The White Swan in Northumberland

Great place and loved the food. Excellent menu, would definitely return to this restaurant. Good service but felt very rushed which spoilt the experience a little.

Lovely pub/hotel and perfectly located for exploring the North East. Some lovely touches including fresh cakes, sloe gin, fresh milk and the nespresso machine. The bed was clean and comfy. However, some attention to detail was missing eg the room was really dusty and it needed a good hoover. The ironing board was badly stained and needs a cover. Breakfast on the other hand was delicious and cooked especially for us, with plenty of choice, and the evening meal also excellent. The staff were all super friendly.

Quiet location, ideally placed for the wonderful Northumberland coast. Lovely rooms and wide choice of breakfasts to select from. The evening meals were really delicious. This was our second stay here, this time with more family (due to our recommendation), and we aim to book again.

Superb meal chosen from a really varied menu. What a hidden gem. Highly recommend. So much more than just pub food. Attentive service and lovely staff.

Amazing place to stay, the food is really good, and ask the staff are very friendly, we'll definitely be staying again

Dropped in for coffees on route, lady was happy to serve us and very pleasant, lovely wood burner alight really cosy. Would consider it as a stop over hotel in the future.

Return visit to the White Swan for weekend in beautiful Northumberland. Lovely stay in nicely equipped room with nice extras of home made cake and scones. We are in the restaurant which has a great and varied menu - seems to be the place to be as busy with great ambiance.

• Wonderful stay at the White Swan in Warenford, whilst visiting Lindisfarne. Staff extremely accommodating. Paula rearranged the room from a double to a twin for us in double quick time. Fab breakfasts and two wonderful evening meals. Liver was so tender, lemon sole very fresh and flavoursome. The baked fig was extremely moreish. One of us has complex food allergies which were accommodated with apparent ease by the chief ( it is a real skill to modify a dish at short notice and still produce a unique and flavoursome meal). Emily, Lucy and Sandra served us and we’re very friendly and helpful. The room was well appointed and the complementary cake to doe for. Would highly recommend.

Had a wonderful evening meal here, on the recommendation of our hosts, whilst in the area on holiday...the food was excellent, service friendly and prompt and the prices very reasonable... thoroughly recommend for drinks or a meal!

Stopover trip for golfing break. Staff very attentive

The White Swan was recommended to us as a local place that's not generally visited by tourists to the area...more just by locals - and that's always "right up our street"! Booking probably necessary. You won't be disappointed. Both the food and the service in this region has actually made us want to move here. It's that good! A really very excellent menu and service!

Homely place. Lovely food value for money.

The food was top notch, there was a bit of a mix up with our booking which was pointed at me, until they looked properly in their diary to realise it was them. Landlord slightly on the abrupt side. Stayed in the car park overnight in our motor home

Excellent. Good good, good service.

We had a fabulous meal here Wednesday night- fantastic food- compliments to the chef and excellent service. Very clean surroundings and tastefully decorated. Thank you for an enjoyable evening.

Great for Sunday lunch, the Chef really knows what they're doing.

Lovely atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. We had beef wellington and seabass all cooked to perfection. Followed by pear strudel and crème brulé. The food was delicious and of good quality. I would have preferred puff pastry instead of short crust pastry on the beef wellington but that's a personal preference and didn't detract from perfectly cooked beef. I would definitely go again, the meal was delicious.

Very pleasant atmosphere. The quality of the food is really excellent. Scallops starter, melt in the mouth served with pork... brilliant. For mains, we had duck and Beef Wellington, both cooked to perfection. The generous portion size made it good value. It was great being able to have our dog query us in the bar, which was a very nice setting. Service was also very good.

First class place to stay food great and breakfast too it’s a must most of the time booked so you have to be lucky probably more chance out of season as it only has three rooms

Comfortable stay in quiet location. Room was clean and we were supplied with home made cakes daily which was a very nice touch.Bed was extremely comfy, bathroom could do with updating and a general freshen up. The bathroom didn't smell very nice, but the flooring perhaps needed replacing- it was quite stained. Fresh milk and water bottles were also available from a fridge in hallway along with fruit. The majority of staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent in the restaurant. Overall a good stay and we would consider staying again. Its negatives are that it could do with a decent spruce up outside, replacing weeds in pots and window boxes with flowers - (or even just remove the weeds) , it would make such a difference to that all important first impression and although the bar and restaurant areas were good, a general update to ‘tired’ areas in inner hallways and bedrooms would be beneficial.

