Old Fat Ox Holywell in Northumberland

Lovely pub and prompt service with friendly staff however the Sunday lunch was very average to say the least. The roast potatoes were burnt and hard to cut, the pork definitely wasn't pork loin it was more like chops and very tough, and the gammon was very thin and fatty. We've had worse Sunday dinners but can't remember when, definitely won't be back.

Great local pub fantastic food and the beer is spot on

Booked a table for dinner, everything ready when we arrived. Good choice of food, excellent meal and service. Only downside was that the pub was a bit chilly, otherwise would highly recommend. Very friendly staff.

Great place food was great, we were well looked after

Nice little local pub & in process getting beer garden done visited with a friend

Food served quickly, seemed as if pie and chips were microwaved. Peas on my partner's plate were shrivelled and dried. We won't be rushing back.

What a lovely place, welcomed us to the area, would highly recommend. Dog friendly,

Changed alot since last there. Very good food friendly staff. Next time steak for all of us.

Just been for sunday lunch 😋 it was amazing really enjoyed it the brisket fell apart with only my fork. Will definitely be back again

Best Sunday lunch we've ever had! Couldn't fault a thing, the food was fantastic & the staff very friendly, will definitely go again.

Neck oil on draft and a peaceful family atmosphere. Who could ask for anything more?

Absolutely delicious food. 100% the best bar food in the North East.

Great local pub with excellent food and atmosphere!

Me and my family visited Fat Ox today, there were 8 of us in the party.. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Thank you.

The vegetarian food I could not have as I am not able to eat those the chef made me a cheese toatie and chips

Came today with partner and my son starters were lovely , partner had the roast pork lunch, son had leg of lamb Sunday lunch , plenty of vegtables , and gravy , Yorkshire puddings a little bit over done , I had salmon fish cakes, with a fried egg on top lovely crispy chips.... I prefer.my egg runny , but food and service were great .

Lovely lunch and beer after a walk from seaton sluice. Staff were very welcoming enjoyed our meal.

Tremendous veggie Sunday lunch at the Ox. The food and service from the team was exceptional, suspect it’s gonna be a regular event throughout the autumn and winter months. Defo give it try and treat the dogs to their own lunch, they loved it ❤️🐾

Sunday lunch service. Variety of meats and veggies. Choice of other dishes and puddings. 4 adults 2 children. Highchair.

Really nice food, had fish tacos and risotto and would thoroughly recommend both. Their own Best Bitter lovely too

Amazing Sunday lunch at a very reasonable price. Dog friendly with numerous dogs around the bar.

After looking forward to a celebratory meal we were left very disappointed. We walked in only to be greeted by 4 dogs and a wall of noise. Thankfully we were seated around the corner away from the noise but next to 3 another 3 dogs. There was a commotion in the bar area only to find out that someone walking in had been bitten by one of the dogs. Also a member of staff was walking round with a dog water bowl and then went straight behind the bar to serve without washing their hands. If you’re a dog lover then this bar/restaurant is for you, we’re not so just left without eating.

Great watering hole , worth a visit , along with some Wonderful characters, and banter .

Had the most delicious selection of 3 small plates including steamed dumplings which you don't often see elsewhere. Service with a smile too.

Great service. Friendly staff and good beer and foid.

Last in this pub about 4 years ago, what a change since then. Decor has been improved, new patio and covered area being constructed at the back and what looks like a good meal range being offered. Also now got a sunday lunch for doggies. The rear beer garden has fantastic views over Holywell Dene and is beautifully secluded. The pub itself is still very much a locals pub but has always had a warmth to it. Give it a try one sunny Sunday afternoon.

Went for dinner on Saturday, the food was lovely, couldn't fault it at all. The only thing that let it down was the length of time we had to wait for dessert, it took about 10 minutes after ordering to find out there was no ice cream, then about another 20/25 minutes later we were told one of the options a few people had chosen wasn't available either and then shortly after that the dessert came. Altogether it took 2.5 hours for 4 adults and 2 kids to have a main meal and dessert and left as soon as we had eaten. But it was a minor inconvenience and other than that we had a spot on time and will go back.

