Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery in Northumberland

We visited this café upon the recommendation of a good friend of ours. We had an outstanding experience – fabulous food, a great environment, very welcoming owner and team, and a relaxing way to eat a fabulous all-day breakfast. This was topped off with a sumptuous slice of home-made Victoria Sandwich cake and a pot of tea. What a gem of a place this is – we will definitely be back. Thank you to Andrew and his wonderful team for such a warm and engaging welcome.

My wife and I live around 76 miles from Rock Midstead but decided it was worth the drive to see Andrew and his fantastic team on the 2nd September for afternoon tea to celebrate my wife's 71st birthday. This was our third visit since January and every time it just gets better. The food and surroundings are really great and the love they all have for all dogs (but especially for Border Collies, Andrew has 3) mean that your furry family member is treated like royalty. All the team are happy to spend time getting to speak to your dog while keeping high service levels. If you have any issues with your relationship with your dog we cannot recommend Andrew too highly for advice. We took our 6 year old Collie, Mika, with us and mentioned to Andrew we have a problem with her behavior in the car (she gets very anxious when travelling and barks a lot) and he took the time to come out to see us when we were leaving and he sat in the back of our car with her and showed us how to stop her barking within less than 5 minutes. Mika was so good on the journey home I thought we had left her behind. We are really looking forward to visiting again soon (intend to ask for further advice. PS, Andrew just phoned my wife while I have been writing to ask how we got on with the journey home, what a star.

Stumbled across the Rocking Horse on our way home from staying near Bamburgh. So glad we did and would recommend without hesitation. Food (I had the ploughmans) was excellent. One of the most dog friendly places we've been to and the owner and staff are great hosts. Interesting craft shop on site too. If we were in the area again would return in a heartbeat.

Fantastic little gem with friendly staff and even more friendly dogs. Took my 1 year old Border Collie and he played with the resident dogs and got some great advice off Andrew about canine behaviour. Had a nice relaxing full breakfast stottie too and a pot of tea. Well worth it 👍

Rocking horse cafe should be on top of your list for dog frendly lunch if you're in the area. We came with our 2 Cockapoos, Murphy 3 and Millie 2. So we chose to sit outside as the weather was kind to us. Millie is a rescue dog, and very reactive, so where ever we take her, it can be 'an experience'. We ordered our food and drink in between barks. I went for the poughmans, my wife had an egg mayo sandwhich, and my Mum went for a salad. Service was great and always with a smile. All of the food is of a very high standard and is home made or locally sourced. We'd have taken pictures to share if we weren't so busy keeping millie quiet...

After booking a four day break for our Triplets 21st birthdays in South Charlton I looked for places close to eat and came across The rocking horse with its good reviews and particularly dog friendly bonus to take our beautiful boxer Roxy.We decided to walk there from our accommodation just a twenty minute walk ! 2 hours later after taking a wrong turn we arrived very hungry .Andrew came to greet us at the door and was so welcoming with bin bags at the ready to sit at the benches in the garden as it was the day before indoor eating. The food was so nice , everything fresh and locally produced . We could not fault anything so much so we returned 2 days later for more! I have to say how genuinely lovely Andrew was with all the dogs it was so nice to see . A nice guy with passion in what he does and joined by a great team .

We were recommended to visit this place by our neighbours Hilary and Steve . We had friends staying in the area . Decided to give The Rocking Horse Cafe a shot . Let me tell you we were not disappointed . Staff very friendly and attentive . The food is superb . My wife AND I had shared ploughman's platter . It was massive with everything on it . Superb presentation . Everything fresh . Absolutely delicious . Our friends had jacket potato and scrambled eggs with smoked salmon . All,washed down with lots of tea and lemon tea . The owner and staff go out of their way to make you welcome . They have a great menu . Food is Exellent . We will return soon . Can recommend this gem of a place to eat and chat .

If your in Northumberland give this place a try glad we did...very friendly and helpful staff, plenty of seating in doors and out. We called in for breakfast...freshly cooked and using local produce...clean plates all round. An added bonus is its VERY dog friendly. We will definitely become regulars at the Rocking Horse.

