The Jackdaw Restaurant in Northumberland

Our anniversary fell on a Sunday and we wanted something just a bit more special than a pub lunch. The Jackdaw provided this in spades. Quiet and intimate, and the only other diners in there were locals, which is always a good sign. We ate from the standard Sunday lunch menu which provided plenty of options, including a delicious veggie lasagna. Tasty ales from a local brewery and an excellent, attentive friendly service. We were so impressed we booked for a meal at the end of our one week stay, and the chef came out to discuss what vegetarian options I might like. Best to book in advance, as they don't overfill the small restaurant.

I was in love with this place, it's not your usual restaurant where you can order tons of different things,they have a lovely menu and the interior is old fashioned which I absolutely love, very different from other restaurants I've been to. Food is delicious and simple, you know what you eat it just looks right. The owners were absolutely lovely and you can buy some lovely tea towels in there too!

Quaint restaurant with good service. Cards and gifts on sale too. No intrusive music playing either. The home made cheese and fruit scones were warmed for us and delicious.

Booked for a weekday visit and to be honest were slightly surprised we were the only table in the restaurant, however we shouldn't have worried as the service and food were first class. Everything freshly cooked, nothing too fancy but generous portions. Menu had both meat and fish dishes. Nothing was too much trouble and we had a good chat with the owners at the end of the meal. A great experience and would certainly visit again if in Walkworth.

Fantastic food, first rate service and charming atmosphere. Not the cheapest but then you get what you pay for and it's worth every penny. Thoroughly recommended. I will be going again.

Absolutely beautiful homemade food and lovely service. Had dinner there and booked again for Sunday lunch. Highly recommended.

Excellent food and service.Our daughter has s special dietary requirements which were specifically catered for.Very friendly welcome and attention throughout our visit.Would definitely eat here again

Decided to have lunch after a visit to Warkworth Castle. This restaurant is a family run establishment serving good quality food. I can thoroughly recommend the pickled herring starter and the lemon sole fillet served with mini roast potatoes and vegetables. My wife had a bowl of lovely soup and the vegetarian dish of the day. This was followed by Meringue with cream and a raspberry purée whilst I ended the meal with Coconut and Passion Fruit Panna Cotta. We would certainly return if we holiday in the surrounding area again.

My auntie wanted to go here for a few years and never got the chance. We finally booked and it was worth the wait. Great food and great hospitality would recommend if you are in the area.

We ate here last night for the first time. Lovely home cooked food, good selection of nicely cooked veg and potatoes. Duck cooked just right, sauce very tasty and steak and kidney pie lovely. Starters and desserts lovely too. Don’t know why we left it so long to eat here but we will definitely eat here again. Owners were very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend

Lovely home cooked food. The steak and kidney pie was excellent. Came with a nice range of veg and potatoes. Treacle pudding was thick but light and delicious with a scoop of ice cream.

Quaint place run by a rather eccentric couple in what feels like their front room. The food was rather bland; reminded me of home cooking in the 50s.

This restaurant is an absolute gem. It has been run by a lovely couple for 38 years and, having visited last week when we were staying in the area, we can understand how they have been going for so long. The food is fabulous, home cooked style in the very best sense of the phrase. I had the steak and kidney pie which was amazing - proper home made pastry and meat which just melted. The vegetables were lovely, fresh and perfectly cooked and seasoned. My wife had the lamb chops and said they were the best she has eaten anywhere. The ingredients are all locally sourced and of exceptional quality. The atmosphere is lovely and it really feels as if you’re dining with friends / family. We both said that if we lived in Warkworth we would go every week.

Lovely food in old-fashioned yet charming surroundings. Maybe consider dispensing with the many placemats but otherwise don't change a thing. Genuinely well cooked food, fair prices, cosy place. We enjoyed it very much.

Fantastic attentive service here by the owners. Really good food and plenty of choice. Steaks cooked exactly. Also fish, chicken very good. Well worth a visit. Small restaurant best to book.

The place is located in a lovely village with several really nice shops, restaurants and pubs. But this is not one of them. The décor is very dated but clean. The Sunday lunch was the worst I've ever eaten, meat overcooked, vegetables were like mush. But worst of all was the mashed potatoes were like Smash!!

This was a unique dining experience! The decor is very dated and has a traditional atmosphere. We had a unique experience as we were the only diners that evening! The food was very good. The duck was cooked beautifully although the sauce was a little sweet for me. The salmon fish cakes were very tasty. The vegetables were nicely cooked if a little plain. For puddings we had the meringues and crème brûlée - both were very good. The owners were very friendly and we were made to feel very welcome.

