The Sun Inn in Northumberland

I visited this cosy coastal pub with friends based on a recommendation by a local we met at sunset on Boulmer beach! I'm pleased we followed his advice as we found the pubs pictured barmaid professionally courteous & welcoming & my Coors beer was most refreshing too!

The staff are super friendly, the food is delicious and they board games for the children. My 9 year old granddaughter absolutely loved it and the staff were great with her, especially Meghan who is adorable and so funny. Would highly recommend visiting.

6 adults 1 child = 4 meals 1st meal was bagers & mash x 2 mash was like rubber, onion rings were greasy and very few peas. 2nd meal Scampi and chips, we'll tastes like its out of a supermarket freezer ? 3rd meal Chicken curry was okay. 4th meal fisherman's board tasted like out of supermarket freezer but the smoked kipper pate was to die for ( fantastic). Need a chef not a cook at this establishment. It says "We don't serve fast food". In my opinion they do.

Called in at 13.25pm received a warm welcome and ordered the Sunday lunch, waited at table and time dragged on, had to enquire when we would get our meals, excuse very busy, not my problem, no previous approach to say there would be a delay. Meals eventually arrived at 14.10pm. then disappointment. Cold plate, Luke warm veg hardly cooked and cold gravy. OK only cost £35.40 but that’s not the point, service was bad and the food not great. We will not be returning.

Called in here for Sunday lunch this weekend. Great little dog friendly pub with excellent, friendly staff and the perfect roast dinner.

Stopped for a quick lunch. Staff were very friendly and service was excellent. Had the sharing fish platter which was very good quality and value.

We had steak pie and sausage and mash. Both were delicious, the steak pie was outstanding, thank you!

Fantastic service, all the staff were incredible, food was delicious, rooms immaculate, even the bar regulars were incredibly friendly. Absolutely perfect stay.

Popped in for a couple of pints one evening and it was lovely. Nice atmosphere, would come again when we’re in town.

A life long visitor to Alnmouth, now in my 60s, I have stayed at the Sun Inn for the last 15 years (often twice yearly) and LOVED it. Sadly, after many years, Hosts Bren and Mel gave up the Tenancy and the place has since changed hands twice more within the last 18 months! In September 2022 under "New Owner" No 1 there were major issues with Staffing and the Kitchen... No regular Chef, & Very Young Bar Staff (usually only one on duty) expected to run both the Bar and Kitchen. This time, 12 - 16 July 2023 with "New Owner" No 2 (and a newly appointed Manager just starting) my experience, was much the same. On arrival, I was told that, unfortunately, there would be NO Breakfasts available during my 4 night stay. (£120 per night but No Breakfast!) Two days later, I heard newly arriving Guests asking the Staff Member about times for Breakfast. She replied "Could you please pop down to the Bar after I've checked on times with Chef?" Hearing this, I immediately stopped the Staff Member asking if this meant I could now order a Breakfast for the next morning and got the same response. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THERE WERE NO BREAKFASTS! Meals were (they hoped) going to be served during quieter times, and only if there was more than one Staff member. I was told a "New Chef" was starting "Next Week" I hope this works out for them but all too late for me... Early Booking for Meals in Alnmouth's other Establishments IS ESSENTIAL! In high season they are very busy. The latest Owner of the Sun Inn has Refurbished the Bar and done some work to the Bedrooms. Room 1 (which I have stayed in several times before) remains the same, BUT now has a hideous "New" (but Broken!!) Multicoloured "Chandelier" (Totally out of keeping with the rest of the Decor of the room!) A lot of work has gone into creating a New "Room 3" in what used to be a Laundry store / Boiler room and now incorporates a large Shower Room. If the Boiler remains in this room (inside a cupboard) I'm very surprised that this has been allowed .... It is certainly NOT recommended to have a boiler in the bedroom of your own home and current building regulations prohibit it! NOTE: Room 3 (referred to in my previous Reviews of the Sun Inn) is now marked as Room 5 and is currently just a single bedroom with no "facilities" (toilet etc).