Fantastic place. The owners made us feel welcomed and the lodge where we stayed with our dog was PRICELESS AND PRIVATE. Hot tub incl. Meals were 5 star excellent chef

The bath in Room 3 although very large was really difficult to get out of as the bath had a base covering that was really slippy and you couldn't get a grip with your feet

We stayed in the Warenford View cottages opposite and walked across the road several nights for some great food. The bar is dog friendly, for eating and drinking. The food was amazing. Highly recommend it.

Tapas selection offered from 12 - 18, visited on a Saturday afternoon hoping to enjoy, 6 people were in the ‘bistro’ but we were told they were too busy so not doing food!

I booked this pub for a meal for my mum's birthday which we were surprising her for. The food was lovely, the 6 of us all had something different and were all very impressed. There is a car park but it isn't massive, we were very lucky to get a space. I would definitely recommend eating here!

This restaurant, being slightly inland from the coast, offers so much more than those in nearby Bamburgh . Well worth a few mile's drive. The venue is pleasant, the menu was interesting, the food excellent and the wine really good value.

Had 2 night stay in the lodge which was fabulous. Everything you need in the lodge including robes which we used after hot tub. Little extras lovely touch cake wine and sweets . Ate in the pub restaurant 1 night food was outstanding staff very friendly.

An absolute gem of a find! Great staff and an amazing chef - all our courses were outstanding in quality, taste, and presentation. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Absolute gem with an amazing chef!! Service and food were all outstanding - would highly recommend.

We had dinner here for my husband’s birthday and it was gorgeous. The pub is so pretty and decorated with William Morris wallpaper. It feels in keeping but modern. The food was delicious and with so many tempting options you’ll want to visit more than once. Service was quick and attentive.

Had a lovely pint. Friendly and polite staff very clean and tidy place.

My wife and I have dined many times at the White Swan whilst on vacation in the area. Our latest visit was 3 days ago. The food, wine, beer and service were all excellent. In fact, it was so good that we’ve booked another meal at the hotel before our holiday comes to an end.

We had a fantastic 3 course lunch. Scallops on pork belly with sweet chilli sauce - best scallops EVER and the pork was so tender it melted in your mouth. My husband had steak for his main meal - cooked perfectly to his request and I has fish curry - really tasty. I had blueberry and white chocolate croissant bread and butter pudding with custard for desert - Amazing 😍 my husband had Creme brulee - he said it was delicious. Excellent service, attentive staff. We would recommend. I understand it gets busy in the evening, so booking highly recommended.

Busy Sunday evening. No roasts available so the menu was revised. Really nice food but obvious they were struggling with a long day's service.

This establishment treats those who have money to spend terribly. They double booked a table of doctors and lawyers. Extremely rude staff, who are dishonest and disinterested in correcting any mistakes they made. McDonald's treats their customers with less contempt.

Lovely rooms, fabulous food, friendly welcome. Would highly recommend

We went for lunch and there was a lot of complicated dishes available. The food I had was delicious but duck overcooked to my liking but still very tasty. Others in the group didn't enjoy their food and said parts were very dry or too intense with one flavour. They removed the complaint dish. The parking area could do with some work and imagine gets busy. We went about 13:30 and we were the only ones in except staff which was odd. Staff said it's packed later in day, we didn't see that. What I had was nice but unlikely to return when back in the area.

Excellent restaurant food with lovely beer and wines. Only needed magnificent staff to be perfect and they were!

Had Sunday lunch and we both agreed it was our new favourite and we have tried a few. Really cant fault a thing, meat was perfectly cooked , all the veg were spot on , great touches like home made bread and fresh mint sauce , not lazy jar stuff. Will definitely be back, probably stay for a weekend sometime.

