter. Our sandwiches were delicious and had loads of filling and the service was very friendly and efficient. Louise, the owner, came to chat to us and made us feel very welcome. Coronavirus precautions were very good, with excellent attention to contact tracing, social distancing and hygiene. We will definitely be back.

Popped in for a hot chocolate/ latte and a slice of cake pre-walk and it was lovely! We couldn’t fault anything. The staff were so lovely, kind, chatty and friendly. The service was fast and their way of taking your name number and order during covid is by far the best I’ve seen so far. Food and drink was delicious and their was a huge choice! Really impressed, would definitely recommend to everyone! Thank you!

Lovely to return to Errington coffee shop! Following covid guidelines. Tables nicely spaced out. Great home cooked food. Welcoming atmosphere!!

If you are planning to walk the wall - just avoid this place. The lady confronts you when you park there in a very abusive manner despite the fact that we had just spent £14 in her coffee house following a very long walk.Once seated it's the first question asked "have you parked here" then you get the long winded waffle of it's only available for customers. We did not stay long only to enjoy our quick refuel of refreshments, one of the staff even commented on the fact we were using their internet, how very dare we! Actually my 4G worked perfectly.As it's a public right of way on a public footpath I would suggest the owner does her homework - we will not be returning...EVER!

We planned to go after a visit to Hadrian’s Wall but ended up taking a wrong turning so arrived only just before closing time. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and made us Tea even though they were cleaning and getting ready to close for the day! We had a delicious “Hummingbird cake” - one of the best cakes I’ve had in a long time! We had such a lovely time and chatted to the staff about the area. Will definitely be coming back as soon as I can and I highly recommend to absolutely everyone! Thank you from my Mum and me!

My wife and I called in this afternoon, and initially we were welcomed in. There seemed to be a friendly atmosphere with a glass fronted chiller full a nice cakes and sweets. All we wanted was a tea, coffee and one of their displayed cakes each. We were told by a member of staff to find a seat and someone would come over and take our order. So we done just that and began talking about what we wanted and looking around the room but waited and waited. Other people arrived 15 minutes after us and were seated and served immediately. After a further 5 minutes we decided to leave very disappointed.

First time calling last Wednesday on our way up to the Boarders. We were both very impressed, lovely warm welcome wonderful ambiance and the coffee and scone was delicious! We enjoyed it so much we called on our way back and had a lovely bacon and black pudding sandwich for breakfast It’s also dog friendly which is a bonus!

Called into the the former Errington Arms which is now a superb tea/coffee house. What an excellent welcome from the very friendly owner and all her staff. We were invited to sit at a table right next to the roaring log burner, on what was a stormy, miserable day.I ordered a ham and peas pudding sandwich but sadly they had just served the last of the peas pudding! I was told the ham on its own was good and they were not wrong, hand cut, fresh and full of flavour, it was superb.Well worth a visit, highly recommended