The Melton Constable in Northumberland

A thoroughly enjoyable lunch for four friends. Good pub grub, especially the beef dinners. Beautiful views of the river. Staff very friendly and helpful. Prices reasonable. Parking good. Certainly be back.

We visited as a family of four, we each had something different and the food was delivered promptly, all at the same time and all piping hot. We all said how tasty the food was, and we returned the following evening where the quality was the same. We will be returning on our next visit.

Sorry only 4 out of 5 but everything was lovely starting from the welcome service food really tasty and definitely will visit again but next time I will make sure I have notes for a tip so sorry didn’t leave one Steak pie delicious Fish n Chips excellent Chips skinny nice if chunky chips definitely 5/5 but that’s just personal choice pie and fish great value from a traditional pub/restaurant sat in the bar area nice warm full of character

Very good food we ordered the 2 chicken roast dinners and 1 mustard chicken all 3 was excellent and very well cooked and plenty of food over all 10 out of 10

Our first visit to this pub.Excellent food, well cooked and large portions, and friendly staff. Definitely worth a return.

Have been several times and had a good meal but today 13th oct we waited over 45 mins for meal anc when it came was dissapointing i ordered the steak and ale pie it didnt taste of ale hardly any gravy and steak was like chewing shoe leather it should of been melt in the mouth i dont like thrir chips would rather have frozen think its overated and overpriced

1st time visit to this pub, picked at random & it was a great choice. The service was excellent, really friendly staff. We had a table in the conservatory with a lovely view of the Seaton Burn. The Sunday roast was lovely, no complaints about any part of the meal, everything cooked to perfection & nice & hot. 3 if us had the 'trio of meats' & what a size 🐷 Couldn't resist the sticky toffee pudding, it was delicious 😋 but after the roast we should have shared a portion. Will definitely be back, the grandsons are wanting to try it 😁

Went for a meal with my dad and stepmum and was pleasantly surprised, the food was really good and the lady who looked after us was excellent. Will be visiting again when I’m back up north

Sunday lunch. Never been before. Lovely atmosphere. Great portions. Great food. Friendly staff. Perfect. Thank you

steak puff pastry pie, steak tough; lasagna v poor with salad not fresh and garlic bread from frozen but not good... overall meal at best average pub food but something of a let down after reading good reviews, pub ok but food disappointing and wont visit again in a hurry...

Popped in for lunch after a lovely walk. Food was excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. I had the Crab cakes, the missus had the scampi, we both agreed, excellent and great value for money. Will definitely be back

We visited the MC on 2 occasions during a recent visit to the north-east. Both times we had various drinks and evening meals. We found the staff to be really friendly and helpful. The menu is mostly traditional British with local produce served in hearty portion sizes. All of the food choices we made were great value, piping hot and absolutely delicious. The pub is a real ale person's paradise. Ales that are widely available are supplemented with more unusual variations. Cask Marque is proudly held and beers were being relished by a thirsty clientele of locals. The wide selection of beers has something for everyone and I was particularly pleased to see Guinness 0% being offered amongst a range of low alcohol products. The pub is lively, friendly and busy and an absolute credit to its staff and owners. If you're in the area you should call in, though you will need to book food in advance.

Have been to this pub/restaurant a number of times for lunch and the food has always been exceptional. However today went for Sunday lunch and the meal was unbelievable. I didn't think it would be possible to improve on my previous visits but it did. The food quality, service, value and staff were excellent, and they also serve small portions if that is what you require. A testament to the popularity of this establishment is that by 12.15 all tables were taken and the reservation boards on each table indicated that this would be the case for all three sittings. If you like traditional Sunday lunches I would highly recommend

We were given a table even though not booked and were happy with that .Got our drinks ,Red Wine (ok),Pint of shandy was flat and had to be taken back . Was replaced. Meals ordered from an extensive menu ,however when the food arrived at the table the serving staff accidentally knocked a glass of red wine over which went all over the table and all over my shirt . The staff speedily came to the rescue to mop up and clear the spillage ,replaced the wine . The food was of an excellent standard but I am disappointed that there was no concern for the state of my clothes been covered in red wine from the bar manager/owner . Had to go back to our hotel to change and wash out my shirt

Looked more like a traditional pub from the outside but when we went in it was completely different. Very busy for a midweek evening but the pleasant waitress found us a table in the conservatory. The meals were excellent, well cooked, good portions and absolutely delicious. Even real chips not frozen coated mash. Friendly atmosphere, can't fault it. Went back the next evening and it was exactly the same. Wish we had gone in the first night, wouldn't have tried anywhere else.