Happy to recommend The Rocking Horse cafe. Very friendly and Andrew the owner is so welcoming. Great food - great stotties and the cakes are delicious. We also bought some biscuits, chocolate and soap from their gift range. Well worth the visit. We have been several times in the past. Close to A1.

My friend and I visited for lunch and enjoyed the most delicious ploughman's sharing platter. This place is a hidden gem just off the A1 North of Alnwick. Warm, friendly service and delicious food. Highly recommend a visit. Thank you everyone, we were very spoilt

Myself and a friend arrived after a few months of wanting to try the place out, we had a cuppa each. Which was lovely, the people were lovely, however the outdoor dining area was covered in dog poo. This is not only unhygienic but extremely unpleasant for people eating and drinking, the dog poo was so close to my seat I nearly placed my bag in it!

Family based cafe.with great food. Dogs very welcome. Lovely outdoor space with views over the countryside, tractors for the kids snd a dog agility course for fun!Thanks again to Andrew and staff..

We ate here last summer. Absolutely delicious food. Recommended."Peter Drake" Hexham Northumberland

My family and I visited the Rocking Horse Café and it was nothing short of perfect. The team running the venue are some of the nicest people you would care to meet and the venue itself was a dream of a rural retreat. The food is all locally sourced and a great deal of effort is taken to ensure it is all top quality. In addition their coffee is some of the best I've ever had. We have been coming to Northumberland for over 25 years on holiday and our only regret is that we did not find this special little place sooner. A must visit for anyone wanting too quality food and drink with lovely company and views. Oh, and they have two very lovely border collies!!!! Many thanks to the team!

I started visiting the Rocky due to it's reputation for serving the best coffee in England with exceptional service and now find myself visiting for the quality of food served which puts a lot of restaurants to shame.The lasagne is better than anything I've tried in Italian restaurants and is served with locally produced salads The staff meet and greet customers like personal friends and make you feel like you've popped round a friends house for a coffee and bite to eat.I've tried and failed to find a better cup of coffee and I have no idea what their secret is, I've heard rumours the female staff at the Rocky crush the coffee beans with their bare feet which would explain the noise coming from the cellar.Guess I'll have to investigate further.

Saw this little gem on facebook - turned out to be a fantastic find. Unassuming on the approach but maxes-out on a sunny-day with a real sun-trap of a garden and every bit of inside space put to good use.. Andrew and his staff are great hosts, great food using traceable local produce - excellent ploughman's and ham & chees quiche!!! Highly recommend.

We had been waiting for the cafe to open since we moved up here and were not disappointed on our visit today. Andrew and his lovely border collies made us and our border collie very welcome. The breakfast stottie and coffee were delicious. The sun was shining and the garden has great countryside views. We will definitely be regular visitors!

This is a great place just off the A1. The owners were very helpful and friendly. We had our dog with us and she was warmly welcomed. The owner's two collies came out for a play with our dog. We had a really nice lunch in the garden. After we had finished, our 4 year old grandson was joined us. This was not a problem and lunch number two was produced. An excellent place to visit with or without a dog or grandson.

Had a couple of visits for brunch at this cafe whilst on hols in Northumberland. Owner and staff so friendly and welcoming and food excellent. Highly recommend, and good for stop offs if travelling up the A1 too, as very close by (but not obvious!)

Utterly delightful visit to this beautiful cafe. Today was the last before lockdown and it was surprisingly sunny so we sat in the garden admiring the stunning views with our dogs. The people who run this absolute gem are the friendliest and kindest ever, who clearly adore dogs. [There's a big difference between dog tolerant and dog welcome!]The owner's two charming collies also came out to say hello.The food was terrific -all homemade and locally produced. We had an all day breakfast stotties and a toastie with salad and both were delicious. Cakes and scones looked great too, but on this occasion we were completely full. We will definitely return at the other side of lockdown.

Nice fresh local food. Lovely atmosphere. We would love to go back again when the weather is good. Lovely view from café. チーズやハムなど地元で生産された新鮮な材料で作られたランチは最高でした。オーナーかな?とてもフレンドリーなおじさんが日本語で話しかけてくれてうれしかった😊景色がすごくいい！次回はお天気がいい時に言ってお外でお茶しながら素敵な景色を眺めたいです。

Still great food and coffee, partaken in the ambient surroundings of one of the best cafes in the North of England. Good service and civility are the basis of the business. Don't just take my word though. Try it for yourself. Even if you are accompanied by man's best friend, all are welcome.

