Market Tavern in Northumberland

We have been coming here for our Sunday roast, whilst on holiday for the past 3 years. They give you a steak knife for the meat. No need! A spoon would do. Delicious soft roasted meat, falls apart by itself! Huge portion, we especially loved the spiced red cabbage and peppery parsnip/turnip mash. Fabby staff and great ambiance. Everyone is so friendly. The pug was beside himself, Brilliant dog friendly pub. Great price too

Came for Sunday lunch and then again another day for a evening meal and both times we had a fantastic meal loads of choice and the food was really nice and it was a very friendly atmosphere the staff were very helpful would highly recommend

This was the first time we have visited the Market Tavern but it certainly won't be the last.We had Sunday Lunch and everything was perfect.Piping hot food which was delicious, excellent service,and friendly helpful staff. Also clean pleasant surroundings. 10/10. Will certainly be back.

We had dinner here when we stayed in Alnwick. I had the brisket and my husband had steak. The brisket was vey salty and I only ate a little of it My husband steak was nice but the sauce was very Strong which spoilt it. I did tell the waitress when she asked how Everything was but nothing happened. It was expensive for what we had. Was disappointing after reading the reviews.

Booked this resturant for my 50th Birthday after reading the reviews. The main course we had was lovely we could not fault it but the service let it down. We had a drinks order taken when we arrived but was not asked if we wanted anymore. As no one came to the table after they had brought our food we couldn't get another drink. We were asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu which we said we did, after about 15 minutes we were still waiting and again no staff around to ask. Finally decided just to get the bill and leave as we felt like we were invisible. This spoilt what had been a lovely day for my 50th

Found this restaurant on Tripadvisor whilst looking for somewhere to eat whilst in Alnwick on holiday. The reviews for the Sunday roast were excellent so we booked in for a table of seven. We were not disappointed, one of the best roasts we’ve had at a restaurant. Everything was superb, including the local ale from the town. Unfortunately we aren’t local so can’t make it a regular occasion!

Excellent Sunday roast which, to our surprise, was served not just at lunchtime but into the evening. Beautifully cooked food and generous portions. Delicious desserts too. Friendly & attentive staff. Restaurant easy to find in the centre of Alnwick. Highly recommend.

What a great find when on holiday in Alnwick. The menu was appetizing and varied - then the food was amazing. The staff were superb, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Clearly a popular venue judging by the numbers of people getting turned away on both evenings we visited. Remember to book!

Great meal. We don’t eat meat but still enjoyed great fish and appetizer at the Market Tavern. One of the best meals we’ve had in England so far this week. Highly recommend it.

The food was that good, we ate here two nights running. Really good menu with plenty of choice, and excellent service. The burger was the best I've ever tasted!!

Been here several times when here on holiday food is outstanding wish we lived closer all the meals we had were so good service good too.

Lovely, friendly staff, very welcoming. Food was superb, nice and hot and very fresh and tasty. Great team of staff on duty, good atmosphere.

I was in the Market Tavern today 20/01/24 with my family for lunch the service was excellent and the food was good,a little bit pricey but I do realise it is a Punch Pub who rip the Tennents off with the rents,thank you for a nice meal an ex Punch Tennent (thank god)

Went for tea, warm welcome, had booked a table as heard how popular this pub is, food was superb, good choice on menu, large portions excellent value for money, good friendly service, would definitely recommend but make sure you book to avoid disappointment 😊

PLEASE BE AWARE BEFORE BOOKING YOUR XMAS DAY MEAL HERE NEXT YEAR- THE MANAGER DOESNT WANT YOU. SEE COPY AND PASTE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA FROM THE MANAGER We charge £75 a head! Everyone enjoyed it! Open 12-3 everyone gone by 3 and staff home by 3:30 to our families! Remember part of the price you are paying is for the extra the staff get paid to give up their Christmas Day with their families because you can’t be bothered to cook!

We were greeted promptly and shown to our table. There is an extensive range of drinks and we chose a nice bottle of white and some sparkling water. My wife had the Cod Loin and I had the slow cooked Belly Pork with creamy mash and Savoy Cabbage. After a moderate wait, the food arrived and was nicely presented and very tasty. The staff were very attentive throughout and regularly checked that everything was alright and that we didn't need anything else. My wife loved her ice cream sundae for dessert and I equally enjoyed my melt in the mouth, sticky ginger pudding with fresh cream. A thoroughly enjoyable evening in a busy pub with a pleasant atmosphere.