First time visit, the staff were friendly and helpful. Although we had not booked they found us a table. The food was excellent as were the drinks, if we come back to this area we will be back here for a great meal.

First visit for about 50 years and what a difference. The pub and restaurant were busy, even though it was a Thursday lunchtime. Nice friendly atmosphere and quick pleasant service. A good idea to book if eating. The standout dish for me was Mediterranean chicken with lots of juicy chicken breast and proper chips. A couple of small minuses were that the conservatory is quite intimate so it’s not a place for a clandestine assignment. Also I would avoid the salads. But no problem with 5 star rating.

We love eating here, lots of choice, gorgeous food and the staff are lovely. Amazing gluten free menu. Our favourite place to eat.

If you are after proper nice traditional food this is the place to go. Sometimes it’s Never mind how it looks on the plate, flavour is all it’s about. Then the Milton constable is the place to go. I went with my family and between us we had things like scampi, steak and ale pie, gammon and fish and chips. It was all lush. Cannot fault the food or the service. Will definitely be back.

Having a walk around Delaval Hall and Seaton Sluice, called in here for a pint and tried the chicken sandwich.WOW!!!One of the best I've tried. Really good and tasty, Washed down with a very nice pint of Fosters.The other meals comming out of the kitchen looked good as well.Pleasant friendly staff, in a traditional solid establishment.Give the place a try, you decide.......

We tried this place on a off chance ...food is ok and hosts are very friendly and prices are fair ....decor is abit old fashioned but i liked that which may suit the older person rather than younger folk

we arrived at this beautiful pub for our tea not having booked and were welcomed by the lovely staff. The lady who served us was very nice to talk to. The food was fantastic and we would highly recommend it.

My partner and I have been visiting this pub regularly and it’s always a pleasure to visit. There’s a good choice of six real ales, a good menu of good pub grub at good prices and it’s always got a friendly atmosphere. Excellent service from great staff. There’s a lovely conservatory to eat in and it has a lovely view overlooking Holywell Dene. There’s plenty of parking and it’s on a good bus route between Blyth and Whitley Bay.

Great food and service and the selection of real ales was very pleasing. Nothing was a problem to the staff and very well managed given these difficult times!

A favourite of ours for many years, 'The Constable' continues to please. An old fashioned pub with good well kept beer and reasonably priced tasty food, what is not to like?The usually extensive menu is a little limited since Covid-19, but still bigger than most that we visit. Much of it is home-cooked and plentiful: braised steak and five vegetables for under £11; small mince & dumplings with veg for £6.50. Where else can you get that value? Many portions come in small and large, but it's strictly English cuisine, so don't expect curries and such, but the usual salads, burgers and fish are there if you choose.Where many places limit their deserts to hot and sticky, here there is also a good selection of cold offerings.There are usually/always SIX well kept real ales on tap with the the usual lagers, ciders and wines. It has always been known for its collection of single malts and I believe the selection of gins matches this.'The view' from the conservatory looking up Holywell Dene is worth a visit just for that, especially with the log burner going in the winter or the light sparkling on the 'burn' when the sun shines. There is outside seating overlooking the dene if you would rather.Unlike many venues since lockdown there are ample and friendly staff and the service is quick.There is a carpark, but the adjacent road suffices if needs be.The toilets are small, but clean.

We ate here at 2pm on a Friday. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the food was excellent pub food, with some meals having a smaller portion option. The conservatory at the back has a nice view. We would defintely visit again.

The food is great. The drinks are perfect and the staff super friendly. Highly recommended. Lovley place to stop.

Called on off chance they would have a table glad we did. Food spot on price good value compared to so called gastro pubs. The view was amazing. All covid restrictions adhered to we will be back.

Great real ale pub. We dropped in here after a long walk in the wind. All the COVID protection and procedures were in place and the staff made us really welcome. My brother and my brother in law are real ale nuts and they were so impressed with the beer selection - some good local ales on draught with some of the nationally known ones as well. Plenty of other options on the keg side as well as a good array of gins and other drinks for the non ale drinkers. Product knowledge of the staff was exemplary. This place was so good we went back the following day ! We didn’t eat here but the food , especially the fish and chips looked good and other guest were really happy with the food. If you sre nearby and like your ale just go !