Second time at this fabulous cafe ...went early October for toasted tea cakes...the owners dog is delightful and the dogs that came in with their owners were a joy to see..all well socialised .....well worth a visit ...just wished we could have sat in the lovely garden but it was a bit chilly....back in April Covid permitting ...

Decided to visit the rock horse cafe with my parents following a recommendation from other family members during a week up in Northumberland. It’s safe to say the recommendation was spot on with the Stottie breakfast (with added black pudding) being a lovely mix of local ingredients to set me up for the day. Which when washed down with a nice cappuccino and accompanied by the great hospitality from the owner made for a great breakfast. Will be returning for sure when I’m next up in a few months time!

We recently stayed here and it was fantastic. The apartment was very clean and modern. We are in the cafe and the food was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will be definitely visiting again.

We dropped into this fabulous little cafe whilst touring Northumberland, and are so glad we did. Andrew, the owner and his charming team (not least the lovely Linda) gave us the warmest of welcomes and a special attention that we observed all the cafe’s customers benefit from - so nice to feel so welcomed at a personal level.This cafe is known for being dog-friendly (which it is for sure, as it’s canine visitors receive lots of personal attention and their own special outdoor facilities too!) but for sure it is really people-friendly too - how nice to be made to feel like ‘a name rather than a number’.On top of that the locally-sourced and home-made food is truly delicious - our lunchtime quiche & lasagne, all washed down with tasty Lindisfarne-sourced coffee really hit the spot - and the temptation of the home-baked cakes was too much for us to resist!So good was it that we decided to visit again the next day to savour their renowned (and very substantial!) breakfast stottie - which definitely lived up to expectations.If you’re in the area do be sure to call in as it’s one not to be missed!

So pleased we decided to make a stop off for breakfast at the end of a wonderful week in Bamburgh. Although arriving 15 minutes before opening time we were invited inside and met the lovely Andrew who made us feel very welcome. The breakfast stotties are huge and to die for with all ingredients sourced locally and all meals cooked to order so everything is super fresh and red hot. If you are travelling up the A1 and are just north of Alnwick and feeling a bit peckish or just in need of an excellent cup of coffee I highly recommend you check this place out. I will definitely return - next time for cake and scones which also looked amazing but I couldn’t fit another bite in !!

Ate here twice during our recent visit to the area, was recommended by friends and couldn't fault it. Lovely welcome for both humans and dogs, and the owners collies gave a good 'meet and greet' to our two Goldies. The food was outstanding, we had the breakfast stottie and gorgeous cakes, all very reasonably priced. The owner has evidently put a terrific amount of effort into this business, and it shows, he really does go the extra mile, even topping up a cappuccino. Another lovely touch, is the owners intention to provide Christmas lunch for those who will be alone,. A truly lovely cafe worthy of all its praise.

We came here for a late lunch with our puppy, Polly. The coffee is great, food is home cooked and first class. The cafe has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We received a warm welcome and the two border collies are lovely. If the weather had been better we could have enjoyed their fab outdoor space! Thoroughly recommend for anyone looking for great coffee and food in a dog friendly environment.

We were horribly late for our booking, and only half our party could come, but they couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming. We sat in their beautiful garden and admired the wagtail on the roof, the buzzards soaring overhead, and the glorious views. Though it's only minutes from the A1, you couldn't hear the road and we could have been miles from anywhere. The garden is perfect for little ones and even has a canine agility circuit for ambitious dog-owners!The food was really local and excellent, and freshly made. I asked for a salad without cucumber, and it was clearly prepared on the spot with an eye to balance of flavours and textures.Inside it quite small, so it's worth booking if you can, but it's nice enough to be worth taking a chance if the opportunity arises and you haven't.

This was our first visit to this cafe and we will be back! The food is delicious and all prepared to order. The cakes looked so good we had to take some home. The people who run this place are super friendly and welcoming. It was a pure pleasure to visit.

