The Lord Crewe Hotel & Restaurant in Northumberland

My smoked haddock main was very good although I felt that the battered onion rings were a bit out of place. The sherry trifle didn’t taste to have any sherry in it! My daughter enjoyed the mussels and the complimentary bread was tasty. Service was a touch on the slow side.

We visited for lunch as a family and were greeted with disinterest and coldness. We assumed perhaps that person was having a bad day. Working in customer service that can always be the case and we would never leave a poor review. However every member of the six we saw and met were rude, uninterested in their customers and dismissive. We felt like we were an intrusion rather than paying guests. The food was lovely but this was so badly undermined by the service that we just wanted to finish and leave. Such a shame for such a lovely venue to have such poor representation by their staff.

I ordered halibut with crab beignettes and potatoes. In reality I got a small tasteless piece of fish, 1 beignette and 3 potatoes for the sum of £32. My son had half a lobster with prawns and scallops. He had no prawns and 1 scallop. When I questioned it I was told by the chef that's how it comes. We spent over £300 and to say we were disappointed and felt robbed is an understatement. Charged £30 for a bottle of wine that's costs £10. Asked to speak to the manager who was not in? How can a hotel not have a manager on duty? Having worked in the industry and currently work teaching professional cookery and hospitality management I feel this hotel gives the industry a bad name and will be taking this further as its not deserving of rosettes.

Had lunch here today after a long beach walk. Thankfully dog friendly and we were shown to our table by welcoming staff. Food is excellent and definitely worth the price tag. Nice beers and the draft blonde ale is worth a go!

Went to lord crew for the third timeand again told they were too busy by the same miserable staff member who suggested lord crews pub up the street which is average at best,There was areas that were not in use, very disappointing I really think she couldn't be bothered with more custom

This restaurant exceeded all expectations. From the moment I made the reservation for 18, they couldn’t have been more helpful. We were given our own separate room, pre-ordered our food and given 5 star service by Ryan. Nothing was too much for Ryan and his humour and patience with our children was a delight to see. The food was superb and I would highly recommend this restaurant. 💫

We informed the restaurant weeks ahead that one person is Coeliac. When we arrived it was acknowledged that they knew. However, there was no complimentary bread for the Coeliac, she could not eat the prawn cocktail as it came tempura and spring roll. We had to ask if it would be possible to replace that with a few more prawns. Should not be necessary. There is no separate fryer so chips and anything fried was out of the question. Whilst the waitress was pleasant there was absolutely no regard or consideration taken toward the lack of gluten free options. Instead of chips we were served cold truffle mashed potato. All in all one of the worst experiences we have ever had. It was a very expensive for such a disappointing experience. We went to Seahorses and many fish and chip shops catered for coeliacs. This is reputedly a highly respected restaurant and as we were celebrating a special occasion it was also more disappointing. How such an establishment cannot use rice flour or cornflour for Coeliacs is simply shocking. A separate fryer would not go amiss. So many establishments cater well, this makes our experience here worse.

Myself and my husband dined here last Monday evening and we loved it. I had the best Scallops for my starter from the specials list and the most beautiful seabass for my main. My husband had the carpaccio starter and the steak for his main. We then shared a cheeseboard with a beautiful bottle of red wine. Every single dish was delicious, cooked beautifully and was presented well. The staff (Ryan, James Ryan and the barman) were all welcoming, professional, friendly and had a good sense of humour. They all added to our lovely evening with their fantastic service! We will definitely be visiting here again!

Great choice of food for lunch and dinner Lots of fish choices Prawn cocktail was beautiful Cod and chips delicious too Super drinks menu Staff were very friendly especially the younger ones they were more enthusiastic Beautiful place

We had lunch here and then our family had an evening meal at the Lord Crewe. The food is good and freshly cooked, fish platters are sublime. The only niggle is the seaweed is cured in salt water and when served on the platter, while tasty there were large chunks of sea salt which does overpower each mouthful of seaweed and detracts from the dish. When I raised this with our server, was informed that others had referred to this previous. If this is the case, why not rinse the seaweed prior to service as this was overpowering and left you with a dry mouth. Our family who had the evening meal did not have seaweed with their meal and thoroughly enjoyed. The staff are friendly and professional. Would highly recommend.

Popped in for lunch after a morning on the beach and had a very nice vegan burger in the busy, sunny beer garden. Lots of tables and space, as I imagine this place is heaving in the peak season. Good service and friendly staff, dog friendly too.