My wife has Coeliac disease so needs gluten free food, one son has extreme allergic response to eggs, shell-fish and peanuts (he carries and epi-pen) and the other son is vegeterian. Eating out can be difficult. Not here however! The lady who came to see us was completely unfazed and said choose what you want and I'll explain what we can do for you. She then proceeded to sort out what we could (and couldn't) eat. We had 4 different meals and all were perfect. We have had so many bad experiences in other restaurants that this was an absolute joy. We could have filmed this and used it as a training film on how allergies can and should be handled. We will return.

We were delighted with our evening at the Tavern Steakhouse. It was busy, but we were greeted promptly and shown to our table. The pub is old but is divided into rooms, each with a pleasant busy atmosphere. The waitress helped us choose our beers and took our order, which arrived in good time. I had the braised brisket which was heavenly, and my wife had the sirloin steak which was also excellent. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable which helped make it a special occasion for us both.

Wow. Spectacular 12oz steak. Large portion and the onion rings are the best I have ever had also the steakhouse sauce is very tasty. The place is lovely with friendly staff. Wonderful find whilst on holiday

What a fantastic find. The menu sounded great, the reviews were good so we decided to try this place. We weren’t disappointed. The food was amazing and great value too. The quality and flavour were ten out of ten. The service was excellent too. A lovely, cosy independent pub vibe.

Visited here last night with family and our two dogs and it was fabulous. Traditional style pub with a lovely atmosphere . Very friendly staff who were attentive without being overpowering. Great food and good portion sizes. The starter portion of chilli chips was almost a meal in itself. We had venison ,two Geordie chops and scampi which were all excellent. Child’s chicken and chips also decent portion. Good selection of draft beers, wines and spirits with a couple of cask ales. Definitely worth a visit .

Glad we went in sharp for lunch on a miserable morning got busy very quickly. My husband tried the house ale which he said was good I had Alnwick gin which was also very good. We had been looking forward all week to fish and chips so didn't even bother with menu. Great portion size loved everything in our plates definitely worth the wait.

Visited alnwick for a 2 nite break, got insider info from locals about this place, we ate the first day, just light snacks which were great, some so we returned the same days for dinner, we has the chateaubriand for 2 which was great, couldn't fault it, this place is well worth a visit whenever in alnwick, we'll done to the staff.

It’s our favourite place to visit for food on our visits to Alnwick . We’d definitely recommend the surf and turf . Always friendly staff. Looking forward to returning on our next Alnwick visit.

Ate here on Sunday evening, as not much else available. Booked table - wasn't ready at time booked Fish and chips - long black hair cooked into batter on fish. Replaced, more batter than fish. Sirloin and veg. Sirloin was tough and couldn't have had a thinner slice. Don't pay £1 more for this. Front of house staff were OK, and did remove the cost of fish and chips from bill.

Just had a lovely meal here. We hadn't booked but were welcomed in. The menu was extensive & we both found something we wanted. Allergies are respected & catered for. We were served by really friendly staff who went out of their way to make sure we were happy. Food was hot, fresh & delicious. Will definitely return next time we're in the area.

We picked this because it was near Alnwick castle and it was easy to get to, had a good ambience and vibe, and the food was excellent. I got the chorizo macaroni cheese and it’s one of the best I’ve ever had. Chips were more like potato wedges but still good. A great place for food or just relaxing with drinks

Nice meal but the tavern itself was a bit grotty with sticky tables. The food was very good and the staff pleasant Can recommend the shepherds pie. I thought the prices were a bit steep considering the overall state of tired decor and ambiance

The place to eat in Alnwick 😊. Nice establishment, staff are so friendly, the ensure you have everything you need during your meal. The meals were fresh made and a descent size, you won't leave wanting more and don't leave before you try the sticky toffee pudding, it was the best 😋

What a fantastic meal and drinks. Lovely pub…what makes this pub is the staff…I have never met such lovely people. Absolutely outstanding. A credit to whoever owns the pub. Lots of choice on the menu, loads of different drinks, you will not be disappointed. If I’m Alnwick please go. Top team…well done guys!