I rarely have beef as it’s often such a disappointment, was lovely here though, cut correctly so not tough and not overcooked either, al dente veg, great service too, not hugely expensive, we’ll recommend

Well what can I say about the white swan inn warenford the food was unbelievable lovely staff good beer selection 10 out of 10 for everything fully recommended

Set in a lovely location, not far from some beautiful beaches and pretty villages. Rooms spotless, bed very comfortable, beautiful bathroom, my husband enjoyed the slo gin, left in the room and we both appreciated the home made cake everyday! We ate there 2 nights, the food was good as were the breakfasts. We took our two Border terriers, who are both well travelled and know how to behave, when they are staying away. However, although it says dog friendly, not sure the owner a dog lover, also not one for being big on conversation, unless you were a local. Just our preference, a little bit of pleasantries makes you feel welcome.

Lovely pub with a nice atmosphere. Went early in the week in the afternoon so not very busy. It is February after all . The landlady and locals were really friendly. Nice warm fire too. They do food in the evening apparently.

Already recommended to friends to go and stay. Fantastic dinner, lovely waiting staff, delicious breakfast. Why no 5 stars? Oh, shucks, its such a great place it just went back to 5×. Just be careful of stairs and bath. OK, it's a restaurant with rooms in my view, and a wonderful example of that. Couple of points need attention. Access to Bath/shower is a difficulty, water/boiler/dunno constant noise was there all night, doubt not much can be done, just kept waiting for it to stop. It didn't. Everything else at The White Swan is so good, please go there and have delicious food, drink very good wine, and enjoy your kipper(s) in the morning.

Just got home from a two day break here for my husbands birthday. The area is beautiful and peaceful so very quiet day and night. The white swan is in an excellent location for visiting all areas of Northumberland and is a stunning place to stay. Our bedroom was lovely and cosy, we loved the little tipples left in our room daily as well as the gorgeous cakes, a perfect added touch. We ate in the Inn one night, in the bar area with our dog, staff were friendly and welcoming, gets busy so book. The food was very nice, I'm fussy so would have loved generic pub food such as pie and chips, gammon steak etc, but the food we ate was very fancy, cooked and presented beautifully and tasted great. We ate breakfast both days and had full English, the food was tasty, seemed good quality produce, good portion size, hot and I was full till late afternoon. I wouldn't change a thing about this place and can't wait to visit again. Thank you

Amazing food and service, a hidden gem

Been going here for a couple of years now, roughly six monthly. Always an interesting menu with something for every taste. Staff are lovely. The head lady is the master of a well oiled machine.

Would go again. Be good for a group.

Lovely food. Quick service and not to expensive 👌

Lovely food & ambiance, worth a visit 👍

We had lunch here based on reviews from TA and were very pleased we did. It was quiet on a Monday for a late lunch and the outside didn’t look too inspiring but inside is very pleasing with an extensive menu. My wife and daughter shared two starters mackerel and asparagus salad while we chaps had the venison Wellington and sea bass. Good local beer and well worth a visit.

Beautiful Inn and dining room, food was outstanding as was the service and all within a COVID safe environment, a must visit again experience.

We stayed for a few days at tbos great place. The room was really comfortable and the daily fresh cakes were a real delight. The breakfast was superb, and the pub has an outstanding restaurant with an excellent menu. You must book as it is really popular. Definitely recommend you visit if you're in the area.

Excellent food, good portions, well presented, would definitely recommend . Drinks a little expensive, unusual to have wine in a tumbler?

Stopped in for a quick drink and a dessert after a long day exploring the area. Really welcoming staff, great beer and amazing desserts. I had the chocolate torte and my girlfriend had the apple strudel. Absolutely lovely.

Lovely food, lovely surroundings, efficient staff. TIP - You must book a table you can't just turn up.

We were staying at Lucker Hall and wanted a celebration meal out, so we chose the White Swan. The food was delicious and, as a vegetarian, I was delighted that I had several choices. The service was excellent and the Covid safety was good. We enjoyed our visit so much that we went back a couple of days later and had another great meal.

We so enjoyed our meal, that we booked twice more ! The selection on the menu was wide and we wanted to try lots of the dishes. They were well presented, good quality, and it was all very efficient and friendly. Booking is essential. Looking forward to our final meal there...this holiday....

Excellent Pub/Hotel with quality dinning in attractive dinning room. Some great local seafood options and friendly efficient serving staff.

