Pheasant Inn Restaurant in Northumberland

We stayed in May this year and had to come back because location, food, staff etc really excellent. So, stayed again this Sunday gone. This time I had the roast lamb dinner, so tender you don't need a knife to cut the lamb! Breakfast I had haddock and poached egg, wonderful as naturally smoked. Already planning to return, hopefully in Sept but definitely latest for our anniversary in November.

Great Sunday lunch. Couldn’t fault it. Very friendly service. Worth a visit. Reasonably priced and range of cask beers to choose from.

Lovely warm welcoming pub, friendly attentive staff. Sunday dinner hit the spot, my beef was plentiful, pink and tender. The vegetables tasty. The only thing I feel let the meal down was the sourdough with my starter the pickled sweet herring with Crème fraiche. Not what I’d call sourdough- soft crust, no real flavour more like a supermarket ‘made with sourdough’ loaf. Disappointed as I am a bread snob and chose the starter because of the advertised sourdough.

Lovely cosy atmosphere with lovely food and very pleasant staff !! Reasonable prices and big shout out to the lamb on the menu it was wonderful ! If you are staying near here I recommend a visit !!

Drove across to this lovely pub last night for dinner. Attended to by very pleasant young lady called Annabelle. Lovely old pub with real fire, cosy bar, and separate dining areas. Menu very good, we chose chicken stuffed with haggis in a whisky sauce and belly pork, both of which were presented beautifully and cooked to perfection. Tasted fantastic, as did their cheesecake! Very friendly staff, and they do gift vouchers, so we bought one for a gift, although fancy keeping it for ourselves after such a lovely evening! It is very much recommended!

Good lunch. Reasonable prices and decent setting, nothing fancy but decent pub grub. Outdoor space looks pleasant but too cold to sit out. would recommend

We stayed for two nights. Location & premises was lovely. Staff and food were exceptional. The room and facilities were well taken care of and clean. Would highly recommend. Absolutely loved it.

We popped in on the off chance that there would be a table available. Luckily for us there was and we had one of the best Sunday lunches that we have had for a very long time. The staff were all really lovely too. If I’m ever back in the area I would definitely visit again. Highly recommend and book a table if you don’t want to be disappointed!

Really enjoyed starters and mains. Garlic prawns, ham hock terrine to start. Rib eye steak and salmon with tasty vegetables.

The Pheasant Inn has a really cosy restaurant and bar, and the staff are friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a delightful meal after our visit to the Kielder Observatory. My lamb was succelent and the chicken my husband ordered was excellent. Hot food on hot plates! Oh, joy! As for the cheescake I had, it was divine and my husband waxed lyrical over the chocolate dessert. We stayed overnight and our breakfast exceeded expectations. One of the best cooked breakfasts we've had in years. We shall return!

What a great pub this is. Delicious food, well cooked and good quality. Really enjoyed the butter chicken! Fantastic staff.... friendly and welcoming. Really enjoyed our meal here.

What a lovely place, the food was delicious, the staff are so friendly, especially Mel, highly recommend it, going back today for a Roast

A lovely place. The food was 1st class and the staff very friendly especially the lady who is originally from Houghton le Spring if ever I owned a restaurant I would want her as a member of my team. She is a real asset and so funny. She made our day. Thank you.👍

We stayed in Stannerburn for a week and ate at the Pheasant Inn three times. We had great food every time and such lovely friendly service. I would highly recommend a visit if you’re nearby!

Lovely traditional pub, staff were friendly and helpful. Roast lamb was absolutely gorgeous and a very tasty veggie option too.

My wife and I were visiting the nearby Kielder Waterside (about 4 miles away) and booked an evening meal at The Pheasant Inn. A really nice vibe in the bar / restaurant and the food was absolutely outstanding. The evening was made even better as they had alcohol-free Guinness !! Awesome night.

We found the Pheasant Inn during a brief reconnaissance of possible photographic sites in February 2023. The quality of food and service are simply outstanding, on a par with fine dining in the West End of London. The service was impeccable and the ambience of the restaurant (with lots of eye-catching items on walls and shelves) is both restful and interesting. We returned in May for a week-long photo shoot and dined at the Pheasant again - everything was as before, and the quality of food was just as good. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the Pheasant's hospitality if you're in the area.