Had a long wait as we had deliberately passed on starters in anticipation of Northumbrian portions, however all forgiven when it arrived. Generous portion of pink venison and a dish best described as ‘whale and chips’. Still no idea what pan haggerty is, but would definitely have it again. So impressed, decided on a second visit, which is when disappointment struck- no specials on Sunday, and if you are not a fan of Sunday roast your choice is limited. Suggest that should be made clear when booking.

Wonderful local tavern that’s family friendly (and their dig’s also. We had the roast beef and the chicken. Both were very good.

Went here after our first choice was fully booked and was so glad we did! This was the nicest Sunday lunch all of us could remember having. Great selection of veg, home made yorkshires and the meat was amazing. We sat in the back restaurant but you could sit in the bar too.

Lovely spot for a bite to eat. My partner and I popped in here on the way back from Alnwick Castle. It appears we were very lucky as it was really busy (good busy though) The staff were lovely, attentive and approachable and more than...

I visited on a Saturday afternoon whilst in the area, but I'd suggest you book early as it gets very busy. Staff are warm & welcoming and a good choice of meals on the menu. I had Chicken Sarah Bernhardt (like a Teesside Parmigiana) and...

A very busy pub and restaurant, so book or be disappointed. Food great and staff lovely. There was a very good atmosphere and it was dog friendly, if you Gehabe one.

Absolutely brilliant restaurant with good selection on menu plus a wide choice of veggie for my wife, highly recommend it.

Had to leave a review after a fantastic visit here. We were a party of 8 accomodated on short notice in the bar area. After a short wait, all 8 of us were served our food at the same time. The food was hot, delicious,...

Had a very good ribeye and shrimp (prawns), topped off with some sticky toffee pudding. It took a while, but our patience was rewarded.

Had a great night with friends on a golf trip to the area. We were extremely well looked after by the staff. The food was excellent and would definitely recommend a visit.

I made a reservation for the evening of our arrival on holiday and we weren't disappointed. It was a Saturday night and the place was very busy but the service was excellent. The food was very good and the helpings were very generous and meant...

Looking for a late Lunch midweek we were recommended this by a local business. Wow what a nice place lovely decor staff super friendly. Nice selection of Beers and cider. The Food menu had a good selection and whilst wasn't cheap it was competitively priced....

My partner and I booked in advance,which I would recommend, as it is very popular for food. The food was delicious with good sized portions at reasonable prices. The Market is dog friendly & all the staff make you welcome. Definitely recommend

Excellent food cooked to order, mussels are delicious fantastic value throughout the menu- big plates (not suitable for super models). A joy to visit, honest good food at its best. Service great ! Food fantastic ! Terrific value for money! Could not ask for a...

Thoroughly unpleasant eating area with a noisy, smelly kitchen and dirty tables around left uncleared. Not a nice environment so we walked out!! Plenty of better places close by.

Welcoming staff, delicious food. Very enjoyable , Would definately recommend it. This review is asking for too many characters.

Traditional pub with excellent food. The chips were amazing. There were five of us and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. The belly pork was perfectly cooked, as was the steak. The chilli was great, although it didn’t come with nachos which was a shame. We...

A very busy, lively pub-restaurant - thank goodness we booked! We were seated immediately on arrival and drinks were offered within a couple of minutes. The menu is fairly extensive with most of the usual pub classics. However, their steaks are renowned as, apparently, is...

Booked for a birthday meal whilst staying in the area. Very friendly staff from the start, loved the decor of this place and the friendly atmosphere. The service was excellent and the food was superb with the portion size’s being on the bigger side so...

Stayed here overnight when visiting Alnwick gardens Picked due to price and location. Location was great with free parking nearby. However would not stay again as the room was damp, with stains on the wall and ceiling. Furniture was outdated and not very clean. The...

Booked a meal while staying near Alnwick as it was a recommendation from our b&b. The service and food was absolutely brilliant. We had mushrooms and kipper pate to start and then the never and mixed grill for mains. The food was top quality and...

Fantastic food at the Market Tavern and friendly staff. I enjoyed the Craster Kipper Pate & Mixed Grill with rump steak, gammon, sausages, eggs, peas and chips. I would also highly recommended the Lindisfarne bitter, a lovely local drop, if I didn’t have the car...

