The best restaurants serving British food in North East

Simply the best fish and chips in the North East! We came here for the first time a couple of months ago and we came back again today (April 12th 2025). The food is fabulous. Fish and chips so nice and the service was 1st class. The young chap who served us was great. Helped with our requirements, down to sourcing a can of diet coke because I don’t like Pepsi with my rum. Will definitely come again but next time will bring more family members. Thank you

Menu was varied and food was delicious with massive portions. We visited twice during our stay to Rothbury. Weather was glorious when we visited so we were also able to enjoy a drink in the beer garden which had lovely views of the Rothbury countryside. Staff were also very friendly. Would highly recommend!

The staff were very welcoming from the off - and warm and friendly throughout, it is dog-friendly and the place was smart enough. The booths were a bit much - I get the privacy vibe they’re going for but they just look a lot cheaper than those in a genuine vintage pub. The drinks were fine - a recommended special from the first waitress went down well with a daughter. I guess the food just summed up what a lot of restaurants are like now. Over-priced and leave you feeling it just wasn’t worth it. Four mains, four desserts, 7 drinks, probably does cost £150 nowadays. The mussels were £22 for 19 of them - 3 of which were not open - with 2 slices of sourdough and a bit of crème sauce (see photo). The burger came with minimal garnish, and the bacon on it was AWOL. The scampi in a basket was a retro style, but was just a little dated really. So nice staff, probably not over-priced I guess, but we left a bit ‘mehhhh’ and were reminded so many places you eat out at nowadays just aren’t worth it.

Excellent food very friendly staff, great outdoor seating area, we had two course lunch special which was very good value

A lovely cafe for a quick meal! I visited with my husband and 3 year old and couldn't fault it at all. Food was great and the babychino for my son was fabulous, usually it's just in an espresso cup! There's a good selection of vegan cakes and the ones we tried were delicious. Staff were all friendly and the tunes in there were great! Definitely worth a visit if in the area!

Came to try the restaurant. Upon arrival at 7pm the place was empty with only one customer. We asked if they had tables available for two. They said no and that were extremely busy and wouldn’t take walk ins due to demand of the restaurant. I looked around a bit confused due to emptiness. I asked is it possible to be seated before any book ins came as we would only be quick. They said no and that they had no bookings. Me and my partner were left feeling confused and disappointed. The staff just stared at us till we left. They lost out on custom and service that night. How disappointing. I would have understood if busy.

Lovely location, there is also a garden centre and gift shop. The food and service is always brilliant. The food is excellent quality and good sized portions at a reasonable price. Their steak pie is awesome. Well worth the travel

Staff are all so amazing and friendly. Great atmosphere, would recommend their pub quiz. Food is always great too!

Thought I'd treat my sister so we came for a light lunch. Each ordered cheese savoury sandwich on brown bread -simple, yes? Waitress arrived and we were given cheese savoury in a white roll.... Like Mrs Overall had taken the order. Gave up trying to catch waitress' attention re. her mistake as we had a hospital appointment to get to so just ate it. The filling was a thin smear of cheese savoury. I would have been embarrassed to serve this at home, my family would ask where the rest of their was. We did raise the issue to the young lady who took our payment, no resolution offered. Poor effort skimping on filling at these prices. Would have spoken to owner about it but they were busy on the phone trying to fix their problem with card payments not working and we had to get to the hospital. Fortunately, we managed to get the cash together. I know it's VE day but rationing of cheese ended in the 1950's. Could not recommend.

First time of eating here, while visiting family in Saltburn. What a pleasure. Lovely staff, great wine and excellent food. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours. Hoping to return when next in Saltburn.

I used to love this place, the staff were nice and had amazing pizza. But their staff members are so miserable, and didn’t call last orders which meant that she effectively told us to finish our drinks within 5 minutes because she wanted to close up. Bit weird. If they still had pizza then it would bump this review up… we ended up going to Gingerinos in Ouseburn, MUCH better.

Terrible sunday lunch on Father’s Day,small amount of meat,vegetables,Yorkshire puddings and the gravy was like water.we were here before lockdown and had a fabulous Sunday lunch that’s why we returned.what a let down,staff advised us it was new owners.the best place in this area for Sunday lunch is the peacock by far....we will not recommend or return.

Staying in Sadberge for 6 weeks. So decided to check out The Tuns. A lovely couple run the pub. Although I didn't eat, the menu looked good and responsibly priced. Good selection on offer and dedicated evenings for special meals. Typical village pub with good service, highly recommended.

The best place to eat in Amble.!! The Sunday roast was amazing and the food was cooked to perfection. Excellent service from friendly staff.

Lovely hotel with clean and cosy rooms. The food was amazing true fine dining quality. Breakfast was delicious too. Perfect little staycation close to lots of north east attractions.