We had lamb and roast beef for Sunday lunch - never had such tender lamb it was delicious the best ive ever had! Followed by lemon/line cheesecake and choc fudge - all homemade too. Generous portions and good value for money. Olde world traditional cottage...

Good service. Good quality food. Managed to book last minute over Easter weekend. Plenty of options on the menu with locally sourced dishes

Booked on the recommendation of a friend and she was not wrong. Food is amazing! Everything we had was beautiful. Best meal I've had in a long time. Not only did it taste fabulous, but it was served just the way I like it... piping...

Fabulous food cooked to perfection. The menu isn't huge but quality over quantity works for me every time! Food was freshly cooked and you can tell quality ingredients are used. Staff are all very friendly and accommodating, and will do their best to ensure you...

Had the most amazing Sunday Lunch … Northumberland Lamb seasonal veg and Yorkshire pudding . Could not fault a single thing

My sister and I dropped into the Pheasant Inn for a meal on the off chance as we were in the area, the staff were both friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, every mouthful was amazing! The open fire was beautifully warm, what a...

My wife & I attended for Sunday lunch which happened to be New Year's day. We booked 24 hours earlier and had great comms via social media from Robin. This pub isn't dog friendly which was a disappointment; whilst having dogs around a meal table...

we had booked a meal at the Pheasant inn but didn’t bank in it taking us 8 hours to drive there from home! Thanks fully we were staying locally for the couple of nights and I can say we were not disappointed with our meal!...

Delightful inn. The ethos was good and Clive exceptionally welcoming with a good sense of humour. The food was good and nicely presented. Good selection of wines. A lovely evening with friends. Thank you

The menu was well balanced and had a good selection of vegetarian options e.g. mushroom Wellington with Stilton sauce. The food was excellent and locally sourced.

Had a delightful family meal here. A terrific (accidental) find - food was outstanding, good friendly service and a lovely vibe. Heartily reccomended!

Dinner and breakfasts delicious, well presented and high quality food. Book to ensure your table so you aren't disappointed.

The Pheasant Inn is a quaintessential British pub. We enjoyed our lunch there, the owners clearly take great pride in the cuisine they offer. It's shame that our experience was let down by poor front of house. The team could do with a bit of...

The pub is quite nice but unfortunately the prices are disproportionately high for the area. Even desserts average at £8 which IMHO is insane. Food is very good but portions are very small (especially for the price, which btw are way higher than the ones...

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, super food and good friendly service (thanks Clive+Co), what more do you need ? Really great 👍

Hands down, The Pheasant Inn is our family’s favourite place to eat, as we spend loads of our spare time in and around the Kielder area. The staff are attentive, personable, fun, and present in the moment with their customers. The food is quick, delicious,...

We had dinner here three times, which was varied and very tasty, and breakfast twice, full of lovely fresh local ingredients. Would highly recommend this as probably the best restaurant for miles around in any direction!

We were staying at the Pheasant, so had three dinners and three breakfast we could not fault anything. The lamb was so beautiful all four of us had it on two nights. The other night we had the salmon, great! The staff were all very...

Restaurant staff very friendly and food quality was eatable but not good value: £19 for a cheese board for two that came with 6 crackers and 4 thin slices of two types of cheese; £19+ for a Dressed crab salad that came with a small...

We were visiting this part of the world for a brief holiday, and ended up eating here every night of our stay. The location is very nice - easy to find, yet tranquil and surrounded by lovely scenery. We found the staff to be very...

The food was good. Well done and thank you Chef. The waitress ( also behind the bar) who took our order and served the food was simply awful. No welcome, no acknowledgement, no smile, no interaction, no interest and no f****s given. As sour as...

Called to book a table on Saturday afternoon and managed to get a table. Food was beautiful, I had the lamb which melted. Husband had chicken, and was also melt in the mouth. Just didn’t get chance for a return visit during our stay to...

We stayed in our campervan as a "Britstops". Friendly reception, bar gleaming, everywhere very clean. Had to book a table as busy but lovely meal, fresh veg. We had lamb and a salmon dish. Drinks good and reasonably priced by glass. Very pleased, would recommend...

