The Dirty Bottles in Northumberland

Staff watched my disabled mum come down the steps to get in, no hello only a grunt “have you booked” no we haven’t, “next table is 2pm” had to scramble up the steps again. Not even offered a drink at the bar, no hello and no bye. Rude.

It's always great cuisine and service!

Always have great service, fantastic food. We visit once a month

Stayed in the lodge, spotlessly clean, in need of paintwork redone in some areas as paint coming off the walls. Staff are friendly and helpful, had eve ING meal on first night, would not eat there again as the meat wasn't hot was tasteless and fatty, as were the chips, chose nachos as starter and it was terrible.

Good range of beers and good atmosphere

yet again, perfection. fabulous menu , can never decide what to have but settled on the two meats and two sides. brisket, perfect and pulled pork with the chunkiest chips and huge onion rings, my husband went for the same but with coleslaw as a side but he then proceeded to eat my onion rings, can you divorce someone for that? staff are so friendly they really want you to enjoy the experience. the surroundings and smells make you feel so hungry. two fabulous meals and drinks under £40. cant wait to go back. anyone who says its slow service , its freshly cooked for you. if you want bland quick food got to macdonalds.

Nice food, great staff, good atmosphere and very reasonably priced. 5 stars 👍

Great service, food and atmosphere. Good selection of cocktails and food, could be tricky to beat in Alnwick.

What a lovely place! The bar and restaurant are both beautifully presented. The rooms are thoughtfully put together to be comfortable and to have their own unique charm. The staff were welcoming and friendly. I would like to especially thank Lisa who went out of her way to help me get a document printed and find a quiet corner to complete a work meeting. Thanks Lisa!

A great restaurant, great value for money, lovely staff in lovely Alnwick. We didn't stay, so could not comment on rooms. Will be going back.

Went here for dinner. Booked a table and when we walked in we laughed as the place was empty, however I’m super glad we did book, within an hour the place was full! Menu was great. Portions were huge. I ordered the chilli and it arrived in a tray! Could have easily fed 2! Still managed to squeeze in a dessert! The cocktails weren’t strong at all, my first drink after 9 months pregnant and I felt nothing-think that tells you something!

Didn't stop there, but went for food. The food was excellent, well priced, large portions, usually larger portions mean reduced quality, but this was not the case..no room for dessert..

Only had drinks as we were late walking in, but the food looked and smelled lovely. Staff were very nice and the bar area is dog friendly with the young lady bringing us a dog bowl straight away. We will book next time. Which I hope is soon

RUDE RUDE RUDE !!! Staff terribly RUDE and obnoxious! Went here for a family meal and was faced with RUDE unwelomjng staff. Certainly, I or my family members will not be returning !

Managed to fit us in the Saturday before Christmas for lunch without a break booking. Nice atmosphere. We both ordered the smokehouse 2 meats, 2 sides. Brisket (lovely), pulled pork (nice but a bit fatty), coleslaw (very average) & mac & cheese (delicious). Pulled pork (ok), Pork ribs (nice), sweet potato fries (lovely), sweetcorn (ok). Would return.

Great food and service. Plenty of meat and vegetarian options. Staff friendly and helpful. Food is well cooked and tasty. Loved skins and wings. Been a few more times and not disappointed. Great choice on menu. Can add the pit hot dog and burger to the tasty choice list now. Staff still ace. 12/24 Still tasty food and good size portions. Good service. Vegetarians loved the choice.

Went on a recommendation. Pleased we did. Off the lunch time menu, excellent service and food. Certainly go back when we're near.

