Newcastle House Hotel Lounge Restaurant in Northumberland

We were in Rothbury to have the Sunday Carvery ,which was excellent! (Will definitely come back).and also to suss out places to have an alcoholic drink in the evening. We had already found where to have a coffee and scone the day before.My husband and myself were staying in Amble for a weeks holiday. Myself and eight friends are staying in Rothbury the beginning of September.The ambience and staff were fantastic in the Newcastle House Hotel.Thank you to Kelly for all the information regarding my return visit in September.Very much appreciated.

Well what can I say…from the starter to main and even the pudding…one of best meals I had in a long time! Steak was cooked to perfection and so many options to choose from to go with! All staff were friendly & polite and the atmosphere was great! 100% recommend this place! Anyone complaining clearly do not have a good food palate!

Fantastic food, the steak was cooked to perfection, as was the rest of the meal. Very highly recommended and will certainly be back again to sample to delicious food

We went to Newcastle house after the hotel we had booked into for dinner for four our booking couldn't be found The meal and service impressed us all so much we returned on the following Saturday before travelling home Well done if we are back in the area we will return

Very popular for Sunday lunch .

We visited the area from the South. Went to their quiz night, which was busy and great fun. It’s a little dated in the pub (area we sat) but it’s a proper pub, and no doubt old so that’s just a personal taste point. We didn’t eat so can’t comment on the food, although each table got some free wedge chips during the quiz which was a kind gesture. Glad we went. Thanks for having us.

This is the fourth time we have been to the new Steak House 1687 at the Newcastle House in Rothbury and we have been very happy every time. We brought my Dutch relatives here a couple of weeks ago and they were impressed with the food and atmosphere! We have also been here numerous times for Sunday lunch and it’s our favourite place to eat a traditional Sunday roast (plus if you’re not really a fan of Sunday roasts there are plenty of other options; I’m a big fan of the steak pie which is to die for.) My partner and I ate here this evening and as usual the food and service were excellent. We both had h the sirloin steak with fries, my partner had veg and I had salad. My partner also opted to have a green peppercorn sauce which he loved. The veg served here is seasonal. My salad was really well-presented, with peppers and olives as well as tomatoes and cucumber etc. very fresh and went perfectly with the steak and fries. Worth noting, the beef is locally reared and it shows. The flavour is fantastic. We actually live on a local red tractor certified farm, grass fed heritage breed beef and organic lamb so we are used to great steak, so I’m quite fussy about beef when eating out and on top of that I’m extremely picky about eating steak in a restaurant, I often send steak back for various reasons; but the Newcastle House’s steak definitely gets my seal of approval both in terms of flavour and cooked exactly to how you want it. It is cooked on a grill which gives it even more flavour. Absolutely nothing to grumble about whatever. The service has to be mentioned as well; our server Kelly made us feel very welcome and at home, very attentive, extremely friendly and absolutely lovely. A typical example of the hospitality you find in Northumberland. We will definitely be returning here regularly and have already been recommending to friends. Five stars and would give ten if there was the option.

Enjoyed jacket potatoes 1 tuna 1 cheese as a light lunch, very reasonably price menu, friendly staff at this Rothbury Hotel and pub, seating inside and outside.

we went here because we heard good things. when we arrived we were told to go through for our meat for sunday lunch when we got there the turkey was pink the pork was full of soft fat all way through no beef and tiny bit of gammon. one of us refused the meat and asked for his money back. we were nearly finished our food when they scans lit with small plate of vegetables well i say vegetables. dried up parsnip spoonful if turnip and carrots red cabbage and few leaves. no gravy no mash. we then had to ask for mash potatoes which came one small bowl between 3 of us. it was disgusting and when we tried to explain we’re told well if you’d booked it would have been better!!!! also turkey is cooked through i said but it’s pink!! since being home all 3 of us have never been off toilet. absolutely disgusted would def avoid this place.

Visited over the weekend with friends and what a great place for food and drinks. Staff were very friendly. Definitely recommend.

Good staff and friendly atmosphere and good customer service and food good

Very good stay ofcourse it is it’s in Rothbury good big windows to people watch! Very good choice of alcohol and pop etc. for those who don’t like a drink!