Me and my husband was travelling back home from Scotland we stumbled across this gem of a pub! We was given a very warm welcome by the friendly staff i had the lamb it was gorgeous my husband had the steak which he also said...

Came here for dinner with family. The pub is full or character, warm and comfortable. All the staff were friendly and attentive throughout the night. We had the lamb shoulder which was cooked perfectly and a ribeye steak which was also very good. A few...

Wonderful , cosy , village pub in beautiful countryside. Had dinner whilst staying at Fernyrigg , excellent menu , reasonably priced and good choice of wines and beers. The local lamb was really good , very tender and beautifully presented and piping hot. Very friendly...

Excellent food, locally sourced products, very friendly service. Would highlight recommend for couples and families.

We were staying at nearby Falstone Barns and had a meal on the Saturday evening. There was a great menu with options for vegetarians and vegans. The staff were friendly and polite. The food was delicious and portions were generous. There was a good selection...

We loved our evening in the pheasant. From walking in to leaving we felt valued as a customer. We were warmly welcomed and shown to our table. The food was amazing we loved it. The staff were also first class. well done and thank you....

Really lovely food, the steak was delicious and the lamb was so succulent. Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff. Definitely would recommend here

Booked this restaurant two weeks in advance based on the reviews,when we arrived there was no evidence of a booking, however they did accommodate us but had to be out by a certain time, the service was actually appalling,we were made to feel as if we were an inconvenience, the food when it arrived was good but very small portions,will not be going back

They welcomed two wet and tired cyclists, lovely staff and amazing food. Garage to put the bikes away, rooms were grand too.

This is a lovely hotel and restaurant. It’s set off a quiet road in the middle of the countryside. We had two evening meals here and it could not be faulted. If you like a country restaurant with lots of atmosphere and great chef cooked food then this is for you. Lovely friendly staff. Fully recommended.

The food was selected carefully. A good balanced menu. Something for vegetarians also. There is a superb kitchen team. Food is brought lovely and hot. Presentation is stunning. Looks and smells fabulous. Better than some city food by a country mile. The waiting staff always smile and chat. I would not go past the food here. It is gorgeous.

Visited recently on a Thursday night. The bar man/waiter was understanding (we were quite loud) and was able to have a joke with us, which was appreciated. Food was good. The pork was excellent, my friend didn’t recommend the lasagne though. Very cosy atmosphere. Overall a nice evening.

We ate at the Pheasant Inn while staying in a local self-catering cottage. The first evening two of us had Northumberland lamb while my husband had the pork. We all had Bakewell tart to follow. The food was so good we decided to go back a couple of days later. As we had tickets for the Kielder Observatory, we needed to eat early and the inn opens early for such events. Again food was great so we returned for a final night meal a couple of days later.Overall the food was beautifully cooked, showed skill in preparation (one evening we had a boned, stuffed partridge) and there were good portions of well cooked vegetables. It was clear that the cook shows great care in the selection of the ingredients offered to the customers, many ingredients being locally sourced.In terms of Covid, the tables are well spaced out, I saw staff wiping tables down after other customers had left and they all wore face coverings and took care over social distancing. You had to book and wait to be shown to your table.All I can say is well done and it's such a pity we live hundreds of miles away.

We stayed 2 nights in Pheasant Inn whilst visiting Kielder Forest. We found the staff friendly and helpful; the COVID-19 measures very reassuring; and the room comfortable and clean. The food was great - of a higher standard that we had anticipated (based on a middle-of-nowhere pub) and the portion sizes were generous. Our two breakfasts and two dinners both provided lots of choice. Perhaps some lighter options would have been good (fruit, salad) but otherwise all delicious. The atmosphere was good too.