Good food marred a bit by indifferent welcome. Odd that they seemed to want to put us off but ok once they thawed. Strange indeed.

Service excellent and friendly. Menu choice good, food is a little more expensive than your average pub. It is more of a restaurant. We all had mains, 2 of us had mussels in white wine, sourdough bread and fries, delicious. 1 had bream, 1 had fish cakes all lovely. The desserts we had 2, sticky toffee pudding and a chocolate fondant, wow! Excellent food, you get what you pay for.

Great atmosphere, beautiful deco, excellent menu - we both had the lobster thermidor and it was superb. Staff were friendly and attentive. On this occasion we did not bring our dogs but this is a lovely dog friendly place. Not our first time here and we will be back.

Very welcoming for a full meal, or just a coffee. Welcoming staff, and very reasonable pricing. A lovely, relaxed, atmosphere.

Felt a bit different. Even for dishes you could find in most pubs, the chef is aiming for a step up from your regular pub menu. But this came with a premium price in some dishes. Personally I felt it was justified. I would return if ever in Bamburgh.

We had a lovely lunch with our dog, and there were 4 of us. It got busy, but the staff were lovely, and one member fussed over our dog. We have a steak sandwich, fish platter, burger and fish and chips plus sticky toffee pudding for dessert. It was delicious.

Went for dinner with my mum and her dog Peggy. The waitress was very friendly and accommodating. We were also given some treats for Peggy. Food was tasty.

Fabulous food and great service. I had the fillet steak which was fabulous, my wife had the blade of beef and said the same. Enjoyed a wonderful evening here, and would definitely recommend.

10/10 for Sunday lunch. Portions were excellent. The kids roast was plenty for my 10yr old . Great selection of veggies- not just your usual frozen peas and carrots. Giant Yorkshire! The service was excellent and the staff were exceedingly friendly and chatty.

What a lovely place. Great atmosphere. Really friendly staff and a nice menu. So good in fact my youngest pestered us all week to go back for more. So two trips. Both lovely. Staff remembered my children and even continued the banter from the previous visit. Food was good if not spectacular but it’s not priced for that or trying to be. All in all I would happily return and will do. Manager was exceptional!! Thank you for two very enjoyable evenings

We booked in here for a Sunday lunch after visiting Bamburgh Castle. This is probably the best Sunday lunch I have ever eaten. I had the pork which was beautifully cooked, the stuffing with orange was divine, the gravy was to die for, and the Yorkshire, well let's just say it was huge! Deserts were just as impressive I had a blood orange panna cotta with white chocolate and Rhubarb, and the Rhubarb was definitely the star of the show! The staff were great too, very attentive when they needed to be, all very cheerful and friendly. The interior decor is very nice, too, with a modern and light feel but still retaining some bare stone walls, giving it an old-world touch. All in all, it is a fantastic place to have a high-quality meal if you're visiting Bamburgh, but I would advise you book ahead.

This used to be a nice spot to visit. However we popped in for a drink after a walk to the castle and have to say it was the most uninviting place ever. There were 9 of us in total including 4 kids. We ordered a round of drinks and snacks. The staff barely interacted with us and appeared not to want a family group. Our kids were being quiet and well behaved but I got the impression it wasn’t a family friendly venue. Definitely avoid if you are travelling with children. There are so many other amazing welcoming places to visit locally. We visit the area 6-8 times a year. I won’t be going again. Can highly recommend the landing and craster arms in beadnell or black swan on seahouses. All family friendly venues and very welcoming to all.

Great lunch and beers. We have spent a week in Bamburgh and spent most evenings here. Lovely relaxed feel, nice beer and outstanding staff. Would highly recommend a dog friendly visit here.

The food is good, the location is good, the decor is good and the bar and restaurant seem very comfortable. So what is my problem? The attitude of the staff. 😬 We had three interactions during our stay in the village. A telephone call-The phone was answered, but put down a few words into our enquiry. A visit to the bar-the staff were a bit abrupt, but not too bad. A visit to the restaurant- we were quite taken back by the rude attitude of one particular member of staff. We resisted the temptation to leave. The issue was sorted out by someone else. We discovered after our meal that they had given us a complimentary glass of wine because of the incident. But nobody apologised. That was all that was needed to show some understanding of what had gone wrong. We are really not difficult customers and we would’ve gone away quite happily if they had apologised. Looking at some of the other reviews. It seems that customer service at the Lord Crewe could be a lot better. Disappointing, -we heard from our visit to the castle that Lord Crewe himself was a very decent guy, some 300 odd years ago !