Great food, better service and couldn’t fault the atmosphere and relaxed but professional ambiance . Looking for a great hearty Sunday Carvery., look no further. Five stars all the way. Well done all.

Just what we needed on our trip up north. Breakfast was well worth it. Highly recommend.

Half sports bar half lounge Decent beer Dog friendly

Great bar with live music and a friendly atmosphere

We only visited for lunch but the staff were helpful and friendly and the food was excellent.

Really nice Sunday lunch. Service was good and great COVID measures in place. Prices were reasonable as well.

Decided to have a run out so phoned and booked for lunch here. Lady asked the pertinent questions re households. On arrival met at door, sanitizer, qr code all setup. Restaurant all covid secure and staff were excellent in handling it. Food was very good and plentiful. Well worth a visit in these strange times. It just shows rules can work

Dropped in for light lunch and were welcomed. Good soup with friendly service and felt very safe at this strange time.

We stayed for one night and the room was as expectedthe staff were nice and helpfulour evening meal was good size and did not take long to arriveOnce the breakfast arrived after after a bit of a wait it was tasty prices are what to expectwould stay agin

Nice staff, very welcoming. Sanitizer stations set up, very good social distancing, clean tables etc. Food was really good, generous portions and delicious. Overall such a great experience.

Visited yesterday for a light lunch. Staff accommodating as we didn’t have a booking but squeezed us into a table reserved for later in the day as long as we agreed to vacate by a certain time. Covid measures in place. Room to the left looked nice but we were directed to a table in the bar which looked a bit tired. We didn’t want Sunday lunch as we had eaten a large breakfast so opted for sandwiches. Went for prawn Marie rose and garlic mayo sandwiches with potato skins on the side. Skins were nice. Sandwiches presented well with salad garnish and coleslaw but jeez the amount of mayo on the sandwiches made us feel ill. Thick butter and mayo oozing out the sides. Sandwiches promised seeded bread but the bread provided was very plain. Had to scrape the filling and butter off my daughters sandwich picking out the bits of chicken and remaking the sandwich. The chicken itself was good- it seemed like actual roast chicken. Prawn Marie rose again just too much dressing and perhaps not enough prawns. Felt quite sick afterward. Service was friendly, I saw the carvery and a burger going past which looked good. Wished I’d gone for the roast!

Visited for lunch. Very impressed by adherence to Covid Secure guidelines. Excellent handcut chips but mash disappointing. Friendly staff.

Good adaptations made to accommodate new covid rules. We had drinks on the green opposite, fine ales.

We returned to Newcastle House today having enjoyed an excellent lunch last time we visited. Not sure what’s happened but today’s lunch fell way short of what we had expected based on our previous visit. Vegetarian burger was inedible, to the credit of the staff it was changed without a fuss and free of charge to a better vegetarian noodle dish and apologies were given. Chicken breast burger (£10) was a very small piece of ‘coated’ chicken not great, the onion rings and chips on the side were good. Sausage and mash (£9.50) was just that, a mound of mash potato, 2 small sausages and a ramekin of baked beans on the side - looked like a large portion of something from a basic kids menu ! The addition of some gravy and maybe onions would have much improved this offering. Perhaps we made poor choices from the menu this time. I hope today was a blip and we can enjoy the standard we did last time in the future. I would have given 2.5 stars if that was an option it wasn’t ‘poor’ across the board but was below ‘average’ today. We will be checking the reviews carefully before venturing back

Visited with my mam and my toddler on a Saturday. Something for everyone on the menu, the kids menu is fab as you can pick and mix what you want. Good quality tasty homemade food.

Trying to think of something to do for the day, we are regular visitors to Rothbury and nearby Cragside but this was our first visit to Newcastle House for lunch. Pleased that we arrived early and were fortunate to be able to get a table. Each of the five roast joints available looked succulent and tasty. We both chose lamb which was nicely cooked, blushing but not running. The best way to describe the overall experience would be rustic, in no way said as a criticism but can't be described as refined in it's presentation. That said, we both enjoyed our meal and are sure that we will be back, just not quite as quickly as we will to other venues. Nice food, good value and local produce which is cooked in house.