Food was absolutely excellent and at first service was great..... however the service later on left a lot to be desired. The waitress who cleared away our plates after our main meal had a grumpy face on her and obviously was in a foul mood. She didn’t even acknowledge or speak to us and was speaking to a colleague whilst clearing away. After which we waited and waited, with empty glasses, to have our desert order taken. We wrongly assumed that someone would be over. After 15mins we asked to order a desert from a waitress with her arms full, to which she replied give me minute. She never returned! 10 minutes later (25mins in total) upon seeing other diners, who arrived and finished their meals after us receiving their desert orders we reluctantly called it a night and asked for the bill.We had said during the meal how much we liked the pub and the menu and were planning on going back tomorrow. However, after the shambolic service we received, we shall drive further afield and find somewhere else where our custom is appreciated.

We choose this restaurant based on reviews for an anniversary dinner whilst on holiday in the area.Our conclusion is that they do what they say, which is what you would hope for in a pub restaurant.Good flavours, nice presentation and reasonable prices. We ate outside so not able to comment on the ambience but were well aware of the CV 19 precautions they have in place.Visit made more homely by the pub's cat Bailey who entertains guests who are missing their own pets!Overall, a good experience.

Not sure why the locals call this 'fine dining'. The menu was similar to every other pub in the area, you just pay more for a smaller portion. The ambience is nice, but no different to any of the other local pubs, and a little less homely if anything. Our food was ok, but there just wasn't enough of it. We weren't planning on dessert, but after a small main, it felt justified. Again we were disappointed as they were fairly bland. The sticky toffee pudding had hardly any sauce, and the bread and butter pudding was barely a finger width! There are better options nearby.

Visited with my partner and father in law on a quiet saturday afternoon.covid precautions in place with hand sanitiser availiable both on entry and in the bar.Very clean with great staff and good selection of food and drink.My partner opted for the pulled beef which she said was excellent my father in law the fish pie , also excellent and i had the minute steak whichwas superb and cooked exactly per my request.I would advise booking.On the whole very good food reasonably priced.

This is a fine restaurant with excellent ambiance and quality dishes. Staff all lovely and helpful. Well worth a visit

Booked in here for a Saturday evening meal, our table wasn't ready when we arrived but the staff kindly setup a different one for us quickly. Service was good and the food itself was tasty, however for the prices we expected larger portions or some additional things on the side. Good choice of ice creams with the desserts though!

We had dinner while staying in one of the rooms. The booking confirmation suggested calling ahead of time to mention dietary requirements. I called the day before and was told of several vegetarian options. On the day itself however there was just one, and not one that we fancied. We had to eat starters and although these were fine, we felt the meal was quite expensive for what it was.

I came in last Sunday with my partner for a bite to eat while we were passing through. The staff weren’t particularly friendly and we were really disappointed with the food. The potatoes were so hard that they were inedible and the veg was mush. The meat was dry and fatty. I wanted to complain but there wasn’t even any check back so we just paid and left. Even when we paid, they weren’t friendly and didn’t bother to ask how it was. I wouldn’t recommend and certainly won’t return.

Really enjoyed lunch at this traditional pub near Kielder Water. Had a generous home cooked ham sandwich with garnishes, together with a side of real fries (not out of the freezer). Hubby had a delicious homemade sweet potato and butterbean curry. For dessert I had peaches in mulled wine with my favourite blackcurrant sorbet, whilst hubby had brioche and marmalade bread and butter pudding.Plenty of friendly serving staff and felt Covid safe.Would guess that all the food is prepared on site. Delicious and highly recommended.

Delicious regional food. Good sized portions allowing room for dessert. Great care and detail taken over breakfasts with excellent choice and locally souced ingredients.

We went for a couples meal before heading up to the observatory, rang and asked what was the latest we could book a table for which I was told 8pm. We got there for 8pm we’re sat down at our table and were asked to order immediately as the kitchen was closing, the waiter stood over us so we had to read the menu in a matter on minutes. One of the party ordered the vegetable lasagne which did have a V on the menu so we knew it was a vegetarian dish, when it came it was awful, totally tasteless and dry so it wasn’t eaten. We told the waiter this when he came to collect the plates and he replied saying that he had told the chef and the chef replied with ‘what did you expect when it was vegan’ the waiter then went on a massive rant about how vegans can’t expect to have tasty food (my partner isn’t a vegan just fancied a vegetable lasagne!!). All very awkward and not what you expect when you give your feedback to the staff, to us a chef shouldn’t put something on his menu and charge people money for it if he knows it is rubbish!! My partner wasn’t offered anything else and it wasn’t offered to be taken off the bill either. Left feeling very disappointed with the staffs attitude towards us :-(

Lovely old Inn with great friendly staff, log fires and really tasty pub food. I had a steak and ale pie that was as good as it gets . Good selection of beers .Immaculately clean too.

