The Harbour Kitchen in Northumberland

I posted a very complimentary review here a short while ago (which I have deleted), but this month's visit was an absolute disaster. I have had 'Belly Pork' here, and elsewhere, before and it was delicious. This time a 'bowl' of glutinous brown gravy appeared with something underneath and the usual vegetables. What was underneath I guess was the meat, but I should have known there was something to hide. There was more fat than meat with some form of stuffing. It tasted of nothing in particular and no crackling. There was far too much mashed potato and the carrots were almost raw. I left most of it and was offered a free dessert, not knowing what was to follow. One of my favourite 'puds' is Eton Mess, which I usually request 'on a plate to save delving into a sundae glass. I forgot, this time and it arrived in a hemispherical bowl, full to overflowing. The problem here arose because the meringue was a solid disc floating on a sea of cream/juice. Trying to break the meringue meant pushing down on it, and in doing so the liquid rose up and flowed over the edge of the bowl, all over the table. In both cases, I can see the virtue of taking photographs of both courses. Whether the chef I praised so much in my previous review has left, to be replaced by someone on work experience or whether he/she was on holiday, I know not, but it cannot be the same person this time. I shall return, as I like the atmosphere and the view, but I shall be very careful in what I order next time.

Fresh cream roll is divine staff very friendly. Whilst I've given this 5 star for food, this is based on what I ate. The breakfast roll ingredients looked like they had been cooking for a week, so be careful what you pick. The staff were friendly and helpful. Small seating area in shop where you can eat in, a bit noisy when busy.

había reservado un almuerzo especial para cuatro semanas antes de la comida planificada. recibí un correo electrónico me recordaba a la reserva unos días antes, pero luego en la mañana, recibí una llamada de teléfono a decir que ya no podían acomodar.no nos ofrecen un lugar en el club de golf no 19 donde la comida era buena, pero fue un club y había una gran pantalla, no había nadie para recibirnos y era más caro.

A truly wonderful place. Cosy and welcoming. Our waiter was attentive to our needs and extremely polite. All the food was delicious. We couldn't fault our experience and would definitely recommend it.

Beautiful Lamb Sunday Dinner delivered to High Spen, still hot, marvellous gravy, friendly driver. Will definitely be ordering again, thank you.