Northumberland Arms in Northumberland

You can tell it’s a popular venue from the numbers of cars parked on the road outside. The ambiance is good, the staff were pleasant and the food was good. My observation are personal preferences…..the Yorkshire pudding probably took up a third of the plate, I found it difficult to cut, and you were left wondering if you’d knock other items of the plate. I’d rather have two small Yorkshires, so you can “manage” them. The belly pork was ok but didn’t appear to come with crackling. Why are you only ever asked about sauces/condiments once the food has been brought!? I asked for apple sauce, almost 5 minutes later it came in a chilled metal pot, I suspect straight from the fridge……I prefer mine warm or at least room temperature…..the request for additional gravy never materialised.

We visited the Northumberland Arms for Sunday lunch and were not disappointed. The food was excellent, there was a nice atmosphere, the staff were very friendly and the service was quick! If we are back visiting the area we would definitely go again!

Lovely food, very dog friendly and service excellent. Nothing was to much trouble and the selection of deserts was extensive. Will defo be back

Amazing from start to finnish, we booked last minute for an over night stay with our two dogs, the room (Eshott Castle) was just perfect, very cosy, everything you could need and most of all extremely clean, the dogs were made a fuss of and even had a treat pack left in the room for them. We booked for an evening meal which was lovely, service was great and the food delicious, and again the dogs were fussed over by the team. Breakfast was really nice too, all in all we had a lovely stay and will definately be back again soon, Thank you to the team for making us all so welcome

Fantastic Sunday lunch experience with my wife and the dog, felt very welcome when the staff came over and talked and met the dog and also the menu and food was absolutely gorgeous, I will be back, a very clean and hospitable place and great clientele

Went in when empty for a pint during a hike. Not at all welcoming. Very disappointing.

Lovely pub opposite the river in this pretty village. The pub is spotless and thoughtfully laid out as you don't feel on top of other tables. We ate here twice, the first being a scrummy bubble and squeak pie with Guinness gravy and the best chips we've ever had. Second was the Sunday veggie roast which is also potentially the best we've had in a pub. The texture amd taste of the lentil load was amazing and the sides and porkies were amazing. Highly recommend.

Superb food, decent portions. Great local real ale choice. Well recommended

What a fabulous reception we received from our hosts Great service Great staff Great beer The food looked amazing We will definitely be back in 2025 Thanks so much for wonderful and friendly hospitality 5 big ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from us See you soon Mark and Emma x

Went for dinner, staff was lovely and welcoming, food was amazing, would definitely recommend

Staying nearby so decided to try one of the few eating places in the area. Welcomed and shown to our tables in the lovely old building. Both food and drinks were delicious. A La Carte was a bit pricy for us so we chose from the basic menu haddock and two chicken schnitzels. All very tasty and reasonably priced.

Warm, friendly staff and fantastic Sunday roast. I never clear my plate however I did not want to leave one morsel of my delicious roast beef with a Yorkshire pudding as big as I’ve seen. Decent price point and lovely surroundings. Never disappointed with the Northumberland Arms and we will definitely return.

Had a very average Sunday lunch here. They got the order wrong, vegetables were hard, Yorkshire puddings were burnt, beef was even harder and the glasses that they serve beer in weren’t clean.

Very tasty food, feels posh and classy. Collapsible child bed in room hopelessly soft, thankfully room for 3 in the main bed, certainly in our room above the kitchens, where the radio/music comes up through the floorboards until 11pm. Delightful dogs menu almost makes us want to get another dog for next time. Got our breakfast order slightly wrong .. what they call Eggs Royale came without egg?? Overall, would still return and sincerely recommend. Oooh. And I thought I'd found the first shower this side of the 21st century that wasn't thermostatically controlled but having this evening ventured further north into Scotland I find the same here in another £200 a night room so guess it's a thing up here. Where's that north south divide? They have in Yorkshire

Absolutely lovely meal, such a nice place! We came to have a look at the conservatory room as I’m getting married and having my afters there next year :)

Excellent meal with faultless service from the young staff, who are obviously trained really well. Steak, burger, pie all really good, but the highlight was the beef fillet with hash brown and girolles. Beautifully presented and so many different flavours. Definitely recommend.

