The Turks Head in Northumberland

Had an amazing pie, and meal today. Excellent portions and value. Would highly recommend. Friendly and helpful staff.

My husband found a twig lurking in the spinach pie. The waitress appeared to find it amusing calling it a tree. We didn't want compensation, She said she would tell the chef, we had to pursue a response. It was a weak apology and the waiter said it must have come in the bag of spinach. We found it strange as it should have been washed again. I pointed out that e coli had been found in pre washed spinach and I understood vegetables had to be soaked in salt for 10 minutes to ensure no bugs were still lurking. They appeared to be discussed interested. Little things mean a lot. When I walked passed the kitchen there were dirty tea towels and messy work tops. Could be so much better without stalks left in the tomatoes, cucmber tasted like marrow...

Amazing Sunday lunch. Very quick. Large portions. Puddings lovely too. Debbie was very helpful in contacting me back to book a table which I am glad we did as it was full. Helpful staff too. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely pub with a great friendly atmosphere. The food was fantastic I had the beef sandwich which taste unbelievable. Very welcoming to our large family off 8 with plenty of space in the beer garden. Staff were brilliant and very friendly.

A village pub with restaurant. Good service, competitive prices, well maintained. Good range of beers available. Our daughter is coeliac so we are always looking for places with gluten free options and here she was well fed. We will definitely return when next in the area.

We had a very enjoyable over night stay in the Cottage Garden accommodation. Breakfasts were great a beautifully presented and Kayomi, in particular, was so attentive and is an absolute credit to the Turks Head.

Just had four different meals here on Thursday 6th June . All were of a good quality and presented well on there plates . Staff happy and smiling and most helpful. Looks like they have renovated the dining room as it was very smart. Excellent value for money, Would recommend to all.

Had dinner here and we were lucky enough to sit outside in the beer garden, under the cover to escape the showers that were threatening. The food was OK and decent value. Nothing special though.

Terrible. Worst meal in years. Utterly disgusting. Ordered spanakopita & calamari. Simple Greek pie with feta & spinach. Everything. Soggy, untrimmed gritty spinach in some sort of revolting cheese sauce with soggy filo pastry reheated in microwave. No discernible feta flavour. Vile. Awful sticks of frozen calamari cooked in dirty oil. Made a big fuss of cutting own chips by hand on the premises & twice cooked! Wow..they can cut a potato & cook it twice! Both times badly.

Very accommodating, lovely food and great outdoor area to sit with the dogs. Sunday dinner was so good and the range of food on the menu would satisfy anyone

Rude manager when trying to check in on arrival. Rooms OK, breakfast staff Barbara and morning cleaner lovely Food Good

After visiting Cragside, we came into Rothbury to find somewhere for lunch. Delighted we came across The Turks Head. A warm welcome and good food. Nice ambience. Food was really good, fresh and hot. Very good service. Would recommend if in the area. Prices are reasonable too.

Stayed for 4 nights in the Garden room, cannot give this pub a high enough recommendation, room was excellent, very cosy, comfy bed, great shower, Breakfast was very filling, did us for the whole day, Sunday roast in the bar was perfect. Locals very friendly, Will definitely stay again.

If I could give a higher score for the Turks Head I would. What I can say about it is wow. We stayed 4 nights in the quadruple room which was beautiful, clean and very comfortable. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable nothing was too much trouble. The food was exceptional. Overall the staff made you feel like they’d known you for years as a best friend. We will definitely book here again and would advise anyone to stay here.

Stayed in The Garden Room for 2 nights. Facilities first class, room absolutely huge with separate sitting room. Breakfast both mornings delicious and top quality ingredients, served by an extremely friendly young lady. Only 40 minutes from home but definitely return for another visit. Well done to the whole team.

