The Cheviot Hotel in Northumberland

Friendly staff, pretty good food, pretty good beer.

We were staying in Bellingham for 4 nights and came to this pub a couple of times, once just for drinks, it was cosy atmosphere next to a lovely open fire. We had Sunday lunch the next day, which I have to say was amazing, we had a pork loin dinner and roast beef. Definitely recommend. Staff were welcoming, very doggy friendly. Only negative is that we had no room left to try a dessert!!

Right on the Pennine way trail. Gorgeous well appointed room. Great bathroom. Good, imaginative food

Had 2 meals, the steak and ale pie was one of the best I’ve tasted, it was delicious!

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the meal we received during our visit at 6pm on the 26/09/2024 .We had booked this meal for a special occasion – a birthday celebration for someone I support who has special needs – and unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations. We ordered two Carne pizzas at £13.50 each, expecting freshly prepared, high-quality meals given the occasion and the price. However, what we received were pizzas that were clearly shop-bought, identical to those sold across the road at the Co-op for £3.95 , see picture provided . This felt particularly unacceptable given the significant markup we were charged. We understand that times are challenging for businesses in the hospitality industry, but serving pre-packaged, supermarket-bought meals at a high price, especially during a special celebration, is both misleading and disappointing. I normally avoid complaints, but I cannot ignore the poor quality of the food served, especially considering how important this occasion was. I trust that you will take this feedback seriously and address the situation to ensure that future customers do not have a similar experience. I would appreciate a response from your team on the number provided at the point of booking , as well as an explanation or refund, considering the substandard meal and the circumstances surrounding this event.

Great atmosphere lovely live fire

Overcooked & over priced. Food thrown down in front of you. Avoid. Been last year but new management has changed everything.

Was not our first choice for a meal out, only came here as our first choice was fully booked. But so glad we did go, the food was excellent and the staff very friendly the portions were very large and I surprised myself by eating everything and managed a pudding, will definitely be calling in again

Giving it 1 star as it's the minimum. If I could give it 0 stars I would. Had booked by phone. Barmaid said we'd no booking and said 1hour standing wait for table. People without booking came in got sat before us. Barmaid couldn't care less. We ended up going somewhere else for food after waiting over 1hour.

Appalling customer service. I've been coming here over the years - my previous review gave it 5 stars! Since it changed ownership, it's awful. I won't be going back again.

The best Sunday lunch I’m had in a while. Beautiful meat and fresh vegetables. Desserts were also delicious. Highly recommend, welcomed addition to lovely village.

We have had 2 great meals here in the last couple of days. One of them being Sunday lunch. Lots of attention to detail with food and service good too.👍

Lovely family meal with such friendly staff. We came when on holiday. The food was such good value and quality. When we looked at the prices we didn't think we were going to get amazing food. Thought the food was excellent ; stonebaked pizzas, delicious, halloumi Burger and lovely crispy chips. Can't recommend highly enough. If you do go to the pub, there's a lovely little gift shop next door, Olive and Myrtle, selling beautiful crafts, jewelry and fair trade trinkets at a good price. The owner was very friendly with children in the shop buying some holiday memories.

Called in for lunch when looking for a dog friendly pub on the way home to Cheshire from Northumbria. Husband ordered the special two courses for £15, expecting fairly basic dishes. Instead he got a full roast pork dinner and generous sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. Best value meal in a long time. Lovely food. Very dog friendly with treats and water for the dogs. Really hit the spot for us.

Food was very good, far better under new ownership, service its self very good, but quite slow due to the two girls being run off their feet. Restaurant and bar busy, an extra experienced member of staff would have made a huge difference. Had our mains been cleared we may have had pudding!

A large party of about 16 people dined at The Cheviot last night after the conclusion of the Montane Summer Spine Race which passes through Bellingham. On arrival, our table was ready and we were quickly attended to. The head waitress was warm and friendly and did everything to ensure she had our order correct. The food arrived quickly and there were zero complaints - just what we all wanted after a really busy week. Thank you so much for accommodating us - same time next year!

Fabulous dinner. We both had Specials: sea bass and beef daube. Excellent! Friendly service. Highly recommend.

Lovely food,nice atmosphere and great service

We ate in the bar, not the restaurant Pub grub at reasonable prices and large portions and very fast service with friendly conversation. The wait for dinner was 3 rounds of rummy played with cards available on all tables.