Was great to get out again, and so glad to make The Melton my first place to visit. Let's get the covid stuff out the way first. Well thought through systems that make you feel safe. All you need to know!! Professional, practical and neither lax or over the top. Friendly assuming service that to the untrained eye would hardly make you notice the subtle differences.Food was fab. Just what we needed and certainly no short cuts there. Great portions, home cooked, fresh and tasty. Loved the desserts as well. Cask ale was faultless.Thank you so much

Great service, very friendly staff and, good food well worth a visit, but make sure you book first. We are there again next week.

We booked for tea at 5:30 for a family of four and the service was excellent. The owners and staff couldn't have been more helpful. Just to say thank you for making our stay lovely x

We were really shocked to be asked to leave when the bar staff saw our dog. There were no signs up to say dogs weren't welcome. What was most upsetting was the tone of voice and facial expressions of the bar man as he told us to leave, his look of disgust was truly spectacular. Cool your tone sir, The Bkake Arms, The Keel Row and The Hastings are far superior - all offer great food and welcome our waggy friends. Two dinners, several drinks and all return visits lost to you.

Lovely late Sunday lunch. Staff bent over backwards to accommodate our expanding group, taking a pre-order for meat beforehand so we all got what we wanted. All staff were were extra helpful and cheerful, thanx guys!!!

Absolutely fabulous! The staff, the food, the whole experience was fantastic. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you all.

When we went the people behind the bar were really friendly and it was only the 3rd time that we had visited this pub. Lovely food with specials board. I already know what I am having the next time

We popped in for lunch today and the staff are so friendly it just makes you want to come back. The food is lovely home cooking and I already know what am going to order the next time I go depending on the specials board which may change my decision. Excellent food excellent service.

Pre booked a festive lunch for today. When we arrived it was very quiet, only a handful of customers. Our table was in the conservatory which we had enjoyed in the summer but today it looked very drab. The Christmas decorations were poor - a couple of bits of tinsel on the ceiling and a tiny tree next to the log burning stove which wasn't on. Annoyingly we were next to the door and it was opened by other customers to enter and leave 5 times during our meal and each time an Icelandic blast of cold air filled the room. This door should really not be in use during the winter. The table was set with horrible shabby placemats which need to be binned and the only festive token was cheap crackers. We were so disappointed there was no atmosphere at all, no music playing or anything. They brought the wrong starter out and we had to wait for that to be replaced. No real complaints about the food which was tasty and hot and nicely presented just nothing special. Also the drinks prices are extortionate.

Often difficult to find a suitable table for parties above 4 people. we were 5 and had to compromise with a chair at the end of a table for 4. The menu has changed quite a bit since my last visit and so have the prices in an upwards direction, however having said that the prices were very competitive previously. I ordered a steak with the usual trimmings but although I ordered rare it came medium but I accepted it and it was OK. One of our party ordered the lemon sole and felt the portion was too small. Another in our party ordered the plaice and said it was overcooked and it certainly looked it. Everything considered I felt that the food was not as good as my previous visits. The staff are very friendly and there is a great choice of beers and other drinks

What an amazing place, you walk in the door to a friendly welcome as though you and the staff were old friends.Good selection of guest ales and a menu that is sure to satisfy every diner who visits.The service is quick the food is superb and a special thank you to Annette for her friendly banter, a real people person.When we visited with friends the place was busy with what appeared to be many regulars so that speaks volumes, highly recommended.

Last meal order is 7.45 which I thought a bit early but the pub was warm and the staff were friendly It was quiet for a Saturday night but we didn’t mind that ! I ordered the ham and egg and the other three ordered pork chops All plates were hot and plentiful and non of us had any grumbles . The menus was large and varied and there was a specials board to chose from too . £3 for a Diet Coke wasn’t a bit pricey I thought which surprised me as the food was very reasonably priced. Would I go back ? Yes definitely for the food , maybe have a drink elsewhere as there are always two drivers in our group of friends and it’s not a fair price for draft coke Otherwise it was ok actually

As a group out on a Saturday night it was our first visit...Booked a table without a problem. The food choice & quality was excellent + staff couldn’t do enough to make it a great experience at The Melton Constable.Would certainly recommend & we’ll be back!

Mi sono fermato nel tardo pomeriggio in questo Pub, il locale è grazioso e ci ann fatto accomodare in una bella terrazza esterna ove dalle vetrate splendeva un bel sole.