No complaints regarding the quality of the food. Tall young woman wearing a hoody wasn't particularly friendly. When I went to pay she didn't offer me a receipt. No pepper on the table and vinegar bottle nearly empty. Must have been clear that we weren't local, but no member of staff engaged in conversation, asked if we had enjoyed our meal or if we wanted coffee etc. Service was somewhat indifferent

Fantastic and proper pub Sunday roast. The roast beef was the softest and most tender I’ve ever had and all the veg was lovely. Such a warm atmosphere from the fantastic staff too, who welcomed us and our pooches. Service was very prompt and so friendly. We popped in after a 3 hour hike over Rothbury tops and it was perfect; we will certainly return. Would highly recommend if you’re in Rothbury and want some delicious pub food.

Amazingly quick service and lovely selection of non-hoppy draught beers. Food was tasty, and the staff were really accommodating. Perfect for a quick bite

Lovely discovery for lunch in Rothbury today Would normally go to a cafe but found the ones of old had disappeared! Warm greeting, tables joined to fit us in and then prompt service though they were busy. All four of us had delicious meals from the lite bite menu. Made our day out in Rothbury!

Decided to call for lunch as I hadn't been for years. I had my favourite, Mince and dumplings, just perfect for a cold winter's day. The meal was huge and could only place a small amount of vegetables in the bowl with the mince and dumplings. The food was served hot on a well-heated plate and everything was perfect. I thought that I had sufficient space for a dessert and ordered sticky toffee pudding. It was delicious but a big mistake to order it as I definitely did not have the capacity to eat anymore!!

Had another fab stay for New Year at The Turks. There was a slight problem with our room and we were moved into another room, which was a great room. Breakfast was excellent quality, as were the couple of meals we had as well. Highly recommend the Fish and Chips and the Mince with dumplings. The staff are all super friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Thanks for a great break.

Another fantastic stay at The Turks Head, rooms are lovely furnished and cosy, breakfast was excellent and the staff are so friendly and helpful. The pub has such a friendly atmosphere and the locals are so friendly as well. Looking forward to returning in the new year,

My husband and I had an excellent evening here. The food was delicious (fish and chips followed by syrup sponge and custard) and the atmosphere was amazing. We were welcomed by the locals and had such a fun evening. What a lovely friendly local pub.

Lovely meal. Beef n gravy ciabatta and chips was perfect and fish n chips lovely. Good portion size. Too full for dessert sadly. Highly recommended

We took a chance with this place whilst on holiday and didn’t book but managed to get a table no problem! After reading the reviews I was looking forward to trying the food, we ordered the chicken burger to be told they had no buns but can still have the burger without, a chicken breast with mushroom sauce and lasagna. The service was slow and it wasn’t overly busy, our food came and they had messed up the order and brought one meal out wrong so hubby had to wait for his whilst we ate ours! The lasagna was nice but the chicken burger is nothing like it stated on the menu which says it’s made with there own secret ingredients it was basically a frozen thin piece of chicken mush! Hubby’s chicken with mushroom sauce came which he said was ok but all 3 meals definitely didn’t appear to be home cooked meals made with local meat as stated on the website, they appeared to be more like micro meals unfortunately! Not one person came to ask if everything was ok whilst we was there which is unusual now a days, by the time we left there was hardly anything on the menu available they say this was due to being so busy over the weekend but what I do not understand is if they use local business for the meat why didn’t they just go to the local butchers during the day to replenish stock! Same with no bread buns could of gone to the local shop to buy some!! When it came to paying the Bill the delayed chicken breast had been deducted off the bill without us asking which is a positive towards the place but I’m afraid this is not a place I would want to visit again, I had to come back and cook my son some tea as he was starving still I’m afraid!

Just had a wonderful Sunday roast with my wife and daughter. The food was brilliant and served in no time at all. We all had desserts and I can highly recommend the homemade gingerbread cheese cake. The bill was very reasonable we shall be visiting again before we have to go back home.

I visited today with my mum & dad - we all had beef roast. It was so yummy! The beef literally fell apart on the plate. All of the staff were really friendly, even though they were struggling due to being short staffed, everything was spot-on. The meal was served quickly & the atmosphere was great. We love the Turks Head!