Very good pub with friendly staff good ale, dog friendly, nice food, plenty of space and well laid out.

Nice hotel and helpful staff, food slightly overpriced, rooms clean and great shower.enjoyed our stay.

Popped in for a pint, pleasant atmosphere and good range of beers

First thing to say is the food was very good when it finally arrived. Therein lies the low score. Ww arrived at 1830 having booked. Waited about ten minutes to be seated. The restaurant was almost full and one waitress doing everything. We waited a further ten minutes when she came for the drinks order, no idea which red wines were available by the glass. Another ten minutes and the drinks arrived. She then arrived to take the food order. The food finally arrived ONE HOUR after we arrived. The pub was staffed by two females, I've no idea how many kitchen staff there were. The woman in the bar wasn't able to cope with the bar customers and the restaurant orders so there was always a queue. The poor girl in the restaurant was running around getting drinks, serving, clearing and sorting the bills. She did the best she could. A large party arrived shortly before we left and had to have their red wine in champagne flutes....a joke. The pub was very badly organised regarding staff on a busy Saturday night over a Bank Holiday weekend. I'm not sure I'd go again. A shame because of poor management.

Arrived before 6pm for dinner, but had not booked. Took 5 mins to get any attention at the bar to be told we needed to go to the restaurant for food. Waitress came fairly quickly & took the order for food & drinks. It was then over 1 hour before food arrived. Ordered steak & ale pie which was very hit but nothing special & allegedly the reason it took so long to arrive. Couldn’t wait to get out & get back for coffee & biscuits, didn’t want to wait another hour for dessert. Food was expensive for what it was. Waitress was on her own & very busy doing her best with no help. Will never go back.

Called in for a meal, the small friendly bar area was reasonably priced. The meals were in my opinion a little overpriced. On the plus side the bar was dog friendly.

We have been going to the cheviot for a few years now for a drink and food we ventured in last week a bought a bottle of wine for £18 average for 3 bars in the area went in last night and was charged £24 when I challenged the big hike the answer I got was new owners it was the same owners the week before I asked to speak to the manager but was not available.!!

Written two years ago: Simply the best carvery we have ever been to, anywhere. Huge portions, red hot food, brilliant friendly service from everyone there, simply can't be beaten. I'm writing this review actually in the hotel, having just finished my meal, and already looking forward to coming back next Sunday :-) Update: April 14th 2024 We called in again today for our now traditional-when-visiting-Kielder carvery lunch, only to find the carvery is no longer being served, it's just plated meals now. Disappointing obviously, but we thought we'd stay because the food has always been so good in the past. Unfortunately there are new owners now, with a new cook, and our Sunday Roast beefs were very average indeed: two small slices of tasteless dry beef, watery gravy, a hard Yorkshire pudding, and no condiments served with the food, we had to ask for everything. Very disappointing after all our previous visits when everything was cooked perfectly. The man dining opposite us left half of his, so he wasn't impressed either. Maybe it's just teething troubles, but it's put us off going next time we're here in October.

After driving to Bellingham we decided to have lunch in the cheviot. Unfortunately a note on the door read. Restaurant closed. We were disappointed. As we needed a loo stop anyway decided to have a coffee. Sadly the worst coffee ever. Just tasted like hot milk. Latte and cappuccino. But no taste if coffee. Suggestion change the brand. I drank mine quickly as was barely warm but partner left his. Such a shame after an hour drive out.

Me and my partner were passing through after visiting the hareshaw linn waterfall which was incredible to start with and then decided to stop at the cheviot restaurant which looked nice and when we arrived the staff were very friendly and welcoming, they serve food till 4pm on a Sunday and considering we arrived just after 4 the chef was kind enough to offer us everything from the carvery which was incredible tasted amazing definitely recommend and we will definitely be back to visit thank-you very much for your service 😀

Unwelcoming barmaid , who was more interested in her phone than customers. Got to say , best chips I’ve ever had … but the sandwiches were made from cheap nasty bread. Shame , as the filling was tasty.

Felt a bit like The Slaughtered Lamb when we came through the door, very unwelcoming, perhaps we caught them on a bad night. But unlike the Slaughtered Lamb they do food, a delicious five bean chilli that was both vegan and gluten free, which was a bit of a lifesaver.

