Rose and Thistle Inn Restaurant in Northumberland

Chaos today, long wait to be served then served the wrong drink, didn’t notice until I was back outside in the garden and wasn’t going to queue for ages again so gave it to my friend and I went without 2 Teenagers riding trial bikes through the pub garden onto the road outside back and forth twice, obviously should not have been driving on the road at all! Vomit on the paved area outside the patio door A bit of a disaster, first time we had been with the new owners in place Staff getting pretty stressed

I can't recommend the Rose and Thistle enough. Mary and the whole team went out of their way to make our visit special. Nothing was too much trouble, everyone was amazingly friendly and the food was excellent. Thank you so much!

Truly lovely staff who went above and beyond to be helpful, kind and generous. We ate dinner, breakfast and a Sunday lunch at the pub all of which were delicious and sizable portions! The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and nothing too much trouble. Highly recommended.

Incredible service from a wonderfully friendly and attentive team. Even at their busiest, the food was quick and delicious. Massive thank you to Mary and the rest of the Rose & Thistle for looking after us at every chance during the past weekend during an event.

I read some really good reviews on the food at The Rose & Thistle, so after a fantastic day's walk up to Windy Gyle, we dropped in and were not disappointed. The food was tremendous and the ladies serving both behind and front of house were lovely. I would recommend this lovely pub to anyone looking for the real deal

Called in for lunch on a lovely sunny Saturday. Warm welcome from the staff. Sat in the beautiful garden with our dog. Delicious food……..best chips we’ve had in a long time. Definitely worth a visit.

Drove up on Sunday for lunch, we both had the beef, it was absolutely delicious, (melt in mouth) really lovely atmosphere. We didnt book so only tables were outside, which was fine with us, gorgeous day, gorgeous views, cant wait to go back.

We visited the Rose and Thistle a year after our previous trip when we felt unwelcome. What a change! We and every other visitor were welcomed by Mary and made to feel so special. The updated decor was fabulous and the food matched drastically improved atmosphere. We will certainly be returning and know that the welcome will be the same. Thank you Mary and Neil.

Wonderful. We've known this pub over 40 years and loved its character, history and charm. Not chocolate box prettiness, which would be so out of place in this remote valley, but an honest and sturdy presence. I had heard the main room had been "tarted up" and was filled with dread, fearing the walls would be draped in horse brasses, false books by the hundred on plastic shelves and the old photos and posters of many decades of THE show of the year gone. Whew! Yes, the tables are more numerous and smaller, but the fresh coat of paint, comfortable and appropriate seating, and THE VIEW! PERFECT! Oh, and the food? Absolutely brilliant; generous portions, tasty as could be, and exactly as described in the menu. THANKYOU.

Relaxed atmosphere, nice food and attentive staff. Wish we’d known about the tasting menu that was on tonight, food looked lovely. Very dog friendly.

The pub has just been refurbished but still retains its original character. Mary is a warm and welcoming host and Carl's food is fabulous. We ate there 4 times in the week we were on holiday in Alwinton and had takeaways also and all of the food was amazing. The views over the hills as you eat are spectacular and the outside patio and eating area is being refurbished too. Its dog friendly with a cute dog food menu which our dogs loved. It was lovely sitting in front of the log burner warming up after a long hill walk. We will definitely be back!! Thanks Mary and Carl, you are both doing a great job with the pub.

What a lovely place for Sunday Lunch we rang for a reservation for Lunch and we were book in we arrived and the staff were so friendly The service was second to none fantastic Sunday Lunch cooked to perfection It was a treat seeing all the dogs coming in with there owners and given a Snack from the staff If we are i the area again we would use it again Thank you Elaine & Sharon

A fantastic pub in a beautiful area! We ate lunch here twice in the week that we were staying up at Kidlandlee, and the food was absolutely delicious on both occasions. The pub has recently changed hands and the new owners are so friendly and welcoming. Our children enjoyed the pool table, darts board, dominoes and games on a very wet afternoon, whilst we enjoyed the Pale Ale and ciders on offer. There is something for everyone, of any age, on the menu, and it is served beautifully. We will definitely come back when next in the area.