What was a day out as visiting for a previous christmas break, I'd heard good reviews so we thought we'd try this place. Thankfully there was a table for us without needing to book, but the place was certainly on the busy side. Service was ok, but staff lacked attentiveness, and a smile. Sometimes felt like we were a bother and staff just didn't seem happy (understand when at work) but not in this environment!! Food options were good, I'm coeliac so usually struggle but was assured they could cater and accommodate. Food was good and tasty, partner wasn't a fan of the metal tray look and ascetic though, gives the place less of an elegance feel and more american diner esc. All was well until not long after leaving, the usual signs and effects of having had gluten happened and made me unwell the rest of my evening and following day! Nice place, but after dissapointment not for me, just be extra cautious i guess is the answer!! Parking is awkward but we figured it in the end, needing to go shop to shop to pay £1 for a disk to display is a faf...

Lovely restaurant, food presentation was lovely, tasted great good portions, friendly staff and fast service,clean and tidy. Only problem was no disability Access that I knew of and had to carry pushchair down steps

We had an amazing meal here and the prices are very reasonable! We were both pleasantly surprised and would definitely recommend this place. The portions were very large and the Baileys milkshake was also a winner. Make sure to book becAuse it can get busy.

The town of Alnwick is a very charming and walkable village, and is overshadowed by the castle, made famous by a Harry Potter movie filmed there. We’ve seen many, many castles so we opted for lunch at The Dirty Bottles restaurant. Warm, welcoming and cozy atmosphere. The American Classic burgers were huge (we should have shared one) and the fries, oh, so good. The pint of Caffrey’s Irish Ale was enjoyed and two other pints of Staropramen was good also. Pleasant staff.

Sunday lunch visit. Lovely decor, warm friendly staff. Decent selection of beers. Food was delicious and presented so well. Recommend and will visit again next holiday.

Firstly. I (we) would like to say a massive massive thankyou to all the staff here who made our wedding day and night so fantastic. The night prior to the wedding, my wife and her maid of honour stayed here. The staff were fantastic and accomodated 15 of the "ladies" for tea which was prompt, delicious and spot on. The morning of the wedding the staff were absolutly brilliant with my wife and co. They took the hair stylist, make up artist and photographer to the room, ensuring she was ready for all of them. They provided everything that was needed on such a manic morning, extra towels, extra coffee, drinks, literally anything they wanted. Following the wedding myself and my wife stayed here and the room was absolutly beautiful. I literally cant put into words how grateful we both are for everything they did on our special day. The staff are a credit to the business and deserve all the praise they can get. A number of our guests also stayed at the hotel and they agreed that this place is genuinly special. Thankyou.

Great food good vegan and vegetarian menu

Sunday lunch today. Nice interior , excellent service and lunch was huge and exceptional. Highly recommend

Excellent, great vibe, food good and reasonable priced, and real ale, bars etc.

Amazing place!! Food was amazing, great value and service was even better.

What a lovely restaurant and pub

Nice and cozy place! Excellent food with unique flavors and impeccable service!!

Always great beers, well kept and served.

Called in for a drink at lunchtime. Impressed with selection of beers available.

We recently came here as a family of 7 for my mums 80th birthday. We booked in advance and our table was ready on arrival. The inside is open and uncluttered, clean and tidy, far better than most modern gastro pubs. The food itself was very good indeed with lots of choice available (1 child under 10, 1 vegetarian) Additionally my mum has some specific dietary requirements that the menu didn’t particularly cater for, and this is where the staff stepped in, seeing our concern. Their advice and flexibility on what they could do for her was amazing. They changed one dish completely for her, with a smile, and without batting an eyelid. The food then all arrived promptly, it was all very good indeed and, to my mind, good value. A nice pint too. Well kept beer. But it was the service and the staff in general that make the Dirty Bottles a cut above. They really did go the extra mile and make it a great meal for all of us. Thankyou very much indeed. 👍

A lovely little pub restaurant with a warm and inviting atmosphere. I went as part of my Key Grant group, where we finished the day off with lovely food and drinks. The hygiene of the Dirty Bottles was very good, with the tables and floors being pristine. Spacing in the restaurant was good, although the tables and chairs could perhaps be separated a little bit more for ease of access/exit. Lighting was perfect and the cosy architecture made the restaurant feel really relaxing and comfortable. The scampi was a delight and my friends loved their meals as well! Service was excellent and friendly, and staff were very accommodating. Drinks were really nice - my friends stuck to water and Pepsi, but I went for the Oreo shake which was really well made! All in all, a wonderful place to dine out and a great way to wrap up our brilliant day!