I stumbled back in here with my wife a few week's ago, by happenstance, really. What a lovely experience! Food was obviously homemade and tasty, the prices were more than reasonable and the staff were fantastic. I had been about six years ago with an ex and we had a huge bust-up (nothing to do with the pub) and I hadn't been back in since. I'm glad I did as it's on our regular list of haunts. Well done! ✅

Just had Sunday lunch which was excellent. They also do a Dog Sunday lunch for £4 Saffi was a very happy girl. Well done guys.

Some things are cheap, Some things are not

Smoked Mackeral with apple salad.Very nice.Good atmosphere,service and food.Big plus (for me)four legged friend welcome,all times.He behaved admirally.Definetely be back.

Had a great meal on Saturday night, the three small meals and a steak for two of us. Great quality food. Thank you

Dog friendly. Lots of space. Great garden.

We had the best small plates we've ever had before, here tonight!! Moroccan lamb, garlic prawns, meatballs, chicken dumplings, salt & pepper chips, duck rice & pulled pork tacos, absolutely amazing!! Just a shame the kitchen closess early so we didn't get to sample the desserts. Would highly recommend trying them when in the area, you won't be disappointed.

Great food and ales at sensible price's 👍🏿

Friendly staff , nice surroundings ,welcoming log Burger. The meals were really good and very reasonable . Dogs welcome here.

Friendly service in a cosy pub with a lovely choice on the menu. Everything our family chose was delicious. Didn't get photo of burgers because the recipients couldn't wait to get stuck in. Will be returning soon. Thank you

Great staff, great beer and great food!

Really busy but they squeezed us in. We ordered the house burger which was really good!! Chips were crispy and fluffy and the burger was well cooked. This is our second visit and we will be coming again. Thanks

Great little pub with amazing Sunday Dinners - the Doggy Dinner is a great idea & it went down a treat. The staff are incredibly friendly & couldn’t do more to accommodate us.

Friendly local pub. Child and dog friendly also which is great! Beautiful garden at the back and good beer 🍻

Wonderful food and service. Dogs really enjoyed their special Dogs Dinner 😊

Wonderful spot Great place, amazing beer garden. Looking forward to trying the food next time.

Excellent value , 2 meals for £11.50, tasty curry and delicious scampy, beautifully presented

Food was great with a good range of beer's on offer Sunday lunch looked amazing I had the fish cake on a bed of spinich as couldn't do Sunday lunch justice customer service at its best nice !!

Great meal in a cosy and friendly pub. Generous portions well cooked and served by friendly staff. Highly recommended

great garden great beer good sun spot.I like it.

Fab little country pub. Great food. Lovely beer garden.

Fantastic staff. Food amazing. Very good value for money . Clean and fantastic in doar and out doar space. X

Love this place , very good food 👍

Really nice food at really reasonable prices. Has changed ownership recently and has become really lovely and welcoming. Super dog friendly, with the landlord allowing us to take dogs off the lead in their lovely beer garden. Great for Sunday dinners or a quick lunch. Spoke to the owner and he was really helpful and friendly. Us and the dogs will be returning regularly!!

Had tea and drinks here last night. Food was amazing and very friendly landlord

Food superb, beautiful garden area, well kept ales, friendly staff and dogs are welcome...honestly what more do you want?

Had a midweek lunch stop and all was good. Excellent staff making us most welcome with a good sense of humour. Food was just as good, in all a perfect experience. Thank you!!

Great place for some quiet drinks, plenty of seats inside. Very reasonable drinks prices and friendly bar staff.

Pub is clean and friendly but the beer garden was a disappointment, untidy, glasses and food left from previous customers, no urgency to clear away. Disappointing

The food is sublime and a lovely setting with great ambience and friendly staff.

Just been for the first time and can't wait to go back, food was excellent and reasonably priced, lovely comfortable pub and the service was first rate 10 out of 10.

Went for lunch and can honestly say one of the best we have ever had and such great service definitely will be back

It's a beautiful place, the food is delicious, I can't describe it, you feel at home, not like a foreigner or a customer. In addition, the working staff is very friendly and helps you with everything. Thank you very much for everything see you again 👋 🇬🇧❤🇺🇦❤🇹🇷

Fantastic Sunday lunch with the family and dog. Food was delicious and the staff couldn’t do enough. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to return!

