Winships Restaurant in Northumberland

Eat here quite often, but overdue first review. Excellent food and service. Calamari the best I've had, mussels terrific, sea bass and schnitzel also brilliant. Service great too. Thanks Jack and Ken

I went to Winships last week and whilst advertised open was told they were clearing up from an event come back in an hour. Then today told come back in two hours as they were going shopping for fruit and veg. Painful as was a few mile road diversion. I'd book in advance but a while before they get my return custom.

Amazing food , a great little restaurant, good service all round. Very happy

Lovely quiet little place with amazing food

Had excellent Sunday lunch for two. Quirky italian style restaurant with little antique store upstairs However don't let this put you off Everything from the food , service and experience was outstanding

Food excellent , service excellent very friendly, immaculate tables, can't wait to visit again

Lovely food and very friendly. Great value and definitely recommend.

Fantastic Sunday dinners Great Italians meals as well

Family visit with grandson for Sunday lunch. I can't find the right words to describe how wonderful everything was. The settings,the service, the food, the staff. All Fantastic. Can't wait to return.

Looked after by a nice Polish lady. Food was excellent. Will be back. Thank you.

Really nice restaurant with excellent Italian food. We were warmly greeted by very friendly staff and our delicious meal was freshly cooked. As nice an Italian meal as we've had.

Surprised to find the restaurant empty except for us on a Saturday night, as everything about it was excellent: food delicious and huge portions, service friendly and attentive, ambience conducive to a lovely evening out. Worth a visit

Even though they had lost our booking (almost a disaster for a family of 5 on bikes!) we were fitted in and had amazing food. This is a lovely little restaurant with great service. Highly recommend.

Found this lovely place by accident whilst walking the Tyne Valley with the Cockers Dog and human friendly. Only stayed for a drink but plan to return for food ASAP.

Wonderful food... friendly host ..will definitely return. Dog friendly too..😊

Lovely friendly staff serving great tasty food and thx for the water for our dog (did sit outside). Thx

Lovely food and wine, portion sizes excellent. Will be back 😊

Asked for a chicken sandwich and a coffee. Was asked if I wanted lettuce and mayo on it. Said no the mayo and yes to the lettuce. Sandwich came with mayo and no lettuce. Why ask if you're just going to get it wrong? I hate mayo. Also, coffee was lame. If I'm paying barista price for a black coffee, I expect a barista coffee, not a French press.

Lovely food outdoors for lunch today

Best Sunday lunch in Tyne Valley

Fantastic Sunday lunch takeaway! Highly recommended! Could that Yorkshire pudding be any bigger?.

Ken was a great host, the food was fantastic and very reasonably priced , the service was great the ambiance was great I would recommend it and I will be back

Lovely food, friendly staff. Great Sunday afternoon

Very friendly owner and staff it's one of our locals

Lovely food , great service. Nice atmosphere.

Very nice mediterranean oriented food with a local twist. Service is attentive & prices are reasonable. Although the restaurant is nicely presented, it was a little lacking in personality. But that's just my taste.

Friendly and accommodating. Superb food and good value, pretty much the perfect combination. A little out of the way but worth a journey.

Fantastic, food and service second to none. Definitely recommend.

A little hidden gem for food. Reasonable prices and all home cooked. Sunday lunch was great.

Went for quiet birthday lunch with friends. Good service accommodating dog . Good choice of food on menu . Had a take out pizza for working son who declared it delicious. Addition of sale of antiques adds extra interest & ambiance. Will go again.

Very good. Good service and good food. Nice sized pizzas. Full menu and various specials on the blackboard.

Italian oriented reasonable prices, extensive wine list with three draught beers, very friendly and welcoming . Also does take away pizza but beware the pizza are a large 12inch .We had mussels as a main large portion and delicious, we were surprised how busy it was and glad we booked. We were also pleased with the attentive but not in your face service. Thanks for a great experience and meal (6th June 2019)

we struck off the motorway using our sat nav and came upon this lovely bistro. Excellent food, ambience, staff and wide ranging menu made by an accomplished chef/owner. we had a great lunch. toilet is good for wheelchairs and disabled people.