Other reviews have been very complimentary but we were rather dissappointed. The food was clearly home-cooked which is usually a good sign but it was really underwhelming. My liver pate starter was served so cold as to destroy the flavour and my partner's tartine,though tasty , was soggy (micro-waved?)which let the dish down. My main was fine but my partner's duck was really tough and to my mind under-cooked. Vegetables were okay but lacked that feeling of freshness that one has come to expect thes days. So unfortunately we were not thrilled with our experience here.

We have visited this restaurant for the past 2 Septembers and wish we had found it earlier. Cosy place, friendly owners and really excellent food. Can't wait to go back next July.

Ate there today - simply good food, properly cooked!

We have dined here at least once a year over the past decade, and it remains our favourite in the village.

Highlight of stay in Warkworth is eating at Jackdaws. Introduced it to friends this time and they were impressed. Fresh vegetables and well cooked local meat and fish with interesting starters and puddings add up to a splendid meal.

I booked a table for two for an evening meal. The main course, beef casserole was appetising and well presented although I thought it a little overpriced. The ‘average’ rating comes as a result of the indifferent service provided by the host. We had barely sat down and not even looked at the drinks selection when we were asked what we wanted to drink. We said we weren’t ready to order. Our host was quickly back again and from this moment onwards we felt pressure to eat, drink and vacate the table quickly. We were still eating and drinking when the bill was put onto the table, this act was very annoying, it means pay up and leave! I felt the service might have been better if we were regulars and not ‘passing trade’.

What an excellent small restaurant. I have recently visited a Michelin. class restaurant in Leith and although the menu at the Jackdaw was not as extensive the food was just as beautifully cooked. The treacle and ginger tart was to die for. I look forward to another visit

Very friendly and welcoming couple. The restaurant has a slightly old fashioned charm and appeal about it. They have a small menu, which certainly isn’t a criticism and they use ingredients which are clearly sourced locally. It was so nice to have a very good selection of well good vegetables brought to the table for us to share. . They also had an excellent wine list and my husband was impressed that they had Lebanese wine

Delicious meal in period atmosphere. Well cooked food which we all enjoyed prepared and served by lovely couple

A little gem. Super well-cooked food. The owners are a lovely couple & we will definitely re-visit when we are back in Warkworth.

Had two great meals at the jackdaw and couldn't recommend it highly enough. The staff /owners were absolutely lovely and the food was home cooked and delicious. Try it!!

Welcoming . Good service and excellent food.

Lovely food and great service as always from Rupert and Gillian. Would highly recommend. Rhubarb creme brûlée and brown sugar meringues always an absolute delight!!

Ate 3 times here on a recent visit to Warkworth. As on previous occasions we enjoyed well cooked food and friendly service. Hope to return soon

Staying in Warkworth so we thought we would give this a go- we wish we hadn't bothered. The restaurant and menu are very dated, whilst the main event on our plate (fish and duck) were of good quality, the vegetables were boring (boiled) with no...

A premise that doesn’t know what it wants to be, it is definitely not a restaurant that justifies its high prices for the quality of food delivered to our plates. The steak was dry, overcooked and accompanied by the most bland of boiled vegetables with...

Excellent home made food, friendly and prompt service.

First visit. Partner had chicken with ginger sauce. Nicest chicken he ever had. I had lamb chops with mint from their garden. Vegetables delicious. Felt like a delicious home cooked meal. Very nice owners. Very well laid out for social distancing. Will definitely go again.

Very warm and personal welcome to this cosy little restaurant. This family run establishment had a excellent menu selection of home cooked dishes. The starters of salmon mousse and crab cocktail were exceptional. The mains of chicken in lime and ginger and burgundy beef were...

Four of us had dinner here on the night before everything was closed because of Covid-19. This restaurant is so cosy, the service so personal and the food so delicious. I really hope they weather the storm of the virus and manage to re-open in...

As a birthday treat my partner and I visited this lovely small restaurant. We received a warm welcome from the owners. The restaurant is small, warm and very cosy. The meals are a little more expensive than I would usually spend but for the quality...

Wark is a lovely place full of history,and very nice porple,history is all around the castle holy island Cuthbert, Northumberland is a great county,you ride and walk on it,the views are wonderful,the coast magnificent,

This delightful little restaurant is a treat, home made delights and superb cuisine served by a welcoming couple. Well worth a visit.