If I lived in Rothbury I’m sure that the Turks Head would be my local. The simple bar has no pretensions and just feels “right”. It is clearly popular with the locals and the service is friendly and very good.There is invariably a pleasant atmosphere and we have never been disappointed when we have come here.

nice place went for lunch very nice place seems very old but clean. it was very busy when we went in but still got good service. food was served quick and looked good and tasted good too, .think next time will have to stay over night and try breakfast and see what rooms are like ...well satisfied .

We paid a visit today (out on the bike in the rain...) for a nice light lunch. I tried the chili dish whilst Linda tried a chicken fillet burger. Both meals were lovely and of great value!But special thanks go to the new staff, especially Gareth who was being shown the ropes by Taylor on his first day. I didn't catch the name of the other young lad who was obviously new too but I'm sure the new service experience will be great once they all find their feet. Well done Taylor for being a confident trainer!The Turks head is well worth a visit especially when the weather is good, they have a lovely garden at the rear.Thank you for a great visit.Brett and Linda.

We came here as a family of five for an evening meal. The service to begin with was very attentive however this soon went downhill when the staff seemed to disappear and the one remaining waiter paid more attention to a larger table as he seemed to know them. An average Monday night and not overly busy. We were sat waiting for more drinks and again waiting for our bill. Ended up going to the bar several times as no one came to our table. Food was ok - basic pub grub. Photos online are not representative of the food and neither is the menu. Disappointed to say the least.

Turned up at 1.50 on a Sunday lunchtime and encountered a very busy pub.The bar staff were working flat out to meet demand from a small kitchen.By 2.05 we were sitting outside in the sunshine enjoying an excellent Sunday lunch, drinking some well kept cask ales served by a teenage workforce who were nothing less than outstanding.It is such a pleasure in these difficult and unprecedented times to experience such a lovely dining experience in the beautiful Cheviots.Well done to all at the Turks Head.

Very good pub grub...good local real ale plus others. Staff very obliging and helpful. Visited several times due to food quality and friendliness of all the staff. Highly recommended. Tha ks for pleasurable experiences

The owner got us a room last minute, room was spacious and clean, large ensuite bathroom with shower cubicle ( room for a bath) and tea and coffee facilities. Bed comfy. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful and they had veggie breakfast too! Service quick and friendly. Would def return.

The food we had was OK, but the problems were the menu and availability. There weren’t any starters on the menu. The mains were very limited and on both occasions we ate in the restaurant the dish I wanted wasn’t available. The dessert offer looked OK, apart from the plastic packaged raspberry sundae, which looked like something out of a supermarket. Availability was again an issue - different desserts not available on both occasions we ate. We did get good service and the price was reasonable. Note - 10% service charge is automatically added to you bill, so don’t tip twice.

This was definitely a game of two halves. The main courses we had were good, the burger in particular was very tasty. The vegetarian choice is limited however but there is a vegan dish available. The desserts on the other hand were… erm… not what was expected. When you see the phrase “Raspberry Ripple Sundae” on the menu, you think of, well, a freshly made one. What we got was in a plastic carton fresh from the manufacturer. To say it threw me back to my school days was putting it mildly. If I’d had it in junior school, I would have been thrilled! In a pub however, I really think it’s not really what it could have been.I know that things have been challenging for the hospitality industry and I can certainly say that they’re doing their best I’m sure to provide a good service, there are certainly issues with speed and I really think it would be useful to put on the menu if something is prepackaged. No one has a problem with knowing you’re getting a tub of something if that’s what you expect, as it was, it at least brought back memories of childhood!

We visited for lunch whilst on holiday with 4 dogs. The beer garden is very large so great for people with dogs. The staff were very friendly, brought us water bowls for the pooches and were very good with our giddy chocolate labrador. The food was classic pub grub we tried the burger and the beef and gravy sandwich all very tasty especially the chips. Would recommend and will definitely visit again when next in the area.