First visited on the bank holiday weekend. It was a lovely day so we sat outside overlooking the view of the dene below. The lady behind the bar was very friendly and helpful. We just wanted a drink and light snack and the toasted sandwiches were really nice, served with a salad and coleslaw garnish. We called back for lunch last week and sat in the conservatory. The tables for 2 are quite small but it's nice and bright and has the view. Hubby had pie and chips with veg - a large portion with loads of gravy but was just average. I had the homemade fish finger sandwich with a portion of chips. The service was really quick but my fish fingers were quite overdone and dry. We'll certainly give it another try and choose something different next time. The mince and dumplings they had at the next table did look and smell lovely!

Popped in for an evening meal and we were welcomed by George the excellent barman who has obviously tried everything on the extensive menu as he gave us recommendations on what to have. We opted for the liver and bacon which was superb and the homemade burger which was also top notch. With a great choice of real ales and selection of gins this was a real find made even more special by George surely a candidate for north east barman of the year.

Called just after 5:30 when they opened.

This was our first visit, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff were friendly and helpful, the conservatory was light and airy, with charming views. The menu is extensive and very well priced.

Amazing service and amazing people I would like to shout out Annette and all the lovely staff I would definitely recommend it

I have always had a good meal here and the prices are reasonable. Excellent choice of beers too. Pie is very good also sea food recipes and Hunters chicken. Lovely outlook over the burn at both high and low tide. Newly refurbished conservatory is much refreshed

Very nice food.staff very friendly and helpful.Good lunchtime menus plenty of choice and reasonably priced.Lovely staff. When using the conservatory to dine in beware in case it's hot outside however you could sit outside in that case. ALL IN all worth a visit

I must be missing something here because I went today for Sunday lunch and it was possibly the most pitiful excuse of a roast dinner I have ever experienced. The majority of reviews on here and a solid recommendation from a colleague (who has some serious explaining to do tomorrow) tricked me into visiting this place.

We had a family get together at the Melton Constable last Saturday evening; 21 hungry people and a 9 month old baby. Only one thing to say and that is FABULOUS! The food, the staff, everything was spot on. Nothing was too much trouble. We had pre-ordered our food and it arrived on time and the service was excellent. Everyone said how much they had enjoyed their meal and that the standard was very high. Thank you to everyone at the Melton Constable who helped make a special evening memorable.

We called in following a recommendation for lunch. Lovely venue, walked in greeted by friendly staff, we sat in the conservatory which has views of the harbour. Nice selection of ales and the food menu was excellent including the daily specials. Quality of food was very good, good fresh products, well priced and service was good. Would defiantly go back again.

Excellent food, atmosphere, friendly service, couldn't fault, would definitely eat there again, worth what it costs

A very nice day today. The pub did not open until 12 so I sat down in the outside tables waiting. What a lovely place to sit on a lovely day. The pub itself is very traditional and very impressive. You can see they take great care here. The pub was full quickly and the main reason is the food. Lots of choices and good value. There is a great range of beers and hand pulls. Avery nice pub

Excellent for Sunday Lunches and they set a table out for 4 adults and 3 kids(1 highchair). The service and food were 1st class and price was reasonable too. Would recommend it but phone and book a table before going as it was very busy

I have passed this pub for years and never gone in - until my husband said come on let’s try it, and boy I am glad he did.

Just called in on spec and enjoyed lovely meal in clean, warm and pleasant surroundings in the conservatory which had a welcoming log stove burning.

Visited and eaten here 3 times in the past 2 months and on each occasion it has been a delight. Have had a burger, steak and ale pie and fish and chips plus various desserts and always enjoyed every mouthful. Friendly service, a proper local pub atmosphere and good value, tasty food. A family member has Coelic disease and the GF menu here is the best we’ve ever come across - lots of starter and main course options which have always been enjoyed. Portion sizes are really generous too with nice plentiful sides of veggies. Have always driven so not yet sampled a beer but the range on tap always looks enticing so hopefully get can someone to take a turn driving soon! Will be back again in the new year and hope to enjoy more of the same.

I am a bit of a man for good meat. The Melton Constable knows how to select good meat, how to cook it and how to present it. Excellent choice of real ales to boot, always in good nick. The Melton is also a true Community pub and assists heartily in local charitable fundraising.

If you’re wanting a plate full of hearty goodness then this is your pub! An excellent selection on the menu to choose from including full gluten free options. They also offer small, standard or large portions rather than just adult or child portions.

Lunch here is very good and the service exemplary. It is also just a few steps from a fine beach. Wish we lived closer.

My partner and I visited this pub last night. The menu is very good as are the prices. The pub had a great choice of 6 real ales at good prices. The menu has the usual pub standards plus a good steak menus. There is also a daily specials board. a good choice of desserts although we were too full. A gluten free menu is available.We had lasagne and scampi. good sized helpings. We will return. thereThere is a nice conservatory where we ate although you can eat in the bar area. iIt was noted that the pub also has music nights.