We had an evening meal here after visiting the castle. A couple of drinks main course and dessert. The food was really good traditional home cooked food well presented. Whilst waiting for our food it was quiet so we ended up talking to the bar...

Visited this Pub for an evening meal whilst on holiday in the area. We had a delicious meal in a traditional Pub environment served by friendly, helpful staff. A good choice on the menu and the meals were well presented and very tasty. Definitely recommend.

Friendly staff and an excellent shepherd’s pie. Large enough to be filling, and served with a great red cabbage. Highly recommended!

We visited Alnwick early in March 2023 for a long weekend. We booked The Tavern Steakhouse for the Friday night. I was a little sceptical, based upon the small frontage of the property, however, you go into the bar and then the building goes back...

After looking for somewhere special for my wife's birthday we decided on The Market Tavern. So many places do the standard 'British' food you find in 90% of restaurants, but not here! The pub has a nice gastro feel without being pretentious and the staff...

Having had a fab evening meal here a couple of years ago (we're not locsl) we thought that it would be a good bet for lunch on the way home. We weren't wrong. A HUGE portion of Moules Mariniere with fries and a really full...

Excellent all round food choice and quality and drink selection complimented by a courteous and polite staff, really enjoyable.

Delicious Sunday lunch. Brisket was great and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert was amazing. Staff were lovely and very attentive

We were walking around ages looking for somewhere to eat, we found this place on trip advisor that had great reviews and the food looked great. We chose chilli chips and hog-wart-tee (pulled pork chips). All I can say is... amazing. Chilli was so nice,...

super roast beef , sticky toffee pudding first class .bar and staff very helpful will be back soon .easy parking good access clean and tidy

We had an evening meal here. The staff were pleasant, accommodating and professional. I had the Pork Belly which was so tasty. The cod was well received too. The Wainwrights was exceptional (so much so that when we had a pint of my favourite ale...

Visited the Market Tavern on our first night in Alnwick and was very happy with the experience. Very nice pub in the centre of Alnwick, good service, good selection of beer and food. The food was very good and not overly expensive. Would deffinatly visit...

Welcoming and friendly staff, called in for a drink and stayed a while as it was a nice relaxed atmosphere. Table service, which was nice too. We didn’t eat but the food being served looked delicious

Fabulous food and a superbly kept pont of beer. Thr staff were friendly and helpful. They couldn't do enough for you. We returned two days later and will visit again.

Really fantastic food and great staff, courteous, professional and welcoming. Great value for money. Nothing more to say other than fantastic.

The food was excellent. So much choice and the quality was amazing and not over priced. Friendly service as well. The dog was also welcomed 😊

We have eaten here before and were very pleased ,that on a 3 day trip to Alnwick we ate here twice ! Amazing food and probably the best Sunday lunch ever, I would say booking a table is a must. Staff efficient and friendly, As...

We booked a short break several months in advance of our stay and were disappointed in our allocated room. It was very small, had no external window which made being in the room uncomfortable in the heatwave. The room was very dated in decor and...

This was our first time out for dinner with our 6 month old puppy so we were a little sceptical but the staff were so welcoming and very dog friendly, giving him water and treats. A must visit if your visiting the area with or...

We would throughly recommend this pub. We came in for a drink (Alnwick Gold!) and ended up staying for late afternoon dinner. I chose the Cauliflower Steak and days in aubergines, and my wife the scampi; both meals were excellent. We are staying a few...

My partner and I loved the food here it was amazing as was the service. The steaks were cooked perfectly as was the chips with. Couldn't fault the restaurant at all. Definitely worth a visit just remember to book ahead as (quite rightly) they were...

Found this place while visiting Alnwick looking for a good steak. Needless to say, we were not disappointed and returned for a second night. Highly recommend the ribeye steak, possibly the best we've ever had. Great choice of sauces/sides available and options we've never seen...

We are on a trip around the Uk and this is the best food we have had. We had fillet steak and pepper corn sauce and cheese board and fruit crumble for dessert. Highly recommend eating here if visiting.

We visited the Tavern on our last night in Alnwick...wish we had done it sooner. If we had I'm sure we'd have gone back many times. Superb food and efficient, friendly service. Will definitely return next time we're in Alnwick.