A quick break while visiting Bamburgh. The welcome was good and the staff attentive. We ordered from the lunch menu, the prawn sandwich and fries were very nice, the soup was tasty but not the largest serving I have seen as it only just covered the bottom of the bowl. Given the price I would have expected more soup for my order.

Disappointing service. Staff totally disinterested. Asked to place an order for food, he said would come straight back and when I went to look for him 10 minutes later he was just chatting to other staff. Got distinct impression we weren’t wanted there. Only one other table in. Needless to say we paid for our drinks and went to the Victoria instead which was lovely and welcoming with great food. Not a good way to treat local residents who support these places in the winter. Won’t rush back

Fantastic food and service for a lovely lunch, staff super friendly and amazing so the dogs. We had an amazing experience and will definitely recommend and return. Could not fault it in any way. Menu and food is top quality

Wonderful venue offering a great lunch menu of both small plates and larger plates as well as lighter bites. Staff are excellent as is the food. Beautifully decorated throughout and extremely comfortable atmosphere. A welcome mix of great customer service with excellent quality food offering modern takes on some classics (fish finger sandwich in stottie). Highly recommend the fish soup it was delicious.

My husband and I, plus two well behaved Labrador dogs arrived without a reservation. There was plenty of room and we were quickly shown to an area suitable for dogs. It was clean and presentable. Our chunky fish soup was absolutely delicious and I’d recommend it to anyone who loves fish as much as we do. We’ll be visiting again. Thank you to the kind staff who served us today. Much appreciated.

Our fist “eating out” experience post lockdown! We were lucky to get a table in their small garden at lunchtime. Two excellent sandwiches and their only draught beer (presumably reduced for the pandemic). Proper Covid-19 precautions, excellent and prompt service, food hot and tasty, no complaints!

Reasonable lunch venue. Good food & helpful waitress. Not outstanding but pleasant enough. Fish finger sandwich recommended.

We booked a table at the very last minute as we decided we just couldn’t be bothered to cook on holiday and we were able to get a table in the dog room as we had our dog with us. The food was ok (I didn’t have to make it so bonus!) but the menu was the Sunday lunch menu and some specials which is fine but didn’t make it feel like the dinner we were there to have. I should have checked beforehand so I wasn’t as disappointed; lesson learned. We were sat a little closer than I would have liked to the table behind us although all other COVID adjustments were there. The staff were great however it did take a long time after we had finished to be checked in on again (easily 25-30 minutes). I was hoping to order another drink and look at the desserts menu but by the time we finally grabbed the waitress’s attention the moment had passed and we decided on the bill instead. It wasn’t one of the best places I have been and probably wouldn’t head back but that might have been because I was expecting something a little different to what we had.

Had a great walk around castle and beaches with dog for a couple of hours, then a walk into village when my wife said shall we have a bite to eat. The Lord Crewe took our eye so sat down in the outside eating area to the left. Staff were doing table service and must say how speedy and well we were served. Really enjoyed the food and quick beer, couldn’t fault at all, would visit again

I was impressed by the precautions taken including the hand sanitiser by the door and serving one person at a time at the car. We had lunch outside. The table service was efficient and the food good. Recommended.

We had a tasty lunch, served by friendly staff. We were impressed with the way they were dealing with the regulations in relation to Covid in hospitality.

Visited for lunch. With the weather been lovely and sunny opted to sit out in the beer garden. Excellent distancing due to Covid19, table services and contact less as well. Went in to use the toilets very well organised. Hand sanitizers at the doorway. One door in and one door out. Markings on the floor for one way. I had tuna mayo on a roll which came with side salad and crisps, hubby had ham/cheese roll and we got a portion of chips between us, both very tasty and plenty of filling on the rolls. Very busy and very well organised. Friendly staff.

We visited twice this week and sat outside for a drink or three.They have got perfect measures in place to try and ensure customer safety.One way system works perfectly. Other similar premises could certainly learn how to deal with the current restrictions we have to live with. Well Done.