Lovely food and great atmosphere. Will definitely come again. Food is wholesome and locally produced The hosts are a lovely couple and although there was music it was just in the back ground and not too intrusive. Thank you.

Fantastic food, lovely open and approachable host, interested in the people they serve. Great setting in the hills of Northumberland

Enjoyed a really nice meal at The Rose & Thistle. The pub's just been take over. The menu on offer looks really good. The pub does need a refurb. and once that's done, it'll certainly be a top class restaurant/pub to and visit. In the meantime I'd urge people to go and try the restaurant because they won't be disappointed!

We were so looking forward to a lovely meal here after visiting last summer and loving it. Unfortunately ,we didn't know that it had changed hands. The previous owners ran it as a country pub with an eclectic mix of furnishings but great home coooked food. We hadn't booked as hadn't realised it was different but they did very kindly fit us in despite it being a Friday night. We are a family with a young child and unfortunately the new menu offers nothing for children at all. All that was suggested was ordering from the menu and they would ask chef for a smaller portion but the meals unfortunately weren't anything a child would typically eat. The meals were a bit more expensive than other pubs and very well presented and it's clear they are trying to turn it into a restaurant rather than a country pub but we felt if that was the case then they need a full renovation as the higgedly piggedly old creaky furnishings really don't tie in with the kind of food on offer. If you like fancy foods with a great view then this is great. If you are just looking for a cozy countryside pub, then this probably isn't the best choice.

Our first time since this pub changed hands. Two of us went for a light lunch. Really lovely friendly and welcoming staff and our dog was welcome. The food was delicious, fresh and piping hot. I came home with a doggy bag. Beautiful views and a lovely outdoor area. I thoroughly recommend. Good luck to the new management team.

My family and I had a fabulous meal today, at The Rose and Thistle pub in Alwinton. The staff were great, so friendly and welcoming. A real homely atmosphere and the food was excellent. Best burger I think I’ve ever had! Highly recommend the homemade cheesecake, which was to die for!! The menu was great and there was something for all the family. Will definitely be back and would recommend this lovely pub to anyone!

Lovely warm welcome and lovely pub food. Nice panoramic views from the bar towards the Cheviots. Would highly recommend the fish finger sandwiches and belly pork platter we tried (separately).

Used the pub 3 times,warm friendly family owners, good crack from the landlord ,local ale on tap,good selection of gins,great food menu selection,lovely views of the hills,great beer garden, pool table,can get takeaway meals as we were in the holiday cottage next door,landlord even delivered our puddings to the cottage so the ice cream would not melt,brilliant place.

This pub was a godsend when we were in need, having decided not to eat at the nearby very disappointing hotel. Very friendly hosts, warm & comfortable surroundings and amazing REAL chips. We'd recommend it, and we're looking forward to coming back when the sun shines.

Whilst on holiday in the next village we decided to eat there due to good reviews (ate there twice in the end) A good cross section of people ate there whilst we were, locals holiday tourists etc. Great views of the countryside, good beer and food and nice staff, Tamie who served us was a top notch young lad who came with a smile always. I had gammon the 1st night which was huge and my wife had steak pie, clean plates all round. The second visit i had medium rare steak which was slightly overdone but when there are so many people waiting for food that was a trivial thing, great tasting steak by the way, my wife had a burger which she really enjoyed, would be back here for sure if we visit the area again.

Wonderful traditional local pub with great welcome and food. Dog friendly so a perfect place to end a beautiful walk in the Northumbrian countryside. Highly recommend the Steak and Ale pie, and just calling in for a drink, a friendly local welcome and a beautiful view from their large picture window. Visited 3 times in a week and this pub made a lovely remote holiday have a warm social side too. Thank you Gareth, Jane and family for helping make our holiday special.