Had the Sunday carvery and it didn’t disappoint. It’s only served until 4pm and we arrived at 3.45 so weren’t sure it would still be ok. We need not have worried. Did the absolute trick and at £13 was a very reasonable price.

Had a fantastic meal while recovering from completing the Kielder Half Marathon. Punctual, friendly service, tasty filling food, nicely presented. Should we end up back in the area we’ll be happy to visit once again.

Stayed in the lovely Bellingham beginning of September & we were recommended to eat here by a local. Absolutely spot on & so pleased we went. Food was exceptional & not like your average pub meal (you know the type, frozen chips & average food). Fresh quality ingredients. Not the cheapest but definitely worth paying the extra. We got fish n chips (should be whale!) lamb shank (amazing) fajitas (daughter said best ever) & fried salmon in prawn sauce - excellent. Serve food from 5.30pm but definitely worth the wait & the price.

Horrible! Bar staff looked at me like I was scum and food was rank, far too expensive, and came with a side order of attitude I was tempted to knock into next week! Shame really, because when we visited last year it was good, but maybe that was because the staff were being watched by the older couple i assume are the owners? Perhaps hire some friendlier staff? We had this place recommended by the owners of a nearby B&B. I will definitely be advising they stop recommending because it doesn't deserve the custom. AVOID!

Service was amazing the pub is beautiful in a beautiful location, ordered food only grip is that I ordered my steak blue but it was more like rare, hope they take this into consideration. The beer was well kept and that was amazing, Northern IPA.

Our only evening pub meal whilst on holiday in Northumberland was a huge disappointment. Ordered steak and ale pie with boiled potatoes but a lot of the steak was gristle and the potatoes were microwaved (not boiled) and were dry, the peas had also been microwaved - presumably without water - and had dried out. My partner ordered the burger and chips and was also disappointed compared to other locations.

Food was hot and delicious. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable, Atmosphere of the bar was brilliant. A great night.

Lovely room and excellent value

Friendly staff and nice location with inside and outdoor seating. Lovely grub and plenty of it. Also dog friendly 🐕👍🏻

We stayed at The Cheviot en route to Hexham as part of The Sandstone Way MTB cycle route. We appreciated the locking shed for our very filthy bikes. Our accommodation (just across the street) was great. A spotless, modern twin room with a very much appreciated waterfall shower ! Couple of beers in the bustling bar on Saturday eve watching sport with friendly locals . Staff at breakfast on Sunday couldn't have done enough for us. Food all cooked to order - would thoroughly recommend.

Beautiful carvery, lovely ppl and good atmosphere

Save yourself and go somewhere else.. actually the worst food I've ever paid for

Decent room, nice pub, great food

Lovely meal with prompt service even though it was a busy evening. Staff couldn’t do enough for you, providing recommendations. Lovely place, everything was spotless.

We came to have the Sunday carvery. The food was very nice, we’d have preferred a green veg other than peas, but the meats were delicious, so was the gravy. It was all a little salty for our taste, but we enjoyed the food. Staff were helpful and friendly.

My experience at this pub was marred by the incredibly rude staff. From the moment I walked in, I felt unwelcome. They were dismissive, unhelpful, and even downright condescending when I asked a simple question about the food. It's a shame because the atmosphere and food could have been enjoyable, but the staff's attitude completely ruined the experience for me. I won't be returning.

Came for a takeaway after having just arrived in Bellingham for a holiday. Chose the fish and chips, for which the portions were absolutely massive. Great location too. Fantastic service received on the night. Only improvement could be a greater range of options on the takeaway menu.

The food was extremely disappointing especially as we waited 45 minutes for our main course. ( We didn't have a starter). The food was distinctly average and very poor value for money. Our waiter was quite pleasant but at no time did anyone ask if our meal was ok or asked if we wanted more drinks. Very poor quality food and non existent customer service. We certainly will not be returning.

It’s an Ok place to eat - Food is Ok - Staff are friendly. Pub grub - Nothing out of the ordinary food wise. Great atmosphere in the bar area on a Sat

Had the wedges for starters, they were fried. Had the veggie lasagne was swimming in fat, really unpleasant and not enough veg compared to bechamel sauce. Ended up being a grease fest which I didn't enjoy.