Booking in advance we were pleased to find the restaurant taking the covid compliance seriously. Masks were work by all staff members and compulsory for guests while walking too and from their tables. All tables were well spaced out and open windows helped with ventilation.The menu was rather brief but we chose the sea bream (£20) and rib-eye steak (£21). Other options for mains were limited to burgers, curries, sausage and mash, fish and chips and scampi. Our food was perfectly cooked and presented. After several meals in the surrounding area we found the Lord Crewe to provide both the best meals and most secure covid compliance.

Enjoyed a family meal here with the kids.The menu is great and offers a good selection - especially starters.The staff were friendly and attentive. The only improvement I would suggest would be to improve the atmosphere - we were sat In a small room with a few other diners and there was a lack of background noise to make it feel a bit more vibrant. That was my only minor negative.

called in this evening for a quick drink was curtly told by bar staff that facemasks had to be worn and refused service ! YET no one in the building (including bar staff) was wearing a mask! local pub for local people???? not wanting outside trade obviously will not be returning

We only popped in for a cup of tea as had somewhere else booked for lunch but would definitely return and have a meal here.I didn't realise how big the restaurant area was, there is 3 large rooms with lovely decor and tables spaced apart.Masks are expected to be worn when moving around the restaurant which is good practice and should be followed by other places too.

But then again everything in Bamburgh seems aimed at the well heeled. The Black Sheep Bitter was slightly too cold and slightly too expensive for my liking, but I suppose you ay for the location, which, overlooking the castle, is sensational.

Had a very good pub supper with our friends. Great pub food and good value made even better as they were part of the Government discounted food schemeThey were talking Covid issue seriouslyStaff were great and looked after us wellWell worth a visit

Stayed in a cottage in Bamburgh the 1st to the 8th August. Each evening had a drink outside. Felt very safe. The hotel operate first class Covid procedures from being at the bar, a one way system and asking each evening for our data for track and trace. Well done!

Where to start ? Covid regulations strictly adhered to, exceptional standard of cleanliness, both in the bar areas and bedrooms. The staff are really friendly and efficient and the food is perfect. We could only stay one night whilst house hunting in the area and didn’t want to leave. Highly recommend.

Good choice of alcohol, seating area indoors and out. Nice decor inside and is a nice place to visit after walking from seahouses. Friendly bar staff and very professional. Will be visiting again.

Very glad always to get a table as a walk in. Good precautions for covid, track n trace, masks and 1 way system. Ok service. Quite pricey but expected in a tourist spot. Fish was superb, chips were fine. Good pint of local ale too.

We popped in for lunch today and though the children’s scampi and chips was ok, our fish and chips was overpriced and very disappointing.

We called in for a late lunch and our first pint since lock down. Lovely pub grub - the scampi was great and so were the goujons. Very friendly service and a nice pint.

Taking into account that Covid 19 ts causing people issues doesn't excuse one of the most uninspiring menus ever and the food was the type of massed produced fare that you get in a supermarket cafe! My wife orderd chicken curry where it was obvious that chicken had just been tossed into the other option on the menu which was a vegetable curry! My wife reluctantly made that choice because the rest of the menu was equally uninspiring. Cost was OK f we had got what is expected from a restaurant.

Out of season but recommended by Cottage and very light, friendly and good menu. We used twice as good vlue for money

Nice staff, nice space for eating and an enjoyable lunch. Certainly a place we wouldn’t mind staying in if we were wanting to stay in Bamburgh itself

We asked a regular Bamburgh diner friend where we should try on our first visit 'sans chien'. The Lord Crewe was their immediate reply. Great advice. Tempura King Prawn starter. Best I've ever had. Huge, fresh and perfectly battered. My wife's goats' cheese starter with roasted hazelnuts and beetroot chutney was just as good. My burger was epic, her penne with chilli, chorizo and chicken a close second. The ginger sponge was loaded with chunks of the stuff. If you like ginger, just do it. But take care, it's thermonuclear! Great meal and will go back very soon.

Spent the day in Bamburgh and visited here for lunch. Really good menu and I had the largest fish and chips I have ever had!! Well worth a visit after wandering round the castle and beaches.

Popped in twice in the 2 days we were there. There is a "doggie bar" & seating area. Ideal as the dog was with us. We ate both times & the food was really good. The service was friendly & efficient.

