L Robson And Sons in Northumberland

Not a restaurant, but a shop. We've visited previously and saw inside the smokehouse, but were here for kippers this time. As we were staying elsewhere, the very knowledgeable lady behind the counter said we'd better have the vacuum packed version, so they wouldn't stink out the car, and then told us how to prepare the kipper so they wouldn't stink out the house! They were just delicious. Also the Crab Terrine in jars is just wow. It's worth the trip if you're in the area.

We visited to buy two unsliced sides of smoked salmon, one for our friends as a thank you , and one to take home. We shared our side with family who raved about the texture and taste! Our local friends knew the Robson family and recommended them. From outside you can see the smoking trails on the roof of the smoker. The shop has an excellent stock of deli items, frozen fish and smoked items. Highly recommend a visit, and The Fishermans Arms pub/restaurant is opposite...how good is that ?

After a busy day we went to Craster to buy the “world famous” kippers to take back to Lincoln for ourselves and my mother. We arrived in Craster and could not find any parking nearby, I have to use crutches due to severe arthritis so in the end my husband dropped me off just after 4:30. There was a lady there and I asked if they were open, the answer was “no, we close at 4:30” I felt thoroughly deflated and went away with nothing. As a result I am rating this company on their customer service as I’m unable to try the kippers.

Well worth a visit to Robsons to buy smoked fish. The quality and taste of their fish is second to none. We went there to buy some hot smoked salmon which is phenomenal. However we ended up buying smoked mackerel and smoked cod and haddock, spending nearly £100. The service is excellent, friendly and welcoming. If you like smoked fish this is the place to go, none of that awful dyed fish, just traditionally smoked and delicious

shop with a good selection of local fish. the best being the kippers. it can get busy during the holiday season but worth the wait

This is a shop, not a restaurant They make the best ever kippers here. But on this visit we were looking to source something for a picnic lunch. They offer a wide range of goods and we purchased a dressed crab and some rolls: excellent they were too. We could equally well have chosen some smoked salmon or kipper pate. We will be back, obviously

What amazing kippers. Not normally a kipper person but when they taste as good as these how can you not be. Fresh and the oak smoke unbelievable.

Stopped here on way to holiday accommodation to pickup some smoked kippers and smoked salmon from shop, beautiful. Just a pity they didn't have the salmon when returning home from holiday due to Bank Holiday

had kippers and a piece of smoked haddock FANTASTIC and great customer service the lady was lovely and attentive

A really handy stop off on the Coastal Path for refreshments......the crab sandwiches were superb.....we even managed to get some goodies to take for our evening meal!

Just wonderful kippers. And kipper pate. And smoked salmon. A fine example of traditional food done brilliantly well.

We have been meaning to come here for a long time, and finally made it. We bought Kippers, Kipper fish cakes, Pickled Herring, and all were delicious.

We called here later in the day on a Sunday. Decided on spur of the moment to buy some fish. Ended up getting some Smoked Salmon which was beautiful and some local cheese. Would recommend a visit if your in the area! Also walk over the road and admire the view to Dunstanburgh castle from the Harbour!

Lovely food, staff were very good, all was outstanding as were the portions, nobody goes away hungry from here, what to recommend, well everything really just fill your smoky fishy boots!

As well as selling their famous kippers the shop sells a range of other 'fishy' products like smoked salmon (delicious), fresh fish (we chose halibut), fish soups etc. plus a small range of other items. Definitely worth a visit while in Craster even if there's a queue outside (which is common). They were selling whole frozen cooked lobster when we were last there for £7 - ridiculously cheap.

What a find. There’s nothing much in Craster by way of shopping but The Kipper Shop makes up for that. Wonderful fish - we bought four large frozen lobster- a really good price and magnificent eating. Also I bought some fish soup and lobster soup( in jars) as that’s hard to come by. I wish I could have bought more of their other offerings but the long journey home prohibited that. I can always order by post - and I will. We had tried the Craster kippers for breakfast in the hotel and they were divine- really meaty and a subtle smoke which was very tasty- a world apart from bright orange vacuum packed supermarket kippers. Last but not least, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff serving in the shop. They brought up a box of lobster for us to handpick the ones of our choice. A bright clean shop with lots of other delicacies on offer. The local honey was out of stock but sounded fab too. And also importantly, the shopping process was excellently managed in the face of ongoing COVID. Masks required in the shop. This is definitely one of those little gems of a shop- rarely found. Highly recommended.