Sunday lunch worth travelling for . Huge portions, friendly staff and beautiful location , dog and child friendly, do not drive past this gem .

We went here today for Sunday lunch to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary. It was a delight from start to finish. Very friendly and professional welcome. Classy and comfortable bar/restaurant. Food was excellent. Fantastic produce, well cooked and beautifully served. Service was top notch. Plenty of staff and all smart and very professional. We thoroughly enjoyed our and will visit again.

Extremely tasty food, wished I had ordered a bottle of wine instead of a glass (good wine glasses too which is always appreciated) and the service was outstanding. I honestly could have devoured the sauce that was served with the lobster ravioli as a soup, if given the chance, as it was seriously good. Great attention to detail and even a special menu for the dog!

Just had the most amazing Sunday lunch here, absolutely tasty, the chicken was so good as was the beef and the sticky toffee pudding was divine. The service was excellent, very welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend.

Lovely evening meal, had main course and desert which was plenty. Loved the doggie menu and our dog can heartily recommend the sausage and mash. Very doggie friendly restaurant with lovely attentive staff. A great evening, will certainly be back when in the area next.

We had a meal here, I have to say the food was beautiful, however for me the portion was tiny I had 4 courses and was still hungry. I have eaten in many beautiful restaurants and have always been extremely happy after two or three courses.

Family went for evening meal. The whole experience was first class. Staff were lovely, food was amazing. Well worth a visit.

Stoppee by on the way back from York. Had fish and chips. Was very lovely. And nice location as well.

The staff were lovely, even with coming in early for a table they made sure they found comfortable place to sit and have drinks, give us a menu and take our order as the other table was leaving. The roast dinners were excellent. The best swede and carrot mash with crispy Yorkshire puddings and roast potato's. Staff were excellent and friendly. Our first time there but will be back!

Absolutely lovely food and outstanding customer service. Good atmosphere and lovely location. We had the beef stottie and it was unreal. The sticky toffee pudding is award worthy. Staff were great.

We enjoyed our visit. The food was beautiful. We sat in the conservatory and then took our dog into the bar area. Helpful and polite staff.

Excellent food, lovely decor and made to feel welcome by friendly and professional staff. All in all a great experience.

We were treated to an evening meal at this establishment by friends in the area. I hesitate to say “pub” as the meal was definitely elevated fare. Having said that, the ambience was relaxed and although they were extremely busy for a Thursday night, and I'm sure the staff felt they were rushed off their collective feet, we never felt anxious. Loved that the dog could be with us, and personally, if some people were a little exasperated with the pace of service, I look at that as a positive. Good to see such commerce after the carnage caused by the pandemic.

Amazing service, friendly staff and delicious food. I had the lamb Sunday lunch and the meat was melt in the mouth

High end gastro pub. We had a delicious meal in a lovely bright room. Worth the drive.

The food was absolutely outstanding and the service was also fantastic. Shame we didn’t find you on the first day. We will be back on our next visit.

Lovely food, came back the following night for another meal. Would highly recommend.

Often visit here with my partner and our dog. Great food and drinks, nice atmosphere and there are seats outside to enjoy a drink by the river too

Incredible food, absolutely delicious!

Dog friendly. Coco had a doggy dinner and dessert, the staff were very helpful and happy and fussed over coco, food was excellent and atmospheric was amazing. Lovely ambience. Everyone was friendly and helpful and dessert was delicious. 😂🍰I. Definite be back.. 😍

Stopped here for a meal and tried a stotty (or however you spell it 😬😆) The staff were lovely and the food was very good 😊

We had an absolutely wonderful meal in this lovely pub on the 6th of May. Nice atmosphere, friendly service and exceptional food. We both agreed it was as nice as Michelin star restaurants for more than double the price! The menu has been put together with a lot of love by a very talented chef, and was full of unique and interesting dishes, high quality seasonal ingredients and tempting touches that you could come every day for weeks before running out of something you’re excited to order. Everything was 10/10 and if we’re ever in the area it will be a pleasure to go back. The only thing that would make it even better is a non alcoholic/pregnancy friendly wine option, but there were plenty of NA beer and cider options.