Dropped in yesterday, never tried any of these local places before but it was a very nice experience, good value, fresh and tasty and lovely places to sit, tables not too squashed in, lovely paintings on the wall, good food.My husband had duck breast salad and I had goats cheese salad. Very quick service, colourful and fresh salad, tasty and lots of flavour in the balsamic dressing (these little touches make it sometimes), and we shared halloumi fries....all just yum. Overall a delightful experience

Hidden gem, especially in winter, great food and fab lady behind the bar...sorry I missed her name....very fired ly and brought the drinks to the table for us...can’t recommend enough

Yes it does have a dog friendly area which is a bonus.. Popped in for a quick drink and a sandwich... The staff were really uninterested in life... Absolute poor service and attitude.. I did find £10 expensive for a beef sandwich.. It was fatty too....Clearly rely on the transiant tourists rather than retention of returning regulars...Average to say the least

great dog room, the staff are very welcoming and genuinely like dogs. Very pleasant decor. Very good menu something for everyone. The seafood curry was fantastic (the third time I've sampled it and it is always very tasty).

The Lord Crewe was the only place open for meals (other places were closed because it was out of the main tourist season). Sat in the small bar area on entering the premises. 4 of us had drinks and meals of; small fish-n-chips, crab sandwich, and 2 x steak sandwich (huge!) with chips. All very well presented, and amble sufficiency to fill our appetites. Reasonable prices .

Great ales and incredibly dog friendly. Highly recommend for beer and dog lovers if you are in the area.

Called in here on an off chance as they were advertising dog friendly, and dog friendly is what you get, separate areas for dogs so if you don’t like dogs you are not affected either as you have your own area too.

I came here on the evening of Friday 22nd November. Could not fault the food, the prawn cocktail and halloumi fries were incredible!!! Next time I’ll save room for dessert!

Went here with friends for evening meal, there was 12 of us altogether. Food totally delicious. My Husband and myself both had the Halibut served with new potatoes and tomatoes still on the vine served with a white wine cream sauce. Delicious, plenty of food on the plates, in fact none of our group had room for a desert. The staff very friendly and efficient. Definitely would recommend.

Four of us called in today for Sunday lunch . My wife has a dietary requirement of no gluten due to her Coeliacs disease. After checking the menu we found that traditional fish and chips was on the menu as a Gluten free option so we proceeded to order. At the point of ordering we were told that the GF option in fact was actually baked fish without the batter. Dissapointed but hungry my wife accepted this. However when the meal arrived it was not with the home cooked chips as described but with the worst looking French fries you could ever imagine. We asked the waitress why the French fries and the reply was that they had replaced the chips with French fries which they had cooked in the oven rather than cross contaminating with gluten in the fryer ( they were not even oven fries !! ). After expressing our dissapointment , the manager was reluctant to discount any of my wife’s meal. Do not go here if you have a gluten free requirement as they clearly do not understand that you are entitled to the same quality food as the rest of the paying customers.

Midpriced. Loved the local bangers and mash. Plenty. Local beer excellent. Staff friendly and attentive.

We had a very friendly welcome. Our twin bedded room was large with an excellent shower only bathroom. The decor in the hotel was very nice and our evening meal was lovely with plenty of choice. The breakfast was really good - presentation excellent

My wife and I were staying here for a weekend in late October.

Had it not been for the well over the top prices charged, we’d have been very happy with the meal.

Had a very pleasant lunch in here today.

We popped in here with friends + 2 dogs. There is a room specifically for dogs and their owners which was lovely. Food ordered and served very quickly. Dogs were looked after too. Food was great. Many other ‘dog friendly pubs’ could learn a lot from the Lord Crewe, we didn’t feel like second class citizens having to sit out in the cold but allowed to enjoy a relaxing meal in a lovely setting, well done.

We visited on a lunchtime with our dog, there was outside and lovely indoor seating they have a room inside which is just for people with dogs, it has a lovely homely atmosphere we ordered the beef and crab sandwiches with dirty fries the portions are very generous and the food was really nice, would highly recommend and we will definitely visit again.

Dog friendly area looked inviting so we decided to have lunch. GF choice looked good but was told on ordering GF battered Haddock, Chips & Mushy Peas that the Haddock was oven baked!

We only called in for coffee purely because we saw that it advertised a "dog only" room. Orders had to be placed at the bar in the main part of the hotel and when our drinks were brought down they were accompanied by biscuits for our dog. How's that for service (which, by the way, was also quick and brought by a friendly person who made a right fuss of our dog). Looking at the menu, there was a good choice and there were plenty of Gluten Free options. This pleased my wife, as she is Gluten Free. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to stay for a meal but next time we are in Bamburgh, we certainly will.

