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The food is really nice, bit on the expensive side but I would say you get what you pay for as it is clearly of good quality however the service is really slow, drinks were taken immediately, but took a while to recieve our drinks, waited about half an hour for food which I didn’t mind as it was busy but from us being finished to our table being cleared i would say about 10/15 minutes past by then once we asked for our bill about another 10 minutes before we recieved it. Lovely food would recommend this place as the staff are very lovely however, not a quick place to stop by and grab a bite to eat if that’s what your looking for. Overall I would say I’d return here

First time visit, food and service were excellent and very reasonably priced. Very courteous staff, made to feel very welcome. More than happy to return

This was the first visit, my wife and I had the pensioners specials. Food was excellent, portion size was just right. Pleasant genuine attentive staff and very nice surroundings. I had to ask about the mushy peas, best I've tasted... cooked on the premises not from a tin. We used to have a " go to " place in Whitley Bay but I think this is the new one! We will be back

We stayed in an air b&b a minutes walk from this pub and only stumbled across it because I did my usual desperate search for decent gf food - and what an amazing find! So many choices for the main dinner meal, I ended up having chicken goujons and chips which was excellent. So good we ended up coming back for sunday lunch! A whole sunday lunch pre marked gf and df, no questions, no compromises - made my holiday! Really good with the kids too. Can not recommend more.

Stayed in Room 4 for an evening whilst in the area. Great find, room was spotless and very comfy. Bed (king size in this room) was also fantastic. Had evening meal with friends and this was great - chips to die for! Very reasonably priced. Yes, it (the room) was maybe laid out strangely but that didn't distract imo. All about the food and service which both first class. Pay the extra for the breakfast - you won't be disappointed! Lots of choice.

Excellent brunch, really well cooked with top ingredients. Beautiful spot overlooking the bay on a sunny day. Very much recommended!

Only ate in the bar - Food was good, and there was good service. However for pub food, it was quite expensive.

Afternoon Tea- Food beautiful but team keen to clear away plates before we had finished. Do had no jam or butter for scone. No offer of 2nd drink. A hot day and really unpleasant odour from staff member. Disappointed as previous visit staff very attentive. Today felt as though staff couldn’t be bothered.

We booked the private dining room for a birthday celebration and have to say it was perfect! We had liaised with Craig, the manager over the last 4 weeks and he ensured all our requirements were met. We arrived last Saturday night to be greeted by Charlotte and our party of 17 was shown to the room, she was extremely helpful and friendly. The room had been set out as we wanted it and decorated tastefully. Charlotte checked that the pre-order was correct and arranged for the first courses to be served. Food was exceptional, gaps between courses so we could chat and staff very attentive to ensure drinks were topped up when needed and any sauces etc. were required plus checking to ensure the food was OK. The party was a great success and everyone enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. Many thanks to Charlotte, Aaron and Joe, who all worked hard to ensure the night was enjoyed by all and were a credit the Vane Arms. Thanks also to the Chefs, who created some great dishes and all served in a timely manner, highly recommend the crème brûlée, absolutely perfect!

For some reason we had not been here for some time and walking through the doors on a dark and windy Halloween evening immediately wondered why not? The food choice and quality is top class. As are the friendly and very efficient staff - both in the restaurant and at the bar. While the decor and ambience is everything you could hope for in a lovely country pub, restaurant and hotel. Excellent value too. We felt welcomed and treated in a special place where the staff - front of house and kitchen - made that extra effort to ensure everyone went home with a smile on their face. Well done to all involved.

Greeted with a warm friendly smile from Jess, she was most helpful bringing our drinks over. Sharon was also there to advise on what was best to eat. Fantastic place with a great atmosphere

Had a delivery today, everything was fantastic from ordering to delivery & the food was delicious. We had potato skins, garlic bread with cheese & the king prawns with chorizo & rice. We couldn't eat it all between 2 of us. I would highly recommend them. The guy on the phone was so helpful, he also delivered it to us on Percy Woods as well. He kept us updated throughout.

Both had lamb which was lovely and came with really delicious veg including cauliflower cheese and perfect roasties. Excellent sticky toffee pudding too. Service was good and the staff extremely helpful and pleasant, despite being very busy. Husband asked for ice cream with dessert as well as the cream and mentioned it was his birthday. They produced a plate with 'Happy Birthday' on it with a bowl of ice cream on the side! What a lovely gesture. Highly recommend this lovely place. Upstairs dining room is gorgeous.

Keep in mind there's 3 parts of runa farm. We had our wedding here this year and we're now ready to write a honest review. 1. The accommodation, brilliant, rooms are lovely, expensive but worth it, breakfast is amazing, staff for accommodation are top of their game and inclusive. I highly recommend them and we're planning to stay again. 5 star all the way! 2. The wedding it's self, the team at the actual venue are hard workers, on the ball. There was some mistakes, for example we only got half the drinks we paid for but over all they are amazing at keeping the whole day together, never seen people work so hard. The food however wasnt great, dry and not very nice, kids food was amazing though. They need to be more clear about where food and drinks are for people. I do not recommend a buffet style but more sit down so everyone gets the food they should. 5 star, dispite the mistakes like no drinks put out or issues with food they were brilliant. The day ran as it should. 3. The apartment group, the people who plan the wedding with you. This would be a 1 star, these were the only reason I had stress about my wedding, they added random people to the day, charged twice for items, and all they said was "sorry typos" check your bill and check it twice! They constantly got things wrong, I emailed corrections constantly and had to get management involved and they still got it wrong. They clearly have zero experience and it was very very upsetting. The amount of times they tried to rip us off was a joke, just really keep a eye on your bill! I actually had to drive a hour to the venue once as they wouldn't respond to me so went on a open evening to get them to actually reply to a email. Once they've got you signed on they don't care. Then after the wedding they asked me to do a review! I did a nice one for them for an award! They didn't even get my partner's name correct when emailing back thanks! Changed my partner's gender as well! Surely they should at least get that part correct. Dealing with the apartment group was the only thing that brought me any wedding stress, they had me in tears one day with the amount of "mistakes" they made. They give zero cares on complaints too. So I'm summary, runa farm is amazing, but you have to deal with the apartment group which arent. If you want the venue have your eyes open and be prepared to correct all them mistakes they make. When you get to the actual day and the wedding team at the venue take over, they'll pull it around for you. Even they said they've never seen it so bad with ours and then trying to bump us.

A truly lovely little find in Blanchland. The man who served us (possibly the owner) was really friendly and chatty. He really made us feel welcome. Lovely tea/coffee, cake and scones. Would definitely recommend.