Well what can I say !! Rude staff not welcoming at all.Food is terrible,no atmosphere will not be returning.Food deplorable wouldn't recommend.

What a lovely place! We popped in for dinner after a great day’s walk further up the valley. It’s a friendly welcoming local with a nice atmosphere. We had the chicken mushroom pie and an amazing plateload of delicious gammon, egg and chips. Both fantastic....

Been going here for years and it is always brilliant. So welcoming, fab food and a lovely classic pub with helpful staff.

After bitingly cold winds up the Coquet valley the wood fire in the bar was a welcome sight and the human welcome was warm as well. Scampy with chips and burger with chips and salad were well cooked and there was plenty of it. The...

Myself and my wife and our 3 kids ate here in august.... the food on both was awesome, hot and very tasty... the staff were all very helpful and couldnt do any more for you.... loverly place , awesome food and properly run family establishment........

Ended our hike in this lovely little pub, which had a beautiful garden and great views. The staff were super friendly. Also, great coffee, which was unexpected. I will be back again.

This place is a little gem, great food/drinks, warm welcome received and amazing location. Will definitely be back, and highly recommend it.

Encouraged by good reviews, but uncertain about suitability of menu for gluten intolerant, the four of us visited on an unexpectedly sunny lunch time. We needn't have worried. Sitting in the garden with the wonderful views, the friendly service and beautifully cooked (generous portions) food...

Lovely pub in small village. Excellent food and friendly staff. Price of alcohol and food very good. Well worth a visit

We stopped in for a burger, steak pie and drinks after walking up Windy Gyle. The landlord was very friendly and the food was very good. There was plenty of outside seating. We are looking forward to dropping by the next time we are in...

A lovely county pub with good food and friendly service. The food is always cooked fresh and the veg picked fresh from local farms, meet from local butchers. Good seating outside and in with good space between the tables. Good value. Good food . Good...

We visited this lovely pub for a drink after a walk in the Coquet Valley while staying near Bamburgh. The landlord was very welcoming. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside in the garden which had great views of the surrounding hills and...

We came upon the Rose and Thistle when we were walking our dogs during a short break to Harbottle (a neighbouring village). As the sun was shining we decided to pop in for some liquid refreshment! How glad we were that we did! The garden...

nice friendly staff evening food ok but not brilliant, however it was good to see them open and bar man was helpful

Friendly pub with wi-fi and generous portions of food. Plenty of space inside to be safe on a wet day.

Generosity and hospitality at its best. Hosts Gareth and Jane deserve a big mention and have my humble thanks for going out of their way and being super kind. Along with welcoming locals happy to blether away the evening over a beer. 😃 On a...

good pub food a lovely pint and very friendly staff. no better place to enjoy a well earned pint at the end of a days walking

We stayed over for a night after having done a long walk. Nice room, well maintained and clean. Hosts really friendly and lent us a map for our walk on the second day.We had a good evening meal, I can recommend the stake pie. Breakfast was substantial.Pub was quiet but it was a Tuesday night. Drinks very reasonable. Would recommend the area if you like a good walk.

We were staying in Harbottle and this pub is situated in the next village along, about a 5 minute drive away, as our owner of our cottage had recommended it to us and we were told it was dog friendly we decided to give it ago. The pub itself is split into 2 halves giving you the main bar area which was lovely and a small room on the left as you enter which houses a pool table and a dart board. The small room on the left is the area where you are allowed to take dogs and although the door was locked on our first visit my husband just popped into the main bar to ask if we could sit in there, this was no problem for the landlord who straight away came to unlock the door and allow us in. We immediately were made to feel welcome and he chatted to us as if we were locals which was great. We also decided to eat in here and they servelovely home cooked food, on the first occasion I had lasagne, chips and salad which was a nice sized portion and my husband had gammon, chips and peas with a fried egg. On our second occasion we both had the steak pie with potatoes and vegetables, this was lovely and the steak just melted in your mouth. Prices are very reasonable as well. Our dog was offered water and was given a treat which was a nice touch. This pub also offers accomodation and is due to star in the next episode of Vera just with a slight name change. Would definately return if we came back to the area and would definately recommend if you are passing or staying near by.