Popped into the Lord Crewe for drinks only... good flowing to tables around us looked lovely, but sadly didn’t get the chance to dine here. Lovely ambiance though.

Called in for the evening meal, their fish and chips are worth the trip alone. The fish served was the largest I have ever seen.

We were happy to dine here as we could bring our dog in. However, if you don’t have a dog there is a separate dinning area. Lovely seafood curry with scallops and fish and chips for hubby. Even the dog got a biscuit. Hubby came back from the bar with a really good IPA that was recommended. All in all a great end to a evening in Bamburgh.

Really nice food and service. Very generous portions. We enjoyed the food and the place. Happy to see dogs inside the restaurant as we are very dog friendly. Thanks!!!

We holiday Northumberland 3 times a year and the Lord Crewe is always one of lunch stops. Brilliantly dog friendly. The atmosphere in the ‘dogs only’ bar area is great. Such a change to find somewhere that dogs are welcome not just tolerated. If you don’t have a dog you can eat in the other ‘dog free’ zone. Tried the Beef stottie which was fresh and tasty, no gristly beef here ❤️ Husband had the fish finger sandwich which was fresh and tasty as always. Staff were friendly as always and generous with the dog biscuits... so a big woof from Otto. After a dog walk on the beach the Lord Crewe always delivers. We will be back.

My wife and I just returned from a short break in Northumberland and ate dinner at a different Bamburgh restaurant over three successive nights. Our verdict: We'd been advised that The Potted Lobster was very good and it didn't disappoint...at least an 8 out of 10; Our meals at the Victoria Hotel were filling but underwhelmingly ordinary and atmosphere was lacking...5 out of 10; Steak Friday at The Lord Crewe was a triumph...truly delicious and standout ribeye and chips, the best we've eaten for years and a solid 10!

Booked a table for 6 & our border terrier for a birthday dinner. Not disappointed. We had a lovely steak meal and the service was friendly and attentive. So pleased the restaurant was dog friendly. Everyone really enjoyed their steak and it was good value. Highly recommended.

Dropped in only for a coffee, but was impressed by their service and willingness to oblige with our needs.

We had a very poor crab sandwich here last week. The bread was dry, the lumps of crab were hard, the taste was unappealing and my friend had a big piece of shell in her sandwich! We left more than half of our food but received no discount. Such a pity the standard of food has gone down, it used to be great! I felt so embarrassed at recommending and booking this restaurant.

On arriving at the pub for refreshments, we were asked to re- seat ourselves because we did not “ own a doggie “. This was in the main seating area. We pointed out that humans were more important than dogs, and that they paid the bill! Naturally we left without our drinks and sandwiches.

Had a meal in the dog friendly bar / restaurant.

Took family to the Lord Crewe for lunch. Beef stottie was a nice idea let down by the beef being rather gristley. Crab sandwich tasty as was fish finger sandwich. Overall the lunch menu is pretty carb/bread heavy. The pub itself is presented well but I think the menu could be a bit more inspiring.

My mother in law was staying at the hotel so we decided to join for breakfast. Unfortunately we were placed at the end of the room, separated from other guests with chairs piled on top of each other....food was good but overall disappointing

We all had one course: a generous he,ping of three lamb cutlets, a sirloin and beef fillet medallions. The last mentioned were a little overdone but otherwise everything was first class. With drinks, coffees and a tip the bill was£105 for the three of us. Not cheap but good quality with efficient, friendly service.

Stopped off on our way home and were pleased to get a table without booking. The food was delicious and would definitely eat here again.

Lovely food and quick and friendly service. We had chunky fish finger sandwich with chips and mushy peas, very tasty and reasonably priced

We came here eighteen months ago and had an amazing white bean chilli. What a difference now. Is nutrition part of chef training I wonder? Nobody would think to serve a carnivore a meal without a source of protein but it so often happens to vegetarians. For reference good sources of non animal based proteins include pulses, nuts and for those who are eat them cheese and eggs. Sorry to be so patronising but a veggie curry...however tasty...without chickpeas, lentils or similar, just isn't sufficient.

Booked for Saturday night dinner and so pleased we did. Nice place, dog friendly room one of our jack russells is timid so we asked to be moved to a quieter table which was done without any problems. The food was very food quality, staff were pleasant even though they were rushed off their feet. Would recommend the chicken and chorizo pasta.