We were staying at the nearby Queen's Head Hotel and they locked up early on NYE. The Piper normally pipes the New Year in over there but not this year, as he was at The Newcastle instead. There was a duo on playing covers and they were excellent. It was a great party atmosphere. Well recommended.

Really nice sunday lunch in a relaxed environment. The meat is a small carvery which the chef comes out to serve for you. And fresh vegetables are brought to the table.

Popped in for lunch. Had a brie and bacon sandwich, served with crisps and salad. Also had chips to share. Sandwich was ok - not outstanding but fine. Served on brown bread which was a bit weird. Service was good - staff friendly and attentive

Went for a meal on a Thursday and was pleasantly surprised by how friendly and warm the people were. The food was good and well presented. We chose from the main menu but the tapas they were serving as a special that night looked excellent. I suggest booking in that sense - we're glad we did!

Visited today with family, honestly had one of the best carveries, food was really amazing great service and excellent value for money!

Lunch stop while on holiday, great food and value. We had scampi, quinoa and kale burger, ploughman’s and pulled beef sandwich including drinks we paid c£36. Good was excellent and plenty interesting vegetarian choices. Restaurant was dog friendly too. Staff were pleasant, friendly and attentive. Highly recommend a visit and especially the quinoa and kale burger !

Thank you to the Newcastle house for fitting us in last minute for Sunday carvery , for 7 people . It was delicious , beautifully cooked and lovely fresh veg . Highly recommend

We had lunch there today, we didn’t want a big meal as we are out tonight. Two had sandwiches lovely cheddar cheese and tasty bread but no butter or spread on the bread making the sandwich rather dry. I had the ploughman’s which parts were very good, the cheese, great pickled onions and tasty piccalilli. But the parts that weren’t so good was the bread which was dry and certainly not crusty and the cold roast beef which was dry and over cooked. But the cooked dishes coming out of the kitchen looked really good and I would go back to try the cooked dishes

We visited on a Thursday and it was tapas night (usual menu available too). Good selection of decent dishes. Needs a better range of ales.

If you want to have your mood uplifted then get along to the Newcastle House for a great meal. We had the Sunday Carvery and it did not disappoint. The meat was roasted to perfection, the vegetables were mashed right and cooked enough so they still had a little bite. And the Gravy...probably the best gravy we have tasted in a very long time in a restaurant. The portion. Size was very healthy and don't even think about a dessert as the main will fill you full up. A great pub, a great eating space and the food..to die for !! Price compatible with other places so treat yourself sometime for a decent meal..try it..you will not leave unhappy.

popped in mid-week for a great meal. Very large portions and pretty good quality at a decent price, what more do you want

Don't bother trawling around Rothbury to find somewhere to eat, simply go straight to the Newcastle House Hotel. Very welcoming, good quality food at reasonable price and plenty of it.

Visited this pub as part of our four pub beer crawl of Rothbury. Friendly staff and very dog friendly. A must for the gin lover. Great range of gins. Recommend.

Had a family meal here on a Friday teatime whilst in the area on holiday. Really nice atmosphere, and very friendly, welcoming staff. Typical pub food selection and good quality. Would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a nice family meal.

I’ve been coming to this place for years with my parents and sad as it is, we’ve always gotten the hot beef stottie as they’re amazing. However, it changed. No longer the delicious meal that fills you. A lot less meat, gravy and particularly tasteless chips. Very disappointed by this trip

Early evening fish and chips, deliciously fresh and cooked to perfection.

Had a fantastic carvery here today. 3 of us chose the carvery with 5 meats and all of the trimmings, my wife opting for COD with prawns.

First visit to Rothbury in over 50 years and went back to Newcastle House which was a regular "haunt". There have of course been changes but still a good layout, popular with locals and visitors. Enjoyed some drinks and went back for an evening meal. Good choices on the menu and they happily adapted some things for my personal needs. Really well cooked and service from Gillian was excellent. Some outside tables with nice views of the village centre.

Beautiful food and great service in a fantastic location. Best tapas we've tasted so far, highly recommended.