Had a very pleasant stay in Rothbury and went for a drink after our evening meal - aware that it was table service we sat in the room on the right which I would assume was used as a dining area. A waitress entered and left the room on 3 times and each time didn't acknowledge that we were there or even asked if we could sit in the other room as the room was out of use which would have been fine, Pub only had a couple of other people in when we left without being serves or even acknowledged

Have just arrived back home after a two night stay at the Turks Head, great food, a breakfast to set you up for the day and the staff are super friendly, nothing is too much trouble at all oh and the rooms are spotlessly clean as well, we will definitely be back.

Visited Saturday evening, mid-June…..lovely spot in the town and a great table in the garden.Service; absolutely fabulous…. Very friendly, chatty and impeccable manners. The lady who looked after the garden, very attentive and the young lad delivering the food…. He could charm the birds out of the trees with his smile. Well done both of you!Food; probably the best steak pie I’ve had in a very long time….. everything was hot, even the plates were warm. Veg was spot on, still a little crunchy; chips were a little over but that’s hyper critical. The sticky toffee pudding….. now that was spot on….. lovely; worth visiting for that alone.Beer; tough plastic glasses….never good for real ale. Understand it saves damage in the garden but please forewarn your customers, they might make a different drinks choice. Certainly took the edge off the Timothy Taylor’s Landlord.Overall, a pub worth visiting for brilliant food and service….. if it hadn’t been for the beer this would have been a five star rating.

Just stayed at The Turks Head for 4 nights, single room....superb value...(none of the rip off saga you normally encounter with single room supplements) large room with double bed, large bathroom, excellent breakfast, staff could not do enough for you....would definitely stay again if in the area...

Popped in yesterday lunchtime. The pub was not too busy. We took a seat in the lovely beer garden. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Very dog friendly here with staff bring a big bowl of water for thirsty pups. The chips were amazing, service was very fast. We saw other people’s lunches and they looked lovely and large portions. Will definitely be back again to try out the menu. Thank you Turks Head.

after a lovely day out round Northumberland we stopped off here for a late lunch on our way back to our holiday cottage, with the very warm bank holiday and covet ruls w still found this place very good, we needed dog friendly and the large 3 tier beer garden was just what we needed , we found the staff really friendly and the menu catered for all with good value food and drinks. keep up the good work, we will call again

Called in for a quick bite to eat with my son and both the food and service were fantastic! We both had delicious roast beef ciabattas with lovely homemade chips - what is not to love. Asked for extra gravy which was no bother at all. This is a lovely village pub which welcomes both locals and visitors to Rothbury alike. We’ll be back!

Called in to pub after a trip around area and had Sunday lunch was astonished by the price had one beer and one lime and soda meal was basic at best staff to young when meal came no cutlery or conderments were on table had to ask but price of 27 pounds was way over the top won't be back or telling friends

Looks good from outside, but the bar is very basic and hardly inspiringGarden looked goodBeer, Black Sheep well kept and presented.Lunch food , average at bestStaff, some youngsters who seemed out of their depthReturn? No way

Visited for lunch after a visit to Cragside. This is a typical 'old town' pub but with a large garden. They have constructed a large covered area - useful as we were treated to a Northumberland 'light shower' whilst dining. Very friendly staff and good value lunchtime food. Would definitely call in again when in the area.

It’s been ten months since our last time in the village . It was great to see some familiar faces. The beer garden is looking great with the new outdoor covered seating area. As always the staff and food were great very friendly welcome and very tasty beef sandwiches for lunch ,the beef just melted in your mouth and the chunky chips were delicious. We can’t wait for the restrictions to lift properly so we can stay over and have a proper day/ night out .

Lovely food, nice drinks. Did take a while to get served but when we were the food and drinks arrived promptly. Would return.

Our first time back to the Turks Head had a lovely welcome from all the team, very polite & excellent service will definitely be back.

Just want to say a huge thank you to the team at the Turks Head. Under the current challenging circumstances the service we received was friendly, helpful and very professional. I would urge anyone thinking of visiting to ignore the recent review with the bitter, nasty, and quite frankly racist comments.