Food was very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful with allergen information.

Great place lovely food and service.

Lovely 18th Century coaching inn beside the river. Warm and welcoming staff and excellent,delicious food at very reasonable prices. Good selection of beers,some brewed locally and others from the area. Will definitely be going back while on holiday in the area. The roast beef stottie is a must.

I had Sunday lunch here today with my mum, whilst holidaying in the area. Great choice of various meats, we both went for the beef, both done to perfection. All elements of the Sunday roast were fantastic....yorkshire puddings the size of a child's head 🤣 Finished off with a portion of delicious sticky toffee pudding with lashings of sauce.....home for a Sunday afternoon nap....which sums up how good this place's food is. Very deserving of its great reputation and would recommend to anyone staying in the area. Lovely setting with tables outside too, overlooking the river.

Fantastic restaurant. The building is beautiful, the food is very high quality and the staff very professional and friendly. Both us and our dog were welcomed. They even have a very extensive dog menu. It’s very popular, so suggest booking.

Lovely dining areas. The owners have clearly invested in quality. Very busy on a Sunday which is always a wonderful sign. Hounds welcome in the bar. Service friendly. Mam and I went for Sunday roasts (lamb for mam, pork belly for me). The dinners arrived beautifully presented. First impressions were positive. We each thought our roasts were very good. Depth and breadth of flavour across the ensemble of roasties, gravy, braised red cabbage and carrots. There was a touch of green cabbage in there and a couple of florets of broccoli. Both meats cooked perfectly. A grand Yorkshire pudding topped off the dishes. We were happy to leave a gratuity. It’s clear the staff care, which is lovely.

This was our third visit to Northumberland Arms and was the best yet. The restaurant was busy and had a great atmosphere. Our waitress was very efficient, friendly and made sure we had all we needed. The menu has been updated since our last visit and the food was great, particularly the venison wellington and the puddings were delicious. We brought our young son in a pram and our table had enough space beside it for him also. We will be back.

Sadly, we only found this restaurant right at the end of our holiday in Northumberland. It was the only food place that didn't disappoint at all. We both had the game pie, lovely pastry, totally encasing venison, pheasant, pigeon and partridge - and a piece of shot for my husband :) Wonderful mash, delicious gravy and finely chopped cabbage and mustard. Chips for him, also great. Dessert of apple and spiced pear crumble with ice cream AND custard. The cheesecake was too creamy and not cheesy enough for me but my husband loved it, so we swapped. Proper old fashioned crumble, not a load of oats and nuts and biscuits on the top. Waitress was perfect, friendly, professional and kept us informed of what was going on. There was some wait for each course but it was well worth it when the food came, not a problem at all. And it's a lovely old refurbished building. Highly recommended.

fantastic place to eat the food tonight was amazing lovely friendly atmosphere would definitely recommend the northumberland arms

Been here 6 times for Sunday dinner in the last few months. Absolutely love the place, the food & the staff. Karen & Beth have looked after us most of the times & r great. We r a half hour drive away & it’s worth.

Visited on a wet Thursday afternoon in February and the food and ambience in this pub were both excellent. The staff were friendly too. Highly recommended

Warm cosy atmosphere, staff welcomed us graciously and delivered an immaculate service, as well as impeccable food. Couldn't fault the staff at all we were treated like royalty from start to finish. Only one small qualm, and forgive me for saying so, but can't help but feel it may have been slightly over priced for the portion of Turbot that arrived on the plate. Absolutely divine otherwise though.