Our first visit (3 couples) to this newly revamped restaurant also under new management. Love the light, bright contemporary style and the mediterranean cuisine. Very friendly helpful service.The chef/owner came out of the kitchen to explain his specials, one of which I chose for my main meal, chicken pizzaiola, delicious. Others enjoyed the black pudding starters I Ioved a classic moules mariniere. Lots of pasta dishes to choose from which were well received. Most of us chose the apple cider sticky toffee pudding which was a revelation. Voted by all as the best sticky toffee pudding ever.

We had a wonderful time at Winships. Warm welcome, beautiful decor, menu with varied choices. Everything was well presented, and the staff were attentive without being intrusive. I would certainly recommend a meal here.

We have found this amazing little bar & restaurant in the gorgeous Northumberland village of Ovington.

Had Xmas lunch here and could not fault it. Service excellent. Food perfect. Looking forward to another visit.

Had a delicious homemade fishcake, after a busy day at work. Felt very welcomed as always, new menu offers something for everyone. Well done Norman and his team for bringing in something new for 2018

Great home cooked food using locally sourced produce, lovely staff and a homely setting. Sunday lunch was very nice; the beef was excellent!

Great place in a private area of this cosy village restaurant. Staff were friendly and attentive and looked after mam in law (the birthday girl) very well. Sunday lunch choice great and plenty of it. All meats roasted to perfection. Offers of more veg and gravy gratefully received. Kid friendly. Yorkshire puds were huge! Proper crackling for those choosing the pork. Good range of starters too. Thanks for making a family occasion special:)

A quiet Wednesday afternoon, not many people in the restaurant, but the host(ess) made us feel so welcome, that we soon forgot about the lack of other customers. The food was excellent; well presented, tasty and reasonably priced. The chef (owner) even made an appearance to ask how we had enjoyed our meal (Although he probably wouldn't have time to do that on a busy evening). Altogether a thoroughly enjoyable experience and we can't wait to go back to sample their evening fayre.

Winships is such a good choice for Sunday lunch.The staff are super friendly and welcoming.The food is hot ,delicious and fresh great quality produce.My mother was kindly offered lobster which wasn't on the lunch menu.The portions were soooo generous and it seemed rude not to eat it.I have to say I didn't eat the rest of the day haha.Too full.Top marks for a great value delicious lunch guys in a realaxed environment.By the way the dinner I took home for my dog confused him .He thought it was xmas.Haha.Thankyou.Be back soon.

Dinner experience very good, food quality was excellent, Proprietors went well out of their way to please and supply excellent, friendly services. Value for offerings were excellent.

Called in by chance and had fabulous 2 course lunch with very good front of house service. Food presentation and ingredients were superb.

Sunday lunch was alright, nothing amazing though

Reservamos una comida de cumpleaños y encontramos en Winships la comida era excelente, había seis en nuestra fiesta y todos disfrutamos de nuestras comidas. Varias opciones y con la excepción de la crème caramel (era bastante insulsa) encontramos el buen gusto de la comida. Todos los alimentos servidos servían en cálidos/platos calientes, una buena señal de atención a los detalles. El personal era muy amable y atento, las bebidas no eran caras. Volveremos pronto. Gracias por una gran comida y por la noche.

Reservé una mesa en Winships para celebrar la boda de mis padres diamond había 13 de nosotros. No sé por dónde empezar. . El lugar es excepcional.- Caroline y su equipo eran fantásticas, prestando atención a cada detalle y anticipando las necesidades de todo el mundo. La comida estaba caliente y era excepcional, gracias a Norman y su equipo todos tuvimos una noche para recordar. No te pierdas la experiencia de ir a la atmósfera y Winships relajante y tremenda comida, sin duda lo recomiendo - Andrena

La primera impresión no es demasiado bueno. Hicimos una comida llegó a tiempo.

Winships is a great place to have dinner or lunch. We loved eating here with our family. The service was excellent.

Winships es un restaurante con un pub como bar en lugar de un pub con un restaurante. Lo bueno es que la ale es excelente! Nuestra bienvenida aquí también era muy bueno y la camarera era extremadamente amable y alegre en todo, aunque era una pena que ella no estaba muy bien informado sobre la comida o el vino.

Its over two years since we dined at Winships so decided to pay a visit for Sunday lunch. Remember on previous visits that everything had been excellent so we were expecting the best. We were not disappointed from the starters to the sweet the food was of the highest quality and cooked to perfection. The service was excellent and and there was no long gaps in between courses which we have encountered at other restaurants. All in all an excellent experience and we would have no hesitation in returning to Winships. Well done to all the staff.