We went here on a whim as we were passing through Northumberland.The hot food was of very high quality - home made. Also shout out to the sticky ginger and lemon cake! Good quality coffee.The atmosphere was chilled and inviting - great service and high attention to detail. We sat in the beautiful coffee garden overlooking the fields.The prices were very modest I thought, given the quality of food, service and location.Thank you, we’ll come again for sure.

We visited on a beautiful sunny day last week & sat in the garden area at the rear- wonderful views too! Excellent coffee served by the very friendly & helpful owner. All the homemade cakes looked tempting but we opted for two types of flapjack- the ginger was the winner if forced to pick a favourite- we had to buy more to take back to our holiday cottage! Then....... we called in a couple of days later to buy some more on our way home- that good!! Looking forward to another visit to try the breakfasts this time- looked amazing!

Visited yesterday en route to Alnwick. Wonderful garden to soak up a few rays. Excellent coffee & homemade cakes, especially the ginger flapjack & apricot flapjack. Extremely pleasant helpful, friendly gentleman taking orders. They really care about customer service & experience. Don't hesitate to try it!

Really lovely cafe. The staff are what makes this cafe special. Always friendly and helpful. The cafe is really dog friendly and have a beautiful outside area which is ideal when the weather permits. The main cafe room has a lovely ambiance with beautiful pictures of the Northumberland coast. I really like the fact the owners support local producers. The coffee is lovely. Homemade soup is delicious. We have visited several times as we have moved into the area. It will certainly be somewhere we will visit regularly.

What a find! We really came here because we wanted Pilgrims coffee to take home, but didn’t have time to get to a Holy Island. Local honey was another attraction. What we found, only just off the main road, was a fantastic place for breakfast, coffee, lunch or just a break. There are seats in the front, in the back snug, in a conservatory, outside in the garden (ideal for kids and dogs as there are ride-on mini diggers and plenty of space to play), the loo is spotless with more cleaning products than I’ve ever seen in a cafe, and the range of cakes on offer is fabulous. The ginger flapjack is something else. This is one of those places that you really don’t want to review in case it gets too popular but it’s too good not to talk about. The owners deserve support and all credit for making their venture the best coffee stop in the North East.

Visited on two occasions during our holiday in Northumberland on 18th and 31st August. Food and service was excellent with all items locally sourced. Very pleasant view from outside eating area. Located just off the A1 near Alnwick, would recommend as somewhere to pleasantly break a long journey to or from Scotland.

Popped into the Cafe today for a coffee & teacake. Service was excellent & genuinely friendly. Good quality food & drink, will definitely visit again.

Visited twice during our recent holiday in Northumberland. This place epitomises all that the area is about. Delightful food, served in an excellent atmosphere plus on our visits great weather which enabled us to eat drink and relax just as we wished. Highly recommended.

Never been before but seen the good reviews and looked at its location on the map, is less than a mile off the A1. Really friendly owners, beautiful garden, good quality local ingredients make all the difference. A small menu but great food, cakes looked fantastic. Friendly resident border collies have got the begging down to a T! Recommend

My dog and I had THE most wonderful welcome and l loved my cooked breakfast so much I went back for lunch the next day before heading home. Couldn't recommend more highly.

Had a late lunch here. We had planned just to have sandwiches which were lovely but were then tempted by the fabulous cakes. The food is all freshly prepared using local products and is yummy. Everyone who works at the cafe are so friendly and nothing is too much bother for them. The welcome they give to people and dogs is second to none! The setting is great, right in the midst of a working farm with great views over the countryside from the garden. As a bonus , our energetic spaniel loves the dog agility course ! Well worth a visit. It is just a minute off the A1.

Excellent stottie cake for breakfast in a beautiful surroundings with friendly dogs and lovely views Highly recommended

Wonderful cafe. Food delicious and all home cooked with local produce. Such friendly and welcoming hosts Beautiful garden with great views and super dog friendly too !! A must visit if in area.

Basic food (toasties, soup etc). Despite the limited menu, the food was very good. Service was quite slow (they told us they were short staffed today). We were sat in a normal room with others, could be a bit awkward. Be try dog friendly and kind. Would recommend for someone looking for normal home food.