Fabulous meal. Worth the wait with lockdown. King prawn curry to die for. Slow cooked rib of beef excellent. Will definitely be back. Staff very good

We had two nights here to explore the area and it’s a good base, easy to find and very nice. Definitely more of a restaurant than a pub.We were more than pleased with the room. Very good size, huge bathroom with deep claw foot bath with rubber ducks! Also the marvellous chocolate cake and cheese scones along with the sloe gin went down very well. It’s very busy for evening meals.We ate here both nights.I was disappointed with my chicken roulade and risotto, it was very under seasoned and over cooked. The other wild boar pasta was good and the second night’s food, lamb and fish and chips were good. Staff were lovely really on the ball, efficient and friendly. Portion sizes were huge even at breakfast. All in all a very good time x

We have just visited Warenford & stayed over the road. The food was great & reasonable priced. We booked in for 6 days & had a great menu to choose from. Booking is a must. A lovely friendly pub with great staff.

So many tempting choices on the menu - lots of locally sourced produce and some interesting options including a couple of good veggie dishes. All dishes beautifully presented and delicious. Main course portions are on the large size - hate leaving/wasting food especially when it's this good. Also meant there was no room for one of the enticing puddings. Friendly service.

Recommended by The Old Vicarage, Belford and the meal was truly excellent. Just wish they had a 'branch' in Hampshire

Really enjoyed the food, it was some of the best we have had in a very long time. Only wish we don't live 3 hours away! Staff very nice and prices reasonable.

We ate here for three nights after a great meal on the first night. Great service! My husband’s rib of beef was super as was the lemon sole. You do need to book as very popular.

Super food, in a beautifully presented building. Amazing attention to detail, spotless throughout. The food and service all first class, really lovely experience.

Booked for our first night in the area and were expecting great things based on all the positive reviews. Maybe we arrived on an off night but wasn't expecting the guy "welcoming" us to tell me we were half an hour early, despite me having an email confirming the time. He was clearly annoyed and made it plain it was a big effort to get us seated. Quite embarrassing in front of my friends. Anyway, it really put a dampener on the night which was a shame as the food is excellent - large portions and delicious, especially the wild boar ragu. The ladies serving were also very friendly but I'm afraid we won't be back

Fabulous food , great service, great staff. Family of six all had different starters and mains and every dish was excellent. Oh, and the Guinness was perfection.

We booked a table for the final night of our holiday after reading reviews and were glad we did!The pub itself is just off the A1 so really easy to get to and has really nice character and decor. We were escorted to the table and the COVID social distancing measures are good, so no worries there.I had a lovely pint of IPA whilst we perused the menu and had a really difficult time choosing as there were so many tempting options. Including wild boar, venison and some great fish dishes.My wife and I both had the scallops with pork belly and a pineapple and chilli salsa to start and it was absolutely delicious. I followed with rack of lamb and my wife had the hake wrapped in ham served on a bean cassoulet which she said was fantastic. My daughter had the ribeye steak which was a bit fatty and as she hadn't eaten much the waitress did offer to get her something else which I thought was nice. As we were all stuffed we weren't going to order dessert but having seen plenty pass our table that looked lovely decided to share a chocolate brownie which was fantastic!All this drinks and a bottle of wine cost £126 which I thought was good value considering the excellent quality of the food. A special mention to the young waitress too, she was really friendly and uber efficient.A great way to end our holiday and we will definitely return when we next visit. It was very busy so remember to book ahead.

We are on holiday and booked the White Swan for a meal both Sat and Mon. When we arrived Sat they had no record of the booking but despite being busy they went out of their way to find us a table. The food was outstanding on both evenings and all the staff are polite, friendly and helpful. This restaurant is outstanding on every level .

Although only staying locally for 3 nights we were so impressed with the menu, food and service on our first visit that we booked again for the last night. Book early as tables are ih high demand!

Excellent! We turned up late and at the last minute. We received a lovely welcome with really attentive staff. The menu was delicious and it was really hard to choose what to eat. We will definitely come back.It's great to know there is accommodation here too. Based on what we have experienced this far we imagine the rooms would be really lovely!