Another cracking meal at the ships, table of twelve and everyone really enjoyed it. We'll done Norman, Caroline and team.

Food excellent, staff great, slightly lacking in that X factor probably the lack of intimacy due to the very bright overhead spotlighting and random art work, couldn't fault food or service. Specials board king prawns were delicious, lovely selection of well cooked fresh vegetables with the mains, husband said the home made burger was a ten out of ten. I don't do deserts but sister-in-law said the sticky toffee pud was heavenly. Decent wine list, have returned here three times now. Sunday lunches are also very good.

We usually eat at home on christmas day as we find restuarants drab and overpriced, this year was an exception.We were invited by friends to Winships and we were blown away with the place. the staff were amazing, so kind and friendly restaurants as being very professional and attentive.The three course christmas meal was the best i have ever tasted. Each course was absolutely delightful. i must congratulate the chef who although very busy, took the time to come around every table and make sure we were enjoying our meal.This is by far the best restaurant I have ever had the pleasure to dine in. I fully intend to return very soon.

Went on Saturday evening,had Christmas Faye on menu plus other things.As usual king prawns were beautiful,main courses of lamb rump and cod loin excellent,couldn't manage desert.Service is always first class,Caroline ensures everything runs great,this is one of the best restaurants around,regular return customers,you should really try it.

Delighted to find out my father had yet again arranged for us to have a family lunch here when we arrived for a visit. Another fantastic offering of superbly cooked food. Highlight for me was the lamb steak. I honestly cannot remember ever eating lamb that was as tender and as well cooked as this was. Other highlights were the confit duck leg which just fell off the bone and the salmon fillet. This time round we forced ourselves to try a shared dessert and went for the sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce. Big mistake as next time I shall have to have one completely to myself. It was so light both my wife and myself agreed we could have easily demolished a whole portion each. This is a special restaurant with superb food excellent service and unfortunately over 300 miles from where I live!

We turned up without a reservation, and we were pleased that they squeezed us in.The Sunday lunch menu was good, with plenty of choice for everyone.The food was great and the service was very attentive and friendly.Great place to eat.

Attended the wonderful Windships restaurant last night for some food and drinks with friends local to the area. We've travelled up from South Wales and it was well worth the journey. The warm greeting we had from the staff at the Windships was first class. Special mention to Nicky and Caroline who were so friendly and made us feel extremely welcome taking our coats , receiving our drink orders and showing us to our reserved seats . My partner and I are very much "foody" people and have eaten in a number of top rated restaurants all over the country but have to say the meal we had at Windships was up there with the best we've had. The beef medallions were cooked to perfection, and my duck dish was incredible . The puddings were also to die for! Well done chef Norman who not only a talented cook but extremely friendly , funny and welcoming .Excellent value for money, service of a 5star hotel but with the warmth of a local pub . Keep up the good Windships. Love the Welshys xx

Another great meal . Staff are wonderful, kind and attentive. This was one of the best Sunday dinner we have ever had and the apple crumble was amazing.

It had been a while since we had last eaten here so were delighted ot find that my father had made a reservation for us all to go there when we were visiting him. Its one of his favourite restaurants and from this second visit its clear why. The waiting staff are so good and really look after you. The place clearly has a good number of regular customers as most there that evening were being called by their surnames, "are you ready to order Mr Brown?" "would you like a jug of water Mr Smith?" Good old fashioned service accompanied by some really good food, I really cannot fault this place and look forward to our next visit

Winships is our favourite venue for Sunday lunch, both for the high quality of the food and the excellent and friendly staff (that's you Caroline, Sheila and Chloe). The Sunday roasts never disappoint, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Have only one suggestion for chef Norman and that is a little more variety in the starters, desserts and vegetables - maybe you shouldn't change a winning formula but they are virtually the same every week. Nevertheless, they are still really good.

Visited Winships again last week as party of three. Good to see several other tables in use as business affected by bridge and road closures. As ever, Caroline warmly welcoming and efficient. All decided on the Lamb's Liver and Champ Mash which was superb. Followed by Panna Cotta with sorbet and Vanilla Cheesecake, both of which were delicious. Food could not be faulted, nor the service. Well done, Winships.