We visited here for an evening meal while in Rothbury. My husband chose tagliatelle carbonara with garlic bread. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I had fish, chips and mushy peas which was very good. It was supposedly a small portion but was, in my opinion, large, not that I’m complaining! The service was good.We’d certainly return.

After travelling for most of the day we went here for dinner our first night in the area on holiday. Quite a limited menu and a fairly long wait for the food to arrive once we had ordered. One member of the party asked for a gammon steak which was awful. We did appreciate the woman who came over after our meal to ask our opinion (who we assumed is the owner) and took our comments on board very graciously but the experience put us off so badly that we never went back.

Proper shandy made with beer not lager Proper chips, not frozen Hot beef sandwich. Lovely lunch. Decent portions and reasonably priced. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Friendly helpful barman. Would definitely return.

Out cycling and stopped for coffee. As the usual cafe is closed went here and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. Very friendly and welcoming. Coffee was good too. I will be back.

Wide range of dishes, the three our group tried were all excellent. Friendly and efficient service too

We were staying in a B&B; locally and were looking for a local place for dinner. The pub we set out to was closed off to a private function - good news as this meant we discovered the restaurant at Newcastle House! It looked like a pub, and I guess in some ways it is, but they have a separate dining area within a lively, but not too noisy bar area. The first night's meal was very good - generous portions and an excellent pork medallion dish and a beef sizzler ordered by my friend. Wine selection was good and all wines sampled were very nice. The waitress who served us on the first night is a credit to the establishment, so friendly and helpful. We went back for a second night, and sat next to a group of 4 who had come for another meal as well. I had beef short ribs this time and friend had the salmon burger. The prices for the quality, portions and service were outstanding. I hope this restaurant does well, it deserves to. Thank you for two very enjoyable dining experiences.

The food was nicely presented in a pleasant atmosphere with very friendly helpful waitress. Food is with locally sourced meat. We had the burger with hand cut chips which included a light salad.

We visited here for lunch one day. A popular place with quite a few eating. It was very “fried”. Although we may have ordered badly.

We ate at the Newcastle House on saturday evening as part of a large group (28) Both the food and service were excellent. i had the fish and chips and made the mistake of not ordering the small version as I was hungry, when I saw my fellow diners "small" fish and chips arrived it was the size of a normal dish elsewhere! My husband had a steak which was cooked to perfection medium rare and my father had the asian short ribs which he very much enjoyed. Portions are all very generous. Desserts looked inviting so despite being full we ordered a home made blueberry cheese cake to share which did not disappoint! Overall a lovely meal with friendly and efficient service.

If you're wanting a meal at 4.30pm in the centre of Rothbury, the Newcastle House is pretty much your only option. Other neighbouring establishments typically don't serve between 3 and 6pm, so we were quite relieved to find the Newcastle offering meals at that time in the afternoon. The initial impression was that the Newcastle is very much an establishment for the locals, with a neutral 'feel' to the place, albeit a warm welcome from the friendly and helpful staff.

Visited on the launch day of their new menu. Everything was excellent. The place was busy but the one waitress managed fantastic service. And the food was impecable. Highly recommend.

A bit tired in places but offering good value for money. Breakfast was really good made greasy to order with quality local ingredients.

While on holiday in Rothbury we decided to have Sunday lunch at Newcastle house and were delighted with the carvery. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was very good.

My friend and I went for lunch on Thursday, we had the venison burger and the fish and chips, all was fantastic we will definitely be back and would highly recommend.

Had evening meal when in Rothbury. Really good friendly service and atmosphere. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and would definitely return.

Had lunch here couldn’t believe how bad it was , lasagna nearly broke my friends teeth , fish and chips tasted like it had been cooked three days ago and reheated. I checked on trip advisor for best place to eat this came up as number 1 unbelievable god help the rest of this is the best !!.

Visited for a bite for Birthday beautiful warm lounge on a very crisp winters day! Gorgeous freshly cooked food large portions & impeccable service very good value

Wife and I are staying in Rothbury and after a nice long walk in the snow we popped in for a rest and a pint. Good pint of Guinness. We stayed for the Sunday Carvery. Was very tasty, could do with being a little hotter. Dogs are welcome and staff are nice and friendly. Toilets could do with s bit of refurb but were clean.