Wondering through the village, as i do, not looking for a restaurant or eatery as I normally do, I was rather intrigued with Smokey waft I walked past. Further investigation led to reading a sign that told me I was at Robson’s… smokehouse (sorry about...

Been in Craster all my life and sell a variety of fabulous fish but the kippers are the star!! Recommend the smoked salmon pate and the smoked haddock-just perfect !!

Visited the shop good selection but pricey, shop has a good selection on offer, staff friendly, worth a look

Nothing beats Craster kippers. To be honest that is all this review needs to say but I have to keep inputting.........done it

Surely the best smokery in the North East. I had distant memories of coming here with my Ganndpa years ago. The visit brought it all back and i took home breakfast!

Disappointed with the kipper and smoked salmon pate? Is it a new recipe. More like face cream. we visited twice in May and June. We bought fabulous kipper pate and smoked salmon pate. Took some home too. Did a diversion to replenish stocks but We...

We had been unable to park earlier in the day and given up on Craster as a bit of a lost cause but decided to give it another go later in the afternoon and so pleased we did. I love smoked food and it was...

Unfortunately the shop had closed when we arrived but the fantastic smell from the smoking fish permeated the whole area. We will have to return to buy our smoked fish. We had the Craster kippers and smoked salmon for breakfast at our hotel. A great...

If you like smoked fish this is a must. The famous Craster kippers are not the only thing you can buy...the shop is small and sparsely stocked, but has good variety. Fish, pate, preserves, local beer are all represented in relatively small quantities. Try the...

We were delighted to find this business was open when we visited Craster yesterday and ordered Kippers to be sent home by post, as we were on holiday. We have been eating their Kippers for years and often order them by phone. They make a...

Strong Smoked Kippers ! Waited 18 months to come back and purchase some kippers after our last visit. I used to not like kippers until I tried these plump babies. Just fantastic smoked fish. My wife loves the smoked Mackerel and this time we also...

Kipper fillets were delicious. They also stock bread , dressed crab and numerous other things. Make it a must stop shop

We called in today, not sure if the shop would be open. Northumberland is opening up slowly and the local economy needs business (with sensible visitors in suitable numbers and safe social distancing). We had been to Howick Gardens and Aboretum first - a great...

The fish from this ancient smoke house is beyond description. The best of the best and the kippers cannot be beaten

We arrived without a reservation but we were able to get a table and we were so lucky. The kippers are the best ever and the Prawn Maqaca was absolutely delicious. The menu is varied and some of the specials were Brazilian cuisine. The waitress...

What a lunch we had!!!!Butternut and Spinach soup to start, simply amazing flavours and in all honesty a real meal in itself.A warm Brazilian inspired crab dish as main, boy was I glad it wasn’t too much, but the flavours still fresh in my memory.Couldn’t manage a sweet and disappointed we missed the Sticky toffee pudding.Nipped across the yard before we left and sent ourselves, and some friends, their gorgeous smoked salmon through the post.If ever there was a must do location to visit in Northumberland, Robson’s Smokehouse in Craster has to be number one in my book. I will leave the beauty of the coastline and harbour for you to explore after lunch.

Although the restaurant was closed, the kippers were smoking in the smokehouse and the smell was wonderful! I enjoyed purchasing some Craster Kippers from the shop where you can purchase a range of other items too, such Northumberland meat, cheeses and fresh bread. This place is at the heart of Craster history and I enjoyed seeing old postcards of the smokehouse years ago. I highly recommend a visit.

An absolutely fabulous meal with a great view. The staff are very friendly and efficient. I had the seafood cocktail to start which was wonderful followed by the Monkfish and king prawn curry served with almond rice it was superb and to finish I had homemade passion fruit and meringue icecream . I highly recommend this restaurant ensure you book as it’s very popular

Cracking smokery only 20m from the harbour itself with very friendly and knowledgeable staff made the visit very worthwhile!

Bought kippers and smoked haddock - if you like fish and are in the area this is well worth a visit!

Disappointingly their restaurant was closed but the shop was busy so I ordered 10 pairs (20 kippers) for £50 plus £5 postage to be sent to my home address in the south. These arrived on the day requested and in perfect condition. My son-in-law and I breakfasted on three yesterday ; experimenting between the two recommended methods of cooking. We thought two and half minutes on full microwave heat was easily the best as the kipper retained all its essential healthy oils and flavour but DO remember to cover the kipper to prevent any drying. Absolutely delicious - Robson's Craster kippers are the real deal!!

Bought fresh crab, smoked fish and kippers from the shop and followed up with lunch in the restaurant. Great food and a wonderful view of the harbour..