Just stopped off for a coffee and ended up eating lunch (and cake...). Warm welcome. Felt safe with good COVID measures in place. Menu too good to resist. I had a delicious roasted vegetable quiche: pastry light and crispy, perfectly cooked and really nicely presented with home made coleslaw and a fresh salad with generous portion of tasty dressing. Sat in the garden. The whole experience most enjoyable.

A lovely little cafe, hidden away down a minor road. Well worth the visit. Owners are lovely - ready to take time out to chat, and bonus of photo gallery too !

Where to start! We found this little gem whilst holidaying in Seahouses and after our first visit where we spent the best part of 3 hours we just had to go back again. First and foremost the hospitality from Andrew and his amazing staff is second to none. The produce is all locally sourced, very tasty and ample portions. Please note this is NOT fast food, everything is cooked on order. The stotties with various hot and cold fillings are amazing. The cake selection which is all homemade is endless and so scrummy . They are super dog friendly with a large garden at the back which has a dog agility course. Our 6 month old pups loved it. Sam the owners dog make you feel welcome too . I can honestly say that the Rocking Horse is the most welcoming place we have visited. It can get busy at times and you may have a little wait but it is thoroughly worth it. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Once again Andrew, thank you for your hospitality and we will definitely be back.Tracey, Johnathan, Kizzy & Flo

We where staying at Doxford hall for a short break and called in here on a very wet afternoon. We where warmly welcomed by a lovely lady who took the time to explain the background of how Richard Dunwoody is a big part of the gallery side. It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere with locally sourced produce. There was plenty of cakes to choose from. Dogs are also welcome.Would definitely recommend.

An absolute gem of a place - called for breakfast on the way home from holiday and it couldn't have been better. A warm welcome, beautiful freshly cooked local produce, delicious coffee, wonderful views, really friendly team and a delightful ambience. Could quite happily have stayed for another coffee and even lunch, except we did really need to get on our way. And then there were the home made cakes.... Needless to say, we'll definitely be back when we're up this way again.

This cafe is second to none. The food is superb and freshly cooked to order, using locally sourced produce, the staff are so genuine and friendly. Equally impressive was their willingness to alter the menu offered accommodate the requests of our party. We are regular visitors and are up in this neck of the woods at least once or twice in the year - each time we go they recognise us and are genuinely happy to see us. Thoroughly recommended!

We recently had lunch here and it was delicious, very reasonably priced and we were given a really welcoming and friendly service. Would highly recommend a visit.

My partner and I visited the rocking horse cafe today for some lunch. The food was delicious, all locally sourced and free range. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome, even ringing the local bakery who provide their bread to check for allergens. There's a selection of different food/drinks on the menu and soya milk is available as an alternative. We chose this cafe as it's dog friendly, our 4 month old minature poodle Luna has a brilliant time playing with the other dogs there and running around the dog agility course which is set up in the garden area. The best part about our visit was being able to sit in the garden area looking out over the breathtaking views of the northumberland countryside. As I said to my partner, "I feel like I've stepped into Bronte novel!".

Visited this morning with my family following great reviews online. On arrival, we were told there would be delays as it was extremely busy. We didn’t mind waiting and we’re glad we did as we all enjoyed our breakfast stotties and coffees. The service was friendly and informative. We hope to visit again and try some homemade cake!

Lovely food and coffee... oh, and cake.... Friendly staff. Child portions available. Plenty of space.

This was our first time visiting, and from the moment we arrived, we had such a warm welcome. The staff were so friendly, and accommodating. We sat out in the garden since it was a nice day, and the kids were instantly entertained with all the tractors to pedal on. The dogs have a little agility course to play in too! (which the kids also loved). We just relaxed and enjoyed the ambience and views. We only had a little bite to eat and a coffee while we were there, as it was a quick stop off, but it was lovely. The food that came out to other customers around us looked delicious, so we’ll definitely be back soon to try more!

Lovely service, absolutely red carpet treatment. The outdoor setting was inviting, lovely, well spaced and harmonious. The food was fresh, delicious, local and the perfect portion. 5 Stars!