Was recommended to go here but its just wasnt my cup of tea, didnt find the staff very friendly and left a day early...however excellent food

My wife and I called in on a midweek lunchtime, they were still taking orders even though it was nearly 2pm. I had the Cumberland sausage and mash and my wife the roast lamb. Both meals were beautiful, and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Visited on a sunday lunchtime with my wife and daughter. Very warm welcome, very varied menu with plenty of vegetarian choices and food excellent. Great service. Highly recommended, will definitely go again if we are in the area.

This place really is on the ball with service and quality. I would not hesitate to recommend and will hopefully return if or when travelling south.

All round brilliant. Food service ambiance and atmosphere second to none. A gem and a must visit in the area otherwise your missing a trick.

My wife and I ate here for 2 nights during a recent stay and the food, service and general ambience was very good. The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was served piping hot. See my separate review on the accommodation which has a much lower rating.

Lovely pub with good atmosphere and roaring fire - excellent for a Sunday lunch! Food was very tasty, arrived in good time and was value for money. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Would definitely go back and would happily recommend it.

We stayed here recently for a long weekend and ate in the pheasant every night. All the food we had was delicious! In particular the roast sirloin of beef with massive Yorkshire pudding and the ox cheek! Wonderful! If someone in your party orders this, make sure you do too otherwise you'll have serious food envy! The desserts were equally good too, Bakewell slice and sticky toffee pudding are worthy of a special mention. Breakfast was also great with lots of options to choose from.We've already booked to stay again next year :-)

The food was all fresh and absolutely delicious, both breakfast and Dinner. There are a lot of sheep in the Park and the Lamb was superb, as was the Partridge.

We live nearby and I am thankful as this is one of my favourite places to visit and eat. The food is always delcious and the staff are very friendly. Our friends and family always love going there to eat.

Visited here while passing, although it was a Tuesday night it was busy and I would recommend booking ahead. I ordered the ox cheek which was lovely, tender and juicy. Will be returning when back in the area.

Popped in here for a meal while travelling through the area. Very cozy pub with good food and interesting staff

After a recommendation we visited for an evening meal. Parking was easy and the pub was cozy with an open fire, fantastic on the cold night.

Popped in here on the off chance of getting a Sunday lamb roast - and it certainly was excellent ( £12.95) with the Mrs having a half portion. Classic cosy atmosphere on a very wet day. Probably best to book a reservation

The pheasant says it’s dog friendly which is a lie we were told to sit outside on a cold windy day so we left and went to the Blackcock Inn Falstone, which accommodates dogs and very friendly

Stayed here last night when we were going to the observatory. Excellent food - I had the sea bass and husband had the beef. Helpings were generous and both meals were really good. Our room was comfortable and the beds were good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast too was very good. Happy to recommend and we will visit again

Cozy English pub with nice atmosphere and excellent dishes and drinks, including usually one Vegan option.

We re-visited the Pheasant Inn after several years, we had pleasant memories of excellent food and were not disappointed. From the friendly welcome to the cosy atmosphere, this place is a little gem. As for the food, it is definitely not just pub food - the quality is restaurant standard. We both chose the Northumberland lamb, which is probably the best lamb I have ever tasted. Accompanied by a delicious sauce ans perfectly cooked vegetables, we could not resist a dessert too.

I enjoyed a very pleasant meal with friends in what was a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food was good,the .service was polite ,friendly and we didn't have too long to wait . I would recommend making a phone call in advance as this does seem a very busy and popular place to eat. Justifiably so in my opinion.

We dined here on Saturday evening while staying in Falstone . The food was first rate. The crab cakes were delicious as were the chilli king prawns. Our mains of sea bass and Northumbrian lamb were lovely too. The landlord and his bar staff were very helpful and friendly. Overall a top pub worth a visit.

