The Poachers Cottage in Newcastle upon Tyne

Visited here on 02/01/25 and wont be returning, Portion sizes are abysmal. We all ordered hunters chicken and it wasn't even chicken breast as stated, it was so small we were all starving afterwards.😡

Portion sizes are tiny. Hunters chicken is not a chicken breast as stated on menu its probably the size of a budgies breast. Wont be returning! Also the ice cream tasted sour.

We have eaten here for over 10 years and always enjoyed the food. However the menu has changed and not for the better. Very small choice of food, price has gone up by quite a bit and the portions have become smaller. I ordered mince and dumplings which came with chips and vegetables (just a few peas to be precise). You used to get multiple vegetables but not any more. It is the quietest I've ever see this pub on a friday evening and there seemed to be no atmosphere and the staff looked miserable. We won't be returning and judging by other reviews, we aren't the only people who feel this way. It's such a shame because this used to be such a lovely family run pub with fab food.

We have eaten here for over 10 years and always enjoyed the food. However the menu has changed and not for the better. Very small choice of food, price has gone up by quite a bit and the portions have become smaller. I ordered mince and dumplings which came with chips and vegetables (just a few peas to be precise). You used to get multiple vegetables but not any more. It is the quietest I've ever see this pub on a friday evening and there seemed to be no atmosphere and the staff looked miserable. We won't be returning and judging by other reviews, we aren't the only people who feel this way. It's such a shame because this used to be such a lovely family run pub with fab food.

Food was shocking and very bland. Pudding was awful and ice cream tasted off

What we know, love & remember of the poachers has died =(

Very nice never been for a while food very nice too

We had heard the pub had changed owners. We have visited for the past 6 years on a Boxing day as a large family group of 20 ish. Mainly due to super friendly staff, cosy ambience and good food. Today was 'just ok'. Chips weren't freshly cooked, making them hard. The rump steak was not as good as it has been in the past. What a shame current owners aren't reaching the standards of previous owners. I think this must also be the thinking of others, as the pub was relatively empty, where in past years it has been full of families and laughter. Think after today's visit we may have just ended a family tradition.

Sunday lunch today was abysmal. Tasty beef but tough! Spoonful of gravy and £1 for more. Roast potatoes were actually new potatoes and stuffing ball appeared shop bought. At nearly £14 it was very very disappointing and the room itself was freezing cold as we're the plates the meal was served upon. Certainly won't visit for food again especially on a Sunday.

Really lovely pub, great service, great food and friendly staff

Was there last night for a birthday party and first time with new Menu. Food was great as usual still real chips smaller menu but still full of favourites. Staff great prices brilliant.

Returned last night for the first time since new menu brought in. Yes things have had to change and yes some favourites taken off including mine! but we all still enjoyed our meals and the chips and portion size still remain the same homemade and huge! Great service with attentive staff as usual.

A nice enough local pub with friendly service and tasty food for a fair price, plus happy hour beers mid-week! What more could you ask for really, worth a trip!

We were a party of 13 and we were all very happy with the food! It was absolutely delicious and the service was fast and friendly! The atmosphere was great, with a live singer who was really good! Price was for 3 courses plus drinks, so I would say pretty reasonable! I would definitely recommend this place!

This used to be one of my favourite places to eat, real comfort homely food . Went couple of months ago and wasn't great but thought maybe a one off, went today, order 5 meals and drinks spent £120 3 meals came really cold , when mentioned to staff, he was quite argumentative in front of my child with autism or I'd have definitely responded Said he would speak to chef and offered us a drink baring in mind 3 of us were drinking water , we declined , he said well it is what it is ,nothing I can do and walked off. Won't be going back and would advise anyone to avoid it (also on leaving my youngest needed the loo which were dirty and had no hot water at all. Capped off so only cold water to wash hands

For some reason they have changed the menu chefs pie is gone replaced by a much smaller version.no boiled potatoes or carrots.the burger was a disgracewha

Been for breakfast with Santa. I had the classic breakfast with poached eggs. I was happy with portion but the food was cold the sausage was hard and the bacon over done. Santa was fantastic really enthusiastic and great with the kids!