Always stop off here for the kippers but equally the fishcakes are excellent m restaurant next door but have not tried yet

You cannot come to craster and not experience the home of the kippers. Very friendly staff, brought kippers from the onsite shop, the smoked haddock was sublime. The smell of the woodsmoke, just draws you to the smokery. Good value for money. A gem on craster.

Came here with my girlfriend as heard about Craster Kippers and thought we had to try one. We bought one from the shop and also a smoked salmon fish cake. Both were thoroughly enjoyable when we cooked them at home. Definitely recommend! If not just for the smoked kipper smell that you get as you walk by :)

Seafood second to none.....bought live lobsters to cook when we returned to our holiday cottage.....fresh crab, smoked salmon, crayfish.......it was explained how to “kill” the lobster humanely prior to plunging in boiling water to cook. The taste of all the seafood was amazing.....you must definitely go and buy when you are in Craster, or alternatively you can dine in their restaurant!!!

If you like kippers, this is the best place on the planet to buy them! But don't forget to try their smoked salmon which is as good as anything you'll find in the best smokeries in the UK an Ireland. And they do mail order!

Love this place. Ladies who work there are really friendly. I bought: Chocolate orange Maple & pecan cookies Black pudding Bread Bacon Eggs Cold smoked salmon ....all amazing. ....but the hot smoked salmon is out of this world. So much tastier than cold smoked salmon.

Visited today and bought kippers, dressed crab, smoked salmon and crayfish tails. The shop is well stocked and the staff very friendly and helpful. A must visit if your in the area.

Had a wonderful treat at Robson's. First tried the prawns to eat now. Delicious. Then the Smoked Kipper fillet. Was the best smoked fish I have ever had. Head and shoulders above anything else.

Visited a few times whilst holidaying in the area. My husband absolutely loved the kippers, apparently they were the best he had ever tasted. He absolutely adored the takeaway soup too, which I think was lobster.

Yesterday while in Craster we purchased smoked kippers from Robson's smokery. Had them this morning.

Interested in seafood, fresh and frozen, local cheeses, smoked meats? If you answer yes, then well worth a visit. And Craster is great as well

We visited towards the end of the working hours on a Saturday and the lady serving us was not exactly friendly, seemed as if we were a bit of an obstacle to her day, but the kippers were beautiful.

We called here to see where the famous Craster kippers are smoked. Unfortunately, you can only look in the doorway to see where the smoking takes place but they have a shop where you can buy vacuum packed smoked kippers or you can order them to be sent by post

Absolutely fantastic dressed crab. Took it back to the cottage to enjoy with bread & salad. Dissapointed that there was no other smoked fish than kippers as we love smoked salmon.

Purchased the kippers & smoked salmon pate from the shop & both were the best we've ever had. Lobster also excellent & only £5.

This is a review of the shop, not the restaurant, which has a separate entry. We were looking for some smoked haddock but on this occasion they'd sold out. We bought other items instead. The kippers are the main reason to visit though: they are wonderful

If you enjoy traditionally produced kippers this is the place to go! I have been several times and the freshness and quality just don't disppoint.

Myself and my husband popped into this shop last sunday at approx 3.55pm. I was aware that the shop closed at 4pm so quickly picked up my purchases and went to the till. While in the shop the gentleman turned over the sign , brought out a mop and bucket while we were served by a rather curt female . My husband was just about to bring another item to the til when the lights were switched off .

Probably one of the best places in the UK to buy kippers directly from the smokehouse . If like me you can’t deal with bones in the morning then they sell filleted kippers .

I live in the biggest white fish port in Britain but still get my smoked kippers and haddock from robsons as they have the best quality smoked fish I have come across. I order on line and there service and delivery is excellent, thank you and keep up the good work

We called in to buy some kippers, crab & lobster pate and biscuits. Nice little shop with a view of the smoking sheds.

Renowned smokery with magnificent kippers - but also smoked salmon pates & Craster Kipper pate (if you can't bear all those bones). Friendly service, clean & excellent coastal position.

We visited the shop and bought Craster Kipper Pate and Berwick Edge Cheese Biscuits. Delicious! Service was friendly. Prices were reasonable.

Took the opportunity of calling in after visiting the Jolly Fisherman pub opposite for some kippers. Had these later on for tea. Absolutely superb. In the past we have had Manx and Loch Fyne but these are the best. Will call in again as soon as we can again.