Called in on the off chance of a Sunday roast, they fit us in along with our dog. I must say the food was beautiful, one of the best roasts I have had. The service was equally as good, quick efficient and so friendly. The young lady that served us was so thoughtful she will go a long way in the hospitality business. Will definitely be back again when we are in the area. Thanks for a wonderful Sunday.

Called in for food before going to a gig. Couldn't fault anything. I had a large glass of house red, m/r steak frites with buttered greens. Finished with a double espresso. It all helped with the 2.5hrs of driving I had to do after the gig.

Last week we came as a family of 5 to celebrate my husband’s 60th, for a traditional roast dinner. Not living in the area but visiting for a week’s holiday, dining out can always be something of a lottery, however we felt we struck gold with this establishment!!! The food was absolutely superb!!! As was lunch the following Saturday when we returned again - we were that impressed! The atmosphere was relaxed and informal - but attentive - with exceptional quality ingredients and presentation. Trevor was a delight as were all of the other waiting staff. We will definitely be back when we’re in the area and will highly recommend it to anyone and everyone!

Called in for lunch today and as usual it was just amazing. Our 2 Goldies had the fish off the doggie menu and really enjoyed it. Will be back as soon as we are in the area.

What a fantastic way to celebrate our 33 year wedding anniversary. The food, the team that looked after us and the whole night were simply magic. We are already planning to return and have Sunday lunch. Thank you

Booked for an lunch. We were seated in the conservatory. The staff couldn’t be more helpful. There was only the lunch menu on. We ordered drinks & then just mains. I opted for the crispy chicken ceaser salad wrap, my partner ordered the game pie ( may include shot aka part of the bullet) & my daughter the soup. The wrap was lovely, I ended up having it with the soup & it was as tasty would 100% get it again, my daughter wasn’t a fan of the seeds on top of the soup, so she ended up with my skin on fries. Apparently the game pie was unreal a proper pie. It’s only our 2nd visit here, we came across it by accident & we absolutely love. Will definitely be trying there sister pub in ponteland as well

We recently had the best night away here and could not fault anything. From the moment we arrived we we greeted by friendly staff and taken to our room - tastefully decorated and spotless clean we knew we were in for a relaxing night. We had a room with a stand-alone bath tub which oozed luxury and calm. Just what we needed after a busy Christmas. We dined in the bar/snug area of the restaurant and the food was Devine. Beautifully presented and full of flavour, it was obvious the chefs work hard to produce a menu which isn’t just your average pub food. This was special and pleased my fiancé on every level which isn’t easy when it comes to food. We had three courses and each one left us wanting more - I’m still dreaming about the crumble dessert. Having had the most comfortable nights sleep and woken fresh and recharged, we headed down for breakfast and this ended our stay on a high. Homemade granola and fresh fruit along with a full English breakfast set us both up for a day exploring Northumberland. The produce was clearly high quality and locally sourced, making the his breakfast extra special. This place is the perfect retreat away from home, not too far from the city but far enough to feel you are away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. We couldn’t recommend it enough.

Our server knew very little about their products - didn’t know if they were serving cocktails , didn’t know which country a particular wine was from . Website states it’s vegetarian friendly but there was very limited veggie choices for two of our party. Starters were lovely , but then we waited a good 25/30 minutes for the mains . They didn’t all come out together and when I asked where one of the dishes we were still waiting for was I was told “ oh that will be out in a few minutes “ Steak was bleeding all over the plate , hand cut chips were potatoes cut into huge chunks and had almost no colour or taste . We were disappointed especially after the positive reviews. Maybe it was just an off night .

We pre-booked a table approx 45mins prior to arriving and there was plenty of availability and so we expected it to be quiet and probably lacking in atmosphere, how wrong we were. The restaurant was very busy and the atmosphere was warmly welcoming and pleasant. The table was dressed formerly yet it felt comfortable and not stuffy. We ordered from the lunch menu and all three of us decided to have the fish and chips, WOW! We can honestly say these are in our top 5 of all fish and chips that we've ever eaten. Beautifully cooked fish in a light, crispy and non greasy batter, served with homemade hugely chunky chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. Amazing quality food and cooked superbly. We also ordered from the doggy menu a portion of sausage, mash and peas which our little pooch devoured. A fab portion and not a drop left for him, it was lovely to see a dedicated doggy menu and quite the novelty. Service from everyone was superb and we will 100% return and recommend. Great job from all for a fabulous lunch, Thankyou.