Ate here today with family for lunch. Food was good quality & reasonably priced. Service prompt & friendly. Lounge was comfortable & nicely decorated for Christmas time.

My Brother and I ate lunch at the Newcastle today after a quick look around Rothbury. The food was wonderful, especially since we were the sole dinners. Freshly cooked to perfection. The young lady that served us was friendly and nothing was a trouble. Fresh water for our pooch and didn’t mind when she occasionally barked or even when she escaped her lead.

Amazing quality and quantity. Impeccable service. Good choice from a varied menu. Thoroughly recommended.

We enjoyed a few drinks in the bar one evening and noticed that on Thursday they have a Tapas menu available. We duly returned on Thursday evening to sample the food. The Tapas menu was very good, nice choice of meat, fish and vegetable dishes. We enjoyed the meal and found it to be incredible value for money. The dishes were varied and very nicely cooked and presented. The staff were very nice and helpful, a good evening out, can highly recommend. As we often visit Rothbury we will make sure to return to sample some more food and drinks

helpful staff really good food nice bar rooms are a bit dated but clean great for an overnight break .

Out for a drive and called into the Newcastle House Hotel for a light meal. This is in the centre of Rothbury in the Coquet valley. We both plumped for a tuna bagette which comes with hand cut chips and salad, well worth the six pounds. Washed down with a pint of orange and water as I was driving. The lovely Hannah tells me that they often have themed nights like wine tasting or a Thai food night. They also have a ladies only night for charitable purposes. This hotel is a perfect location for hikers or mountain bike riders with space to keep bicycles safe.They have various types of rooms available and a function room upstairs suitable for about thirty people. It is also only one mile away from the famous Cragside created by lord Armstrong in Victorian times. A good day out

Tried one evening for a meal ended up with three visits good pub food and beer.staff friendly my chicken curry the highlight

Had a couple of meals here during our holiday in August. Staff are very friendly, good choice on the menu and food is well cooked and tasty. The Sunday carvery was good value. Highly recommended.

Thursday night is Tapas night so we thought we would give it a try. We entered from the front entrance with our 2 dogs and we realised that we were in the bar. Friendly enough welcome and we were directed to the lounge for food. The lounge bar is welcoming and has a great view of Rothbury centre. We chose 5 dishes off the Tapas menu. All standard Tapas dishes but very tasty. Real ale was very good although only one option which was disappointing. Gin options limited and the staff do not seem to know how to serve Gin. Minor issues as the staff were very helpful and friendly. In summary great Tapas, friendly helpful staff but limited real ale options.

On recommendation my wife and I ate here and were delighted with the meal on the first night. We thought to eat again the second night, but only average on second night.

The building is imposing in the centre of Rothbury but internally appears to be primarily a large village pub. Service is first class and very quick. The food however, flavour wise could rival many much more upmarket establishments. Certainly a few notches above even the best "Pub Grub". Well done Chef I'll be back soon

Transitati di passaggio per questo paesino della campagna inglese, siamo stati piacevolmente stupiti di poter pranzare/cenare alle 17 di una domenica d agosto. Abbiamo preso un hamburger e un piatto di salmone al vapore. Tutto buono, servito con i loro contorni. Buona anche la birra alla spina. Gentile il gestore.

The quality of food is exceptional, local produce used, staff very friendly. Tapas night is a must. Will definitely return

Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant. Excellent service and great food. Also good value for money. We had a bottle of wine which was very nice and a good price. When we visit places that are a little out of the way we are never sure what the restaurants and pubs will offer. Rothbury did not disappoint. Northumberland is in my opinion one of the most beautiful parts of the world, particularly when the sun is shining. Friendly smiley people. We spent 2 nights in beautiful Rothbury and had good food both nights

Been quite a few times for this Sunday carvery. Always excellent friendly service from all the staff. Quality and quantity of food is first class.Good value.

Try the tapas on a Thursday evening, 4 choices fo £10 and they are fillng and very tasty. In addition to these we had a selection of other meals all were great quality and very filling. Sweets are a treat.