A very pleasant little restaurant that feels more like a tea room but serves really fresh food of a high standard. I assume it is run by a husband and wife team and it was probably the best meal we had whilst on holiday. The...

Only worried they won't park in front of him... To forget!

We had lunch today at the Jackdaw restaurant in Warkworth. It is many years since we last visited the Jackdaw. What a superb meal, with friendly staff. We will be back.

We stumbled upon The Jackdaw Restaurant because my husband had a slight migraine and needed some air, what a lovely little restaurant, so much character and very individual, so warm and friendly that (supper club comes to mind) it is owned and run by Rupert...

Were delighted to receive another warm welcome and experience the excellent food and service. Well worth the visits

While visiting Warkworth with friends, we decided on the Jackdaw for a birthday meal as I was "celebrating" my 65th on the Wednesday. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed with attentive service. The menu covers all tastes and is reasonably priced with good portion...

We popped in for a lunchtime sandwich which was served very quiclkly and was of excellent quality. We enjoyed quite a long chat with the very friendly owners,

3 meals from The Jackdaw. 2 fillet steaks both cooked as asked and good size. 1 salmon fish cakes which was beautiful. Followed by 3 lemon cheesecakes which ended a great meal. I must say that the hospitality and friendliness of the people here is second to none. Nothing seems too much trouble Thank you Jackdaw for a great meal

This little gem, has good tastey food. Good size portions. Service very good. Very attentive

We were lucky enough to get a late booking for a table on a Friday night. The bistro has a limited number of tables so we really were lucky. It’s size adds to the ambience. Michael at the front of house is a definite asset and is very friendly and helpful. He advised another couple how to attempt to eat shellfish without any qualms. The chef came out for a chat towards the end of our meal which was a lovely touch. The menu isn’t massive but that doesn’t matter as the food is delicious . We will definitely book again hopefully before the tourists find out about this lovely place.

Popped in for an americano. Small cups not the best taste but extortionate price. £3-50 a cup! Most expensive coffee I've had all holiday. Won't be going back.

My wife and I were mooching around on a cold grey day looking for something to cheer us up when we stopped to look at lunch menu at The Jackdaw.

Me and my partner took my Mam here for dinner tonight,all I can say is superb, the food,service,the quaint little place serves up big food I mean quality and it’s not over priced definitely going back

3 course Sunday lunch for £18.95- expected super food at that price - compared to the other nearby hostelries! What a disappointment- although the salmon mousse and fruit cocktail starters were passable - other than a pathetically small slice of toasted white bread with mousse- the main meal was appalling. Two small slices of very overdone tough beef in congealed bisto gravy with a dry black burned Yorkshire pudding “its only caught on the top” said the ‘maitre d’ when asked about the burned offering-and a small plate of vegetables between two. A minute dish of horseradish sauce was provided but additional gravy had to be requested- no offer of any mustard-or other condiments. We had inquired about the smaller portion roast lunch (for elderly relatives) usually offered these days - “yes you can have small portion but price will be same” (same maitre d) but thank goodness we didn’t - portions were child size. The selection of Home Made desserts - again over cooked and small. The whole ambience of the Jackdaw was funereal - we too spoke in hushed tones as we were two diners of four. Our table mats were carefully rearranged (by maitre d) before the roast was served “to give more space “ - we anticipated great things! And no rose wine by the glass- but at over £2 for slightly flat sparkling water maybe just as well. A very surreal experience - the rave newspaper reviews framed on the wall were dated 1992- maybe the Sunday lunch hit the high spot then! Certainly not good value for money and unless you’re into a real vintage 1950s event in terms of decor, ration size portions and a male Mrs Overall to serve you please avoid- we spent £42:60 today and ate last week at Malmaison - overlooking the Tyne- for the same cost and had an experience at the top end of the spectrum compared to this rip off! Only excuse they can make is the price was clearly displayed - buyer beware ☹️

A very nice restaurant with s wsrm welcome. Served good tea and a choice of coffees. The food was good and reasonable priced.

The Jackdaw is superb! The food is of great quality, generous portions and at a good price. The vegetable melody that you get with the mains is super generous and delicious. There is always a great choice of dishes available and the wine and beer selection is brilliant. The owners could not be nicer and make every visit special. I cannot recommend this place enough.