Stopping in the town, we just had to have a meal here, which we had to book in advance, as its always busy. Good selection of meals, I had the smoke house meal, which was excellent, and the wife had Lasagne, which the portion was massive, had to leave a few chips. Nice decor inside, nice ambience, and great staff. The amount of folk eating here cant be wrong. Dont forget to learn about the history, and look out for the dirty bottles

Great venue with a lovely relaxed feeling and large portions of very good food! We did have an issue with one of the starters as it wasn’t as described on the menu, which meant I couldn’t eat it - but it was dealt with very quickly and with no fuss which we appreciated. Mains were absolutely great! Huge portions and very tasty! Staff are friendly and helpful. We will definitely go back next time we are in Alnwick! Would recommend booking as they were very busy!

A lovely pub grub meal, with great attentive service. Kids loved the loaded hot dogs. It was busy so I would recommend prior booking. Dog friendly.

5 star service from start to finish. Food was fantastic very tasty and service was very quick to the table. Would highly recommend

Had 2 veggie roasts here over recent weeks. Bit disappointed that the nut roast itself seems to have changed between visits. The second one was more of a pate and not as good. Everything else was though. Amazing Yorkies, generous sides amd the pub is nicely done, the staff friendly amd service good. Superb location next to Castle amd market square nearby.

Came here for lunch. I had a lamb sheek kebab. Outstanding. Staff very friendly and service was outatanding.

Great little traditional pub next to the magnificent castle

Great find in Alnwick. Good selection of beers, sadly no handpull on the night we were there. Friendly staff, served with our excellent meal promptly. Whether you believe the 'bottle' story or not is up to you.

Beautiful bar, we spent a Saturday night here whilst visiting Alnwick for a weekend. Really cool outdoor (heated area) area. Had a DJ playing outside and the place was jumping. Top night 😃

Popped in for food after a quick google search. We all loved our choices. Good portions. Service was very friendly and efficient. Prices are good. Will be going back.

Brilliant. Fab accommodation. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Highly recommend

The restaurant is lovely, good food, cozy vibes and very friendly staff. I would definetely recommend it!

The food is out of this world. I would pay double without hesitation.

Great food, great service and great atmosphere . We went on a Monday and it was full so if your thinking of going make sure you book in advance

A great place to eat with nice decor and pleasant staff. A great drinks selection too. Only reason it’s a 4star and not 5 is that they’d run out of Sunday dinners which they proudly advertise as being available between 12pm and 8:30 - they’d ran out prior to us arriving at 7pm.

Nice old pub, with a great history and wonderfully decorated inside. Serves food, which looked good, buy we'd already eaten. Great variety of ales to try. Seemed very popular.

We had a meal at dirty bottles, the staff were friendly and service was good. The food was very tasty. Great atmosphere. Would recommend.

Great service. Great food especially the brisket. We also had the burger, gammon and the dirty burger. Pancakes with the mudslide topping went down very well too.

Arrived 45 mins early for our booking and spoke to bearded man on the desk. Asked if we could dine earlier and told us he’d have a table and to get a drink in the bar. There were numerous free tables in the restaurant. 30 mins later he’d not appeared so went on speak to him and he told us wouldn’t be long he’d come take us to the table. Never appeared and at our agreed booking time he still didn’t so we spoke to someone else who then seated us at the same table we’d seen empty since we’d arrived..!!! Service was slow and sorry the bearded member of staff was rushing round like a headless chicken. We’ve eaten here on numerous occasions in the past and the food was average at best. No Burnt ends left. Tasteless Mac and Cheese that was watery and very poor. Portion size drastically smaller than usual. To summarise poor staff poor food and won’t be rushing back anytime soon. Such a shame !!