On entering we were barked at my a snappy obnoxious thai woman who was behind the bar.What a horrible rude woman she is...We then went into the garden and seated ourselves. We waited for 15 minutes and noone came to take a drinks order or give us a menu.I had to get the older ladies attention who hadnt lifted her head from the outdoor pay station and was letting the young blonde waitress do all the donkey work..The older work shy lady then eventually brought me a menu and promptly asked what food we wanted..Erm steady on love, can I just read the menu first?I ordered drinks, my hubby a coke and I asked for tap water.I was told they dont serve tap water anymore they sell bottled water...I thought the law states if a public house serves alcohol then by law they have to serve tap water?I then asked how long the wait for food would be as we only had an hour before we had to leave for home..She said oooh its ages. We got up and left..Please dont blame covid for your shoddy service, all you've had to do is serve food outside as opposed to inside..You just have staff who havent a clue what they're doing..Well apart from the young blonde girl with the red tartan skirt as that poor lass was doing the job of 3 people whilst lazy older woman and snappy thai woman did nothing

Visited for lunch today, excellent food, I had the nachos, and a good pint in the fantastic beer garden. A real sun trap. The staff were friendly and efficient. The entire place was clean and felt perfectly safe.

A great welcome, meticulously clean room and very helpful and responsive. These things are all the more valuable during the lockdown when business must be very slow. I'm already planning to come back for non-business break when we're allowed, to sample some of your beer and food. Thanks!

I came to Rothbury for a four night break. The room was beautifully clean, warm and comfortable and the staff friendly, welcoming and helpful

Just got back from a 2 day stay, and have to say what a wonderful place this is. The rooms were lovely and clean and everyone working there couldn't do enough for you. I have to give a special mention to the breakfast staff, both chef and waitress were so nice and the food was too quality and cooked to perfection, we liked it so much we stayed in both evenings to enjoy dinner in . Everyone made our stay with a fantastic one. Thank you and will definitely be back next year.

We booked for Sunday lunch as we had 2 dogs. Lovely welcome, well managed Covid-19 precautions. We both had sunday roasts at £9.95, my wife had beef and I had pork, Servings were substantial with the additional veg that in my opinion they could easily charge more, it would be more down south where I live. A large vino at £5.50 and oint of diet coke at £2.40 made a total sunday lunch of £27.80. Superb value. Highly recommended.

Called in for some food, which was lovely. Service was fabulous and we felt very COVID-19 safe. Will definitely be back.

I visited here tonight with my son, my daughter and my mum. We had booked to have food and a drink. My daughter had a cheese and tomato pizza on a tortilla, my son had a beef and bacon burger, my mum had fish and chips and I had steak and ale pie. The food was so delicious and we didn’t have to wait too long. It’s was so reasonably priced and the portions were very generous. We all loved it so much. The deserts were great too, we had gingerbread cheesecake, ice cream and sticky toffee pudding. Again so yummy and the portions were generous. This is a fantastic place to stop off for food. We would definitely visit again. There was hand sanatising stations upon entry and track and trace system in place. All staff were wearing face coverings/ visors. And tables were distanced and a one way system in place. The staff and chef checked on us to see if we were enjoying our food and to see if we needed anything. It was a fantastic visit and would highly recommend

We have eaten evening meals twice here this week whilst staying in Rothbury. We were made very welcome with our dog, a chocolate spaniel. The meals were freshly cooked and most definitely home made. Good portions and good value. Staff very helpful indeed.

Visited for Sunday lunch after a lovely walk around nearby cragside, food was excellent, staff very friendly and helpful, they accommodated us despite me not mentioning when booking that we would be bringing the dog along

Thank you to the staff at The Turk's Head today. We had lovely lunch in the beer garden which is ideal for dogs as very spacious and were made to feel at home even though we sat a long way from the pub so all our food and rinks had to be fetched up to us. We appreciate your efforts at this time when life is so difficult for those in the hospitality industry. Look forward to visiting again.