Walking through alwinton stopped of for a very enjoyable lunch. Nice friendly welcome, friendly locals told us places to see and walk to. Good local ales, pub set in the most beautiful scenery. Nice to find friendly welcoming pub, will re visit. Food served, good homely cooking. Worth stopping of for.

We were staying nearby and decided to pop in to try the food. This is a good pub with good service. There were plenty of what appeared to be locals in the bar which we always feel is a good sign. The place was busy and we got in before the rush of the food orders. My husband ordered the garlic bread as a starter and the sirloin as a main. I had the ham salad without the chips. It was the Easter week end and the place was clearly busy so there was a bit of a wait for the food. The garlic bread was very good and came with a salad. Very nice. Food arrived subsequently. The sirloin was very good and came with chips and peas. My husband ordered onion rings as well which were very crisp. Ham salad was delicious with good home cooked ham, salad and coleslaw. All very tasty. Host was very good. Would recommend.

Visited the pub in February when we stayed in the village and got snowed in! Didn't take the dog to the pub at that time. Had a reasonable welcome at that time. Average food. Due to the fact that we were snowed in and couldn't take advantage of the area we came back! Have just done a walk. Decided to go to the pub for a drink to put some money in to the village rather than go home to the cottage and drink our own!We walked into the pub and were told dogs were not allowed other than in the bar or the garden! We decided on the garden which was obviously not the right decision because as we walked through to the garden we heard the disgust of the landlord. We were obviously being watched as when we had almost finished our drink the landlord came out of the pub and pretended to be busy doing something. We were going to take the glasses back to the bar on our departure when the landlord jumped out from whatever he was pretending to do and said he would take the glasses and if we wanted to come again come into the garden by the side gate (not obvious and no signs!) I told him not to worry we would not be bothering!Such a shame. So helpful in February but made to feel like a leper in September!!!!All they had to do was refer us to the sign on the door!!!Won't be going back! Won't recommend.I accept we were in the wrong but if you wish to work in the hospitality business you need a personality to deal with people like usShame he has lost several pounds from his attitude to dog ownersHe merely had to point out we were in the wrong!No need for drama!

Visited on a lunchtime and when placing food order was told as there were about 18 other people that had just ordered there would be a wait of up to 40 minutes. This was not a problem for us but good of the owner to have told us this. Many places would have said nothing! The food itself was very good, I had the cheese ploughmans salad, my wife the steak pie with a lovely pie crust. The kids had sausage and fish fingers both served with chips and beans. With 2 pints of good beer and 5 soft drinks, total came to just over £40. Well worth it.

A wonderful pub - all the better because we were staying in their holiday cottage adjacent to the pub. This well run pub has a friendly ambience, great drink and superb food. The gammon tasted like REAL food from my childhood, the chips were freshly made and delicious and the beef pie was out of this world. I wish this pub was not so remote and nearer my home ... because its remoteness makes it unlikely I shall be able to visit again. For those nearby or those going on hiking/rambling holidays - this pub is just like an oasis. Enjoy - it is a real gem of a pub.

Restaurant is part of the lounge bar where the standard of food available is good, reasonable menu. Might serve you outside on a good day in the beer garden.

This is an old fashioned pub, warm and welcoming, with charming and efficient staff, providing simple, well cooked food. The location is west of Rothbury up one of the best of the many valleys in Northumberland - an ideal stopping place for a beer, lunch, supper or even a great overnight stay.