Had lunch here of dressed crab salad while my wife had the prawn and melon salad. Both excellent and washed down with a good pint of ale. Reasonably priced.

We used to come here regularly after taking a leisurely walk through Holywell Dene and a visit to the Melton Constable was a pleasurable reward after our exertions. They have an excellent choice of real ales here, a good wine selection and soft drinks, all at fair prices, bearing in mind that the pub is located on the sea front in Seaton Sluice, in a beautiful and picturesque place, with lovely views.

I have been visiting this pub regularly for about 15 years. It's a pub you can drive past quite easily as it is separated from the main road by a green area and you are gone before you work out how to drive to it. Still I manage and here I am.

Been for lunch a few times recently with family. Always a warm friendly welcome. A good choice on menu plus additional special all very yummy. Gradually working our way through. Looking forward to the big melt here this weekend 😊

We visited today for Sunday Lunch. Most of the main rush had been fed as it was after 2pm. There was still a lot eating lovely lunch.

Me and the wife popped in here for the first time yesterday as we couldn’t get into the place we wanted to go around the corner as a group of about 20 had turned up just before we arrived and we were told there was going to be an hour wait for food.... I wish we’d waited!

Lovley sunday dinner and service and it was nearly 5.

Appalling ham and egg today. Frozen chips and cold reconstituted ham with two fried eggs on top. It reminded us of Pek!

This was a randomly picked stop on a walk in Holywell dene but we were really pleased that we did. Sunday lunch was a very healthy portion of what tasted like a homemade Sunday dinner. Portion size was generous and walking afterwards was definitely a slower pace due to sated appetites. Staff were helpful, polite and efficient.

Having been to this pub / diner for a drink with friends and seeing the food being served I wanted to visit for a meal. So when it was my Father in Law's birthday and living only a few miles away I decided this was the place we would take him for Sunday lunch. We booked in advance and were shown our table whilst I ordered drinks from the variety of ales and wines on offer. The food arrived quickly and was very tasty. My father in Law decided on the "trio of meats" and there was so much meat - which he said was very tasty - he could not finish it. The other meals were also very good and the vegetables were well cooked, tasty, and plentiful.

On a very cold and soggy Sunday we decided to venture out for Sunday lunch. A challenge usually for 2 vegetarians and a carnivore. Came across this pub and decided to take a chance. So pleased we did. Friendly staff greeted us and we were pleasantly surprised to be offered a different options for the vegetarians. Decided on nut roast- devine. Plenty of vegetables and crispy roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings and our own vegetarian gravy. Great staff, great food, great place. The puddings looked lovely sadly too full to have one. Highly recommend.

Lunchtime has a decent range of foods on the menu at reasonable prices. The lunch we had - meat dish was good. The fish dish less so - bit dried up and "commercial" - certainly not fresh. Genial service. Meals served in the conservatory OK in good weather with a pleasant view out. All surfaces reflect sound so if it's full of diners, for those who wear hearing aids, it's better to stay in the bar! Plenty of car parking space.

This could so easily been 4 or 5 stars, the only reason it isn't is that the roasties and Yorkshires were not homemade, the Ossett Yorkshire Blonde was in fantastic condition.

Popped in here to escape the cold and we were very impressed. Staff are very friendly and there’s a lovely atmosphere. The Sunday roasts were delicious and the pudding exceeded our expectations. Excellent value for money and speedy service. Good choice of real ales.

We went with a couple of friends for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Lovely setting friendly staff and lovely food. Good value for money as well as a choice of small or standard portions.

Arrived late afternoon to a very friendly welcome from the lovely bar staff/landlady. Initially stoping for quick drink, we decided to stay for dinner, Tuesday = Steak night, free starter or dessert with any steak ordered. Haggis pakora shared, a first for us, but we both liked the interesting flavours. Followed by Rib Eye, for the wife and Gammon for me. Both were delicious and well cooked. Finished off with the Honeycomb Tiffin served with Vanilla ice cream. Extremely sweet but delicious all the same.

A friendly pub,with welcoming staff and nice customers.

Family outing for Tuesday night steak night - choice of three steaks with free starter/sweet, comes with chips, onion rings, mushrooms and salad. Well cooked just as we'd asked and extremely well presented. Served by Annette, who made sure the table was cleared as soon as we'd finished our starters and the meal was to our liking. Tried he cocktails and the local ales - really nice. Lovely views and nice, relaxed atmosphere. We will be back.