We rocked up at Winships last night and fortunate to get a table for two in this busy and friendly establishment. The service is excellent and the menu varied with an outstanding choice of starters and main course - we were too full full to even look at the dessert menu! Starters of Crab Cakes and Garlic King Prawns were compliment by Chicken Supreme stuffed with cheese and bacon and Sirloin Steak for mains. This restaurant is well worth a visit

Two visits to Winships in the last month emphasised the excellent standard of food preparation and presentation. The first was for their once a month two course special evening menu and the second for a private lunchtime buffet. On both occasions the food was of the highest quality and the service complemented this. I have no hesitation in recommending this fine restaurant.

Lovely good and cracking service, highly recommended.

Usual Sunday lunch menu but still the best,between us had beef,pork and lamb,always superb,great starters and desserts and as usual the service was friendly and efficient,no airs and graces just lovely,thanks again

On a circular walk from Ovingham ('Ovingjum') along the Tyne and through Whittle Dene, Winships at Ovington was a welcome stop for morning coffee. A large cafetière was generous for the price, and then 'all-in' came two goodly pieces of 'whisky-tea-bread'. Chatting to Caroline, it became clear that consideration of a visit for lunch would be worth a trip.Home after our walk, and striking while the iron was hot, we booked for Sunday lunch.A really tasty, home-made soup and home-made rustic bread was a fine starter. Our mains were ‘Confit of duck leg served on a potato rosti with a plum and ginger sauce’ (delicious, as good, and as large as I've had anywhere) and roast lamb, my wife's favourite, which was equally good. Noticing that the 'Veg of the day' included two root vegetables, which are my pet hates, my request of whether there might be an alternative was met with 'I'll ask the chef what he's got'. Answer, French beans, sugar-snap peas and broccoli. Splendid. What service! And so willingly done.We were tempted by the puddings. For me the duck had filled all the holes but my wife really enjoyed hers (but I’ve forgotten what it was!). A bonus, which always gets a tick, is coffee – with refills as you wish.Winships is smallish, so booking on Sunday's is advised. It is homely with a friendly atmosphere and very pleasant, helpful staff. The place is clearly a favourite with 'locals', which covers folk from a wide area, who appreciate the well selected, simple menu and food that is cooked well.We'll be going again.

I live in the village so I'm lucky enough to visit Winships every now and again for a treat.My last visit was towards the end of April and I had the steak and mushroom pie with monster chips. The food was very nicely presented (as you will see from the photo) and tasted lush! It was a big portion for me and it took me a while to get through but I savoured every mouthful :-)Norman (the head chef) and his staff do an amazing job with regular changes to the menu of starters, mains and desserts. Some of my favourites are belly pork, steak/game pie, chicken kiev, lamb rump...the list goes on! Starters and desserts are equally imaginative and tasty too.Great food, great service, you can't go wrong. :-)

Have had a couple of good Sunday lunches recently ,but always return here as this is the best,great starters,good selection of main courses,between us we had,beef,pork and lamb,all superb,creme brûlée great and as usual the staff were brilliant,already booked for Father's Day says it all.

Visited Winships yesterday with a family relation for dinner. Two course dinner for £19.90 and a Special for £11.95, excellent value for excellent food superbly cooked by Norman. All mains were delicious and came with ample vegetables, all perfectly cooked. Two glasses of wine and three after-dinner coffees brought the bill to under £70. We were the only diners during the early part of the evening and my worry is that the prolonged closure of the bridge between Ovingham and Prudhoe and the still unpassable road from Bywell to Ovingham may be having a detrimental effect on this gem of a restaurant. Come on all those looking for good food, friendly and professional service, and relaxing surroundings - make the extra effort to go the long way round and visit Winships. You won't be sorry.

I had a very nice evening with a scrumptious dinner at this restaurant.Je recommande chaudement, c'était délicieux !

It's be a while since my last visit, years in fact, but last night was a really pleasant surprise and a great evening. The restaurant is under new management, since my last visit, and place is much friendlier and welcoming. The food is still in the steady ands of Norman, but I think he's evolved and the food was really good. We'll be going back!

This restaurant came highly recommended by friends, we have visited Winships many times now, my husband and I also celebrated our wedding reception their. The food is excellent coupled with the first rate service staff are great and very friendly.

Had not been to Winships for a year (not their fault!) but husband took me for a belated Mothers Day lunch. Caroline made us feel very welcome even though we were early and made fresh coffee for us while we looked over the menu. In addition to their two/three course lunch menu, they also had some excellent 'specials' and we went for the flash-fried lambs liver and the grilled salmon. Both dishes were excellent, and the portion size large enough for the heartiest appetite. An excellent cheesecake dessert to follow rounded off a superb lunch. Well done, Caroline and Norman! We will not leave it so long this time.

