The Market Tavern, Steakhouse and Lodge in Northumberland

Went for meal wasn't disappointed service from staff fantastic always chatty and accommodating providing a cushion when asked food lovely and hot and well presented thank you chef always a pleasure to eat there

Booked a table with a toddler, service was amazing and interacted with him loads, and the food was 10/10

We were driving back home to Edinburgh from York and fancied something to eat. As you do Google and Trust Pilot brought up The Market Tavern. The place was lovely and the staff were great. Even other visitors were chatting away. The food is fantastic also a proper feast! We will definitely be back when we are on our travels again. Thank you

This establishment was recommended to us by a hotel employee. He said it was delicious and the portions were large. And he was right)) the portions are large and everything is very tasty. We took their signature chicken and pork. Everything is tasty, satisfying and nutritious. Be sure to come hungry)) large selection of drinks, incl. local beer. Very pleasant service, the girl explained everything to us about each dish and answered all our questions. It was nice to be there))

We ate here twice, Thursday and Friday last week, and popped on for a couple of pints on Saturday. The food was really nice, and the staff were lovely, friendly, and great with advice about local attractions and recommendations for a takeaway. Highly recommended and booking is probably essential particularly on a weekend. A big thank you for helping make our weekend away such a good one

Nipped in here for a quick lunch while in the area and walked out full and very satisfied from a high quality meal. When shopping in alnwick I got recommended to visit here for food, I thought I'd walk by and try it. There was a few tables spare and I was quickly seated. Every member of staff was polite and welcoming, it felt like walking into your own local. I ordered a dressed crab sandwich and my girlfriend ordered the steak baguette. Both meals were absolutely beautiful, you can tell they don't skimp with quality here. I had a pint of pale ale from a local brewery which was also clean, crisp and full of flavour. All in all we came out very satisfied and I will definitely return when next in the area.

We visited the Market Tavern with a 14 month old baby and a dog plus 4 adults. Sometimes when a baby is in the party the service can be a bit wary. However, this was not the case here, the service could not have been more welcoming. This resulted in a very relaxed evening. The staff were brilliant. Oh and by the way, the food was excellent too! Well done all the staff at the Market Tavern!,

Best place we've visited for food on our holiday. Very dog friendly, great menu and food was exceptional. Super atmosphere and great, friendly staff. Highly recommend 😋

Ate here last night. Food and service so good we booked for tonight whilst we paid the bill. Don't hesitate just visit for great food and service. Both nights food was really really good.

I'm not really a 'pub person', but was really hungry and no cafes in town seemed to be open on a Monday. I thought I'd chance it, and was glad I did because the food and service were excellent. The chips, with their skins on, were the best I've ever eaten. I've deducted one star for the strong smell of dogs inside. It does say outside that dogs are welcome, and I like dogs, but there were a lot of dogs, including a large bulldog that arrived with its owners and panted heavily right next to my table. It did feel unhealthy to have dog breath so close to my food, and put me off ordering dessert. Perhaps having dog and non-dog areas would be a better idea? I would definitely recommend this pub and give it 5 stars for its food and service though

Amazing food, I would say one of the best sirloins had on point everything, in other hand the Ukrainian Waitress. Lady Amazing she never said not not anything that we as customers need or wanted always there, fast the rest good all well done, it's a old place, cozy confortable, parking outside free for 2 hours also recommendation the shoulder pork too super tender. God bless everyone in the kitchen and the rest. . Meal for 2 person including drinks around 73£.

Incredible steak (filet and sirloin). Friendly staff. Lovely interior too. Edit: came back a year later with my husband and it was just as good if not better!

Had an enormous Sunday dinner which was delicious, roast sirloin, massive Yorkshire pudding and gravy with all the veg. Gets busy so recommend you book.

Excellent pub lunch, and they also had a good children's menu

Very delicious lunch we had here. Only stopped in the area for a few hours while we visited the castle and we happen to stroll into this gem of a place. Our food was delicious and the portions are large.

One of the best pub meals we’ve had in a long time. Most places that serve up food like this would be lauding it up as a ‘gastropub’ but this is just good honest home cooked fare pretending to be your average pub grub. But average it surely ain’t. Could not recommend highly enough. Worth six stars.

We popped in for a pint and received a very warm welcome. Fortunately, we managed to get a table and enjoyed a terrific Sunday dinner. I had brisket which was delicious and there was a real pile of it. My partner has sirloin which was beautifully pink. An exceptional Sunday dinner.

Chose The Market Tavern for a nights stay to explore the delights of Alnwick ( which are amazing and varied ) . Booking process was easy , and welcome upon arrival was also very good . Manager was welcoming and friendly , also personally helped us to our room with our bags . Check in time 1500 hrs Check out time 1000hrs Rooms are dated and tired , but satisfactory for one night . Cleanliness could have been better , but this is an old establishment, and I understand that finding cleaning staff is an issue ( common place in the service industry in this day and age ). Bed and sleep Quality was great ( Bed was clean and comfortable) , bathroom was also spacious and functional . Shower control was counter-intuitive ( Water flow on the left instead of right , and temperature control turned the opposite direction- but sorted this in no time ). There was no noise , and a quiet nights sleep was had . We ate here too and booked the table upon check in ( as it does get very busy as the food served here is excellent , and very good value for money ). Staff and service are first class , and a generally cosy and inviting atmosphere. Overall , we enjoyed our stay , and the food - will definitely return for another visit . Stayed in Room number 6.

