Places to Eat - Pubs, Restaurants and Cafes

There is an excellent range of places to eat in the area.  Our visitor's books are ideal places to read recommendations from previous guests.   Here is a selection of establishments in and within easy walking or driving distance of Warkworth.  Please note that we have deliberately omitted opening times, as they can vary according to the season, so we have provided telephone numbers for you to check the establishment will be open when you wish to visit.

In Warkworth Village - all within easy walking distance of all our cottages:

The Jackdaw.  Castle Street, Warkworth.  Tel: 01665 711 488

Very good quality food served in an elegant, yet homely restaurant.  The owners take great pride in the quality and presentation of food and are really friendly without being intrusive.  We can certainly recommend The Jackdaw, especially for a special Sunday lunch or a lovely evening meal.  They welcome children but you might find it harder with smaller children, as it has a slightly formal feel to it, which is nice for adults but kids may get itchy feet!   Ring to check opening times and you usually need to book.

Topsy Turvey's.  Dial Place, Warkworth.  Tel: 711 338 

A very popular cafe which also opens on an evening.  Good quality home-cooked food with an extensive menu.  Kids like it here not only because they have a reasonable kids menu but because Margaret, the owner, dresses the cafe up brilliantly at Easter, Valentines Day, Halloween and Christmas and it becomes a wonderful grotto of all things seasonal!  Having said that, it's very popular with all ages and particularly the locals (which is always a good sign!).  You'll need to book for evening meals and Sunday lunches during busy times of the year.

The Warkworth House Hotel, "No.16 Restaurant - Le Bistro", Bridge Street, Warkworth.  Tel: 01665 711 276

This is a 3 star hotel with a welcoming bar which is lovely for morning coffees and afternoon teas, as well as pub lunches.  They serve gorgeous hot chocolate and Belgian waffles!   The restaurant has recently been totally refurbished and is now quite contemporary with gallery style white walls hung with local art, which you can buy.  The menu has a French flavour to it.  It's had glowing recommendations from many of our guests, although many say the service can be a little slow - but if you're on holiday, what's the rush?

The Sun Hotel, Castle Terrace, Warkworth.  Tel: 01665 711 259

Traditional hotel serving meals in the bar and restaurant.  The bar is popular with locals and has a good atmosphere.  Dogs are not usual welcome.

New Barns Farm

Local farm located on the outskirts of the village, signposted from the south side of the castle, offering a farm shop which sells excellent produce including nationally renowned meat and pies, a cafe with home-baked cakes and light meals and a restaurant.    They are quite popular for their Sunday lunches.  You'd need to book at weekends to be sure of a table. Tel: 01665-710035  

The Mason's Arms, Dial Place, Warkworth

Situated right in the heart of Warkworth Village, The Mason's Arms is a traditional pub serving good ales and good, hearty food.  Very popular with locals and visitors alike.  Dogs very welcome. Tel: 01665-711398

The Hermitage Inn, Castle Street, Warkworth

Also situated in the heart of Warkworth, opposite The Mason's Arms, the Hermitage is another traditional Northumbrian pub, serving good quality pub grub - particularly on a Sunday when their Carvery menu is particularly popular and you should book to ensure a table.  There is a lively atmosphere, Sky Sports and live music some nights.  Dogs welcome.  Tel: 01665-711258.

Morwick Ice Cream Parlour

On the road to Acklington from Warkworth about 2 miles out.  Cafe is very small with limited food however the ice cream is quite possible the best you will ever taste - anywhere in the world!  Housed in part of the milking shed, it's lovely to see their award winning Freisian cows milling around.   There's a good little adventure playground for the kids too.  Tel: 01665 711210

The Courtyard Cafe

4 Bridge Street, Warkworth. Tel: 01665 711444.  Nice little cafe with pretty outdoor seating area in a sunny courtyard with a central fountain.  Also has an interesting little gift shop.

Further afield, but still within easy driving distance of Warkworth:

The Cook and Barker, Newton-on-the-Moor. Tel: 01665 575 234

One of our favourite eating places!  A few miles out of Warkworth just off the A1.  Very well recommended by a great many of our guests for the lovely, traditional, Northumbrian pub atmosphere, but with the added advantage of excellent quality cuisine.  You need to book on an evening and weekends if you want to eat in the restaurant.  Kids may not appreciate the adult style of the food on offer and they don't particularly cater for them, but they're welcome nonetheless (we take ours!).

Alnwick Gardens Treehouse

In Alnwick Castle.  Contemporary, quality food in a medieval setting, well recommended by many of our guests.  Great for a special occasion. Open for lunch and evening meals.  If not visiting the castle, access is through Bow Alley off Narrowgate. Tel: 01665 511131.

The Bengal Cottage

Deanmoor Road, Shilbottle.  Well recommended by many of our guests, eat in or takeaway.  Tel: 01665 575880

The Alnmouth Grocer

Not a cafe, but a good deli where you can buy Doddingtons Ice Cream and order a picnic hamper with meals for a day out.  Tel: 01665 830997.

The Baltic

On Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside.  The famous "McCoys"  at the Baltic,  not  cheap but fine food in a spectacular setting with views of the iconic Tyne and Millennium bridges.  Tel: 0191 4404949

Sabatini's

Queen Street, Newcastle Quayside.  Really good Italian restaurant - one of our favourites - which is great to take the family to.  Great for early supper after sightseeing in Newcastle.  Tel: 0191 2614415.

