The best restaurants serving British food in North East

Came across this place by accident and was a very fortunate find. Scrummy breakfast, very generous portion of high quality produce, coffee served in large cups. Selection of cooked breakfasts, filled baps and omelettes. The lunch menu looked equally tasty. Lovely farmshop selling variety of foods and gifts.

Quaint little pub food on par with most other pubs plate size really good

Low Lights was great - the food was tasty and fresh, the staff were really friendly. We visited with our 3 yr old son and our dog and were welcomed in with no trouble. Kids portion was giant but our boy gave it a good go! We’re big fans of Sam Fender so just had to visit the pub whilst we were in the area (we live in Hastings) and how good to see the Brit award in centre stage behind the bar as a beer pump! Next time we’re in the North we’ll be back for sure.

A secret garden on my door step. A hidden gem for a white velvet and a cake or too. Both really sweet and tasty. Friendly staff and its really cosy and beautifully decorated. Will have to come back to try a lunch and breakfast. We didnt book but we probably should for next time. I loved all the shops, I had 0 idea that they were there, good to know when I need birthday presents. The loos could do with some TLC, the dryer isnt the best.

Called in for coffee and cake. Very disappointed. Cafe was very dirty. Service was extremely slow. Some people left as the wait was too long even though cafe was not busy. Far too many dogs. Food OK but disappointing.

Well the food might be first class but the "welcome" is definitely not ! We visit the island often at weekend through the year and, as it was Saturday, this cafe was open and allegedly pet friendly. However, we were stopped at the door. This is the third time we have been turned away because either " it is too full" (we looked through the window and it was not) or "we have stopped serving food" . Well on each visit the staff member bounced to the door so quickly to prevent us entering, he did not have time to find out what we wanted to order. Sad really, we used to go there and enjoy the ambience but after three refusals that's it. The Ship Inn , on the other hand, was very welcoming indeed. Choose carefully snackers.

The food was absolutely outstanding and they even had a GF Yorkshire pudding! Staff were lovely as always bloody love this pub/restaurant!

We visited here on a Sunday without reservation, and seem that we were lucky to get seated as by the time our meal was put on the table, the room we were in was full. The staff were all really friendly and the food was really tasty and quality. We had the mixed Sunday roast with extra veg and roasties. We would definitely go again. Thank you. Can’t comment on the rooms, but everywhere downstairs was clean and well presented.

Fabulous welcome and service. Food was amazing thanks so much. Will be back We had the small Cod and chips and d a regular cod and chips, mushy peas and bread and butter. Decaf tea and nice coffee.

La primera visita, la comida y el servicio eran excelentes y a un precio muy razonable. Personal muy amable, hecho para sentirse muy bienvenido. Más que feliz de volver

Brilliant little pub, definitely worth a visit. We didn't stay in the rooms, was just a stop off for a Sunday roast. Great food and dog friendly with a nice warm roasting fire - with an equally warm welcome. Ideal if you're on walks in the areas.

Another superb Sunday lunch, lovely food and great servce.

Love this place and will return. Very smart, fab food, friendly staff and beautiful location.

As always the food, service and ambiance was outstanding. We had a wonderful family birthday celebration made all the better for being looked after by Craig and the lovely team. Well done guys, we’ll be back.

I went for Christmas afternoon tea in The Orangery at almost £60pp with my parents for a bougie little treat before Christmas. The setting was beautiful, the staff were lovely and the drinks were delicious. But the food? Well...the sandwiches were nice and they were adjusted to cover allergies we have. The cakes were yummy but I've had crackerbread with more moisture than those scones. They were overmixed, stale and no amount of double cream (no clotted cream here I'm afraid) could fix that dryness. The booking cost extra due to the choir who was to be signing carols while we ate, but that lasted maybe 5 minutes and while they were good they certainly weren't worth the £8 up charge to hear. If you don't care about what you're eating and simply going because you want to go for Afternoon Tea in a 5 star establishment then this is perfect for you. But if you'd rather spend your hard earned money on something that doesn't taste like it's been sat for three days before being served then I'd avoid here and find an alternative. Very disappointed.