We stayed for two night’s recently as we’d been told that it was under new ownership? The bar was beautifully lit by candles on each table on the first night but sadly not on the second night. They don’t serve food at present but hope to do so soon. Small room at the end of the bar was the restaurant but now just looks like a storage/dumping area. Again, dogs are allowed in the bar and bedrooms, however some were off their lead and wandering around the bar. Some were on the seats, some had their paws on the bar tables which is a health and safety issue. Staff behind the bar were mostly polite and cheerful. Our bedroom was ok, nice and quiet… it had a very bizarre ceiling light and needed a deep clean. Bedding itself was fine BUT… no pillow protectors or mattress cover… this is basic hygiene and not difficult to resolve. 2 nights for room only and no breakfast £240.

Called in at the Sun Inn for a swift pint after a long walk on Friday late afternoon / early evening. Good few people in which generated a good atmosphere. Service was quick and very friendly. Just wish we could have stayed a bit longer but will definitely be calling in again very soon. Nice to see it's very dog friendly also, with a bowl of water instantly offered to one four legged guest.

We called in for a quick drink last week, as we had been told that they currently don't serve food. The choice of real ales was, for my taste, a little disappointing (I don't come from Cheshire to drink Robinson's!) - more local ales would be nice. The place looks like it is in need of a little TLC and could be made much cosier, but the barmaid was friendly. It will be interesting to see how the pub develops if/when they start doing food.

Great beer and tasty food. staff made me feel welcome and even bought me a beer when they found out I was staying at the schooner

What a joke. Unfriendly staff. To busy on mobs. Menu 4get it. Never again how can I say again late arriving. In cooked. Hair in food.

31st August 2022. Popped into the Sun Inn just after 6pm for a meal and refreshments ( we've visited a few times previously whilst on holiday and always found it to be a friendly and welcoming place to visit). Upon entering a young lady at the enclosed side of the inn told us she'd be with us in a minute ( presumably after her cigarette break). There were two other couples in the bar, we waited patiently however decided after 5 minutes it was a waste of time to wait in an establishment that didn't want our custom. On our way out the young lady told us she was just coming and she was having her break and was the only staff working. Big disappointment and poor customer care. Went down the road to the Red Lion which proved to be welcoming with great beers and great atmosphere.

Stayed one night. Very nice, friendly staff. Allowed to check in early as the room was ready. Nice, clean en suite room although small. Tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Had 3 dogs with us and this was no problem. Had to park a distance away. No pubs/hotels on main street have car parks so hit and miss for parking. Looking forward to cooked breakfast following day which we enjoy when away and which was included in price but chef had walked out so only continental breakfast offered. Asked Jamie, the manager, for partial refund but were told to contact Hotels.com who we had booked through. After a week of lies and incompetence from Hotels.com we have given up! Would stay again but NEVER by booking through an agent!

Cosy and clean bedroom but a bit dated. Breakfast excellent. Had evening meal elsewhere. Would stay again.

Just had superb service from the manager (sorry we don’t have her name) and amazing drinks in the sun. The food was ‘less than optimal’ but the manager handled it SO well we left very positively. She will fly high in the future.

Unfortunately after two of four meals we ordered were brought to us, the chef walked out and bedlam ensued. About half hour later the other two meals arrived but were inedible. Apologies were offered and customers advised that no charges would apply, but we were in fact presented with a full bill. After query, they did take off the two beers and two wines, but really we should not have been asked to pay for the meals. It was chaos and I just paid up and left. The staff were very nice but it was all a bit of a fiasco as people were bringing in fish and chips from the place opposite. An interesting night of entertainment as customers laughed in disbelief.

We had a fab night at this pub, due entirely to the resilience of the bar staff. Mr ( or Mrs) Boss you need to give Annie a promotion or a bonus! She is an absolute gem and if I had a local business I...