Lovely staff ,since the menu was changed a lot of the favourites have been dropped they will lose a lot of customers including us as we were regulars. Been going there for years so sad at the changes 😞

Visitó temprano por la noche, la primera vez desde el cambio de menú. Había una amplia variedad de opciones de menú y un especial diario. Bar amable y personal de camarero como siempre y un buen ambiente. Tuve el filete de solomillo, cocinado exactamente como se pidió, de gran calidad y acompañamientos perfectos. Como siempre las patatas fritas caseras eran perfectas. No podía fallar nada en absoluto. Mi marido tenía el especial que eran las salchichas y el puré, es un conocedor de salchichas y dijo que estaban deliciosos! Para cualquiera que mire comentarios negativos, ignórelos y pruébelo usted mismo, ¡no le decepcionará!

I know menu has changed and owners had to get brewery to help them out. People tend to forget how much owners have done for charity, the pleasant staff and atmosphere. Yes the menu has changed but surely there is something on there for everyone. Covid really destroyed small businesses, so instead of being so negative maybe supporting businesses like these would be a nice pay back. Thank you to the owners for all there charity work.

Solo tenía que visitar después de que me enteré del nuevo menú! No había necesidad de entrar en pánico, ¡sigue siendo la misma gran comida con papas fritas cortadas a mano reales! La elección del menú se redujo, pero no de una manera decepcionante, era claramente una calidad sobre la cantidad menú y todavía tiene algo para todos. Comí pastel de pollo y champiñones con patatas fritas, guisantes y salsa y fue una de las mejores comidas que he comido en un bar gastronómico. Todavía gran tamaño de porción y muy asequible, buena relación calidad-precio. El personal de espera es tan increíble como siempre Becca se destacó muy atento y amable, el servicio al cliente es tan bueno por todo el personal como siempre.

Lovely pint of lager, fabulous food,cracking staff, highly recommend, go for it 👍

Menu has changed, very disappointed. Been coming here for years and won’t be returning. Charging extra for chips now with certain dishes. Shame as it was a nice place to eat! There Chilli was delicious to be change to a vegetable Chilli.

Changed catering. Not up to usual standard. Have gone for years for freshly cooked Sunday lunch. Was very disappointed. But staff still very helpful

Alough the staff are exeptinal and a nice friendly pub a after coming here years for delicious food sad to say the food menue has changed what was once a delicious steak pie has now turned into a rock bun pie chips were awful really disappointed and don't think we will be back to taste more of this disappointing menue

Chicken tikka worse than Wetherspoon and I preferred Sainsbury masala much better. Very poor

Excellent service and fabulous food! Highly recommend the Sunday dinner is great value and very tasty.

Lovely surroundings staffed by polite and helpful young staff who happily attended to all additional requests for my disabled service user without any hesitation. Excellent light bite options and from the other food I could see in the room, a fantastic main menu too. We look forward to going back soon.

Reservamos el almuerzo del domingo para una celebración familiar en octubre. Toda la experiencia no fue lo que esperábamos, con una serie de colas y largas esperas que no hicieron que pasara un tiempo relajante. A la llegada a las 11. 55 am para una reserva de 12 del mediodía, nos dimos cuenta de la larga cola que se extiende desde la puerta hasta el aparcamiento. ¡Qué extraño que la gente estuviera haciendo cola bajo el viento y la lluvia en lugar de esperar en sus coches! ¡Ay, estas eran las astutas que sabían cómo funciona! Nos unimos a la cola cuando las puertas se abrieron a las 12 y se nos mostró a nuestra mesa a las 12. 05 pm. Después de echar un vistazo muy rápido al menú fuimos a pedir comida al bar a las 12. 10 pm. No llegamos al frente de la cola del bar hasta las 12. 25 pm. Después de ordenar y pagar, estaba de vuelta a nuestras mesas para esperar por la comida que finalmente se sirvió a la 1. 10 pm. 70 minutos después de nuestra reserva y exactamente una hora después de que tratamos de ordenar. Para cuando llegó nuestra comida, algunos de los clientes astutos/habituales antes mencionados habían terminado dos platos y abandonado las instalaciones. Así que realmente vale la pena pararse bajo el viento y la lluvia para acercarse a la parte delantera de la carga a la barra para ordenar. Cuando llegaron los alimentos recibieron críticas mixtas de nuestro partido - el consenso general es que era bastante promedio, pero esto era quizás lo que se podía esperar dados los precios relativamente baratos. Fue decepcionante que el pub no tiene salsa de rábano picante para acompañar las cenas de carne asada - nos pareció bastante extraño. Vale la pena decir que el pub estaba muy ocupado, así que claramente sirve bien a su mercado. Pero pasar una hora de almuerzo el domingo en varias colas y soportar largas esperas en la mesa, especialmente con niños pequeños hambrientos para entretenerse, no era lo que teníamos en mente. También - nos dijeron a la llegada que teníamos que desalojar la mesa antes de las 2 pm. Para cuando todos terminamos nuestros almuerzos no había tiempo suficiente para considerar un desierto.