We walked from Seahouses to Bamburgh on a hot day and were ready for a drink & food. Sitting outside the pints went down well and then our ordered beef stotties arrived and filled our hungry stomachs. We would return.

The Lord Crew Inn is situated in close proximity to Bamburgh Castle, which makes it the perfect place for a civilised summer shandy after exploring the Castle. The beer garden sits in the shadow of Bamburgh Castle, they have free wifi and the drinks are well priced. I regret not ordering dinner here, as the food that came out looked delicious. Picture this- you've had a fantastic day exploring the castle, poking around the beach and now you're tired. Lean back, sip a shandy and bask in the bliss of Bamburgh.

I can’t express enough how disappointed I was with the meal, service and ambience of Lord Crewe. The only saving grace was the drinks, which there had initially been confusion regarding due to lack of communication between bar staff.

Had chops, tempura vegetables and a burger. Nicely done, good service, nice contemporary space. Worth a try

We are currently staying in Bamburgh for the week and had already booked a table here for Sunday lunch, having eaten here twice before and found those times to be really good. When we went in the waitress, a middle-aged woman, was speaking to someone on the phone, but showed is to our table whilst still carrying on with her phone conversation. We thought that a bit unprofessional. We were shown to our table which was situated under the open sky-lights. We have food allergies, which we had told them of at the time of booking, and the same waitress went to check the menu with the chef. When she came back she had ticked loads off as not suitable or that they could be adapted, which was good, as we need to feel these things are taken seriously. This place does address allergies really well. My husband wanted to order the artichoke and goats cheese salad, but was told it was just a goats cheese salad, as they had run out of artichokes. She then went on to say that the smoked duck salad was actually chicken because they had run out of duck. Ok....good to know these things beforehand. It took a while for our starters to arrive and when they did they were really good. For mains my daughter, who has a nut allergy, had ordered the gourmet burger, having been assured it was suitable for her. This was supposed to be served in a brioche bun. When it finally arrived there was just a burger..no bun! We questioned why, as the waitress had told my daughter that the burger was ok for her. The waitress said the chef had decided the bun was not nut-free after all, which is fair enough, but If she had been told this beforehand she would not have ordered it and would have had something else. The waitress did offer to change her meal, but as we had already been waiting some time for our mains to arrive my daughter declined. The waitress then did give her this meal free of charge to make up for the lack of information. The rest of the food, when it finally was served, was delicious. We did find the manner of this particular waitress to be somewhat cold though. She was like a school teacher in the way she spoke to us and hardly broke into a smile. She was also quite dismissive towards our son at one point. He has autism and is really scared of wasps. When one flew in and was bothering us at the table, I mentioned to her that our son had autism and was scared of the wasp, but she did nothing and carried on clearing tables. When I said again that the wasp was worrying my son her reply was, 'well they don't bother me!'. By this time all 4 of us were out of our seats and had to vacate the area or our son would have started screaming, as the wap was very persistant. Then luckily the other waitress who was serving came in and she was brilliant. She got a tray and managed to get the wasp out of the dining room and we could resume our meal. They then closed the sky-lights and offered us another table, but since the wasp had been dealt with so well by the second waitress we decided to stay where we were. The first waitress really needs to be more empathic with guests, particularly when they have special needs. If someone is scared of a wasp in the dining area the response should be, 'is there anything I can do to sort the problem?', not 'well they don't bother me!'. She did not come across as being very good with people to be honest. We felt she thought we were a nuisance to be honest. Her attitude kind of marred our experience there and although the food was really nice, this sort of thing would put us off from coming back.

Passing through Bamburgh on the Northumberland Coastal route we decided not to go back to our hotel for a meal as we had not been impressed the previous evening. Walking through we came across the Lord Crewe and went in to ask if they did GLUTEN FREE.. They showed us a menu which was either GF or they could adapt.. Looked good so we booked dinner. Had Lamb cutlets with a Lemon Tart for sweet all GF. I wanted a smaller meal so they did Prawn Cocktail as a main course . Good portion of large prawns (double a standard) and 4 very large shell on. A bit messy but delicious .Salad of leaves ,tomato &cucumber; . I couldn't resist sticky ginger pudding and custard. We enjoyed the meal so much we went back the next day even though it was a 1 hour drive.

Day up the coast, didn't realise how busy the area would be, however managed to find a space at the Lord Crewe,