A great place to eat and drink, good service and fair prices, busy so best to book ahead, extensive menu, a relaxed atmosphere

Top restaurant. Great food, reasonable prices!!!

Lovely place to eat. Friendly staff, good service and lots of vegan options.

Just absolutely superb, food is sooo good, service is great and the prices are ridiculous.

(6.9.24) Amazing place, staff, and food.

We had a lovely time at The Dirty Bottles. The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere was just right for the two of us to relax and enjoy our night together.

Had the Sunday lunch and the smokehouse; we had to book in advance, they were booked up but not too busy which shows they are sensible with their booking slots. When we got there, the welcome was very friendly. The staff were also very switched on with our gluten free requirements, really happy to work with us and explain what was what. The beer was OK, average of the this type of place. The food was really good, good portions and reasonable price. All in all, we were very pleased, well fed and looked after.

First time here last night. We had a big table as there was 11 of us. Will definitely be back. Food is outstanding, portion sizes are huge. I had lasagne and it was amazing . Staff friendly we will be back soon

Massive portions and very tasty

the staff were wonderful, very attentive and friendly. the food was also very tasty, and huge portion sizes! my boyfriend got the 3 meat, 2 side deal and the amount of mac n cheese he got with that as a side was so good! he also said the meat was really good quality. if anything i’d say the desserts were lacking in quality, seems like the cakes are probably bought in but still tasty nonetheless

Went for drinks only. Lots of character in the small lounge, rest of pub is a host of dining tables.

Visiting Alnwick, been here before, did not disappoint again, fantastic food, and fantastic staff, will be back.

Lovely place to eat, great food, great atmosphere and quite lively. You do have to book (which is a sign that it's popular) and the choice of menu was great. I must say that the service was second to none and the team were friendly and responsive without being in your face. Take a look outside for the story of the dirty bottles!!!

We ate here spontaneously for a lunch. Lots of vegan options, really nice food and great friendly service.

We popped in for lunch after a visit to the castle, with two kids (5 years, and 8 months, respectively). We were slotted in despite it being a busy time and numerous others after us being advised of a wait for tables. We were pleased they were so accommodating of a young family when others may potentially have seen a hungry, shouty baby in a high chair as a nuisance....! Food was unbelievable - great price and massive portions, we were blown away. It's the best value lunchtime feed I've had in a long time. Two mains and a kid's menu main plus three soft drinks (baby enjoyed her puree from home, cheap date) came in at about £35, which was crazy for the quality. The staff appeared a little frazzled and distracted, presumably on account of a busy lunch time, but we wouldn't hold that against them - they were courteous and helpful enough, plus as mentioned did us a real help by fitting us in. Overall loved this place and were super impressed. We live 200 miles away so don't anticipate a quick return but will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great place in Alnwick. Thanks! Pic is one of the mains - loaded meat nachos (about £11 and would've suited us between two adults alone!)

Always go for Sunday lunch. Food is excellent and great value. Josh was very professional and a real asset to the business.

Such a lovely vibe with great decorations badly let down by the terrible advertised Smokehouse. Having been to several smokehouses, I must say this was awful. We either went on a bad day or it is just bad all the time. I was hungry so went for 3 meats - Brisket, Ribs and Sausage. Both the brisket and ribs looked and tasted like they had been sat around for days. It was dry and tough and went cold very quickly as served on a metal tray. The sausages were great, but what could go wrong with a sausage! I didn't even take a picture it was so disappointing. The only positives were the surroundings and drinks. The Summer Sangria went down a treat, which was necessary with dry meats. Very disappointing. I can only assume the locals know this as most people in the restaurant were choosing usual pub grub such as Chilli, Burgers, Scampi etc, which all looked good.

Had a meal in the evening for 10 of us. Very friendly staff. Beer very nice. Food good also . Very enjoyable evening.