Visited this Pub through family member who lives locally and had eaten there before. Apart from not being able to...

Este pub sería ideal si el personal podría sonreír y al menos tratar de feliz en su trabajo, una buena selección de cervezas y la comida es aceptable, sería un ambiente agradable si podría servir tú mismo.

Un buen pub, cálido y amable, con excelentes vistas a la esclusa. En la noche de verano, un bonito puede sentarse en el jardín de la cerveza o el conservatorio y ver los waders y dippers en el río. Tiene una estufa de leña para los meses de invierno (aunque nunca visto iluminado - pena! ).

Visitamos con mi Mam y Nana, la comida era precioso! No tenemos quejas. Muy fresco y rojo caliente cuando llegamos! El personal era alegre y amable, muy servicial también. :-) nunca he visitado anteriormente, pero volveremos.

Comimos en un sábado por la noche y reservar con antelación para asegurarse de que teníamos una mesa, aunque no estoy seguro de que era necesaria en el tiempo que se especifique. Cuando reservamos nos dieron la opción de sentarse en el bar principal o en el conservatorio, y en esta ocasión elegimos la zona del bar. Aunque nos hemos sentado en el conservatorio anteriormente y tiene buenas vistas del puerto.

El pub no parece ser mucho desde el exterior, pero el personal es muy amable y disfrutamos muchísimo de nuestra comida y nos pareció que era una buena relación calidad-precio. Bien merece una visita.

My partner and myself visited here for sunday lunch. We ordered two sunday lunches both roast lamb and one pint of fosters and a pint of real ale 27 pound odd it came to but we were hopeful it was going to be well worth the money, it just wasn't, the lamb was the cheapest they could of found it was like processed not roast lamb the veg wasn't bad tasted fresh . Every table were given an extra gravy boat with their meal without asking we didn't and every table was asked any sauces can i get you anything we didn't get asked ..maybe we were wearing wrong deodorant haha. The meal was not great and maybe staff could of bothered to acknowledge us in a small way. Don't think it was worth the money.

A group of 7 friends visited for lunch. We had previously visited this pub about a year ago. First thing to impress was the fine selection of cask beers available. The food menu is displayed on a board with a great selection of choices. 3 of our group (including myself) opted for the steak which came with chips, mushrooms, onion rings and a small salad. Great value at £7.50 for an 8oz steak and cooked to our liking. Another popular choice was the fish and chips.Everyone was pleased with their choice of meals. We will definitely return to this venue when in the area.

Called in for Sunday lunch without booking, all tables were either fully taken or reserved. Luckily somebody phoned to cancel their reservation so we got a table straight away in the conservatory. We had one pork dinner, one beef and a childs chicken. All were lovely. Good friendly service too and good beer. £22 for the 3 meals so not expensive and well worth it. Will remember to book a table next time!

My first visit but certainly not my last.Wide choice of food freshly cooked and very tasty. All three of us had different main course and all three voted them excellent.

Well worth a visit and the conservatory has scenic views of the harbour and dene. Friendly atmosphere, good beer and meals

I've driven past this pub thousands of times over the years but never been in. Looking for an alternative to our usual local eatery we popped in and were greeted with a lovely welcome as soon as we entered. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was delicious and served promptly. The prices were good.We'll be back.

Good portion size you can ask for a smaller portion good choice but a little over priced tasty meals and drinks

Visited here for my birthday in Jan and we were not disappointed! I opted for the homemade burger was was excellent, although massive! Everyone else enjoyed their food and were full to the brim!

Just called in on the off chance at midday, only to find most of the tables were booked. We were given a table in the conservatory, which was free until half past one. We both had the beef dinner, beef, veg and Yorkshire puddings very tasty and the gravy was too die for. All washed down with a pint of real ale (several to chose from).

Whenever I visit Seaton Sluice I always pop in to The Melton Constable. This is a very well run pub by a young and enthusiastic couple. It always has a very good choice of excellently kept real ale. The building itself is very impressive and when the weather allows, the beer garden overlooking the sluice is a great place to sit.

Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday, very limited menu on a Sunday as you can only get a Sunday lunch which I didn't fancy but it was delicious nonetheless. Quick service and nice food.

when we ate there everybody complained that the food was straight out of the freezer into the microwave. tasted horrible.will definitely not br eating here again.

Just dropped in with a mate while on tour of pubs in the Whitley Bay Area.We enjoyed a real ale, Great staff and good for food although we did not eat.Recommended