6 members of our family had a great Saturday evening here. The couple that run the restaurant are a delight as is the food and service.

So I visited tonight with my husband. What can we say the food was exceptional. Pate, fillet steak, cheese, wine omg amazing.

Small restaurant serving good food if a little old fashioned. Lacked a little atmosphere as within a shop but still worth a visit for a good meal.

We had a delicious meal here. The service was attentive and pleasant. The cooking was good with lots of beautifully prepared fresh vegetables. We did not think we were particularly hungry but managed three courses!

How ignorant some reviewers are. This is a village restaurant! And one serving exceptionally good home-style food. I eat in...

Odd, veering rapidly towards utterly bizarre would be a good summary of our experience at The Jackdaw. Rather than an...

Nuestra visita a la última hora como era Jackdaw habíamos intentado comer en los brazos Masones sobre la carretera pero a la izquierda ya que no estábamos impresionados con el gratis para todos sistema de conseguir una mesa. La comida todos teníamos era deliciosa y...

Un restaurante muy íntimo pequeño. El propietario es el camarero y el general y su esposa el factotum excelente chef. Alergias a los alimentos de mi esposa eran totalmente modificadas y una salsa especial con su plato principal. Para empezar su mousse de salmón y...

Gillian y Rupert tienen realmente este derecho, cenamos allí dos veces esta semana y todo fue excelente, la comida fue exquisita, así como el servicio y el vino, Esperamos verlos de nuevo pronto.

Excelente comida bien preparados a la orden. Buena selección de comida, lista de vinos super y el servicio era maravilloso. Bien merece una visita.

Had Sunday lunch and you have to like roast beef as it is meat available. Other than that if was very enjoyable. Seemed very popular with the locals and regulars

Excellent local produce well prepared and served. Rupert's knowledge of the local ales and cheese made our dining experience very special.

Had read reviews of The Jackdaw and many seemed to mention the 'quirkyness' and very little about the food. As also being part shop selling lovely paperweights/glass objects/ cards and other trinkets it may well appear a bit quirky but the very small dining area is very pleasant and clean. The owner at first appeared a little 'shy' if thats the right word but once we ourselves became more interactive the owner and his wife(the chef) were very pleasant and had an excellent sense of humour which made the evening one to remember. Yes the food - all dishes from starter / mains and sweets were superb . The loin lamb chops i had were fanatastic. All i can say is do not let first appearances put you off - enjoy the food its excellent.

We enjoyed a great meal here last week. Unfortunately, we were the only people in this very small restaurant which meant it lacked a little atmosphere but the food and service could not be faulted. The main courses imparticular were superbly cooked - I had a duck breast and husband had the lamb chops. Both were cooked pink and were tender and delicious. The vegetables were served separately (table service) and the roast potatoes were especially scrummy - crispy outside and fluffy inside. Pear creme brulee dessert was lovely. Coffee served with various biscuits and chocolates. Not a cheap meal (£83 for 2, inc wine) but we each had 3 courses and shared a bottle of Australian Shiraz (£24) so a lovely place for a special occasion. Very friendly husband and wife team who have run this establishment for 32 years! Definitely worth a visit!!

This was such a surprise when we entered - but a good one! Only 4 tables in what appeared to be my Grannys' parlour! (It's a small gallery too!) A decent menu, served by Rupert the owner and cooked by Gillian his wife. Very wholesome, and we were made to feel very welcome. Worth a visit.

We were staying in Warkworth and looked forward to our visit to the Jackdaw. What a disappointment!!! The food was poor, my sea trout was really overcooked, it was all highly over-priced and we were rushed through our meal. All in all it was a bad experience!

We have looked at visiting the Jackdaw for some considerable time but only recently were able to fit our visit to it being open.Well we wish it had been closed. Yes it's different and quirky but lacks atmosphere. But worse was to come. Having placed our order my wife had requested a rib eye steak medium and no running blood. It came more red than pink and some blood. My wife took a few bites and stopped eating it. There was most of it left on the plate. When the waiter came over he deliberately ignored the lump of steak and asked if we wanted a sweet. My wife told him she couldn't eat the steak because it was tough. He said that was the way they served it. She repeated it was tough he simply shrugged and said that was the way they served it. We asked for the bill and left.He did not apologise offer a cup of coffee or a sweet or a reduction in the bill. We will not be returning and do not recommend this establishment.