Our sons and daughters paid for us to go there to stop for 1 night to celebrate the 60th birthday, as my wife lived there in the 80s ( her mam and dad used to run the dirty bottles) We loved it there and had a meal , absolutely fantastic. The room we stopped in was lovely (it was her mams old room) we could not have been happier, all the staff were very friendly. We are going back in September for another meal with family from Kent, so looking forward to it.

What a fantastic sunday roast. The portions were huge ( my Son had the childrens roast beef) but this didn't deflect from the quality, it was absolutely delicious. Define recommend booking because it's so busy.

A charming pub with good food and a rich history. Nice to have dined at Alnwick's oldest pub. The food was good, although there were some items on the menu that they were sold out of. Recommend booking a table in advance. Check the story of the bottles in the window.

Lovely place nd decent choice of drink

Absolutely insane portion size on the nachos and the potato skin starters. Staff was beyond nice, kind and attentive. Absolut 10/10 choice

Very nice food. Good portion size. Dogs welcome. Excellent service by all the team and reasonable prices

We called in for a drink as we were walking past. Glad we did. Good choice of drinks, good atmosphere and pleasant staff. Unfortunately we can't comment on the food as by the time we were ready to eat there was about half hour wait. We would definitely call in again if in Alnwick again. Also dog friendly.

Once again we were not disappointed with the food in Dirty Bottles. Excellent quality and excellent value 👌

Had a beautiful meal here without a booking as we were passing. The portions were generous and really good value for money, we had 2 different types of burger and 2 different kebabs, all were absolutely delicious. Staff were really friendly too.

I would like to give 0 for the terrible service, but I will be forced to give 1 star. Good luck to everyone else.

Food was excellent, superb value for money. We got the 2 meats and 2 sides for £16 and it was excellent. 2 for £12 cocktails aswell. Can't go wrong. Service was swift and very polite. Highly recommend

Great lunch, we were so full after the smokehouse platter. Get the brisket and beans, 100% delicious

We had food here and booked a week in advance which I suggest you do as it gets very busy. We had 2 courses and could not believe the amount you get. The food was absolutely amazing the meats you get melt in your mouth. We could not manage it all and we were devastated as the deserts looked fantastic. We will definitely be going again. This is a place you have to try.5* for the food

I have loved this bar for years (and still do) stayed upstairs multiple times! This weekend me and a friend came in to this lovely bar and we’re impressed with the choice of cask ale, we were immediately told, “come on it’s not hard choose a beer.” I decided to look at the beers anyway and thought the bar man could’ve been having a bad day. We chose our ale and then discussed which one we’d get next, we were told “it’s too late now you get what you’re given” I explained that I was talking about the next beer and his attitude got worse. We didn’t stay for another beer and we probably would’ve tried all of them if the barman wasn’t so unpleasant. If he was just having a bad day I wish him the best but if this is a regular occurrence that’s such a shame in such a lovely pub that has been great fun all these years.

Visiting alnwick with my fiance today have to say the food from the dirty bottles smokehouse was by far the best food I have ever had the experience to taste with beautiful outdoor area, amazing rustic decor and friendly staff. I would happily recommend this to anyone within the area visiting, I would 100% return

Great pub with a range of cask and keg beers. Traditional English pub decor. Seems a good place to eat as the place was quite full, though I only stopped off for the real ale. Boasts the biggest beer garden in Alnwick. All conveniently located in the centre of town. Worth a visit.

Tables available for us as walk-ins, but this depended on the day & would advise ringing to book to make sure. Tables are well spaced, staff friendly and prices fair. We had lunch and it was good quality food for the price. I would go there again. Lovely ambience.

Great selection of cocktails and mocktails

We had lunch here twice on a recent holiday near Alnwick. We really enjoyed the food especially the American style dishes. My husband loved his chilli and really liked the burnt ends too. I tried the mac and cheese which was delicious with big fries. The waiting staff were so nice. We had a lovely server the first time and she was so welcoming and chatty. The second time we visited, the staff seemed really busy and were inundated with people trying to find a table. We also found the bill very reasonable compared to other places we’ve eaten in Northumberland.