You will find no better place to eat... they are simple honest hardworking and give a lovely atmospheric experience while eating food. After owning a caravan for many years and having many, many meals up at the pub, the food is brilliaint, so yummy, never had a bad meal. It is clean, got a pool table, can be busy so sometimes you will have to book, but we love it! Ps .... I can be fussy, so a 5* is hard to get

3 course Sunday lunch, great atmosphere & fab food. We were a party of 6 and we are thoroughly enjoyed the food, piping hot & good sized portions. Lots of meat on the lunch & fresh vegetables on the side with extra gravy. Great desserts too. Will definitely be back great table service too.

We dropped in here whilst passing through to have a light lunch and ended up enjoying probably the nicest ham sandwich for years. The ham is home cooked and tasted like it did when I was a kid. As the landlord said when I complimented him on the quality, "proper ham none of this processed stuff filled with water". Well kept real ale finished off a perfect lunch break

Warm and friendly greeting, the food was good honest pub grub and the views from the picture windows were outstanding. The place was busy as soon as the doors opened, with some tables prebooked which is a good sign. Will return soon.

A tomarnos una copa y nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos. Domingo preguntó sobre la comida del día siguiente, así que nos fuimos y nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos la bebida era genial y la comida era fresca y abundante, no me puedo quejar de este lugar y sí volveremos

Nos alojamos en el pub durante dos noches y era tan encantador. Las vistas desde el pub son preciosos y tiene las más cómodas, ambiente acogedor. La cerveza local es muy bien cuidado y es delicioso. El personal es increíblemente amable, encantador y amable. El menú es comida de pub tradicional y una excelente relación calidad-precio. Papas fritas caseras, mejor jamón y una deliciosa ensalada, yo estaba muy feliz. Mi marido tenía torta de carne y disfrutó. Después de un enorme la consoladora budines eran una bienvenida. Nos encantó nuestra estancia poco.

Good beer, great well cooked local produce and great value. Welcoming owners and staff. Well maintained beer garden with great views and family friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Paramos aquí para una bebida rápida con un grupo supuestamente familia antes de volver a Harbottle en nuestro pie. Una bebida con un cinco se convirtió en la tarde brillante en el jardín bajo el sol. Gracias por cuidarnos y dejar que los perros en el jardín, ya que estaba tranquilo.

Gracias a La Rosa y el Thistle en Alwinton por ser tan acogedor en nuestro paseo de hoy. Café y comida muy buena. Lugar seguro para guardar las bicicletas y muy amable. Club ciclo emc volveremos pronto

Aunque no tienen un menú sin gluten gratis eran muy adaptables para mis necesidades. Sirven patatas y verduras. adecuada El Domingo almuerzo fue excelente, no pud o salsa de Yorkshire. Pero había más que suficiente de todo lo demás, enorme variedad de verduras y una buena ración de carne. Yo también tenía un bistec sobresaliente, que era enorme y sabroso. Lástima que tuvimos que dejar el perro en el coche, pero había suficiente carne bits a la izquierda más que darle un sabroso regalo para disfrutar. También tiene un gran ambiente de pub.

Had the Chicken/Mushroom.Sweetcorn Pie first night and Steak Pie the second. Both came with homemade chips and peas. Both had amazing amount of fillings and taste. Chips were lovely too. Couldn't fault the food and the beer was sublime too. Plus the best beer garden I've ever sat in too!

Set in Northumberland National Park we were bit disappointed that dogs were not allowed in - even in their small outdoor space. Some of our group left, with their dogs, to eat elsewhere but around 15 of us ate here on Thursday lunchtime. Pleasant pub, fairly simple menu but plenty of choice from sandwiches/toasties to home made pies etc. Food was nicely cooked and very well presented and all of our meals were served at the same time which was great. It wasn't expensive and the man serving was chatty and pleasant. A nice watering hole in stunning surroundings - just a shame dogs can't sit in garden. There is a carpark on the right after the pub with plenty of spaces (pay and display) plus parking before the pub which is free.