Always love the food from here, seems very traditional and home cooked, none of the frozen veg, always greeted and lovely staff, quite quick with food.

Went to the Poachers to see Copperhead Great band.

Pretty grubby tired pub in need of some brightening up. Staff need a bit of training, I came back to the bar having just picked up a glass of red wine having noticed a huge lipstick stain on my glass. The barmaid without apology took my glass and poured the wine into a fresh glass and handed it back! I told her I didn't want the wine and asked for a fresh one as its been in a dirty glass. She couldn't quite grasp why she should do this until one of her colleagues told her to ditch it and pour a fresh one.

Great food, friendly staff reasonably priced.

Good old fashioned comfort food.

First class. Lovely service and cracking value pub grub. Thoroughly enjoyed the mince and dumplings.

Amazing place with amazing staff and out of this world food not expensive aswell the specials that aren't on the menu are amazing and change daily I had the mighty burger that was 18oz of meat with chips and salad for only £12! They also have great bands on occasional Saturday nights and a live acoustic singer every Sunday!

Amazing food. Had the chilli loaded nachos for starter. Loaded with cheese , and chicken Tikka for main. Food was so nice and filling..proper home cooked food

Decent Sunday lunch for the price

Amazing food, great service and top notch entertainment at the buskers night

Great food,eccellent service,so good in fact my fiancee and i have booked our afternoon and evening wedding receptions at the poachers cottage

Good Grub decent prices friendly and attentive staff

This wonderful pub has the best food and welcoming staff of all the pubs we have visited, we have been going here for years, Our parents went here before us and we will always visit regularly as the staff and owners are fantastic , the meals are out of this world and fab value for money, The whole experience of having a meal here is just relaxing and so enjoyable , staff are always efficient and friendly. cant recommend this place enough . Lynn and Ian

Gran servicio. Anna estuvo genial. Comida y bebidas encantadoras. El pollo era fantástico y todas las ventas eran muy frescas, no podía faltar.

Lovely food, polite staff and in a nice location. Highly recommend! 👌

Cracking proporcionó una experiencia gastronómica excepcional con servicio de primera categoría y comida excepcional. El personal fue atento, amable y se aseguró de que todas las necesidades se satisficieran rápidamente, mejorando el ambiente en general. La comida estaba muy bien presentada y llena de sabor, mostrando ingredientes frescos y platos creativos que dejaron una impresión duradera. Cada plato estaba perfectamente cocinado, con porciones generosas que eran satisfactorias y deliciosas. El ambiente era cálido y acogedor, por lo que es el escenario ideal para una comida memorable. Cracking realmente destaca por su compromiso con la calidad y la satisfacción del cliente, por lo que es una visita obligada para cualquier persona que aprecia la buena comida y el servicio. Gracias Anna.

Nice place to eat, food was very nice and I thought it was reasonably priced. Service was quick and the dining area was a pleasant place to eat

Still very good food, well cooked with pleasant staff and surroundings. Happy to recommend 👌

Very good value and great food a very big plate full

Food is delicious my favourite is dumplings. They are huge and soft. Prices are very reasonable. Waiting time is a bit too long sometimes

Este hotel está situado en la localidad de Callerton, a las afueras de Newcastle. Un aparcamiento de buen tamaño con algunas bahías para discapacitados. Fácil acceso para los usuarios de sillas de ruedas. Baños para discapacitados. En el menú hay opciones vegetarianas y veganas también sin gluten. El personal es muy bien informado y sería capaz de discutir y aconsejar. Hay dos opciones sin alcohol, Guiness cero y Peroni. Pedimos una comida del menú principal, yo tenía el picadillo y los dumlings con verdura y patatas nuevas, muy bien cocinados con los dumplings suaves y sabrosos. Mi mejor mitad tenía los scampi con patatas fritas guisantes y zanahorias. Había media libra de scampi. Dos comidas muy buenas disfrutadas. Estoy deseando volver a visitar este interesante lugar.

Brilliant service from Kellie. Couldn’t have asked for better.

Standard bar meals, quiet location with ample car parking. No customer WiFi !