Wow! I never leave reviews…usually because I’ve not being ‘wowed’ and/or I’m a really fussy/picky eater & never clear my place as there’s always something I don’t like (again me being a fussy eater), but this was soooo nice. Beef….didn't even need cutting….so soft & tasty, veg cooked just right (not too soft but not too hard)…I don’t even like red cabbage but I ate it & enjoyed it! Roast potatoes….best Ive had in ages, crispy outside & fluffy inside, Yorkshire pudding, crisp & soft without being too soggy or too well done, gravy….sooooo tasty, oh and cheesy leeks 😘. All staff seemed happy to be there, pleasant & helpful without being ‘in your face’. Wine/beer lovely too. We will be back!

Fantastic room for the very low price. Nice touch on the extras thrown in the room too!

Incredible food, had the 8oz sirloin with pan haggety (cheesy potatoes!) and chimichurri.... boy oh boy! It was good!! Will definitely be revisiting, now saved in my places of favourites 😍

A lovely overnight stay ! Food was fabulous ,service really friendly and attentive . Great room ,very clean and comfy ,thank you👍👍

A warm welcoming pub with excellent and attentive staff who were very aware and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. Two members of staff stand out, Alex and Liam (aka Pickles) who were very friendly and engaging. Thank you all.

Fantastic food and service. Very reasonably priced.

Booked in for 3 nights. The room was clean but very cold on arrival. There was a radiator on in the room but it didn’t give out much heat. We had been left a little fan heater which we used all the time. There was no heating in the bathroom and although the basin toilet and shower were clean the plumbing leading to the toilet had black stains running done it and overall the bathroom just needs a total refit. Otherwise the room was acceptable. Bed reasonably comfortable. The optimum word here is Lodge as it is not a hotel. The pub however is really good with very nice food. We left one day early.

First meal out in Alnwick, and my word it was good, I rang about an hour before we were heading into town to see if they had a table, they got us in during a very busy Saturday night which was brill. Brilliant welcome, and we were seated on time, the place is warm, cosy and very inviting. I felt extremely comfortable and at home. The service was great, warm and friendly and very efficient. Best bit was the food! I had the mussels to start, I got a great portion and the white cream sauce was one of the best I've had in recent memory. Next I had the Beef brisket which just fell apart and the sauce and vegetables on the side were all expertly cooked. Loved it and I couldn't recommend it more!!

Only had a fish and chip butty which was like a meal by its self absolutely lovely service excellent , lovely old friendly pub 😀

Called in for lunch and very pleasantly surprised at just how good it was. Food was superb. Best Belly pork in a long while, served with tasty, buttery vegetables and PROPER pork gravy. Really, really tasty food and friendly service. Well done The Market Tavern

They do a lovely Sunday roast at a good price

Very friendly and attentive staff. The food is also amazing and very reasonably priced. Well worth a visit. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Great food selection local products and beers nice friendly staff good atmosphere

Waited a while for food but it was so worth it Polite and helpful staff if your in town check it out you will not be disappointed

Staff were great, fantastic steak and good prices

We never stayed here, however, booked it for a meal having popped in for a beer the previous day. Had the fillet, easily one of the nicest fillets I’ve had, and I’ve had a few.

Lovely meal and atmosphere…the staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the geordie chop, reasonably priced

Amazing!!!!! Food be sublime!! Steaks are cooked to perfection and the fish be beautifully cooked! Excellent price for scrummy food

Great atmosphere and delicious food with a fine selection of drinks.

Came across this pub by chance. Looks nothing from the outside but on entering we were pleasantly surprised by the lovely warm welcome and cosy interior. The menu is fantastic and I fully recommend this lovely place for a warm welcome and fab food

Was doing some shopping with my mother a few months ago in Alnwick and couldn’t decide where to have lunch we definitely made the right decision we weren’t to hungry so just shared a couple starters they were really nice and as it was a quite quiet afternoon we had a good chat with some of the staff who great I will Occasionally pop in after work for a drink and there’s always a great atmosphere. Lovely place highly recommend : )

Spending a couple of nights in Alnwick between Christmas and New Year. Hotel suggested the Market Tavern. What a great place! Straight forward, unassuming market town pub with excellent service (thanks Cooper), excellent food (perfectly cooked ribeye) and a nice welcoming environment. Well done!!! Totally recommend, if you decide to try it out I’m sure you will not be disappointed.

This is a lovely traditional pub, great homemade food, very reasonable price, very friendly & welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent food, friendly service. Will return