We popped in looking for a quick drink and a bite to eat having just arrived in Alnmouth. The pub in a sentence is very welcoming and has the most hard working “front of house” member of staff I think I’ve ever seen. We hadn’t...

Visited the Sun, twice when on holiday in Alnmouth, once for dinner and once for lunch. On both occasions we were not let down the roast beef we both had was cooked to a t, and suited both of us perfectly. A few days later...

The pub advertised good food and cask ales and provided neither. The menu was very basic. I think they were lacking a chef and kitchen staff. I had a burger which was tasteless and overcooked. I alwauys like to try local ales. They only had...

2 humans and 2 dogs were welcomed and fitted in despite not booking. The roast beef was delicious, the service was friendly and efficient…and the dogs were treated to a sausage!

My wife and I popped in ti this very sociable Inn for Sunday lunch. The chicken meal was well prepared and excellent value for money. The staff were very welcoming , dog friendly providing a small treat for our well behaved dog.We would certainly recommend...

Travelling by myself had booked a table on saturday night. The sun inn was full but they had no problem throwing out a bigger group to get me the table I had booked. I was pleasantly surprised by the food - had pie, chips and...

Food dreadful. Crayfish vinegary.Mexican chicken thighs- chicken on bones and Uncle Bens rice. Frozen chips & bisto.

Evening meal of Cheeseburger and Pork Loin were both disappointing. Overcooked burger which made it very dry and the 'melted cheese' was burnt around the edges and had turned to crisp on top of the burger. The pork dish was plain and lacked flavour. Vegetables...

We had a lovely lunch here in a warm, cosy environment with welcoming staff. The panini (vegetarian) was delicious and the accompanying chips were superb. Mackeral pate with fresh crusty bread and salad was aso first class. Prices are very reasonable and we look forward...

Excellent “Curry night”, welcoming staff and great service. Make sure you book a table as this is a very popular pub for both visitors and locals.

Enjoyed a fabulous evening meal with 2 young children. Good job we booked as the place was full. It was curry night and the food and service was great. Lovely atmosphere and felt very welcome

I don't get why so many places in London now serve soggy over-cooked brown chips. So it was great to get propper chips every where I ate in the North East and I think this place served the best. Crispy and golden on the outside...

We arrived as a group of 7 without a booking and they were able to find us a table quickly. This is an excellent pub. The food was delicious and the staff friendly. We had several allergies in our group and the staff were able...

Had 2 very good meals here while staying in Alnmouth. Good pub food with friendly service. Gets very busy so best to book in advance

Just returned from a family break away and a big thank you to all the staff at The Sun Inn. All the staff were amazing and looked after us from arriving to departure. The place was spotless, the food fantastic. A big thank you for team Sun Inn. You made our break so memorable and we will definitely be returning for another visit soon.

Thoroughly enjoyed our meals and beers on our visit this teatime. Good pub grub we had scampie chips and, peas and steak pie with same. Large portions freshly cooked and well presented followed by key lime and Eton Ness cheesecake with fresh cream.The safety, welcome and service from all the staff was excellent throughout and we look forward to another visit sometime soon - many thanks x

Beautiful food in a very welcoming and cosy atmosphere. They made us and our dog feel very welcome indeed. Good veggie/vegan options

I was here recently with my partner. I ordered. Chicken breast in a sauce with mushrooms. Manage tout carrots and new. Potatoes. It was very nice meal. Well presented. Also my partner had chicken and leek pie with chips this also was very. Tasty there was peas as wel. I had starter which was a pate mackerel with tomato and bit salad this also was very tasty. My partner had for starter bruschetta with goats cheese and. Tomato she enjoyed this overall it’s a very friendly. Place the sun inn and not much waitin for the. Meal to arrive we enjoyed so much we were back 2 nights later excellent.

Staff very friendly and attentive. We had the steak and ale pies which were lovely! Scampi and Mackerel pate were delicious. Great home cooked food.

Good food at reasonable price. Good service and pleasant staff. Would recommend it to my friends and family

Ate here whilst staying in Alnmouth. Really good food - excellent steak and ale pie, great scampi....fab chips! Better than the average pub meal, and good service from friendly staff.