Friendly small shop, bowl with water for dogs outside and tether to "park" them. Bought kipper pate and granary bread rolls which made a delicious picnic lunch for two at Longhoughton Beach / Howdiemont Sands just down the coast. The food quality looked excellent - the pate was certainly very nice indeed.

On our first visit to Northumberland we stumbled across Robson’s whilst driving the coastal route.

A warmmwelcome as we entered th shop, great choices to buy or to send by post for a "gift with a difference" at reasonabl prices too, boh in th shop,or snding by post

I am actually very disappointed to have to write this review for a small business, especially when their product is very good but the customer service when ordering online is somewhat lacking..... I ordered online after visiting Craster and sampling the goods.

Always go into Robson's when visiting Craster. Kippers,Salmon,Roll mop herrings,pâtés,fishcakes and much more !!

Great to see where the local kippers get smoked... lovely shop too to buy your kippers from. Nice to have a wander around the waterfront too.

Called in and bought 6 pairs to take home. Vac packed. Lovely and plump beauties to feed my kipper habit - if you have to make smoke this is the best way to use it for that extraordinary taste

We were on our mini moon and just missed the cut off point for food at the jolly fisherman ....

It's a few years since we'd eaten here but just as good in fact with Portuguese/Brazilian influence there were different...

Went to get some more lovely kippers yum!!!! The best place for smoked kippers and other sea food options.

When in Craster we always make a beeline to Robson's. Their kippers are superb and taste like no others. The...

Beats prepared fish any day. The smell coming from the smokehouse is amazing. Inticed into the shop by the aroma...

Great for buying Kippers and kipper Pate and other sea food like lobster Great little Restaurant on the side of...

The food at the Robson Restaurant next The the Smokery is excellent as you would expect in a fishing village . The fish dishes are ample and delicious especially the salmon timbale .The Craster Kippers are as you would expect from the famous smoke house with decades of traditional smoking skills. All at a fair price served with a smile in congenial surroundings .

Walked from Craster to Dunstanburgh castle. On our return I popped into the smokery to buy some kippers as the smell emanating was enticing me in.Was pleased to see a nice selection of other fish plus other locally made produce such as ice cream, fiery chilli pickles and honey.I bought some kippers but also a cup of fresh prawns (which were the best prawns I've had in a long while) and some chilli pickles.The lady in the shop was very patient while all us touristy folk ummed and ahhed over how many and what kinds of kippers to choose and helped us with cooking guidelines.I have yet to eat the kippers so can't comment on if they're the best (and only) kippers I've ever had!

We had both kippers and smoked salmon from her - both absolutely scrumptious.. The depth of the smokiness is delicious without being overpowering.

Check out the shop - lovely people welcome you, and there's a super range of products. Everyone enjoyed our brief visit.

Lovely little village shop selling all kinds of fishy delights! The kippers are of course the main attraction and I bought a couple to send by post to my dad. Quite expensive but a novelty so worth the extra few pounds. I was told it would take around a week to arrive but in fact they had arrived within 2 days so this was a bonus. Friendly and helpful staff. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Visited for kippers, dressed crab and fishcakes. All fresh, not the cheapest but the freshest and well produced. The actual shop is little more than a farm shop, quite utilitarian looking, but the produce speaks more than surroundings. got fish and seafood to cook and whilst there got prawns and mussels to eat as a takeaway to eat overlooking the harbour.....Go if you like fresh seafoods

Booked in three times in a week which says it all ! If you love seafood this is for you . We had Scallops , Thai monkfish curry , Home made fishcakes , Fish and chips and the Seafood Platter which would feed two ( mussels , crab , prawns etc. ) all of which were delicious . The staff are really nice and the restaurant overlooks the harbour and shore . The decor is simple and pleasant . I noted a fair number of three generation families enjoying meals. Their puddings are pretty good especially the Summer Pudding . You really have to book in advance .

Visited for lunch, had to wait 5 minutes as was busy, wasn't a problem as folk coming out said it was worth waiting for!Staff very pleasant and attentive, lots choice and daily specials too.Local crab sandwiches were excellent if a bit sparce on Tyrells crisps, the Craster skink was excellent too and piping hot. Had room for desserts, these were stunning and sooo tasty!

We visit Craster most years for a week or two quiet relaxing holiday. One of the highlights is to dine at Robson's Craster Sea Food Restaurant. Always delicious Fish and Chips, Top notch efficient and friendly service with decent value pricing. Everything freshly cooked.Another joy is to visit their shop adjacent to the Restaurant where you'll find a great selection of fresh fish and other items. Not to be missed

We had planned to eat diner here as a special treat, and reserved a table weeks before.Alas when we turned up at the appointed time our table and the table before ours had not been available which of course resulted in annoying waiting. To give them their due, they did make amends without having to be asked to do so.Meal wise OK but not as special as we had hoped.