This pub/restaurant was a two minute walk away from our friends house. The staff are so friendly and efficient and the food was very well cooked and very tasty. I will definitely return the next time we are there.

We booked for 7pm as it was a last minute get together with friends and the staff were able to squeeze us in early.On arrival we were met by three members of staff that were very attentive, they were very welcoming and friendly. They took our coats and offered us drinks, all the time making us feel at home. We were not rushed as it was a late booking but we were able to relax and enjoy a comfortable night out. The rooms were warm and comfortable.There were 2 menus, a monthly menu and a specials menu. All good options.There were some new offerings from last time we visited - sadly we couldn't sample them all - but we enjoyed what we had - the vegetables were plentiful.Of course we were offered a comprehensive wine list but as one of us was driving we only ordered some glasses of Sauvignon Blanc - which were excellent I was told!!!Perfect night out with friends at a reasonable cost.We would have had desserts to but again the generous offerings were sufficient.

Went for Valentine weekend because liked look of menu,oh was I right,King prawn starter,real king prawns,beautiful sauce,good choice of main courses,we chose fillet steak and rack of lamb,both superb,creme brûlée and Etonian mess to finish,staff as always great,friendly and efficient as usual,thanks

had sunday lunch here recentlyfirstly can i say the gravy is to die for!!chefs special recipe, wouldn't tell us!!the staff are excellent, no airs and graces, just normal people serving normal people.very pleasurable experience. highly recommended

Celebrated my parents Diamond Wedding anniversary here with a personalised lunchtime 'do'. Norman, Caroline and Nicola went out of their way to make it an occasion to remember. Nothing was too much trouble. The menu was compiled according to our tastes and Norman suggested and provided the most amazing crab starter as this is one of my parents' favourites. Thank you very much to everyone at Winships; my parents were tototally overawed and haven't stopped singing your praises since! We have eaten here many times and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys good food. I would recommend calling to book to avoid being disappointed especially at weekends.

Lovely little space with attentive staff and relaxed homely feeling. We asked them to prepare something not on the menu specifically for a family get together - burgers and chips ...however they were a bit better than the average burger and chips! Stacks of food, prepared with fresh ingredients, well made and excellent service all in a lovely cosy setting. Kids [all boys]were all happy (two x 5 year olds, one 2 year old and an 8 year old). Would go there again! It's nice to have a good meal and go somewhere where children are welcome. 10/10 Jan 30th 2016

I have to say that this is one of the nicest, homeliest, friendliest small restaurant you could wish to find. If you have dietary needs, provided you tell them in advance, they will bend over backwards to satisfy you. If there's something on the menu which doesn't quite fit the bill they'll tweak it to suit. Sunday lunch is one of the best around but you have to book. If you like good traditional food, cooked and served superbly, with a friendly smile throughout from the staff then this is the place. An absolute jewel and trust me, you won't be disappointed. ☺

Had family Sunday lunch including elderly father/ grandfather,service with starters unusually slow but when came all very good,main courses quickly served,between us we had beef,pork and lamb,all superb as were the veg,yorkshires and gravy.As usual the service is pleasant and good,thanks again for a great lunch

Another outstanding sunday lunch cooked by Norman and staff, (great cheesecake jack) my son (gravy expert) said it was the best he has tasted, the meat was beautiful and tender and it was served with perfectly cooked vegetables. we are always welcomed with a friendley, pleasant mannar from all staff and the service is always exceptional.we are so fortunate to have such a delightful facility right on the doorstep. well done to you all.

I am not a regular customer and I will not be rushing back. 5 courses on Christmas day for £65 a head seemed reasonable (ish) but none were great. I had turkey as a main course, it was served with a gravy that tasted like tinned tomato soup. The beef and pork had the same tomato gravy on them. It was horrible. Apparently the food is usually quite good and nothing like what we had. Really disappointing food. Service not great. If I had cooked that I would be ashamed.

Terrible weather conditions,had to make detours,food and service was excellent,December/ Christmas menu being served,garlic prawn starter,superb,medallions of beef so tender and sauce superb,service so pleasant and friendly

Great little resteraunt with a good selection of excellent food, have been several times and never been dissapointed

Thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience at Winships. Good value 2 course meal. well presented and tasty food. Highly recommended!