Great food in a lovely setting. The beer garden is ideal after a days walking or touring around. Friendly and very welcoming.

Just back from a long weekend in Alwinton, ate at the Rose and Thistle all weekend, evening meals and Sunday lunch. The food was fabulous! Wonderful atmosphere, fab service and amazing fresh food. I can't wait to go back and would recommend this fab pub to everyone

It's in the National Park, in one of the most dog friendly counties in Britain. There are walkers with dogs everywhere.Brainless!But they will get away with it, just because there isn't another pub for miles.My tip - stop in Glanton or Rothbury on your way home . . .

Never been particularly impressed with the place - poorly kept ale, poor service and you have to beg for a slice of lemon in a G&T or Bacardi & Coke. This is the final nail in the coffin for me!

We stayed as a family of 4 for a week in Alwinton and ate at the Rose and Thistle 3 times as the food was excellent!The menu is limited to pub food but that's exactly what you expect and what you want, especially after a long day walking in Northumberland hills!Genuinely home made steak pie (really tender beef!) and chicken pie and GREAT chips.One evening we had to eat in the public bar as a party was on in the lounge but the atmosphere was great - all friendly locals and no hint of bad language etc. (we live in a city - maybe people are just nicer in rural areas!?!?!)Don't expect haute cuisine but do expect fantastic home cooked grub!

The meals from this lovely very friendly cosy pub are next to none, all home cooked food, steak pie was delicious with lovely light puff pastry, and home cooked chips, Gammon was delicious also scampi, I can't recommend this lovely little pub enough. Well worth the drive through country roads. Looking forward to returning here.

The food is OK but nothing special. We are vegetarians and therefore do not expect a large choice and therefore cannot comment fully

Massive plates of gorgeous food served. Lovely chips and plenty of it. Definitely recommend after a good days walking.

We had steak n chips (best chips in Northumberland)...it was great, don't miss the breakfast if you're staying over .....

Having drove passed this countryside pub hundreds of times on my many visits to coquet valley both just for a nice drive and also for a spot of wild camping. We decided to stop for Sunday lunch on our way up the valley on our snow hunt. Imagine my surprise when I walked through the door to find it wasn't just a small pub but quite a large restaurant out the back. This family run business has some of the best food in the area at very reasonable prices and is well worth a visit. I planned on stopping for lunch yesterday but unfortunately upon getting there found it wasn't doing food that afternoon and ended up going back over to Rothbury for lunch quite disappointed. However Id recommend that you stop here for food if in Upper Coquet valley and hungry as I can't believe Iv bypassed this lovely place with lovely views out the back so many times.

The Rose and Thistle is way back in the Cheviots, and this remoteness only adds to its rugged charm. The food and beer are excellent, good quality, generous portions, good cellar craft, good ambience with friendly staff and locals, no nonsense, good value. A good size family room with a separate tap room, both equiped with pool tables so a game is almost guaranteed if you want one. Well worth the extra miles. Food is available most nights even in the winter, when it is quieter, updated times are displayed on a large blackboard outside the door,but if travelling any distance it might be advisable to ring and check first; maybe food days in winter could be shown on the website.

This pub is set in beautiful surroundings with very large picture windows facing south.There is plenty of easy parking around.The meals look very good value.I have to give very big thanks to Gareth for coming to my aid when I locked myself out of my car. First he, and another villager, tried to help me get into the car and when that failed he gave me shelter in the pub which wasn't open at that time and also not only a warm top to wear but a hot drink and packet of biscuits and wouldn't take any payment for them.He also gave me use of his phone.This is good old-fashioned hospitality and was much appreciated. The rest of his staff seemed equally friendly.