This was a lovely, friendly place. They went out of their way to make us welcome and find us a table (on a fine day there’s lots of tables in the garden). When the food came it was beautifully presented and very tasty. Coriander in the salad was a great touch. The reason I’m not giving more stars is because we’d chosen this place as it’s flagged on here as having vegan options. They have soya milk for your tea/coffee. When I asked what vegan options there were to eat, I was offered ‘vegan bread’(?) with ham, or cheese or tuna. So I ordered a baked potato and she offered to do it with butter. I explained being a vegan meant I wouldn’t eat butter as it’s made from cows. I had jacket with beans and I asked for no coleslaw and when it came everything on my plate was vegan (I admit I was worried! but it was fine!) in fact it was delicious. So yes, there is one vegan option and you can have a lovely coffee. If you’re vegan be prepared to be specific about what should be on your plate. If you’re not vegan, the cakes look amazing and there’s a large selection to choose from, and the staff are very friendly and kind.

Lovely farm based cafe. Lovely local produce and great coffee. Good access for those who may struggle in town. We are local and rate this as somewhere worth coming back to.

First visit on our way up to Berwick. It was a rainy day and they were full to the brim. However, the welcome was warm and the food superb. We had the Ploughman’s sharing platter which has to be recommended, every part of it was superb. We even managed to fit a bit of cake in with hot drink in and it was sublime. They apologised for the wait as it was so busy but we were happy just to sit and chill while waiting.

A visit to Rocking Horse Cafe has been on our ‘to do’ list for some time. We were not disappointed. We received a warm welcome ( including our dog ) who was offered the use of the doggie agility course. We had a relaxing brunch in the delightful garden rounded off with a piece of the most lovely sticky ginger and lemon cake. All produce locally sourced or made on the premises.Needless to say, it is now on our ‘regular’ list.

Fantastic friendly cafe outside of the town of Alnwick and well worth the journey. A very warm welcome awaits you and your dog in this lovely cafe with great out and indoor space. Very clean with excellent attention to hygiene. Delicious good value light lunch of home made soup and a scrummy cheese scone.

Found this lovely cafe after a day on the beach. Very welcoming staff and a large choice of fantastic cakes. Paid a second visit returning from Scotland. Very convenient stop from the A1. Look forward to returning when next in the area.

5* service and extremely tasty local baking! My Mother and I have enjoyed another afternoon sitting with our dogs in the beautiful garden! This is definitely our favourite destination for coffee and cake and a catch-up. You are always guaranteed a very warm welcome and whether sitting inside or out, the Rocking Horse Café has a lovely relaxed feel. We have recently launched a new holiday cottage nearby and all of our guests have enjoyed memorable trips to this 'must visit' destination and their four legged friends definitely love it too!Looking forward to our next visit, Pam Allen

First visit today and were made to feel very welcome by all the staff, they love dogs and all came to say hello to Lola. The Northumbrian Scottie breakfast was delicious as were the cheese scones and Latte nice & hot just as we asked. All produce is locally sourced and plenty info about the local area. Ample seating inside and out. We will definitely be back. Jackie Stu Pete & Lola

We visited this quaint, cute cafe twice on a recent trip to Northumberland. I am so glad we found it! It is a hidden gem. The first time we visited we sat in the sun trap garden- the stotties are delicious and the homemade cakes are even better! The second time round was on a rainy day but it was just as good as we remembered even inside watching the rain with a hot chocolate. The food was just as good the second time round too! The staff are lovely and attentive and make you feel at home straight away. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for home cooked food that’s sourced locally with a warm welcome. Would particularly recommend the white chocolate & raspberry cake and of course the stotties. Thank you :)

A gem of a find. Greeted with a warm welcome and made to feel at home. Coffee and food was lovely. Could have stayed there all afternoon.

Very please we stopped and visit Very friendly Excellent service . A must visit in the area. Cakes are great

Really lovely little cafe, the staff were really attentive and very friendly. We really enjoyed our breakfast here and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!

Read the reviews and decided to give it a go for breakfast, we weren't disappointed. Excellent coffee to start with followed by a freshly, cooked, high quality breakfast, made from all local produce, very tasty, especially the sausages and bacon. It was as good a breakfast as we have ever had. It was busy when we were there, we were served in less than 20 minutes, which is great. Lots of attention to detail by the hosts, really can't praise them enough. We will be back.