The Ridley Arms

Stannington, just off the A1 north of Gosforth.   A great, stylish pub with excellent food.  Not so much for an evening out from Warkworth, but would be great to stop off either on your way to or from Warkworth if you are travelling via the A1.   Another one of our favourites!  Tel: 01670 789216

Other Pubs

• The Black Bull, Bridge Street, Warkworth.
• The Marina Arms, The Wynd, Amble.  Tel: 01665 710 094
• The Tankerville Arms at Eglington.  Recommended by several guests.  Tel: 01665 578444
• The Ship, Low Newton.  Small pub with limited food but in a great position next to the sea, lovely to sit outside in the Summer.  Tel: 01665 575234
• The Fishing Boat Inn, Boulmer.  Pub right on the beach serving good food including local lobster.  Tel: 01665 577750
• The Jolly Fisherman, Craster.  Sit outside in the summer for the views of Dunstanburgh Castle and the sea.  Limited but local menu. Tel: 01665 576461
• The Ship Inn at Seahouses, recommended for its atmosphere, located close to the harbour.
• The Horse Shoes, Rennington.   Pretty village pub serving good food.  Tel: 01665 577665
• The Red Lion, Alnmouth.  Good pub grub.  Outside seating at the rear has good estuary views. Tel: 01665 830584
• The Schooner Inn and Spice Galleon, Alnmouth.  Tel: 01665 830216
• The Crown and Anchor, Holy Island.  good pub grub, but keep an eye on the time for the tides!  Tel: 01289 389215
• The Cottage, Dunstan.  Great inn for food and kids as there's a good childrens play and adventure area and a childrens menu inc. small roast of the day. Tel: 01665 576658
• The Victoria Hotel, Bamburgh.  Finalist in the Best Hotel in Britain Awards, Good Hotel Guide 2008. Tel: 01668 214431
• The White Swan, Warenford.  Tel: 01668 213453
• The Black Bull, Etal.   The only pub in Northumberland with a thatched roof.  Lovely to sit outside in the summer sun.  Tel: 01890 820200
• The Oaks, Alnmouth Road, Alnwick.  Lively pub with good carvery Monday to Thursday evenings 5-7:30pm. Tel: 01665 510014
• The Victoria Hotel, Bamburgh.  Hotel and bar open to non-residents.  Tel: 01668 214431
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Other Restaurants

• There are several good restaurants and bistro's in Alnwick town, including Italian and Indian cuisine.  
• Bistro 23, Alnmouth.  Only open Wedesday and Saturday evenings. Small and intimate.  Tel: 01665 830393.
• The White Swan Hotel, Alnwick.  Tel: 01665 602109
• Dalchini, Narrowgate, Alnwick.  Indian cuisinie, eat in or take out.  Tel: 01665 606336.
• The Spice Galleon, Alnmouth.  Indian cuisine.  Eat in or takeaway.  Don't be put off by the tatty exterior, it's smart inside. Open 12-2pm and 5-11:30pm.  Well recommended by many of our guests. Tel: 01665 830216
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Take-aways

      (Some of these offer a delivery service)

• Golden Harbour, Leazes Street, Amble 01665 714 889
• Quayside Chippy, Fish Market, Amble 01665 713 545
• Harbour Fish Bar, Broomhill Street, Amble 01665 710 442, open Mon-Thur 11:30 to13:30 and 17:00 to 21:00, Fri-Sat 11:30 to 21:00
• Charlie's Fish and Chips, Albert Street, Amble 01665 710 206
• Amble Tandoori, Queen Street, Amble 01665 711 722
• Pizza, Queen Street, Amble 01665 713 713
• Hot Wok, near the bus station in Alnwick.  Chinese takeaway. Tel: 01665 605423
• Pizza Royal, near the bus station in Alnwick.  Pizza takeaway.  Tel: 01665 603170
• The Spice Galleon, Alnmouth.  Indian cuisine.  Eat in or takeaway.  Don't be put off by the tatty exterior, it's smart inside. Open 12-2pm and 5-11:30pm.  Well recommended by many of our guests. Tel: 01665 830216
• M&S foodstore, Marketplace, Morpeth.  Not exactly a takeaway, but you could make up a wonderful picnic from here!

Other Cafes

• The Courtyard Cafe, 4 Bridge Street, Warkworth. Tel: 01665 711444.  Nice little cafe with pretty outdoor seating area in a sunny courtyard with a central fountain.  Also has an interesting little gift shop.
• Earl Grey Tea House, Howick.  In the grounds of Howick Gardens which are well recommended - especially in the Springtime.  Serves light lunches and afternoon teas.  Tel: 01665 577285
• Lilburns, Paikes Street, Alnwick.  Italian, burgers, coffees.  Licenced.  Tel: 01665 603444
• Lunch Box, Market Square, Alnwick.  Basic cafe serving good sandwiches, tables inside and out in the Market Square.  Tel: 01665 603614
• Blacketts, Bamburgh.  Traditional style cafe and restaurant.  Open lunchtimes and evenings.  Good Sunday lunch. Closed Mondays. Tel: 01668 214714
• Chainbridge Honey Farm Cafe.  Berwick, nr. East Ord.  Famous honey farm.  Cafe in a restored vintage bus.  Tel: 01289 386362
• Heighley Gate Garden Centre, Morpeth.  Vast but very interesting family-owned Garden Centre with a great play area for children, interesting pet shop and 2 cafe/restaurants with good home-cooked food.  Tel: 01670 513416
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We also provide a copy of our local newspaper, The Northumberland Gazette, in all our properties.  As well as local news and events, it has various advertising for local places to dine.  Here is a link to the on-line Northumberland Gazette.

The visitors books in each of our properties are full of recommendations for eating out - for which we thank all our previous guests who have taken the time and trouble to write about where they've enjoyed eating out (and not where the case may be!).   Please do write your own recommendations when you visit us next.