Had an amazing dinner here, 7 of us, just delicious food, super friendly staff and great service. Superb will definitely be back

Just had an amazing 3 night stay at the tavern. Lovely comfortable room with all the facilities and the location is fabulous. Great pub and restaurant and lovely friendly helpful staff would definitely recommend.

Four of us visited today. Staff really friendly & accommodating. It’s a nice traditional pub with a great feel about it. We had 3 roast sirloin beef Sunday lunch & 1 chicken. I had the beef which was plentiful & really well cooked as well...

As first time visitors facing lots of choice in Alnwick, we dithered over Tripadvisor, websites and menus in windows as we wandered round town looking for a birthday meal. If everywhere else is half as good as the Tavern, Alnwick must be a mecca for...

We both had the sirloin beef roast dinner and it was amazing. Proper Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes. And we also thoroughly enjoyed the other veg including cauliflower cheese and gravy. Highly recommend and will visit when next in Alnwick.

Fabulous service, great food and a nice place to be. We were seated upstairs which was the better area to eat an evening meal. Would recommend to anyone visiting Alnwick.

We booked a table here and found when we got there that it had been missed off the plan. However, we cannot fault the service of the two ladies at the bar who tried to get us into another restaurant and gave us a free...

Very good food, superb menu choice, excellent service. Really helpful staff, and a very good atmosphere in the restaurant.Popular place in Alnwick, quite rightly.

20 of us ate there the food and service was first class, the best place we have eaten in the area. I had to change the number in the party 3 times, the manager was so helpful.

The 3 of us each had a delicious and wholesome meal here. Would definitely go again, nice staff. Go!

What a fantastic find. It was raining so we came in to get out of the rain. Ordered food and it was well worth it. The food was first rate and the service was friendly and fantastic. Lovely little pub. Well worth a visit if...

Fantastic home cooked proper Sunday lunch. The brisket was amazing. Dog friendly. Friendly staff. You need to book.

Superb food in a superb setting! We both chose to start with mussels which were delicious. There was a good choice of steak cuts on the menu. One had the surf and turf while I chose the STEAKHOUSE SPECIAL 10oz prime ribeye steak and all...

Nice evening meals in a nice pub. We sat in the bar area right by the door, tables were very close together which would be the only gripe

Was recommended to this establishment by our b&b host,well what can I say,absolutely fantastic,huge portions,maybe to big,but gorgeous food,Yorkshire puddings to die for.Rosie our waitress,lovely attentive girl,did a great job.our starter of the chicken wings,best I’ve ever had,The belly pork to die for,and the wife’s...

First time here and we went on a recommendation, very glad we did. The steak we chose was cooked to perfection. Very good cocktail menu, with some additions to the usual pub choices plus they were not shy on the alcohol ! Nice pub, cosy...

Just go! Excellent food, extremely generous portions, friendly hard working staff, good cocktails. Nice place to be. Superb dinner for two, two cocktails and a half for 42 quid - can't argue with that.

The welcome was warm & friendly. We were shown to our table and had the special steak....this was to die for - perfectly cooked and loads of it. They had a good selection of Gins which were very good - highly recomended

We didn’t get off to a promising start, or at least I didn’t with my choice, but, in the end, we had a good meal here. I ordered the ham and was served a really large portion. The ham itself was very lean and looked...

Called in for lunch and to avoid the rain and so glad we did. Friendly welcome and staff, ordered of the Sunday menu, large portions of fish with proper home cooked chips and sausage and mash. Well cooked and very tasty will return whist on...

We had a lovely night here while staying in Alnwick for the weekend. The restaurant is very warm and comfortable and the staff are welcoming and friendly. We chose the shepherds pie and the brisket and found both delicious and very filling although we did...

We had been recommended to book this place. Looking at their menu on line I could see why. My wife had slready decided on the Seafood Linguine. Sadly upon arrival we were presented with a vastly reduced Sunday Menu. If only we had known when...

The Tavern was buzzing when we got there at 8.00 (Friday) - a great atmosphere. The tables in the restaurant were well spaced & very clean. Most things on the menu looked enticing, but I had the Belly Pork and hubby chose the the Beef...

We needed to go out for a meal whilst staying at a local B&B for a wedding and found this pub nearby. They were able to accommodate us for dinner at short notice, with a lovely little pub dining area which felt very homely. The...