Generally I like the place but the prices have gone up and the quality has gone down. Last time I was there the mince and dumplings were served in a small bowl on the plate itself, clearly recently reheated in a microwave. By the time you decanted the dumplings, the portion of mince I was left with was minescule. The dumplings themselves don't appear to contain any suet it seems, the last few occassions I had it they were dry and unpleasant. Used to get cracking meals every time, now it seems like it's pot luck. Another thing, there's always smokers at the entrance, they should be stopped and moved elsewhere.

Estuve aquí un par de veces ahora y nunca me decepcionó, me encantan las patatas fritas hechas en casa, pequeño bar acogedor agradable, el personal es amable.

The best chips in the area. Lovely food.

Disappointed with service, there wasn't any. I no the food was brought to the table but every time we wanted to order we had to go to the bar and pay individually after every course and for drinks. There was four of ys and we just felt that we couldn't get settled. Up for starters, up for main and up for dessert and of course fir drinks. We don't think we'll be back.

Great meal here today. Superb location, hidden gem. Try it out guys!

Super fantastic ladies and gentlemen working here, great great food 👍 amazing chef 👩‍🍳 😀

Haven't been for a long time as it was great when I used to deliver here ,good food piping hot ,tasty & big portions will definitely be back ,I had the burger & the wife had the scampi with onion rings ( lots of them) plus pepper corn sauce very tasty well done the poachers cottage 👏🏼

Worst meal I have ever had. Scampi, chips and garden peas. Very well presented BUT, peas were stone cold, although condiments were available on the table, a LOT of salt was on the chips so could not eat them, they were also limp and lukewarm. Now to the scampi. I have never, ever had scampi where I could not even get a fork in to spear it. Rock hard outside and tried only 1, which I scooped up. I could not crunch it easily so ended up bringing home for the dogs to play with. Did not have a sweet as next table had ice cream, which, although a large portion, was very soft and runny. They ended up leaving it too. 2 adults went, only charged for 1 meal which also included a pudding which we did not have. Appalling meal.

Lovely place to go for a meal perfect I recommend highly

Have just left about an hour ago and have to say what a let down. First off our food took a lengthy wait which I can understand if busy...it wasn't..this was about 12.10...then when all 3 meals arrived 2 of them were freezing ..the veg all cold not even luke warm . Terrible as for the 3rd it was a sandwich so expected to be cold. Then we sat and waited for a waitress to come and ask if everything was OK which she had done for the other 4 tables but no we were never asked. £47 pounds on three meals and to say it was bad is an understatement avoid if you like hot food as you will not get it here. It gets a one from len ...avoid ...try the percy over walbottle instead ...the food is hotter but only problem is there isn't enough variety on their menu..but it will be hotter...it couldn't get colder than here that's for sure. !!!!Also would like to add woman who owns or runs this place got onto me about half hour after. She was not happy that I had posted also never once did she mention refunds or anything...not that I wanted but sometimes you have to take criticism to get better and this place deserved it...I'm not the only one that found this lady with a bit of a temperament....you have been warned .

Fantastic pub, the food is excellent & the staff are lovely.

Great food and service . Sundays do have a limited menu, settled for mince and dumplings which was amazing came out piping hot. Really needs WiFi as signal is terrible as loation is hidden in the middle if nowhere.

Food is decent enough, good selection of draught beers, ales and gin varieties. Could just do with 10% extra effort in the housekeeping stakes, clearing of tables etc. Left just a little too long for 5 stars.

Great place needs a bit TLC light bulbs off, light shade missing etc

First visit in years, and it didn't disappoint, Food was top notch, and it didn't break the bank!

Good local pub which serves food. Needs a refurb though.

Plenty free parking, staff friendly & helpful. Not had food recently but it looks very popular & busy. Loads of seating for live bands too.

A cosy pub with decent food and friendly staff. Will call again

Lovely meal, from ordering 10mins wait, I had the mixed grill, too much I couldn't finish it. My pal had Cajun Chicken which was also lovely.

Staff very friendly food very nice not to full very pleasant places to visit if going in a group of people book before going as it helps would recommend going

I've never had a problem here with food before but I came on Sunday 7th April for a Roast dinner and I won't be back for more. Completely tasteless, carrots especially bland, turnip lumpy, roast potatoes tasted fried, new potatoes a bit hard, cabbage watery and gravy not good. So disappointed as had Sunday lunch here a few times in the past and was lovely. Such a shame, don't know if there's a new chef but they need to get it sorted before they lose their regular customers.