We have walked past this place all week and only decided to try on our last night of holiday.Home made Leek and Potato soup, Steak and Ale pie plus a Fish and Chips did not disappoint. Huge portions, extremely friendly service, felt very safe as all areas one way and tables at least 2 metres apart. We ate in the bar as we had our dog with us, staff very accommodating about canines! We'll definitely be back when we are next in the area.

The menu of traditional pub grub was limited and no starters are available. However, the food was excellent. The meat pie was clearly home made, full of chunky pieces of steak in a rich stock and served with very well cooked veg. The gammon steak and lasagne got very good ratings from others in our party.

Called on a visit to Rothbury, steak pie was excellent, perfect veg, homemade chips absolutely delicious! Very helpful staff, would definitely recommend

To be honest it is not the most prepossessing looking if places and we wondered if we’d done the right thing when the cafe up the road was full. We had done exactly the right thing! We had been for a long walk with our dog and they happily settled us in a round table in the corner whilst the dog took over the floor. We ordered cups of tea and lunch. The tea, sensibly, came in two pots each with the right number of tea bags rather than one with water to top up and the food was some of the best we had had on holiday.... the chips were perfect we were all very happy with the food! The only thing I would say is that it would have been nice to have had a vegan alternative to the milk but that was just a small matter.... . The staff we so friendly and helpful and we would definitely return if we were in the area

Stayed here in this dog friendly pub/ hotel for 4 nights . Lovely welcome , friendly staff and a fabulous breakfast . Ideally situated to nearby attractions, including Alnwick, Morpeth, Alnmouth, Seahouses etc. Free parking on the street outside. Comfortable bar and outside area. Food was very nice and reasonably priced . The bedroom was a little dated but clean , very comfortable bed and huge bathroom . Great value for money in a beautiful part of Northumberland. Would definitely recommend a stay here and would return. Thank you

My husband and I had an evening meal here. I had lasagne and my husband had Scampi, freshly cooked and the food was excellent. . Staff very friendly.. highly recommend

The friendly waiter found us a table in this small restaurant, the food was good and the service was great.

A nice find in Rothbury with Good social Distancing tables etc well thought out ( covid19) having been too Rothbury more times than I Dare admit I haven’t noticed this Pub/ Restaurant ever in fact I thought it was just a pub!! How wrong could one Be !access to the Pub garden is through middle of the pub and the garden is well spaced out with large tables / children’s area too. We took advantage of the Government’s £10 off and had a very nice meal / drink 2 mains 2xdrinks £17 good value we thought.....we will be back

Called in for lunch after walking in the area. The cheese baguette was very plain and the chips were decent but we asked multiple times for salt and after still not receiving it, had to go get it ourselves. Waiter had nothing protective on due to covid19 and when asked said it's not something they have to do.

We weren't staying here but optimistically cane in for breakfast after being turned down at other places. We were quickly shown to a table and offered a vegetarian breakfast which was freshly cooked and absolutely delicious! Quick, friendly service and a no frills, not faffed about with just good, tasty food!

After a morning exploring Brinkburn Priory, we ventured to Rothbury for lunch. We opted for The Turks Head as they advertised they were dog friendly. The service was great, very informative and helpful. The food was served promptly and was really good! I had scampi, which was really tasty, home made chips were lush! My hubby went for the Chef's meat pie, it too was gorgeous, loads of good quality meat, great chips and a really tasty, thick gravy.The coffee came with a free refill and was good filtered coffee! Very pleased with the meal and without realising we also benefitted from the "Eat out to help out" discount!! Would highly recommend!!

We dropped by after a trip to kielder forest, we were worn out and starving. The food here was brilliant! The portions were very generous and tasted fabulous. Thank you for feeding us so well

Just finished a fantastic lunch at the Turks.All the food was cooked beautifully and the onion rings and hand cooked chips are to die 4,and to top it of the service was brilliant,can’t wait to go again only problem what to chose next time.