Just been for lunch with friends - the first time in over a year and found it a disappointing experience.The glasses on the table were dirty with one also having lipstick on it.Having looked at the menu we all decided to have a main course and dessert. Although Scampi wasn’t on the menu and she would be happy to have the fish and chips on offer, my friend decided to ask if they did have any scampi and obviously offended the proprietor who explained that was something that was bought in and pulled out of the freezer....We ordered fish and chips for everyone and asked for extra tartare sauce. The fish and chips arrived and sachets of tartare sauce were plonked on the table. The fish and chips were lovely. We declined the sachets of tartare sauce and made do with the portion of homemade tartare sauce on our plates.Desserts were ordered - Banoffee cheesecake and a Roasted Strawberry and pastry cream Mille Feuille. The cheesecake was awful. It tasted as if it was an old cheesecake that had come out of the freezer with slices of banana that had long lost the texture and taste of a banana and could have bounced them off the walls. The cheesecake seemed to have been covered with some kind of gelatine which was almost impenetrable.The other dessert was best described as a sandwich of thin pastry filled with pastry cream and 2 blow torched strawberries on the top. Caramel sauce was extremely thin on the ground. Ice cream was nice.On paying we were asked if everything had been alright we mentioned about the cheesecake and got a very blasé response, no apology.A very disappointing experience as I have been many times before and always had a good meal but don’t think I’ll be back anytime soon.

We have eaten here many times, most recently in last night. It was superb again. Great two course meal with very pleasant and attentive service. They can adapt their meals to be gluten free, which makes it ideal for me and so that makes things easier. A large selection of drinks is available with plenty of local gins. Four of us were eating and no one could find any fault with any of their food, clean plates all round!

Great place near to Belford, just off the A1. Plenty of menu choice at reasonable prices. A good selection of drinks.

Visited following a recommendation and we had a fantastic meal and the wonderful team looked after us. If you are ever near Bamburgh you should add this to list for places to eat out. I eat out regularly and rarely take the time to submit a review but on this occasion felt I had to share what a great place this is. Covid safe too. Will definitely be back.

Superb pub and restaurant, warm welcoming staff. Great as a pub and restaurant. The menu is varied and the quality is second to none. Superb meals all at a reasonable price. Loved it!

Booked a table here after reading reviews before traveling into the area and we weren’t disappointed. Really lovely setting and the food was absolutely outstanding. Definitely worth a visit .

Recommended by the owners of the holiday cottages we were in -- they even phoned and made a reservation for us !! A quick walk across the road and we entered a well set out bar and dining room. The staff could not have been more helpful -- lovely people!! VERY COVID SAFE !!! The food was delicious --- Especially the Apple Strudel and Rhubarb Ice Cream -- so much so we went back for a second visit !!!! Thank you to all staff for making us very welcome and safe

Warm welcome, Covid compliant. Our mains and desserts were excellent, with a Rioja from the extensive wine list. Highly recommended as we will return.

The food here is second to non, just off the main A1 you would be doing yourself a disservice not to eat here. Your taste buds will thank you for it. It’s very popular so booking is advisable. It really is a gem of a find in lovely Northumberland.

The owners of the holiday cottage recommended the White Swan ... what a great recommendation! We booked a table mid-week ... dinner was available from 6pm. The menu was very varied and all of the food that we selected was excellent ... the veg provided was also cooked perfectly. The whole meal was a great dining experience and the service was just right.

Staff wonderful, Ema first class. Food was simply delightful, value for money brilliant !!definitely would recommend and with out a doubt I will be back. The white swan has a truly fantastic menu. 10 out of 10.

Delicious food. beautifully constructed and served on piping hot plates.Front of house manager was lovely and friendly.we have been before and the same high standard is present on every visit.Well worth the 2 hour drive.Covid safety measures in place.It was a five star meal.

Visited in late August, an excellent meal, exciting well priced menu, all dishes were first class, portions were generous, service was great. No complaints at all, would definitely return.

Visited mid September had booked a table in advance due to the covid.We were promptly met at the bar by a waiter and seated.Ordered the mackerel for my starter and my partner the fish cakes. Both starters were beautifully presented and very tasty.For main we had the breast of lamb and the pigs cheeks,got to say the standard of the food was second to none.The staff were very polite, the service was excellent. The restaurant was very clean (the loos too).Will definitely return and recommend to our friends who regularly visit that area.Can't wait to return, hope it's as nice next time!