Great venue and lovely owners. Perfect for group bookings.

Great food and service excellent

On my doorstep but never been before. Was definitely worth the visit. It has to be the best value for money pub in the local area. Had a Halloumi starter which was lovely and very tasty. Had black and blue burger for main. Good portion sizes. Burger very tasty. Although I enjoyed the chips, usually I'd have less of them but chunkier. I can't fault the staff friendliness. Drink prices also very reasonable in the current climate. I will definitely visit again.

Very good home cooked Sunday lunch 😋

Scampi very poor and chips (not a lot on your plate) cold. Last visit excellent this visit very poor.

Food absolutely beautiful,, presentation fantastic,big portions,,and amazing homemade chips,not frozen,my steak cooked t perfection,asked for medium ,, fantastic t get the old fashioned surf,turf(steak, scampi) staff incredibly friendly, especially dark haired young girl behind the bar,only it could do with a little spruce up, modernizing,,love the basket in the toilet with little toiletries, loved idea,used the body spray x

Mid week visit. Very busy all be it with students. It didn't take away from the vib of a busy pub.

Great food at great prices, we got two main courses for £18, proper pub atmosphere aswell

Superb Sunday lunch ... Again. Beef melts in your mouth. Mash, roasties and veg all great. Good selection of drinks.

I have been coming to this pub for years & the food usually is good, but twice in a row I have ordered the lamb cutlets, pan fried, & they have been disappointing to say the least. It would appear that the chef is now grilling them to the point of cremation. The fat is blackened & so are the bones, so you are getting a mouthful of carbon, which isn't very pleasant. It is such a shame, as I have always promoted this pub, but cannot do so now.

We went out for a family meal. My nephew, has severe allergies. His mam asked if they could give her son chicken breast and chips. But the staff replied yes but you will have to order a main meal with noting on the chicken . As they could not cut a chicken up. My nephew was very upset being age 3. And had to have pasta with tomato sauce and chip. Which he did not eat the pasta.

We had to wait a short time for a table but that was fine. There were very few really healthy options on the menu. Between us we had scampi, steak and chicken. There were too many chips with each meal. The plates of food were huge but really a plate half the size would have been enough. Arriving after five o'clock we were too late for the lite bites, as a result we all left some of our meal. Staff were good, food was hot but too much.

Best Sunday lunch for miles around ..I travel from Sunderland because I know I'll always get a beautiful dinner

Nice pub , pleasant staff and food was very nice ( mince and dumplings + chicken with peppercorn sauce ) . We will return.

Looking a bit tired and feels a bit unclean. Tables get wiped with dirty rags or something as they always have a stickiness when touched??

Lovely friendly pub 100%every time

Had a fabulous night. Food, staff and atmosphere were amazing. Highly recommend

Today was my first visit to The Poachers Cottage. Staff were lovely, food was amazing. Prices for food and drinks were extremely reasonable and the coffee was lush. Highly recommended. I will be a regular at this lovely friendly establishment. It is so nice these days to feel you have had value for money. Thank you.

I went for lunch at the Poachers cottage today. I haven't been there for many years, I wasn't disappointed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and great value for money. I was over the moon to discover they sell decafe coffee, as many pubs don't. It was delicious. The little mint chocolate served with the coffee was a lovely touch. I really enjoyed my visit and hope to be back again soon. Thank you so much!

Always great food and you never wait long for the food

Always a good meal and lovely staff

Excellent food, good prices, good atmosphere and friendly staff

On one of the reviews, it complained about the food and the decor. I totally agree. The party of 14 people all ordered that the same time. But the food was all over the place coming. The main meal started coming out before some haven't had their starter. The table and floor in the conservatory was filthy. Your arms stuck to the table. The children were running around with no shoes on. Then it was notice that they socks had the imprint of their feet from the dirt from the floor. This place need to get it act together and give it a dame good clean with hot water and detergent.

Amazing Sunday lunch roast beef was delicious good portion lovely staff best book though we got there 11.50 and Que was about 30 deep my partner wasn't too impressed with his large meal wasn't happy I had more roasties than him lol definitely be back😍

Everything is always on point. Atmosphere. Service. Staff. Price. Product. Place. Always spot on.

Atmosphere very pleasant fine beers and wine didn't have food

Sunday lunch was nice. Turkey not the best. Everything else was tasty. Waiting time ridiculous. 30 minute wait for main and 35 minute wait for dessert.