The area around Alwinton is very nice and the pub itself is nice enough and pleasant after a day on then hills. The beer is well kept and the landlord and others seem friendly enough. The inside is more brightly lit than you find in most pubs, but probably reflects the slightly old fashoned feel of the place. The bar area is large with a mixture of tables, seating and wall decoration that doesn't seem to have been planned, but rather happened by accident.Main reason for writing this review is to let people know that food is only served on (seemingly) random days in the Winter - we were unlucky. It was a Sunday, but no food. I think food was server Tuesday then Thursday through Saturday (but best check beforehand if you are going to eat).

Stayed here for one night in Feb. The accommodation was lovely and food was fine although it was a Sunday so we had phoned to ask if some food could be available as we had travelled from far away! Thought it strange, however, that another visiting family had to leave with no food because they had just called in on the off chance. Surely it wouldn't have been too much trouble to at least offer them sandwiches? Nonetheless our experience was a positive one and we would certainly stay again.

what a great village pub, you could not wish for a more friendly place to visit after a day in the hills either just to grab a drink or eat generous portions of well prepared straightforward pub food

Attached to the B & B business the pub serves decent food at a keen price, the bar was generally filled with regulars, which due to the location is to be expected, all of whom were very friendly. The waiting time for the arrival of our orders was good and the food was always fresh and hot.

Had pre-booked a table for 9 for an evening meal following our hike up to Windy Gyle. The forecast had been terrible but we were untouched by the rain that we could see all around us for most of the day before it cleared away for a wonderful afternoon and evening.Checked in first things with final numbers and when we arrived at six our grand table was laid and ready. Staff very welcoming.Good beer (one real ale) and excellent pub fare. Good service and nice atmosphere in the large bar. Steak pie was extremely good and filling.Have eaten here before and will again for our forays into the Cheviots from Tyneside.

Had a great evening here as part of my boyfriends birthday weekend. Stayed in the nearby holiday cottages and thats where I heard about it. Only a short 5 minute walk away. Didnt expect a lot but was blown away by fantastic friendly staff and amazing homey food.

This was a quick lunch, found on a windy, snowy, sunny day, friendly guy behind the bar, and one of the best scampi and homemade chips I have evr had. Hopefully we can return in happier circumstances. The church at Alwinton is worth a visit.

Went for family meal out lunch was excellent all home cooked, served piping hot, and generous portions, we all had 3 course meals, were very full and the price was very reasonable. The hospitality was excellent along with warm and comfortable surroundings.

Our local, a great traditional Northumberland pub. Good beer and home cooked food for locals and visiting walkers.You can't go wrong with the menu. Scampi & chips and pie & chips are favourites. Sticky toffee pudding excellent. Sunday lunches worth seeking out.Many thanks.

We ate after a long walk and we enjoyed the grub. Good chips lovely pie and good portion size. I couldn't manage a pudding, but some of our party did and enjoyed it. The cheese board was great. Breakfast was excellent.

Excellent varied meals at reasonable prices in a lovely atmospheric country pub. The portions are very generous indeed.

Visited these premises last night and found the food to be outstanding and good value for money. The place had various different parties in the premises and it was a good, relaxing, chilled atmosphere. Took 2 elderly people along with us and found the premises good for frail people as its all on 1 level and spacious! This is exactly what a country pub should be, and a pub full off traditional character...Well done...:)

We called into the Rose and Thistle at opening time. We had a very nice reasonably priced meal and a couple of beers. It was excellent and the staff were really friendly. The view from the bar is stunning. I read Jill W's comments about no dogs and suggest it may be because of the chickens that roam around. They look like rare breeds. I can appreciate that it would be disappointing to find you couldn't stay there though.

After a couple of hours riding bikes in the hills,the rose and thistle was a welcome end to our summer evening. Friendly staff, great surroundings and a fantastic place to quench your thirst...

Great food excellent Cask Ale and a warm and friendly welcome. Excellent service and quality food served in very comfortable surroundings.