Great beer and a great sandwich in a great location. Cannot believe the quality of the meat. Will definitely be coming again!

We stopped off on our way to go camping, and were very happy we did! The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was exceptionally good and they serve a good pint! The beef sandwich was absolutely loaded with steak, the gravy was thick and delicious, and the chips were fresh and crisp. We will be back on our way home.

What a wonderful Inn, with awesome Staff and Management - food fantastic as well - well situated to visit all of Northumberland, we can not recommend this place enough.Even though stressed, due to having to close the Pub, because of the Corona Virus, the staff looked after us fantastically. Good value for money, and wonderful with our two dogs.A friendly, helpful, family oriented Inn.Just do not expect a 3 to 5☆ hotel.I heard they are now planning to improve the rooms and pub over this inforced break. Bonus!!

Warm welcome on arrival received, and directions given to walk around Rothbury. Parking advice also given re starlings. Nice pub, ambiance and place, really welcoming and very helpful staff. Room was more than fine for our booking at the the last minute saver price. Did not eat there, but Sunday dinners were in full flow. Breakfast was OK, quick service but not the best pub breakfast we have ever eaten or enjoyed, a bit overcooked (kept heated in oven?) to the point of being unable to cut or eat most of the sausage. however, for price overall we enjoyed and would recommend to others.

Called for Sunday lunch after shopping in the village . Warm welcome from Bev Wayne and Barbara. We had a short wait for a table as it was busy and we had our dogs with us so had to eat in the bar . My beef was melt in the mouth and all the veg was really tasty my wife enjoyed her mix of pork and beef. Great value at 8.95 .

I stayed at the Turk's Head at the beginning of February during a foolish attempt to mountain bike over the Cheviots in rain and gale-force winds. My mate and I were absolutely covered in mud from head to toe when we arrived, as were our bikes - some places would've just told us to get lost, but not the staff at the Turk's Head. Instead, they gave us hot water and towels from the kitchen (these were disposed of afterwards!) to wash our bikes down ready for our next day of cycling, stored them in their shed and even washed our muddy clothes for us. Super friendly from start to finish and a very pleasant spot to have a few pints too. I'd definitely recommend the place if you need somewhere to stay in Rothbury.

Day out into the country and despite the high winds we headed for Rothbury. Beautiful pint from a local brewer. Nice and quiet with a great old fashioned feel to the place. I guess it;s set up for walkers as the toilets are well in neeed of a refurb. Food was plentiful and the only let down was the " skinny burger " requested didn't arrive as anticipated.. However the ducks were fed on the white bun rather than brioche. Give this place a go. 2 coal fires on a cold day, a good pint, and the temptation is to stay all afternoon.

We were booked in for one night stay (which had been booked for 3 weeks) and had specifically requested the garden room on a recommendation. When we arrived we were told we had been moved to a different room as had another couple on the Friday night who had also booked the garden room. The young girl was very apologetic and tried to get us in the garden room but after speaking to the owner on the telephone we were told the garden room was not available. To say we were disappointed was a understatement. We were told the occupants of the garden room had only booked a couple of days earlier. Even a courtesy telephone call to inform us of the situation would have been acceptable and would have saved us the drive and fuel to get there.

Great village pub set in the High Street with excellent accommodation. Very friendly staff - nothing too much trouble!! Good choice of food and lively bar area.

Myself and my family occupied the Turks Head for two nights over new year! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble!! Debbie is the loveliest owner and Gina was so welcoming! The girls on the bar were so hardworking but always made time for a chat, as did the lovely cleaner!The rooms, atmosphere in the bar and New Year’s Eve karaoke entertainment were exactly what we wanted for a perfect family stay! The food is home cooked and very tasty! The pipers on New Year’s Day were a great tradition to witness and the atmosphere was amazing! You couldn’t wish for a better location!! We will definitely visit again in the summer! Thank you Debbie & co xxx