Maybe we picked a bad to visit. Not welcomed when we arrived, staff quite unfriendly. Food reasonable. Price ok but won’t be back. Customer service poor. A smile and a thank you costs nothing. Locals seemed to be treated ok.

Good food and drinks at reasonable prices. Staff were very friendly and helpful on both occasions we have visited the pub.

Descent food and priced for value. The waitress was unfriendly with an attitude you could write a book about. Never smiled, didn’t speak apart from asking the order and never asked how the food was. Customer service is key, but sadly severely lacking on this occasion. A smile costs nothing and can go along way.

Called in for a bar meal. Drink, food and service first class. Nice to see that they are supporting the local Micro Brewery.

First time getting a Takeaway sunday lunch ,imust say it was so good and value for money ,friendly staff

We had a great meal at the Cheviot on our arrival in Bellingham and it was so nice we returned the following day! Lovely place in a great little town. (Try the fish finger sandwich-perfect!!)

6 of us had a meal for my brother's birthday. 2 had fish and chips which were good, the other 4 of us all had a very disappointing meal. Chicken fajitas came as dried up chicken with cremated veg and microwaved tortillas. Steak pie was tasteless, as was lamb shank and the birthday boy's piri piri was also tasteless and disappointing. Staff member wasn't particularly welcoming and allowed a customer at the bar to get increasingly loud and drunk which made other people a bit uncomfortable. Won't ever go back.

Stopped for a Sunday dinner and it was lovely! Nicest carvery I've had in a long time. Staff were really friendly. My partner had a fish finger sandwich. Fish fingers were homemade and they were huge! Proper homecooked chips too. Thanks for a lovely meal!

Popped in today as dog friendly, when passing through. Approached a waitress to ask for menus. Very unwelcoming and her attitude was shocking so left and took our business elsewhere. Reading the reviews it appears this is a common complaint. Shame as the food looked and smelled lovely.

Nice friendly little bar with a welcoming open fire. Reasonably priced drinks and good selection to choose from. Dog friendly too!

We were in the area and called in for food. We both had fish, chips and peas and, although I’ve been here a few times before, I was staggered at the size of the portions which were enormous. I don’t remember the portions sizes being...

We called for food on Easter Saturday. We were met by an extremely miserable young girl behind the bar. Our drinks order was taken and she returned with the drinks still very miserable and slammed the drinks on the table. We placed our food order and the food was amazing, very tasty, well presented and great value for money. We really enjoyed the meal just a shame about the customer service

Food was great. Portions were huge (had fish and chips). Unfortunately the barmaid came across as being in a really bad mood. It was a shame, as everything else about the pub was very good.

Bedroom was spacious with a huge bed and everything you need including a fab hospitality tray. Bathroom was fab with hot shower, bath if you wanted it , all very nice if not a bit compact … no complaints. Great bar area with sport on...

Very very good food, great service. Staff are lovely and rooms are kept exceptionally clean. Great atmosphere in the bar. Thoroughly enjoy staying when I’m working in the area.

Used to be great - but we went over Christmas, looking run down, chairs are absolutely shot. Possibly needs a change of management?

Eaten there twice in a week, drunk there 3 times. Good choice of well kept decent beers (loved The Magnificent Idaho 7 IPA), and good pub grub, commending the steak and ale pie.

The menu sounded great but it was a case of style over substance. Dessert, along with the service was great. However my main, Venison sausage, was supposed to be "cassoulet" but it wasn't. It was a gruel more akin to what would be served in a Dickens novel, thin and watery. Served with a chunk of part baked bread. My partners pie was equally as poor, soggy bottomed served with flaccid chips. Disappointing.

Great pub - restaurant in the centre of Bellingham. Wide range of beer & wine and some interesting ifood items on the menu.

Friendly staff just popped in for drinks good atmosphere

It was okay, the food was really good. However one younger waitress ruined it for us. When the children asked for sauces she snapped at them and told them to wait. No please or thank you. Was quite grumpy, dropped things and woke our baby and didn’t even acknowledge us. I’d avoid this place again just due to the level of service. Looking at other reviews it doesn’t seem an isolated issue.

Had dinner with wife there .Reasonable price,friendly staff,freshly made hot food.Portion is generous. Highly recommended.

Very welcoming, lovely room, great facilities, extremely dog friendly, great ales, great evening meal, fabulous breakfast, really friendly staff and amazing value.