2xlamb mains and a Cumberland sausage - all lovely. The lamb was so tender, tasty & garlicky. Then brioche bread & butter pudd and choc fudge cake. Also lovely.

We popped in here searching for a real traditional British pub. At first there were no vegan options on the menu (which I wasn't too surprised about out in the sticks) but after asking the barman if they could make anything vegan, he went and consulted the chef Gabor who managed to somehow whip up a vegan lasagna for me with a healthy helping of salad and I'm not joking I think it might have been the best lasagna, vegan or otherwise, I've ever had. I really really recommend adding it to the menu as a permanent option as it was 'finom' as they possibly say in Hungary! (Gabor is Hungarian I believe). The barman, whose name I, unfortunately, did not catch, was also very helpful, and also fixed my phone when it couldn't connect to the wifi. Overall, would certainly come here again!

We had a lovely meal, nice summer spritz and local cordial aperitifs, we both chose the twice baked Northumberland cheese soufflé, creamy and tangy, the lasagne was a trusty staple and the Northumbrian lamb was tender, beautifully cooked vegetables, all served hot, and local sorbets were a refreshing end to a good dining experience!

There might not be much competition given its remoteness but nevertheless the food was exceptional. The dish of the night was the locally cooked lamb. We found this on a humid July evening but you could just imagine how cosy and romantic this place would be in the dead of winter. There was a reasonable amount of off road parking and the cottage and annex rooms available to stay in looked lovely. Highly recommended....

We where in the area and went in for lunch, very busy but found us a table maybe book before hand. The food was very good and plentyful but a bit slow, could be because they where so busy. Will definately go back

Would definitely advise anyone to book a table if possible. Cosy lounge, friendly staff, good selection of fresh food. Shared the chicken parfait starter which was delicious, both opted for the chicken and leek pie which was also delicious and finally finished off with two desserts as they sounded and looked so good. Sticky toffee pudding was fantastic and the apple and raspberry crumble was tasty. Great value for money. Will definitely be returning.

Popped in for dinner whilst staying in the area. Although we hadn’t booked they managed to find us a table (booking is advised as there don’t appear to be many pubs in the area). I had lamb followed by sticky toffee pudding. The food was delicious but the pudding was to die for! Staff were really friendly also and he pub soon filled up (we arrived at opening time so we’re lucky).

Prompted by the high rating we called at The Pheasant Inn for lunch today. Reception was welcoming and friendly, drinks served promptly, and the food likewise. I chose the steak and kidney pie, which was delicious. My wife chose the home baked gammon in cider. While her vegetables were excellent, as was the sauce on the gammon, the gammon itself was overcooked - seriously dried out. As she is not one to complain, I only found this out toward the end of the meal (when she asked me to take some of the gammon). We pointed this out to the waiter, who apologised profusely - but of course by then the meal had been spoiled for my wife. She explained to me that had she complained earlier, the fuss would have spoiled the meal for her anyway! The sympathetic waiter charged us £12.95 for the dish, which was listed on the blackboard at £14, and said he would pass our message on to the chef...

Struggled to find anywhere decent to eat in Kielder where we were staying at leaplish park. (Dont bother with boat restaurant unless you like bland microwaved food!)

We Stayed at this venue to access the Kielder Observatory, the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Evening meal was well presented and food was delicious and the selection of Beers and spirits was complimentary to this. our room was based on the ground floor with a separate access to the Inn as we were expecting to be back late from the Observatory. Room was warm clean and comfortable with all the extras you'd expect from large hotel conglomorates (thanky you) largest bath towels I've seen in a long long time. Its 9.5 Miles to the Observatory from the Pheasant Inn, Kielder revesvoir is nearer along the same main road

Excellent country pub Sharing a seafood platter for Sunday lunch Washed down with Prosecco Sitting outside enjoying a scorching spring day Superb

Had two lovely dinners here. The biggest problem was trying to choose what to have. The staff are very friendly and hard working.

I would recommend booking, they serve food 12-2pm. We had a ploughmans and a seafood platter,Guinness and a bottle of white.

Stunning roast lamb lunch. Melt in the mouth meat, real veg and proper mint sauce which looked home made. 10 out of 10. We’ll be back.