This was a welcoming happy place to see the new year in. The staff bent over backwards to ensure everyone was welcome. There menu is lovely home cooked comfort food, just what is needed when away from. Thouroughly enjoyed our time here

The staff were rude and aggressive from behind the bar. The breakfast on the morning of leaving was rotten, sausages under cooked and everything just piled on the plate. Thought maybe the breakfast may have been something to make up for the terrible sleep we incurred from the messy room with rough bed sheets which didn’t look as if they’d been changed from the last guests. Constant smell in the room as well was horrible and the noise from downstairs in the bar was another thing either keeping us awake or annoying us. Locals seem to be preferred here as they are always served food or drinks first. If you are thinking of staying here DONT.

I arrived with my family looking for a quiet night and also a lovely breakfast, what I got was far from that. Place was disgusting the sheets not clean. Downstairs pub was too old and in desperate need of a revamp, Kim and Aggy would of needed a week to sort this place out. Staff rude when we discussed the problems with them so we went to sleep at about 00;00 when downstairs had stopped making a racket! Breakfast was not even eatable my son was ill from it later on in that day! The only reason we were not is because we couldn’t even touch it! Wouldn’t bother going your better off staying at home

The Turks Head is always my preferred choice for a good meal. The food is fantastic and is always freshly made and beautifully presented. The staff are very attentive and friendly and there is a lovely atmosphere in the place. They are dog friendly and go out of their way to make every visitor feel welcome. Would highly recommend.

A pub lunch that delivers in every respect. Roaring coal fire to welcome you in and a friendly hello from the locals plus bar staff that were clearly born for that job! The grub was delicious and portions more than generous - with chips to die for! Save room for pud - it's well worth it!

Welcoming and friendly place to stay - & to eat and drink! We enjoyed a wonderful break here whilst visiting a friend in the area. A lovely local pub with nice atmosphere that felt homely. The food was really great - a good bar & restaurant. Our dog loved his stay too.

Absolutely brilliant craic , great drinking bar with pool table / jukebox ! This venue also sells food but we just had hot snacks in bar area ! Large party arrived unannounced and the bar staff served and treat us brilliantly , keep up the good work

Fabulous welcome from the team, good drinks, cosy atmosphere and lovely locals to chat with. With there being a big group for a dear friends 50th Birthday we were well looked after too. Thank you for making our time in Rothbury a good one.

We were staying a few days in the area, and found this pub by accident. Has just the most kind, helpful staff, really tasty food.... gooseberry, apple n treacle crumble, mmmmmm... hubby just loved their 2 x cooked huge chips. Ate there x 2 in 4 days, perfect.

Recently stayed here so that we could visit Cragside (NT) on our way south. Warm welcome from staff but we were asked to pay before seeing our room! We were in the garden room which is up steep steps outside. Although it had been redecorated the suite needed some attention. Heaters but no central heating, no heat in the large bathroom & poor lighting. Overpriced for the accommodation. Good breakfast. Evening meal ok in bar with open fire - nice on a cool autumn night.

Came in with the dog. Nice food, good atmosphere. Quite cheap drinks. Got a pool table and juke box. Manager seemed engaged with everybody and made sure we were served quickly.

I arrived after my husband and ordered a coffee at the bar. WHen asked where I was sitting I told them I would be joining my husband in the beer garden. Bless her cotton socks, she unflinchingly gave me a wooden spoon with a table number and told me she would bring it out. And of course he was right at the top of the hill, at the furthest away table. And she cheerfully brought my rather lovely coffee all the way up there. And it was still hot and a very good coffee indeed. Can't fault that or the service

There was 11 of us friday night 11th Oct, service & staff & food were excellent well done to Gina & the rest of the staff a credit to this pub/ restaurant Tonia

Stopped in here for a drink following a day of walking. Lovely friendly bar staff and locals. Highly recommend the nettle gin

Visited friend's recently at their caravan in Rothbury and went to the Turks Head for evening meal. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed the meals. My steak pie was huge and delicious. Would definitely recommend.