The Bay Horse Inn in Northumberland

Absolutely beautiful food. We came in on a Sunday, and was greeted by a lovely older lady who took us through and sat us down. As it was a Sunday, the carvery was on and not the main menu - however I don’t eat meat and my partner didn’t want to eat without me. They made us fish and chips upon request and were really lovely throughout the meal. Such a fabulous little place.

Not sure how The Bay Horse Inn got marked on my map, but we dropped in for dinner. Made a reservation and possibly a good move as it was a busy Friday evening. Locals dropping in and out, tractors stopping for a drink, ... most people seem to know each other. We came for dinner.. the menu had a few surprises for us. Two of us has the haggis, one had the pigeon. Not your average menu option in a small pub I'd say. All very good. My friend's pigeon was something she talked about for the next few days.

Popped in here whilst cycling in the North Tyne area. (I’m from the opposition, South Tynedale!) it’s a lovely pub, open all day from 12 which is a rarity round here in the small villages. It’s on the (not too busy) A68, has a lunchtime snack menu although not too cheap! No fire but it was warm. Only had one real beer, a blonde which wasn’t to my taste so I changed to Budvar which was well kept. It was very quiet but the lady on the bar was wonderfully chatty and enormously friendly. I’d have given 5* but for the paucity of cask beers and to some extent food prices.

Sunday lunch was good. Restaurant lacked character pub was a local pub which was nice. Staff on the Sunday were nice but we did not feel welcome as much on the Sat

Needs an overhaul as the decor is dated. It's well located but it's a little small too. Space is not utilised as well as it could be. Damaged tables and chairs. Drinks are affordable though and the foods not bad either, very good portions. It does appear to have a very "clicky" clientele though. I did feel like I was being watched...