Ate on Wednesday evening.....burger night. Had a v tasty burger with all the accessories freshly prepared. My partner took the rib eye steak and thoroughly enjoyed it. Big servings, clean atmosphere . Recommend a visit.

Apart from hand gel on entrance there was very little CV19 preparation especially with the Staff and nobody asked for any details for Track and Trace . Very uncomfortable experience so had one drink and left. This was unfortunate as the Beer was excellent.

We were not asked for our details for Track and Trace, staff weren't wearing masks, and the person who served us seemed fed up at having to do so. Glad we sat outside for our drinks. Can't understand why businesses don't engage with Covid guidelines. Wouldn't go back.

Called in for a pre dinner drink on our visit the Alnmouth. On entering we used the provided hand sanitiser and the bar, which was quiet, seemed quite plesant. Bar staff did take track and trace details. While we were sitting down the phone was ringing constantly for bookings and I noticed that every table had a reserved sign for later in the evening. Looking around the empty bar it was clear there was no spare floor space and no tables had been removed. There were no screens at the bar or between any of the tables which in some cases were back to back. It was clear that inexpensive lip service has been paid to Covid security and the restaurant is operating at non-distanced capacity which will maximise takings. Felt uncomfortable and was very pleased we were not eating here.

We sat outside, as we only had drinks. Asking for track & trace info was hit & miss by the landlady. I would like to know if there was a chance of catching covid19. Beer was ok, wine v expensive

No social distancing measures in place other than hand gel at entrance and a couple of signs that weren’t been adhered to! Asked if they wanted our details and then looked at us a little perplexed before pulling out a book with only one other name in - the pub was full! Staff appeared to be completely unaware of social distancing and came between us to reach over our table.

Quite a nice little village pub, food was ok - staff could have been nicer, maybe a little less miserable, food was ok

Dined here on Friday night, which is steak night but we chose from the menu. I had mackerel pâté with bruschetta starter which could’ve been shared as there was quite a good sized portion. Very tasty start with something I’d never tried before. My main was burger and chips which was well presented and also very tasty. Certainly did the job! Wifey went for chicken in mushroom sauce with which she was certainly happy with. She then finished off with the cheesecake and there were no complaints there either. Nice cosy little place, good selection of drinks and the friendly attentive staff, made us feel at home.

Came in looking like drowned rats thanks to storm Dennis on Saturday evening. No one batted an eyelid, made us and our 3 dogs very welcome , not rushed at all. We had a couple of drinks then ordered. The pastry on the pies was the lightest I've ever had! Packed with beef & the other with chicken. Just wished they came with home made chips instead of bought in. There was a slight issue with a couple of punters but the barmaid handled it excellently. Certainly will return next time we're in the village

A lovely little village with the Sun Inn set on one side of a one way street - easy to find and inroad parking ( disabled just opposite).The bar is cosy and decorated with interesting objects. The staff are very friendly and couldn't be more helpful. Very good menu ( generous portions!) and a good choice of drinks. Definitely on my favourites list!

Another great stay at the Sun Inn. Great staff, great rooms, great beer and great food. Nothing else to say !

The Sun Inn is a fantastic pub a lovely village location.The welcome is always great, the drinks good the food wonderful and service top notch from a great team.Recommend the crayfish salad as a starter, and the nachos are great too. Sunday lunches are excellent and having tried most of the mains can recommend them too!Pie night Wednesday, curry night Thursday and Steak on a Friday. Quiz is good fun on a Thursday as well.How all pubs should be.

This is a nice pub with a reasonable selection of drinks. The menu is ok. It’s fit for purpose but if you are looking for great quality food and value for money then there are other places around Alnmouth that you should explore. As per a previous review from someone else, I’m not sure any of the food here is mine made and that’s disappointing. I also have a local supermarket or equivalent that’s can supply me with froze chips, foil cased pies and the like. Come on guys, you have a nice pub there, make an effort a little more than harvesting tourists wallets!