Made a special trip whilst on holiday in Northumberland because of the very positive reviews.Unfortunately, the service was so poor and disorganised it was not a pleasant experience.I had hoped to sample the breakfast option but had so little faith in the ability of the staff that I chose coffee and cake. A simple option you would think but it was over half an hour before the order arrived along with the standard excuse of being 'very busy'. I counted 14 people in the cafe with many empty seats.However, the quality of both the coffee and the cake was good although not exceptional.

A Great friendly welcome, the staff were so nice and the staffs dogs even nicer, my daughter loved playing with them. The food is outstanding and the cakes are UNREAL Very clean We will 100% be returning Thanks Ian,Machala,Nathan and Ava (Cramlington)

Called in today for coffee and cake which were delicious. Just as good was the great service from the friendly staff - from the minute we walked in, we were made so welcome and felt at home. Finding out they do bed and breakfast was the icing on the cake - after viewing the rooms, we’ve booked a 3 night stay for our wedding anniversary. Can’t wait

Brilliant brunch today with both excellent service and food. My son inhaled his lentil soup and I the scrambled eggs and salmon - delicious. Hoping to pop back tomorrow for hot chocolate!

We visited whilst staying in Seahouses and wanted some breakfast/lunch. My partner had the full breakfast which was delicious, I had the absolutely incredible red pepper soup. The service was fantastic and both members of staff were so welcoming and friendly. The outside seating area is really lovely and would be especially great for dogs! One of the nicest meals out we have had, could not recommend enough.

Absolutely fantastic in every way - great service, fab food and really warm welcome from the owner! We had lunch - soup, toastie and jacket potato - all delicious! Sadly no room for a cake!

We had breakfast at Andrews fantastic cafe and honesty, I’ve not met anyone as friendly as Andrew, the meal was brilliant and the surroundings are beautiful, the only disappointment was I didn’t manage to get back to eat there again. When we travel up again we will be staying with Andrew for sure.

We thought the rocking horse was great! Really enjoyed the all day breakfast stotties, Coffee was good too. It might be difficult if you're not keen on dogs, but apart from that it was brilliant!

Fantastic service and lovely location, perfect spot to enjoy lunch with stunning views and dog friendly. Also the cakes were delicious!!

What a lovely place to visit. Wonderful warm welcome and great food. Four happy customers and it's just of the A1 so a good alternative to service station food. Will definitely come back.

We've just arrived home from a lovely stay in the apartment above the cafe.It's a lovely farm with gorgeous views and so peaceful. We loved watching the bunnies as the sun set.The accommodation is lovely, comfy and the mattress are outstanding. We all had a fabulous nights sleep.As we had our 7 year old, we opted out eating out in the evening, instead we had a picnic in the little snug from Morrisons and had a lovely evening.We went to the coast and to Alnwick Castle. This place is in an ideal location.Book. You wont be disappointed.Thank you x

We found this cafe on trip advisor and the great comments were spot on. What a friendly welcome from the owners and their dogs.Great for dog owners. The cafe promotes using local produce and the food was delicious. Our little girl loved the swing seat and petting the dogs We would certainly recommend it.

Fantastic cafe. The food is exemplary, with many ingredients from local suppliers and the homemade cakes are mouthwaterin . The coffee is truly superb, from an artisan supplier on Holy Island! Choice of seating between inside, the garden or the conservatory. The staff are charming and delightful and the owner genuinely cares about every visitor. There’s a dog play area as well, and all set in lovely countryside just 5 mins from the A1. You owe it to yourself.

Lovely food served in relaxed surroundings by helpful staff. Everything freshly prepared. Very dog friendly.

Family of 4 for lunch, service was great and food lovely. Two choices of soup and option to have with stottie or cheese scone. Kids enjoyed jacket potato and toastie. Will be back to try breakfast stottie!

We had the full Stottie breakfast which was fantastic. Freshly cooked, lovely fresh bread, very friendly staff. A lovely experience all round.

Fabulous little find, close to A1 with a rural feel, very friendly, homely and welcoming, excellent service, food locally produced, very fresh well presented and tasty, eat in or relax in the beautiful gardens, would definitely recommend..