Very good food, including a good vegetarian option . Very nice staff. And dogs welcome.

Great spot, lovely friendly staff.

Customer service 10/10 Food 10/10 From the moment we came through the door been greeted to finnishing the dinner we had respect off all staff that were present cannot fault any thing at all warm welcoming pub the dinner was absolutely amaizing and big portions well worth the cash not to mention very well reasonably priced would recomend going back as i know i will be back for another meal definitely

The meals are 1st Class.. We had a Curry and Lassange..Also we have been having our Sunday Lunch delivered and can honestly say it is as near Home Made as you can get... Keep up the good work 👏

I was there on a professional basis but received a warm welcome from the landlady and her staff

Lovely Sunday lunch. Gutted couldn't get in there today, I did try to just walk in and get a table. Unfortunately not lucky this time 😞 worth booking 5☆

Excellent Sunday lunch and a few pints of Abbott's 😁

We visited for lunch today. Wendy, the landlady couldn't have more welcoming. The pub is beautifully furnished and very comfortable with a lovely fire. Even though wendy's staff were all I'll, she offered us several dishes to choose from. We had chicken baguette with chips. This came with stuffing and the most delicious gravy. We had two pints of stella and the bill was a staggeringly cheap £21. Love the pigs at the back too. This is a great pub and Wendy is a credit to herself and Greene King!!

Comfortable place, wish Landlord had been on.

Great village pub, very welcoming and great beer. Recommended and will return when back in Holywell again

10 out of 10 for the food and staff. Great meal and friendly staff. Very reasonable price. Will come again!

Lovely family and dog friendly pub! The new owners have turned this pub into a favourite of mine. Amazing food, beautiful garden at the back with piglets, bouncy castle and more for kids. The staff are so friendly and service is great!

Great place,lovely staff,good music,lovely food

First time visited, good service, food was good, worth a visit

They got Timothy Taylors on tap. Its clean, nice staff, priced about what you pay these days. I went back the next day for a couple more. Probs go again soon.

Visited twice whilst visiting family in the village. Friendly staff and locals, well kept beer, a live music evening during which my daughter danced the night away. Excellent village local, hope to be back soon.

Great service, great beer garden, would go again

Great bar, nice pint, friendly staff, gorgeous beer garden and singer on. What more can you want from a pub!

Great pub, friendly atmosphere and delicious food.

Got table no bother, service very good.

Lovely place friendly staff. We just popped in on off chance for a bit of dinner. Never been before. Will definitely go back.

Doing what they during a pandemic, hats off to them

The best Beef baguette I've had! Lovely garden ti sit in and very pleasant staff.

Dog friendly pub. People are ok as well....

Lovely pub good atmosphere, so dog friendly

Great traditional pub; with a beautiful beer garden at the back.

Love this place, very deceiving, I think a lot of people drive by without realising what a great friendly pub this is. DOGS are allowed in, and they have the most fantastic beer garden at the back, park up the road if you can't find a space at the front, not a problem, it's worth a visit 😁

Lovely old pub. Dog Friendly

Great little traditional pub, good atmosphere filled with locals. Absolutely cracking prices too.

Very quaint english pub. Decent selection of beer and whiskey at a reasonable price.

Lovely location oldy worldy inside but a beautiful pint and competitively priced. But out the back in the sloping garden is we're this pub comes into its own. Stunning in the sunshine

Girlfriend and I stopped in here for a drink on Christmas day (evening). The place was busy and had a great vibe. This pub has the Casque Mark accreditation for real ale, which is why I've always wanted to stop here for a pint, passing through. Sure enough, there were a two very good real ales on and in perfect condition. We will definitely be going back when next in the area. They also have a beer garden round the back. Great pub.

Great as pet friendly huge beer garden although right on a busy main road and only a few parking spaces

Dog friendly, cozy country style pub

Don't believe the previous entries, really nice cozy pub with a great atmosphere. Staff are good crack & quiz night is class.

Any pub that lets your dog in is a pluss for me but great for summer beers beer gardens the best ive seen!

Food was poor beef was minging and I'm not a fussy eater, and the staff at the bar not the waitresses were unbelievably rude won't be going back.

ot Not good, food OK, but staff terrible

Went down hill landlady horrible overpriced beer. You're better off at the Milburn