After walking the dogs on a damp, windy and bitterly cold Alnmouth beach we all needed some warmth and some lunch. We didn't take our 3 dogs, just the 3 humans. We decided by chance on The Sun Inn because we liked it's creamy yellow exterior paintwork, daft reason to choose a pub over another. We entered the bar which was very cosy with a fire at each end and well decorated and furnished. We chose the table near the fire after opening a tab at the bar and getting our drinks. All our meals were very good, two pie and chips and a cod loin with mash and broccoli. Two of us had a dessert, orange and lemon tart with fruit and ice cream, again very good. Two of us had a refillable coffee but didn't make it past the first. The staff were very pleasant and friendly (who isn't in Northumberland?), service was very good and the cost for 4 drinks, 3 main meals, 2 desserts and 2 coffees came to a shade under £76.00. We all agreed it was very good value for a good quality lunch and drinks. We can highly recommend The Sun Inn.

Great pub with a warm welcoming feeling. Staff friendly and also dog friendly. Would recommend anyone to call in

Eat here fairly regularly, always good food and friendly staff. Not the poshest pub in Alnmouth but consistently good honest value for money portions and a comfortable place to eat and drink

Super little homemade pie and chips on a speciality pie night. Not to be missed! Quality selection of gins and ales . need to book a table at peek times.

Great friendly pub in the centre of Alnmouth. Had lunch which was lovely, good value and plenty of choice. Staff very kind and friendly. Also dog friendly which is a huge bonus for us. Highly recommended.

Had heard from friends that Alnmouth had some great pubs and restaurants. Looked at various menus as we walked by and the Sun Inn caught our eye. Had no reservation but took a chance and were seated with no problem but time limited. Drinks ordered and as luck would have it they have Adnams beer on special and a G&T; as well. Ordered from she special board had Salmon and Ginger fishcakes with Feta cheese and Cous Cous salad along with Steak and Ale pie with peas and potatoes. Both meals were delicious and filling so no room for dessert. We came back two night later and the special was Pan Fried Salmon with sauted potatoes and and courgette salad. I order the Steak and Ale pie again. Both delicious and filling. The staff were friendly and attentive to my wife's nut allergy concerns. Highly recommended if you visit.

A friendly, dog friendly pub which offers a nice selection of beers, wines and spirits. It also sells a selection of food and you can reserve tables. In a lovely friendly village in Northumberland. I believe they have curry, pie and quiz nights

Called in for dinner one day last month.friendly staff. Plenty choice on the menu and reasonably priced. Dog friendly and clean inside.

Visited here in August 2019. Great friendly atmosphere in the pub, staff were very helpful. The food, both main meals and desserts were great and portions were generous at a reasonable price. Would recommend

The two of us went for dinner one evening and had chicken and a home made pie with a couple of drinks. Despite filling up with customers whilst were there, we beat the 'rush' such that the food was served quite quickly and was of a good standard and decent portion size. Not knowing wht is par for the course in this part of the country, I thought that the drinks might be a little expensive (large glass of white wine and a large lime and soda) but I wasn't sure. Anyway, the meals were pleasant enough and we left feeling satisfied with the service and food. We would return on another occasion if we visited the area again.

We had dinner at the Sun whilst staying one night in Alnmouth. Staff excellent. Food very good, must have had 40 mussels in my dish.

Always my 1st Choice on any visit to the area!

Visited at lunchtime. Varied menu which suited everyone one in our party. Staff were friendly. Food was tasty and promptly served. Reasonable prices. Dig friendly. Plenty if space.

We came across this lovely, friendly pub/restaurant after having a terrible check in at the Schooner Inn. We asked about alternative accommodation and they recommended Westlea Guest houseas they were fully booked, and Janice was marvellous. We ate there that evening and had fabulous food and the staff were efficient and friendly. We also went back the following evening and had the same result. Beautiful, friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Called last minute and was found a table almost immediately. Food and service was excellent. Staff very happy and helpful. The sea bass was to die for. Very very happy.