This is a Cold Place. Not just the Temperature but also the Ambience which is created by the Staff.

Very disappointed with the food. Opted for the Sunday roast which was lukewarm & not up to expectations.

A thoroughly enjoyable dining experience - the food was tasty and the portion size was good. The staff were all young and were polite and attentive, I can't remember the last time I went to a pub and was waited on - it made a refreshing change. The ambience of the pub was very pleasant. I could not praise this place enough - well done to everyone involved.

Regular visitors to Alnwick and have wanted to give this place a try for a while . It’s a nicely laid out pub with lots of space between tables, staff were attentive and they have a good menu - it was hard to choose what to have! I went with the chilli beef burger - it was served with a pot of cheese sauce and fries. It didn’t wow me, being a chilli burger I expected to have some spice to it but nothing, I feel it just lacked flavour. My partner went for the smokehouse meal of 2 meats and 2 sides - adding an extra meat for £3 - beef brisket, smoked sausage, pulled pork, fries and burnt ends. The Brisket lacked the smoky flavour we were expecting and didn’t just pull apart like a piece of meat that’s been slow cooked should, (we smoke our own meat at home so maybe this skewed our expectations a bit?), the smoked sausage was really good, and the pulled pork was ok. The unexpected star of the show for us though was the side of burnt ends - they were decent chunks of beef - smoky and flavourful and tender! I wish I’d just had a bowl of those and a few sides! With 2 large American smokers on site and the use of local meat my partner got excited by the promise of decent quality meat properly smoked, and unfortunately he was just left feeling disappointed.

The Dirty bottle is an old but quaint place to eat and stay only 4 rooms, but all are really nice food was amazing and staff are very welcoming and friendly parking can be awkward to find sometimes but you'll pay £1 for a pass which can be used to park in most allowd places free

Lovely place to eat, good service and the food was amazing.

For the price, the Dirty Bottles is (unfortunately) a really poor deal. I really wanted to love this place, based on all the reviews I had read online and the pictures I had seen of the area. The town of Alnwick itself is lovely, and almost all the people we encountered were enormously helpful and kind. That, however, ended at the doorway of the Dirty Bottles, where - from the beginning of our arrival - the service was lacking, the staff was disinterested in helping us or answering questions, and didn't provide us with the requisite information we needed for our stay. We had to figure out the wifi on our own and when we came down for supper (well over an hour before the restaurant closed), they turned us away, telling us that they were full, despite the restaurant being mostly empty. The staff were not otherwise occupied, but just stood around talking. They didn't offer us any alternatives (e.g. going on a waitlist, checking back in later), so we had to go to bed without food. Our primary reason for coming was to check out The Dirty Bottles as a potential venue for our wedding reception or rehearsal dinner, but the unprofessional behavior of the staff and the overall poor service here, we definitely won't be considering this place (or recommending it to anyone). The only upsides are that the rooms are clean (if a bit run down), and the location is good.

Good food, good service, and would go again.

Very efficient, friendly staff. We both had the Sunday roast. Turkey was good; the lamb, tasty but a little chewy. Very large portions with a great variety of vegetables supplied, and beautiful cooked presented. The place is quite quirky, an oldie worldie, but clean with a nice atmosphere. Music not loud etc. Very good value for money. Varied menu with quite a few vegetarian options. Recommend if you’re looking for somewhere to eat in Alnwick. Advice booking as it seems to be very busy.

We were left a review of Dirty Bottles at the b+b which sounded quite promising,however when we read the menu and enquired about food we were disappointed that some dishes and wine weren't available. The quality of the food that arrived was not good. It's a shame as we were so looking forward to our meal having read the review.

Food fabulously good, pricing very reasonable and the drink range is great. Service is the slight downside, slow at best, but I’d still be back for the grub and pricing.