We managed to grab a table at what appears to be a popular local venue. We were made to feel welcome. The food was good but the vegetable portion was tiny, a small cereal bowl between two was poor. I did question it on arrival. Not sure if they don’t like veggies up north as this wasn’t our first experience on mini veggie portions in the area. The food was very tasty well presented, just disappointed with the lack of veg.

Tried there tapa’s night last night in the Newcastle absolutely stunning best Tapa’s I’ve had in the uk by far it’s just a pity they don’t serve it every night

We visited Newcastle House Hotel on Sunday and three of us had the carvery which was delicious the beef was too rare for me so I had gammon and turkey friends had the beef which they said they couldn’t fault and my husband had scampi .Very reasonably priced and the staff were very friendly and efficient.We will certainly make a return visit

We visited the Newcastle House hotel for food after a day of walking. The food was great and the staff were very helpful. It's always a bonus when man's best friend is allowed to come in too! Great home made puddings!

Not a posh restaurant, but a very honest and good quality restaurant. Good choice of starters, mains and desserts. All very tasty! And not expensive. Service is attentive and friendly. We all ( 8 in total) enjoyed it!

Easy to find it and easy to order! Went last week with my sister and he really enjoyed it! Lovely staff and reasonable prices!

We were staying at this hotel overnight. Before deciding whereto eat I looked at the alternatives in the town. I asked a few local people the best place to eat and they all recommended the Newcastle House for its food. We were not disappointed. The food is locally sourced and cooked and presented very well.

We found a warm welcome and good food when looking for dinner on Sunday night . The building is big but the welcome warm and a whole array of good food available including Sunday roast, local lamb ( called shearling as it between 1-2 years old but so tender ) and a pot of prawns was overflowing and filling .

Lovely friendly staff, good and plentiful pub food - nothing was too much trouble. Interesting menu to celebrate St George’s Day weekend.

Went for the curry night and tasty, satisfying if basic food. Reasonably priced and the friendly staff made for a very pleasant visit

My friends and I called in one busy Thursday evening for the special tapas menu, it was absolutely delicious, there was so much choice and great value for money, The service was quick and served with a smile. The restaurant and lounge were busy so you will need to book ahead, A definite must and I would highly recommend.

Couldn't resist popping in for lunch when visiting Rothbury. Without doubt the best food in the area and great value for money.

We decided to take a business lunch here on the busiest day of the winter. Can not fault this place at all. On a midweek winters afternoon you do not expect a full lounge and restaurant. But the one member of bar staff and one chef did a fantastic job, producing beautiful, quality food and service with a smile.

Special Valentine's menu was available for nights other than just the 14th. We chose a night with live music too. As well as the normal menu, the Newcy House regularly puts on special event menus. The food is excellent and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Especially with pre-booked special menus, meals are very good value. We eat here regularly and always enjoy our visits.

Last week we ordered toasties for lunch in Newcastle House Hotel Lounge Restaurant. After waiting for 45 minutes I asked the waitress how much longer we would have to wait and was told another 15 minutes. Not acceptable, so we left. After all to make 2 toasties is not that difficult, surely.

Me and my partner took our labrador here to explore the greatness that is norrhumberland. When we got to the hotel we were slightly early so asked if we could check in... to which we were able. Our room was small but perfect for what we needed it for. A king sized bed and a shower room. The rooms are dated and so need modernising but for the amount of time we spent in the room this didnt bother us. The only downside was that we could hear the toilet from the room next to us being flushed and it was quite loud. The staff were more than happy to help us... Nikita especially, sorting out our delicious cooked breakfasts every morning... even though my partner was fussy with certain item, she didnt mind at all.

Popped in for a Sunday lunchtime snack. Staff friendly, food very basic. The place needs some TLC. Gents toilet had soap dispenser“removed” from wall so not able to wash hands, and the place is generally tatty.

I'll start by saying my husband is a fussy sod and finding a place he'll not only eat in but will return to is tricky. He's raving about the food at the Newcastle though and already wants to return asap.

Once again the Newcastle House excelled.. there was roast beef, ham, turkey and lamb on offer and between the three of us we tasted all four! Everyone was tender and tasty, the accompanying vegetables were perfectly cooked and proper gravy! The desserts were also very good.