A must visit, what a warm welcome we got as a family. The owner and his staff are a perfect example of how hospitality should be done. Our little dog Evi also loved the trip there and was made welcome by the owners dogs. Food and coffee all locally produced and to a very high standard. The owners knowledge of the area gave us a much need guide on where to do. Will we definely be back here, thank you

We visited the rocking horse cafe today on the spur of the moment and we were very pleased we did. The cafe is situated just off the A1 5 miles north of Alnwick.It's a lovely cafe with tables inside and out. The people who run this cafe are very pleasant and welcoming and everything on the menu is locally sourced and well presented.

It was absolutely fantastic to be back at our very favourite cafe in Northumberland today. Our first time since Andrew was able to open up again after lockdown. I have to say that customer safety was paramount throughout the cafe and outside areas. Hand gel was ready available before we went in and again inside. Felt very safe to be back in a sociable environment which I have missed doing very much. As always the food was excellent and the service second to none. I hope to visit much more now and enjoy the wonderful things this cafe has to offer. If you are in the area, do not drive by!

We stopped off here for brunch . Lovely quaint cafe with outdoor garden . We have 2 young children and were accommodated in the conservatory area to give us some privacy which was a nice touch . All food locally sourced and organic . Everything was loverly especially the the big breakfast stottie. I would highly recommend this spot for brunch !

We had a fabulous lunch here with all local produce shortly after lockdown eased. The service was perfect. Friendly but safe.

Just finished having the most lovely experience at Rocky! We had the best afternoon tea we’ve ever had (and we’ve tried a lot!) sat in the snug. The food was delicious, all local and homemade, using the best Northumbrian produce. The team were so friendly, and Andrew and Linda made us feel so welcome and we chatted for ages, it was lovely. We spent so long enjoying our food and coffee and never once felt rushed to leave. Could’ve spent the whole day there! What a wonderful experience at such a gorgeous location. Not to mention the lovely collies Thank you so much! We can’t wait to come back - definitely some new regulars here! Sam & Lynn x

We took our mother in law out here when going for a run up the coast. A great little cafe with such friendly owners. Had cakes and scones with our coffees which were delicious. Hope to see you again soon.

We were in the area and had heard good things about the Rocking Horse Cafe.Very friendly - welcomed by Andrew who looked after us and our two dogs.Breakfast stotties were outstanding - we enjoyed the chat and the food.Cafe was a bit quiet due to the coronavirus problem but this didn't detract from us enjoying our visit. Places like this deserve your support so if you are in the area you should make a point of visiting.

Fantastic and attentive service Andrew and company The afternoon tea was fantastic this visit but in previous visits I have had their great homemade soups that they have on their menu

Fabulous cafe with the most amazing breakfast stotties. Really lovely friendly staff and amazing photography on the walls for sale by former Jockey Richard Dunwoody (friend of the owner). Food so good we visited twice and will definitely be back next time we are in Northumberland. Thank you for making the 6 of us feel so welcome

This was actually our 2nd visit to the excellent Rocking Horse Cafe. Both times we have been welcomed by the wonderful Andrew. It was nearly a year ago since we last came but he recognised us and after a brief catch up we talked about what has been happening with the cafe since our last visit. The 2 dogs (Sam and Jess) also gave us a very friendly welcome and by the end of the visit Sam was happily sat on my wife's feet as he had his head massaged!The sweets are excellent and everything I've tried has been amazing. Luckily I managed to grab the last slice of the caramel shortbread and it was definitely the highlight of the trip home.Nothing is too much for the team and the atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxing. Next time we come we will make sure we bring our dog and head to the beach for a walk!Keep up the good work.Jon & Nikki

Having been reccommended we found this adorable cafe so welcoming, unhurried and wonderful home made menu that we stayed nearly till close. It's a must visit also offering music evenings , local speakers and a delightful collection of bespoke items to purchase.

A great cafe just half mile off the A1 in lovely country setting approx 6 miles North of Alnwick. It is very welcoming and the staff are so attentive and the food is locally sourced .The english breakfast was one of the best i have had. The atmosphere is very relaxed.I will certainly visit again.