Very disappointed as walked to this pub with our dog. Only to find a large sign at the entrance saying 'NO DOGS In PUB OR GARDEN' . I can understand no dogs in a pub serving food although there was two rooms but to not allow dogs in garden us just mean. We are used to almost all country pubs being very welcoming towards dogs and their owners.

Arrived filthy, sweaty and rather weary after a day walking across the Cheviots to be greeted by a warm, friendly welcome from the landlord and a bright sunny beer garden in a spectacular setting. Soon revived by an amazing power shower in our comfortable bedroom and then a delicious steak pie in a buzzing dining area. A hearty breakfast was spent chatting to two charming cyclists also staying there and then after helpful tips from the landlord about the next stage of our walk we left this little gem of a pub. Brilliant for walkers, cyclists and families alike. Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable. Sue & Penny

I understand why they have the menu they do, walkers will love it. But chips with most of the dishes,really.We were staying in Hoseden house next door, owned by the landlord and landlady , so had Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch both cooked really really well and very tasty but we would have gone more if had more choice and a few less chips. The girls serving and behind the bar were lovely and very attentive and the pub really is very nice.

The staff are brill, drinks go down well after a good long walk or bike ride! The food is brilliant! Can recommend the gammon and the lasagne! Good pool table for kids! Very good pub we love it and go all the time when at our caravan at clennell hall

We stopped here whilst cycling today. Superb service, home made pies and fresh vegetables. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Having had Sunday lunch at the rose and thistle about a year ago and raved to everyone about it we were a little disappointed this time we went ! The meat was as tender as could be and enough veg to feed an army BUT no homemade Yorkshire pudds !! What's going on there. ? A bit of a let down ! However all is forgiven as the welcome and atmosphere makes up for any minor gripes .A peaceful , home cooked lunch at a reasonable price in an ideal setting ! Yum

We had family and friends with us we enjoyed a lovely home cooked Sunday lunch, lovely bar very friendly great lady who had cooked and served the lunch,highly recommended

This is a little gem of a place situated in the cheviot hills. We were warmly greeted by the bar staff and the place was quite busy we were seated in a cosy corner of the dining room overlooking the garden and fields hubby had a pint of local real ale which he liked I opted for glass of sparkling rose the waitress arrived soon after and took our order there was lamb beef and chicken on the Sunday roast menu but you could have something from the bar menu if you preferred, we opted for beef it arrived shortly after with a good helping of veg and mash. The beef was succulent and plenty of it with lashings of nice thick gravy, we were well looked after and with home made raspberry trifle and sticky toffee pudding for dessert that were gorgeous we had coffee and the bar owner came and chatted to us about the history of the pub a very nice fellow. We would recommend here to anyone looking for a warm welcoming place without it being too pretentious we will be back soon.

Superb accommodation, friendly and welcoming owners, great food and atmosphere - what more could you ask for? Breakfast was at 7.30 am (our choice) on the Sunday morning and Gareth provided us with one of the best 'Full English' breakfasts I've had and still was cheerful, friendly and obliging despite the early hour. The fresh fruit salad was an unexpected bonus and set us up for a brilliant day of walking in the Cheviot hills. This Inn is situated in a truly beautiful part of Northumberland. I would recommend the Rose and Thistle in Alwinton to anyone who wants a comfortable bed, great food, splendid local beer (Tyneside Blonde) and a wonderful friendly atmosphere.

Fabulous fresh home cooked food, there was 15 of us and we all had a great meal, would really recommend Prawn Cocktail, the best I've ever had! Also the ham salad is a wow, and the steak pie. Well anything of the menu is excellent.Not forgetting how great the venue is, big comforty seats and tables, with a territic views.

We were staying locally and ate here 4 times during the week trying something different each time. Each meal was home cooked and would leave the biggest eaters satisfied. The steak pie deserves a special mention.Meals were washed down with a decent pint of local real ale and the views from the garden or through the large windows is fantastic.We intend returning one day to say hello again to Gareth and his family.