Stayed for a few days. Thought the room was nice, but when we saw the breakfasts we were delighted! Evening food is good standard pub fare. Good range of local ales.

The staff are friendly and a good range of drinks. The only downside was that we went in early and ordered a pizza and was told that they had no tables even though the place was almost empty.

We enjoyed a meal here one vending when we were staying nearby. Good pub grub with decent portions at reasonable prices.

This place ticks all the boxes for me. Very reasonably priced, nice looking pub with a fun pool table, and the restaurant itself was comfortable. The food was good quality and the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Me and my four companions all enjoyed our meals and could find no complaints at all. The pub was great for a drink beforehand too. If you’re in the area I suggest having dinner here.

Great country pub with excellent food

Stayed for 3 nights. Great selection of tea/coffee/treats in the room across from the pub. Amazing breakfast and friendly staff. Great location for access to Kielder. No specific car park but parking anywhere in the village is free and no restrictions. Visit the nearby waterfall if you have time.

A gorgeous little pub hotel in a superb little village.

Great beer and food, had a great visit.

Had a couple of meals in there very good some nice beers

Great meal with pretty quick service of food. As the menu says, good food, not fast food!

We don't know the area well so called in for a drink in the hope of having a meal. Interactions with three members of staff were extremely off putting. Really rude no other word for it. We fortunately found a lovely place just round the...

Walk in for Dinner Very nice food. Good service.

We stopped in for dinner before an event at Kielder Observatory and it was really good food. Attentive and friendly service

We weren't staying but wanted dinner as we have eaten here before and enjoyed the food. I telephoned late morning to check they were open for dinner and was told by a very cheerful chap that they were, from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. We duly rocked up around 7.00pm in our glad rags to be told that they only had one chef working and he couldn't manage three more meals! Not best pleased, but got a fantastic meal from the Chinese takeaway over the road, so the evening wasn't a total washout.

Good range of food proper pub grub! Staff very friendly, food took sometime to arrive but it does state it is freshly made

We were told off. :) went for a walk up the falls and arrived too late for lunch. Bought drinks as we always do and sat outside with the dog. Boys were starving so popped over to Co op for a sandwich. I know it was wrong, and they shouldn't have done it but they were hungry and food at the pub had stopped. Owner was quite right to pull us up on it but it did spoil the visit. Lesson to be learned, walk faster, get there before 2.30 or eat your piece in the street and then order your drinks.

Good food . Pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend , unfortunately have to add ,service in this bar has went downhill on a night time , staff are more interested in their phones than serving customers which is a shame

Just got back from Bellingham. Called into The Cheviot for dinner and was met with uninterested and unfriendly staff, one especially being quite rude. Wouldn't bother with this place go to The Fountain Cottage cafe, just up the road, instead where the staff are lovely...

Only went to the restaurant. Never have I left a meal half way through eating. Me and my partner never have and we are in our 30s, and my parents never have and they are in their 60s. I would like to say the food...

Popped into the bar for an evening meal midweek. Friendly staff and good menu choice at a reasonable price. The bar had a nice laid back atmosphere and was busy with a mixture of locals and holidaymakers.

The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. The restaurant was spotless. We can’t wait to visit again. We honestly can’t think of anything that could be improved on!

We were in the area for the Hareshaw Linn Waterfall Walk from Bellingham (reviewed separately), so before starting the walk we had a quick look around for sunday lunch options as we knew we'd work up an appetite! The Cheviot Hotel Pub in Bellingham had...

My partner and I had Sunday lunch here over the Easter weekend. The food was amazing and the choice of vegetables extensive. There were 3 meats to choose from hand carved by the chef then you added your own veg including broccoli, cauliflower cheese, roast...

We liked the pub and we ate here a few times as the food was excellent and had very reasonable prices. The large log burner provided welcoming atmosphere. However this was spoilt some what by the rude staff. They seemed more interested in their own...

We booked a table for two at the Cheviot Hotel Bellingham and the food was lovely and staff very friendly. The actual pub/hotel was to a high standard very clean and lovely decorated. Would 100% go back when visiting Northumberland.

Well worth a visit after a blustery walk. The bar food is excellent and portions hearty. The fish finger sandwich is not your usual birds eye - give it a whirl.