What a fabulous pub. We visited Lunch time and we all had something different and none were disappointed. Hats off to the chef. My Aunt had the chicken which she stated was cooked beautifully and her vegetables were perfect. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Whilst eating my husband became aware of a man standing at the end of the table who seemed very interesting in all that was going on. My husband is prone to seeing spirits and therefore we were not surprised or concerned. When the Landlady came to clear the table we asked if the pub was known to be haunted. She confirmed that some people had said they felt it was. My husband described the "very big man" and told her some of the traits that he felt he had, one specifically was enough to confirm who this lovely spirit was. A regular who had passed away some 18 months before. It turned out that there was even a little plaque on the bar to remember this gentleman. We were naturally thrilled that Paul had picked him up and described him so clearly. As you would imagine the Landlord and Landlady were very taken aback but pleased to hear that he is still around in spirit. Thank you so much for the warm welcome and lovely food.

A trip with a large group for an evening meal. We had to wait a little for the table and there was not that much room but the staff were very polite and accommodating. With it being curry night I had the curry which was a decent standard all around. Enjoyed a quizz night afterwards in what was a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Would certainly return.

We were there on their steak night.

It's a pub with false beams and, in common with other premises in Alnmouth, it allows dogs - tonight there were lots of them, sometimes happy - so if you have one,myou'll enjoy it. Fairly average Pubby food and the bowl of plastic sachets of sauces etc tells you all. It's OK, didn't cost a lot, but it wasn't what we were looking for. The place opposite was better last night and had a dog-free room.

Four of us booked in for an evening meal. Our friends have been coming here for many years but this was our first time for a meal. What a gem of a pub! Really good food and friendly staff and obviously a popular haunt. Also very dog friendly.

Cosy environment with friendly staff. A very good range of foods available for starters, mains and puddings

The Sun has become our local for our week's holiday in Alnmouth.

Stopped here for lunch after a long walk. Inside the pub is light and nice decor. Lovely scrubbed pine tables and a nice clean smell. The lady behind the bar was lovely. Our food was nice and plentiful. Chips were frozen ones, but tasty (for frozen), we tend to be a bit partial to hand cut chips when we are out, as we can stick a tray of frozen ones in the oven ourselves..... Not sure anything was homemade, but then not sure it claimed it was.

We went to the Sun Inn one weekday lunch time with three generations of family and we loved it.

Went on pie night (Wednesday) and enjoyed the meal. Good beer too! Friendly and helpful staff. Booking recommended as there is limited space.

Had a meal here with friends when staying in Alnmouth. Just happened to be steak night and the staff managed to find us a table at short notice. Really tasty and tender rib-eye with good portions of sides. Nice wine & beer selection, and friendly helpful staff.

After eating here last August and it being nice, we decided to book a table, waitress brought the main dishes out before we had even had our starters, starters was ok once we got them. Mains were very disappointing, frozen oven chips, and chicken & leak pie that only had leak in, we have had far better in corner cafe. Will not return.

First time visit to the area for a weekend with my Mrs and the , went in the pub after a long walk on the beach and found it to be a very homely accommodating place, I’d popped my head in the other pubs in the village and none really took my fancy as I really like a warm pub atmosphere and I found it here. It’s dog friendly as well.

We ate here several times during our week’s stay in the village. The staff are super friendly, the service efficient and the food excellent value for money. I would recommend the mussels and the ham, egg and chips. The beer was good too!

We came here for Sunday lunch and were delighted that they did a vegetarian version of the roast - with veggie sausages and all the other vegetables. It was delicious and very good value. The place itself is warm and welcoming and service was excellent too. We will definitely return here.

Two consecutive nights in the Sun Inn as it’s a great place to eat in Alnmouth, especially after a busy day walking on the wonderful beach....