Having cycled down the Sustrans path from Alnmouth, this delightful, but old fashioned restaurant provided a most welcome lunch after our exertions. Lemon sole, with saute potatoes, carrots and shredded cabbage - I didn't think the vegetables would be suitable partners for the fish, but it was well seasoned and balanced. Followed by crème brulee. The husband and wife team who run this place were chatty and charming, as they were not very busy. I would not hesitate to recommend them, but be prepared for simple food very well executed, certainly nothing fancy

I've reviewed this before and want to say again that this place serves exceptionally good food. It offers old-fashioned style and ambience, and the very best of home cooking. It's not for children, and probably not for larger groups; but for small gatherings or couples a deux, it really is the best in Warkworth. And I say that as someone who travels all over the world and appreciates Good Food.

We dined at the Jackdaw on a recommendation from a friend. We were a little apprehensive before we arrived having read some of the reviews.The 'restaurant' looks like a trinket shop from the outside and upon entering it was realised that it doubles up as one. We were greeted by the owner who showed us through to our table in a room to the rear. The room can only be described as your grandmother's dining room, it was very strange. The whole place lacked atmosphere. Food: Overall the food was nice, but it probably did not justify it's price. I had the pate to start with sea trout for main which was very good. Drinks: We asked the waiter/owner for some red wine and I was surprised when he returned and started pouring it around the table... I had not been given a list, it was a case of have what you are given and it was not cheap. Wine was very average especially for the price and it would have been nice to read a wine list or at least be given a choice. Overall i think this restaurant means the best but they are a little out of touch with things. The food was nice but a tad overpriced.

Went on a lunch time with my partner and his mother and father.I had chicken liver pate, sausage and mash and then brown sugar meringues.Everything was home cooked and very tasty.Service was very good

This is a slightly quirky place and from the outside isn't the most welcoming, but when you get inside it's basically the front room of the owners house turned in to a restaurant. The quality of the food was amazing. wonderful flavours and good choice.One of the best meals we have had for ages!!!

The old fashioned style of this little tearoom / restaurant is part of its charm, but the careful, precise cooking would go down well in any environment. Local fish is done particularly well, as are puddings. Don't be put off by the slightly formal atmosphere - service by the owner is actually friendly and good humoured.

A smallish restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The food was delicious and the restaurant was attractive. Would definitely go back if we are ever back in the area.

Quaint little place which reminded me of my grandma's house ( not a bad thing). The food was fresh and obviously homemade. Tasted good with no airs and graces just the basics. The pie was tasty but no offer of horseradish sauce to accompany it which was a shame. However the chocolate torte was superb and totally satisfied my chocolate fix for the week!! Would possibly revisit if in the area again and if the menu was changed on a regular basis.

We went in late afternoon and I think it was towards the end of service. We were offered only limited choice of toasted sandwich and coffee- it was okay but I think it might have been more appropriate to tell us they were about to close. I found it a tad expensive for what was served as well but overall it was ok

This was our fist time at the Jackdaw. The food was excellent and where possible locally sourced. The owners were extremely welcoming and friendly. I would recommend visiting if you are in the area.

Four of us have just enjoyed an excellent lunch in The Jackdoor restaurant. We each had a starter which was tasty and well presented . For mains , two of us had lemon sole, one lamb and one artisan sausage. We agreed that they could not be faulted. The seasonal vegetables were cooked for just the correct amount of time. We all loved the Percy Special deserts, ice cream flavoured with whiskey, cherry brandy and black cherries. All in all, an excellent experience ! Thank you front of house and chef.

It was our first time at the Jackdaw. The food was perfect, the staff attentive but keeping just the correct amount of distance. Wonderful experience will definitely be visiting again.

Visited this restaurant 2 years ago and not disappointed when returned. Great well cooked food and attentive friendly service.

We booked for diinner 25th august for my birthday whilst staying in warkworth. It was like going back in time but such a great experience. Hospitality and food was excellent. It is not cheap for dinner but worth every penny. All home cooked food using lonly the best local produce. Would well recommend

The Jackdaw is a restaurant combined with a gallery and gifts - all in a very comfortable small room with an intimate atmosphere. The dinner menu is quite brief - a good sign - and the food quality proved to be excellent. We both chose salmon mousse (home made) as a starter - yummy - then my wife had chicken and I had fillet steak - both delicious, and the steak cooked exactly as I wanted. An excellent evening out.