Family of 6 visited for dinner yesterday whilst on holiday in area. Absolutely beautiful from start to finish. We visit every year and every meal we have had at this lovely restaurant is spot on. Beautiful place, amazing food, good service. Would highly recommend

I registered with the Northumberland Arms. I booked in advance for my birthday then was offered a bottle of Prosecco by email if I booked a table. When I rang to say I booked before I got the email, the gent on the phone was...

Just superb, really lovely location, beautifully decorated, clean, dog friendly , great food, nice choice of drinks, staff very friendly, a lovely little find

We booked in fairly last minute at this dog friendly venue, who were very accommodating as we were subsequently running late, with telephone contact. The staff are very friendly and pleasant and go above and beyond to help their customers. We had the beef dinner...

Beautiful pub, not far off the A1, easy to get to with a great atmosphere, very warm and inviting, a bit of a gem. Only visited for drinks but would definitely eat there next time time 2 visit

We visited as a family of 5 on Christmas Eve and cannot speak highly enough of the place. Food was faultless and service to match! Thank you for a wonderful Christmas visit - We will be back!

We went for a family meal today to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. Such a gorgeous setting. It’s Xmas Eve and we have had an amazing meal and the staff were fabulous especially Summer who looked after us. Nothing was too much trouble for her....

A simply brilliant place. We have been several times for DBB as a break in a journey - it's just off the A1 so highly recommended if you are travelling that way often - but it would also be lovely as a base for Northumbrian...

It’s not our first visit to the Northumberland Arms and it never disappoints. Lovely ambience, amazing food and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. No surprise they are always fully booked, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Fabulous atmosphere in the bar and such a bright and well decorated dining room off the bar. We arrived and were seated promptly. The wheelchair access is really easy and the ramp is a good angle. The food was exceptionally good, I had the Chicken...

We came for a Sunday lunch albeit at 4pm so let's call it dinner, for my mum's birthday as it's somewhere we'd been recommended to try. It was absolutely delicious. Perfect place to celebrate. The soup of the day was mushroom and it was tasty...

My birthday lunch but left feeling a bit sad and disappointed. No market fish and therefore chose fish and chips (being a non meat eater), my husband sausages. Pretty quiet at 1.30pm on a Tuesday afternoon but clearly something went wrong in the kitchen as...

We'd driven past this place several times & it always looked busy, so we decided to stop by for dinner. The place itself is quite nice in a lovely little village. Parking was a bit tricky, mostly because of several cars taking up two spaces....

An excellent Sunday lunch, . Good quality, well presented food with an enormous Yorkshire pudding. Service was attentive and caring. Visited with 18 month old grandson so were not seated in the middle of the restaurant but did not feel sidelined despite being at the...

Just had a superb Sunday lunch here, the vegetables were some of the best I’ve tasted, particularly the carrots and it’s not a vegetable I would usually eat. The Lamb was also very good, my husband had the beef which he said was also delicious....

Sunday lunch with adult family and a dog. We all agreed the best Sunday lunch out we have had in ages. Really impressed. I enjoyed the beef, chicken and pork. The pork was especially good. The pouch was well looked after too, with a good...

Very good service from start to finish despite lots of young staff. Food was good and very happy with our meal. Personally I would have chosen beef if rare had been an option but happy they at least tell you medium or well done are...

Popped in for lunch and had a very enjoyable visit. Friendly, welcoming and professional staff. Lovely surroundings and decent selection on the menu. Mains of schnitzel and steak frites were both great, starter of soufflé didn't really come off, it was tasty but hadn't risen....

We stayed in Felton for a week , visited this superb pub 5 times , first for a drink and the welcome and ambiance made us enquire about booking a table to eat one lunchtime with the family and dogs . We were not disappointed....