We were staying in Alnmouth & had planned to have a nice meal out on the Saturday afternoon unfortunately, because THe Red Lion's restaurant was closed due to refurbishment, we were booked into The Sun Inn. When we arrived our table was pointed out to us, we were a party of 13 & they intended to squash us around 2 tables that would usually accommodate 8 - the pub was almost empty! We asked to move & this seemed to totally inconvenience the Manageress, from this point on we were left feeling most unwelcome. The food itself was very average.

The Sun Inn is very inviting and welcoming, staff friendly and helpful.

On visiting Alnmouth today we popped into the Sun inn to see if they were dog friendly as we had our little terrier with us. After a astounding yes, we went for a lovely walk on the beach and after a while went back to the pub for some lunch. Wednesday was pie day so that’s what we ordered and wow how good they were. I can highly recommend the steak and ale pie, homemade and full of meat, fabulous. We had a drink, pie chips and peas, Bakewell tart and a coffee and I have to say it was gorgeous. The landlord and lady made us and the dog feel very welcome and it was the kind of place you settled in instantly, very comfortable atmosphere and just a lovely place to go.

Had a very nice evening in a cosy pub. Tasty steaks and duck confirm followed by three delicious desserts.

Good atmosphere with a couple of "real ales" and a good selection of wines. The staff were friendly and chatty. (Dog friendly).

Have been here many times and turned up today for lunch only to find it shut at 12.45 pm so no lunch and no beer. No Notice explaining why it was shut.

Having read a few reviews we were looking forward to a nice meal. On arrival ( there was 13 of us ) we were shown to our table and to be honest it was a squash to fit us all around in a comfortable manner so we asked to be moved to a larger table which the waitress accommodated. We gave our drinks and food order to the waitress and she repeated it back to us now this is where the problem started. The waitress read back our order and as far as we were aware it was correct but hard to tell when she reads out 2 scampi's 3 pies one with peas and chips etc as we didn't know what each other had ordered. One of our friends who works in Hospitality asked if we had ordered 13 meals so at least we knew we had all ordered a meal. The food arrived and there was a couple of mistakes but that was not the issue it was the rudeness of one of the other staff, on the lines of " well if you had listened to the order it wouldn't have been wrong " She then continued to talk about us with the other staff in the bar area. After our meal (which cost just under £300 in total including drinks) we decided to leave . The first half of the group went first in a taxi and he was then coming back for the rest of us. As we were waiting for the taxi other customers came in and were treated totally different to us so I decided to have a quiet word with the said woman privately and to be honest all she wanted was us out of her pub. I find it very strange that she would be so rude to visitors to the area in this current climate. On another note we went to The Red Lion first and had a great time made to feel really welcome and had their kitchen not been closed for refurbishment we would have stayed there

The Sun Inn is a proper pub with good Ales and pub food. We stayed overnight while doing a couple of days walking on the Northumberland coast. The room was clean and very comfortable, with entertainment suite and tea/coffee. All of the staff that we met were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was very good.

We have not stayed in the Sun, but we do eat there a number of times when we visit Alnmouth. Not a huge menu, but the food is lovely. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Can't fault it.

Went for dinner. The lasagne was fine. I had pie and chips. The pie was small and the chips were a bit chewy but it was OK.

We were a family group of seven adults and three small children and were recommended to eat here by our B&B; landlady. Excellent choice. Well sited table, good choice of food, well cooked and large portions. Friendly service, friendly locals, excellent beer.

We were staying in Alnmouth overnight, and this place was recommended to us by our landlady.

We went for an evening meal in this pub and were shown to a large table in the bar. It was nice and warm in here and quite a few people in. The service was very good and we did not have long to wait for our meals which were very plentiful and very well cooked. It would have been nice to have had one of the desserts on offer as they were tempting but as the portions were so large none of us could eat one. (14 pieces of scampi with chips!) Very nice staff here and reasonably priced.

Looking for somewhere to eat after a long walk, we stumbled across this pub. We went in to a warm welcome and a menu that contained typical pub grub which, thankfully, was not all "chefy".