Visited this cafe for morning tea with friends. It was like sitting in someone's front room but that added to the charm. The hot chocolate was the best I have had for ages and the cakes/teacakes were yummy. The owners were extremely welcoming and friendly, advising us of good walks to do in Warkworth. I would have no hesitation recommending this cafe.

A strange experience. As someone else said, it's like sitting in your granny's front room. We were initially the only diners, and it all felt a little Alfred Hitchcockish. Eventually another couple came in, but that seemed to be it for the night.I know some other people rated the food, but we found it very disappointing and overpriced. We both had steak, which arrived plated up with the veg: carrots/broccoli OK, a pallid white bolled potato and several 'roast' potatoes, which were soft and leathery and possibly left over from the previous night's service. The was no sauce with the steak, and the meal was so dry it was hard to get down. Starters and puddings were ordinary at best. My summer pudding was served cold, and the fruit in the middle had clearly been in a freezer not that long before. I was offered a dribble of (single) cream with it.With one of the cheaper bottles of wine, we spent £90, which hurt. Obviously, we won't be going back, but hey – give it a try and you might be luckier than us. One tip - order something with gravy.

We were staying in Warkworth for a week and ate their one night. I had steak and kidney pie. It was home cooked and tasted delicious.

I had "duck in redcurrent sauce"...only, a) the sauce was simply duck blood with some redcurrents thrown in - disgustingb) the roast potatoes were boiled potatoes grilled burnt on one sidec) the duck was tough to cutd) the vegetables were dripped in butter after I specified "no butter"This cost £15.

We saw this restaurant listed in the Living North magazine and decided to give it a try for lunch. We were the only customers when we arrived and there is a definite 1950s look to the furnishing. However the menu provided a varied choice, the service was very prompt and attentive and the prices reasonable. The food was good with sensible sized proportions. The Lemon tart was one of the best I have ever tasted. Would definitely return.

Needed a beverage on a hot day. Never been in The Jakcdaw before but will again. A cup of tea better than home and that is unusual when you are out and about. A home made scone with jam and cream beautiful. Lovely people. Give it a try.

We have recently returned from a break in the pretty village of Warkworth.As part of our holiday we always like to try the local restaurants nearby.We booked for dinner at the Jackdaw one evening and had a very pleasant dinner.As Warkworth is so close to the sea there were several fish dishes that suited us both.We both had a very tasty crab started with salad and bread.I then went for the lemon sole and my husband had the homemade salmon fish cakes.Both meals were freshly cooked to order and arrived with a selection of veg and two types of potatoes.We even had fresh tartare sauce as well.We then we're really naughty and I had a panne cotta with blueberries and ice cream and my husband plumped for the Percy a special which he enjoyed too.The couple who run the Jackdaw have been in Warkworth for over 30 years and provide lovely fresh home cooked food.We enjoyed a chat with them after the meal which told us about their background.The husband is front of house and his wife a very talented chef I loved her home made pannacotta as good as some I have had eaten in Italy.We were amazed to be their only diners that evening but I am sure they must be busy at lunchtimes when tourists visit the Castle.Please give it a go we were very pleased with our fishy dinner.P.S there are greeting cards and small gifts in their cafe but I am sure they need to diversify as only a small village.

A bit on the pricey side if I am honest but you cannot fault the food served up . I don't know how restaurants can justify charging almost £20 for a run of the mill red wine.Although we enjoyed our meals it makes you think twice before returning.

Don't be put off by the fact that this is only rated 8 out of 9 restaurants in Warkworth, I'm sure that is only because it hasn't had many reviews - the food is home cooked and absolutely delicious. We visited on a Saturday night when there were only a few customers in. Do give this place a go.

This was our 1st visit to the Jackdaw but we definitely will come back again next time we are in the North-East. We only stopped by for a lunch but this was all home-made and served fresh from the kitchen. The watercress and potato soup was divine and surroundings homely.

Although the restaurant wasn't busy on a Saturday evening, the food and the wine were of an excellent quality. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife and source many of their ingredients locally. The fillet steak was exceptionally tender and well complemented by a fine Rioja. We really enjoyed the meal and the service even though the atmosphere could have been improved by more customers.

Stopped for lunch at the jackdaw today and enjoyed the best lunch of the week especially the homemade cakes! We were told that there was an addition to the menu of a ginger cake which had just been taken from the oven also! Would highly recommend for the food and will definitely visit again when in the area. Would also like to say how clean the facilities were.