Great choice of beverages, delicious Sunday Roast and a divine Sticky Toffee pudding. But what set this place apart was the friendly , efficient and spot-on service...epitomised by Karen. The cinder toffee had sadly been missed off the Dessert. I was planning to donate it...

Visited yesterday with my wife for Sunday Lunch. Great atmosphere, Great food and very attentive and friendly staff. We will be back!!!

Visited with Friends ( and a dog) while visiting the area for a break. We were there on a Sunday, it’s was very busy with a large table in for lunch too, while this caused a little delay which is understandable the food was worth...

A lovely location by the river just off the A1 . A lovely welcome from all the staff. All the 6 rooms are up a steep staircase which may be important for some guests. Our room ( Eshot Castle ) was huge and beautiful with...

Dropped in as a family of 6, service and food very nice, accommodated us quite quickly, also had drinks only on a couple of evenings. Always good service

After perusing accommodation in Northumberland for a short family break, this place looked ideal. Whilst it wasn’t cheap, we were swayed by the description of opulent rooms and excellent reviews of the food on offer. Our first impression of our room was that it was...

The food was absolutely amazing quality, fabulous service and made to feel really welcome with our 2 dogs while on holiday.

I'll start by saying that the food was wonderful!! I can highly recommended the braised Ox cheek. However, service let them down in a big way. Arrived at 18:15 and our drinks order was taken straight away. 30minutes later we were still waiting to order...

Tried the Northumberland Arms for Sunday Lunch and was hugely impressed. In fact, it was the best Sunday lunch I’ve had in a long time! The food was excellent and the staff were lovely. A special shout out to the manager who was very warm...

We visited this pub on a busy lunch time. The staff were very friendly and gave us a choice of tables, asking which would be best for our dog. Despite being very busy the service was excellent. They even brought some treats for our dog...

We were looking for a dog friendly Sunday lunch pub as we were on holiday and stumbled via Google upon this gem. The lady who looked after us ( extremely friendly dark hair mature 🤦‍♀️ sorry we don’t know her name ) but she was...

AMAZING food. I had the pork Wellington, and my husband had the ox cheek we would recommend both. The kids had fish and chips and goujons, and both were very nice and great quality for a kids menu. Atmosphere great and the restaurant is really...

Party of four food and dessert absolutely out of this world staff couldn't fo enough for you thank you

This is a fantastic spot for dinner - we enjoyed everything that we ordered, but particular kudos for having good and interesting choices for vegans. My husband loved his chickpea salad starter, main of hispi cabbage and vegan sticky toffee pudding. Chicken schnitzel with Parmesan...

We stayed for two nights B&B and had a late lunch on day two. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast good. Lunch was excellent, albeit with one small hiccup - I was presented with a chicken and mushroom pie (of the day) instead...

This place was recommended as a good quality restaurant , so we booked in for dinner on my wife and sons birthday eve, a party of 3 and a dog. We had to walk round the restaurant to find someone to show us to our...

Lovely sunday lunch (1 x trio, 1 x chicken, 1 x belly pork) served with a smile Service was just the right amount - not overbearing like some restaurants can be Fourth visit of the year and we will be back for more Thank you...

Fabulous food and accommodation, cannot fault. We stayed in the Thirston Room which has a nice view of the river. The room was spotless with first class facilities. Ate here 2 nights and the food is amazing. The staff are lovely, really pleasant. Highly recommend...

Great restaurant. Visited earlier today and we simply cannot stop speaking about how fantastic our visit was. We came along with two golden retrievers who were treated like royalty. They even had their own doggie menu which they loved! Great food and great atmosphere. 100%...

Myself, my mum and my sister had what can only be described as the most delicious roast dinner we have had in a very, very long time. 10/10 easily.

Great service all evening and food was fantastic. Highly recommend and will definitely be a return customer

Excellent atmosphere with good locally produced / sourced food. Service is attentive and second to none. Food cooked to perfection