This place is at the bottom of my street which is dangerous as it is so tempting to go here every day. Lovely food and the staff are great. Faultless.

If you want that little bit extra service, quality of food at reasonable prices and an enjoyable evening come here.Although not a large restaurant (I would suggest you book to make certain for seats), there is always a welcoming atmosphere.The food is individually presented and put together with thought. The choices of food would satisfy all palates and tasty options if you are vegetarian. I have been a few times with family and business and never concerned as to whether the food will be good.The staff are excellent and enjoy a little banter.

You would never believe such a quality restaurant would be in such a small village,had never heard of it until randomly researching on trip advisor,pleased I did booked for Sunday lunch,arrived early,no problem,seated straight away,great waiting staff,had seafood platter,whilst small was ver pleasant,pork and lamb were our choices,both lovely,yorkies large and beautiful,great veg,everything red hot,don't normally have desserts but did and they were both good,thanks to all the waiting staff,brilliant.we will return to try the evening menu

Excellent freshly cooked food and very good friendly service. What ever your taste, It is there for you. Weather you are there in a group or just a couple

I would first like to start off by saying that I come here regularly. This restaurant is in a lovely location with beautiful countryside. The restaurant is only small with a certain amount of tables so I would strongly recommend booking a table for this restaurant venue because it gets quite busy. When you get in to the restaurant expect a warm welcome from pleasant helpful and caring staff. Special shout out's to Sheila Caroline and Nicola. They are what makes this restaurant so special to visit. The Sunday lunch is really nice I would highly recommend

We would like to say a huge thanks to all the staff for making our Aunt and Uncle's 50th Wedding Anniversary so lovely.The set up was wonderful - The food was of very good quality and highly recommend the Prawn starter - lamb and the varied list of deserts. Well worth a visit to this little gem!

After a few days of self catering we had a last night treat of no cooking. The service was friendly and attentive and the menu had a good range of options for each course. Portion size is very generous so if you like a pudding, avoid or share a starter. Garlic prawns and lovely retro chicken Kiev recommended as well as good quality Pinot Grigio.

A favourite of ours. Good food,friendly and efficient staff and all within a few miles of home.What more could you want?

Not cheap but I don't mind paying decent money for decent food, the staff were also very warm and welcoming , i'm tough to please please so I will definitely be back !

My partner and I took my mam here on Saturday night ( yesterday) as a birthday treat. It was our first time at Winships and I highly recommend the place.The food was first class and service extremely good and friendly. Between us we had starters of the soup, goats cheese tart and the black pudding, all beautifully cooked and presented. Our mains were chicken Kiev, duck and the lamb. Everyone thought their dish was fab. Mine was the lamb and it just fell apart as it was so beautifully cooked. Portions were generous which meant and my partner could fit in a sweet of ice cream. We had refillable coffees instead.We were sat upstairs. This area was a lot smaller than downstairs but they didn't squash loads of tables in so there was ample room. There has been a previous comment of upstairs not being very nice. I found no problem withupstairs but I don't know if they've decorated since the comment.We all highly recommend a meal here.

Ate with family on a Saturday evening. Busy but stll cosy.Food excellent; prices fair.Service very friendly - but what else would you expect on Tyneside?

In the Tyne Valley there are a lot of pubs setting the standard for great food and drink. When we arrived at Winships it was clear even on a Tuesday night that this pub has a great following particularly with the locals who were out in some numbers which is always a good sign. We had for main course chicken supreme with vegetables included in the meal price. I have to say on the next table other customers were having fish goujons which looked great as did the home made chicken Kiev. All in all a great evening and we will be back. I would have given it the highest rating but the draft Wylam beer was a new barrel and was served to me in a rather cloudy condition

had dinner at Winships on my Wifes birthday as we had received several very complimentary reports about the establishment. All I can say is that they were quite right. It may be small, but the welcome we received was 'Typically Northumbrian'. The menu was great and when the food arrived it was brilliant. At the end of the night the Chef visited every table for a chat which we thought was excellent. Strange to say we have lived approx. 7 miles from Winships for 26 years and only just found it. We intend to be back next month with 4 of our friends. You hide your light under a bushel Guys but you have a restaurant to be extremely proud of and I look forward to returning!!.