The best restaurants in Norham and Islandshires Northumberland North East

Friend called in to get some items for lunch, quiche was hard, caramel shortbread was hard and tea cakes were inedible these were not cheap either I’d never go back as we have had this previously from there a while ago snd hoped it had improved

This is a cafe doing snacks and basic meals. Service was good as was food and served promptly by friendly staff. For aa quick meal while visiting it would be hard to beat.

Called in for lunch not realising we needed to book but there was 1 table for 2 available thank goodness. It was very busy and the staff were working very hard but were still friendly. We had Mince and dumplings with mash and it was delicious. It was a lovely change to have something old fashioned and homely. We'll be back to try the breakfasts next time.

Corvi's is a first class no frills place to eat, excellent food, proper chips and huge portions, you certainly won't leave hungry, staff are pleasant and attentive, it's very good value for money, we try to lunch their as often as we can, if your in Berwick try it you won't be disappointed.

Lovely standardised breakfast options and creative plates of the day. The sandwiches, cakes and other fayre on display speak volumes for the quality and creativity. Dog friendly too…. I visited at end of holiday and wished I’d found sooner. Cafe is on the main road out of Berwick towards A1 south next to Go Outdoors. It’s the sort of place I’d gladly take a wee drive to visit for a wee bite to eat as a treat if I lived in the area.

Although there were cakes, none were labelled whether they were vegan or not. It’s a shame to have to ask in so many places we go just because we eat a plant based diet. In the end, we just had a drink without cake because we didn’t want to ask and hold up the queue.

Absolutely loved staying here, owners really lovely people and everything totally faultless thank u lis and family 👪

We stopped here for lunch, what a find. We sat outside and what a beautiful view this place has. It's so worth the visit to just look out to the sea. Food was very nice, I would highly recommend. The inside looked lovely and the toilets were clean. Most importantly it was dog friendly.

This was our second stay at Island View, and once again, Simon and Sarah did not disappoint. Our group of nine was in town for an event, and their hospitality was exceptional from start to finish. Simon and Sarah's welcoming nature made us feel right at home. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The rooms were spotless, spacious, and well-appointed, providing a perfect retreat after a busy day. The attention to detail and personalised service truly set Island View apart. Whether it was accommodating special requests or providing helpful local tips, nothing was too much trouble for them. Thank you, Simon and Sarah, for another fantastic stay. We look forward to our next visit! Until the next time...

What an unwelcoming, miserable place. We stopped en route to Berwick but it was so grim looking we had a change of heart before even getting out the car and drove off. Later that day on the way home we were desperate for a cup of tea and having read the reviews which said it's not as bad as it looks, we decided to give the place a try. We arrived at 3.35pm having checked the website and Google for opening times. Both said open until 5pm. We walked into the shop, not a soul to be seen but voices from the back could be heard. We coughed , said hello a couple of times but no one came out. We walked through to the next room adjacent to the door into the tearoom. All in darkness. But I spotted a lady through the window of the door into the kitchen and she spotted me but didn't move. She was too busy talking to her colleague. She looked at me 3 times before finally coming out and when I asked if we could get a cup of tea she said they'd stopped serving at 3.30pm. It was 3.40 at this point. All we wanted was a cuppa. Appalling service, not a smile or an apology in sight. And no information online with café opening times. Businesses like this don't deserve to be in business.

Great spot for a rummage. I regret not buying something, probably call again

Decided to give The Black Bull a second chance after having dinner there myself in early June, which was an up and down experience. I had the soup for starters that had so much pepper in it, it would have blew a normal persons head off! I quite like pepper so just managed it ok. The main course arrive and was luke warm, I ate it anyway, but when I was asked if everything was satisfactory, I let the staff member know the food tasted ok, but the temperature wasn’t hot enough. He said that it was a new chef who had only started that week as the old chef had retired, and a few other diners had also made the same complaint, so when I went to pay the bill he knocked the price of the main course off it, which I thought was a fair outcome. During a friendly chat with him before leaving, I said I’d be returning to the area for my family summer break in a few weeks’ time, and he told me that the Sunday roast dinners were fantastic and the old chef would be returning on a Sunday to cook these. I was told to book in advance, as it is was always too busy to just walk in and get a table. So I took onboard the advice and a few weeks later I decided to book a table for the seven of us. We arrived for dinner late afternoon on the Sunday and our table was reserved as expected, staff were nice and friendly and the pub wasn’t that busy, with only another three or four small tables having food. Our orders were duly taken and starters arrived reasonably quickly and everyone enjoyed them. Unfortunately the mains were not as quick, and we had quite a long wait. To make things worse, all the plates of food arrived luke warm, definitely not hot as they should have been. All five adults chose from the Sunday roast menu options with four of us choosing the "Sirloin of Beef" option. The sirloin that was served was not of the greatest quality, and although advertised as being served “pink”, was undercooked and very, very rare, to make this worse, all four pieces of meat were full of gristle and fat, and for most of us, large pieces of it were inedible. We were also put off with the “creamy mash”, which was a strange grey colour, and did not taste good. Also the plate of vegetables that was laid on the table for us all to share was embarrassingly insufficient to satisfy 5 adults, we actually thought the portion was for two to share, and couldn’t believe it when no more arrived. Once we had all finished the meal, we noticed the chef had came out from the kitchen, possibly for a break This was definitely a younger person, and definitely not someone old enough to retire. After a second poor experience in just a few weeks, I will unfortunately not be returning the The Black Bull in Etal village again, and unless the situation changes drastically for the better, I wouldn’t recommend the pub for anyone who is expecting hot food or a quality dining experience.

Had an excellent Sunday lunch here yesterday. The choice was excellent, beautifully cooked beef and accompaniments. My son had fish which he also said was very tasty. Lovely staff, nothing too much trouble, even had a treat for the dog. Will definitely go back.

This is a really great pub, community owned, friendly, good food Tuesday to Saturday evenings. It is not closed, but currently being run by volunteers who would really appreciate your visiting. There are two very confiables letting rooms, good home cooked food and friendly welcome.