Excellent Food and Service....Fish locally sourced and cooked to perfection Good wine menu Great dining experience with a lovely atmosphere Chips needs to be home cooked and not frozen ( easy option ) as this spoils the great Fish and Chips that they could be famous for overtaking their Craster Crabbs. ...

Second visit as we had the most delicious seafood sandwich here last time(possibly 5 years ago) It was so memorable my husband requested this as a birthday treat while we were staying in Northumberland.The cafe has been restyled but the food and quality is still excellent. Staff very pleasant and accommodating.

My brother and his wife very kindly booked a lovely holiday let in craster for myself, husband and her father,On arrving on the friday night they took us to robsons seafood fish resteraunt for supper We all agreed thet it was by far the best food, service,and welcoming atmosphere we have had for along time .The staff that served us knew about all aspects of food and drink, what they were not sure of they asked the owner Vannesa who also does her share of waitressingwhilst mingling with the customers .We booked again on the thursday evening before leaving for home it was a pleasure to be served by all keep it up Vanessa 10 out of 10 on everything. From the wilsons party

This is a mace for any fan of seafood.We make the trip here every few months to stock up.I would recommend the Kipper fillets and the smoked haddock is the best there is.If the restaurant is open that also is well worth a look, but it was not open on the Sunday we visited last.

The best kippers available. You can't not visit the smokehouse when you are in the area. So enjoyed my kippers at breakfast this morning

I have regularly walked along the coast to Robsons shop, usually to buy their delicious halibut and of course their famous kippers and other "fishy" goodies. They have recently "upgraded?) the shop. Where are the old familiar faces behind the counter? Where was the halibut? Who wants to buy overpriced jars of jam & packets of biscuits that all the farm shops have moved onto? I didn't want any of the numerous fish cakes...(certainly didn't want jam or biscuits!) but I didn't want to walk miles home with nothing and we have loved their kippers for 50 years so that is what I bought. Why were they vacuume packed? And so large..and as it turned out, so pitifully smoked and pasty looking? I don't think I will be going into the shop on my next walk.

You want some kippers then this is the place (ps: you can get other thgings: crab, fish cakes, etc), but buy some of the real deal and stink the kitchen out ........ well worth it (and not overpriced).

Living about 150 miles from Craster but any excuse will do. Apart from kippers I picked up a dressed crab the other day and, boy, was it good! Enjoy the challenge of getting parked outside the shop but it is worth it and it is always nice to see the village as well!

Straight from the sea to the smokehouse to the shop.The range is massive but so what, it's all local and superb.Couldn't be fresher.

We had started our day with kippers from here, bought in a butchers in Alnwick.I had also heard so much about the crab here.Looked in nice selection, but only frozen crab, but we did want some Haddock decided to come back after our walk to Dunstanburgh castleWe had lunch local and as we passed again fresh crabs and lobster were being offloaded by fishermen.We went to the castle and returned to buy our fish, fantastic to find the crab already prepared and on sale.Staff were warm and friendly , and with a cracking sense of humour.

We didn't eat here only because the cafe wasn't open when we arrived. However we did go to the shop in search of kippers and were pleased to find out they post out kippers! The lovely lady behind the counter suggested we ordered our kippers for collection nearer to our leaving date, we could also have them vacuum packed for longer life. I wish we'd bought more frankly, they were lovely fat, tasty, good sized kippers and brought back some lovely memories of the area. Also bought some superb locally produced biscuits for cheese/pate, pate, preserves and local cheese. Was well pleased.

smoke house built 1866 with a shop so bought freshly smoked kippers for breakfast, excellent quality and good value.

The restaurant is in a lovely position overlooking the quaint harbour. The service was extremely good with friendly, knowledgeable staff. We enjoyed the lunch - there was a good choice on the menu - especially the soup. The kippers would have benefitted from being on a larger plate!

I'd heard about the smokehouse in the Sunday Times so called in the shop when visiting Craster, didn't go to the restaurant. The shop is small and most of the stock is in fridges below the counter. I bought Kippers and kipper fishcakes, both were delicious. I think the kippers were the best I have tasted. So good I called in again to get some more fishcakes for the freezer.

This cosy little place offers mainly fish and enfold but does offer some alternatives. The staff are delightfully and go out of their way to be welcoming and interested in you. The smoked Haddock I ate was just first class