We booked a table earlier in the day, for dinner. Well spaced tables, a bit surprised waiting staff were not wearing masks. Very tempting menu, food was outstanding - and very generous serving sizes. Everything was really delicious.

Lunch today. No complaints. Full plate. Service good. Excellent food. Thanks to all staff COVID safe and spacing well worked out. Best to phone and book.

We stayed here for 4 nights and had a fantastic time. The room was lovely and each day we arrived back to some cake/pastries. The food in the restaurant is outstanding. We were made to feel so welcome by everyone. Thank you for a lovely stay

We always visit for an evening meal at least once when staying in the area & on 2 occasions now have had a 2 nights' break here. The food is the main draw as the menu is always that bit different, beautifully cooked & ingredients fresh & locally sourced. The home made bread is to die for - but don't fill up too much on that or you will have to miss out on a dessert! We have stayed both in room 2 & room 1, & whilst both are clean & beautifuuly furnished, we prefer to be upstairs as room 1 downstairs is close to the banging door to the bar . Maybe a rubber thingy could be fitted to make it shut more quietly? This did not detract from our stay however. We love the extras in the rooms such as daily cake ( unfortunately not keen on the Northumberland rum but great to be able to try it!)Staff are always pleasant & helpful & breakfasts are a real treat.Hopefully it won't be too long until our next stay.

Found this place on a park up site and decided to stop over on the way north to Scotland.A Friday evening and the landlord found me a table with no issues and said it was fine to park up my motorhome overnight.Had 3 courses, 3 pints and a local gin & tonic and was around £46.Brilliant meal, can't remember having pub food this good for a long time.Had the carpaccio of venison to start, the pigs cheek for main and then Bailey's creme brulé to finish.Top marks for all of it, lovely friendly staff and highly recommend this place.

Wow really glad we booked this stay just off the A1 not that you would notice .Great room and the food excellent. We were told the breakfast was the best around and was not let down.The cake and rum in room was a nice night cap

This is not the sort of pub you come across as is set back off the main road so a chance you would miss it. We Googled local places to eat as the pub we intended to eat at nearby, the chef was off sick so luckily we came across The White Swan as otherwise would not have known of its existence. Lovely country feel both inside and out. The stained glass windows of white swans was a nice touch. We had to book and had eat quite late as it was busy so that in itself is a good indication. I thought it was slightly above average price at £18 for fish curry but it was very nice.

We were staying in the locality (Alnwick) and looking for somewhere dog-friendly serving more than just 'good pub food'. Having the dog with us we were sat beside the bar but made to feel very welcome. The restaurant appeared full so booking recommended.The menu is extensive and presents many dilemmas of choice. We could have happily eaten almost anything on the menu. The wine list was also extensive and high quality, and everything was available by the glass.Being just off the A1 it is reasonably convenient from most of costal Northumberland. Alas it was our last night in the area and could not return.

We enjoyed our meal so much on the first night booked again for the following, they kindly found room for us. The food was lovely, very good service , food was excellent , quality , portions , if we had another night We would be back again ! Thanks !

Lunch today was great. Lovely food, very tasty, good sized portions & beautifully presented. From a COVID Stance, felt extremely safe. Very clean, tables well spaced, screens where appropriate, hand sanitiser on table. Highly recommend.

We had a mix up with starters. However when the food arrived it was delicious. Well presented, tasted gorgeous and lovely staff. Everyone was so apologetic about delay. Well worth the wait!

We visited the White Swan on Saturday 29th August during our stay in the area. We had read the reviews and were hopeful of an enjoyable evening. We were a group of 4 and from the arrival to leaving, the service was excellent. The staff were very pleasant, always attentive, and clearly organised. The food was fantastic, and we had all three courses and every course was really good. When we are back in the area we will definitely return and would highly recommend this resteraunt for an evening meal.

Been here a few times. We were so looking forward to going out again after this awful lockdown. Not disappointed. Nice welcome. Plenty choice on the menu and no compromise on quality. You always find something a bit different here.