This is one of those places that you could drive past and never appreciate what a gem of a kitchen…read moreit has. Fresh, fresh, fresh... Oh, and local too. Stopped here a number of times now when driving up and down the A697, and NEVER been disappointed in the slightest.

Stayed here earlier this week. Rooms had recently been refurbished and you can tell. There was a…read morebig TV which welcomed us as soon as we entered. The room was a fair size and the bedding was very comfy. We decided to try a steak pie and the salmon... Again, we were very happy for what we paid. The chef made me a full English and my partner settled for an omelet. The owner Paul was very helpful when asking about other places to eat in the area which we did the following night. All in all... Excellent experience and we will be going back again next time we need a few days break from the family.

Top pub good ale food and great landladyread more

If you are looking for a traditional scots pub this is the place to try. The staff are great and…read morethe pub is smack bang in the middle of Dunbar High Street.

Stopped by this pub for a pint & bag of crisps a year ago and it looked pretty nice. This year…read morepassing again, decided to have a tea time meal. Not very busy, quality standard pub fayre. Staff very helpful & attentive. Not priced to badly for a lovely setting. Would recommend & if passing again would return. Nice size car park to rear.

The Coach Inn looks like someone has taken it off the front of a chocolate box and popped it down…read morein the equally charming village of Lesbury. It is so pretty in the summer when it is adorned with flowers that you just can't help but want to stop off there as you're passing through :-) Inside it is rather more modern than you might expect and quite smart for a pub. There is a bar area, and a room off to the side with leather chairs and sofas and a TV. At the other end of the pub there is an extensive dining area and the pub does seem heavily geared towards dining. We had just popped in for a beer and there was Black Sheep and Old Speckled Hen on both of which were very pleasant. The staff were welcoming and friendly and we spent a relaxing and very enjoyable hour there.

Whilst on holiday at Spittal, Berwick upon Tweed my wife and I happened upon the Blenheim hotel,…read morerun by Davy and Shelia, not a hotel any more,but it is THE most friendly pub, staff and locals very welcoming. (especially Teresa), its a traditional pub with values to match, they have pool, darts, and an open mike night of sorts, Saturday Night is karaoke, (we love it) unfortunately we missed that, having to go home. Going there was the icing on cake, we will be going back next year, can't wait. Recommended Jack B. And yes we returned in September 2015, and were back again in September 2016.

We ended up stranded because the tide came in (we put an idiot in charge of the tide tables, lol)…read moreThe Ship was the only place open that day, and although they were extremely busy, the landlord and his staff went out of their way to look after four random strangers who walked through his door with nowhere else to go on a chilly rainy day. We cannot thank The Ship enough for their hospitality. We recommend a visit if you are on the island.

We come here in the winter, and although it closes at 4pm most weekdays, you can have a meal here…read moreon Friday and Saturday evenings. We rush back from where we have been visiting and grab a pint before closing time. They stock a complete array of local ales and if you look on the ceiling you will find all the different locally brewed brands they have had. The food is great, never had a meal we could complain about, lovely baked goats cheese starter, seafood broth, and of course, all locally caught. Recommended with a great and very brisk walk along the sands with views of Dunstanburgh castle. Fantastic photo opportunities abound here. In fact I hate to give this little place away, but don't worry you don't stand a chance of getting booked in anywhere around here, everyone else has discovered it well before we did.

Chraming cosy pub in Ellington Village in Northumberland. Near to cresswell beach & druridge bay,…read moreyou can easily stop off here if you are on your way up the coast to amble, or coming back down from that way. Very easy to find and such a nice place. Lovely friendly atmosphere, we got a warm welcome when we arrived. They do a good range of food served Mon-Sat 12pm -8pm and Sunday Lunch 12pm - 3pm. I have not tried a Sunday lunch yet but have been midweek when the food was lovely, generous portions! I thought the cost of the main meals were very good and were what I expect from a local pub. Talking to the lady behind the bar she informed us that they have just added some B&B accommodation, this will come in handy for relatives visiting us from Yorkshire, a bit different from the usual premier inn. The pub itself has a very nice lounge, very relaxing with fireplace. There is plenty of seating in the restaurant and this has a warm atmosphere. There is a separate bar area which also has a nice feel to it. I will come back here again, and although I do not live in Ellington, i wish this was my local! Plenty of parking outside the pub. Fantastic pub grub with a good atmosphere and pleasant surroundings, I'll be back!

Had a great time at this pub with a booked group of 16 people. Nothing was too much trouble for…read moreKatrina the owner, and her fab staff. One of the group cheekily added her request to the already comprehensive menu,........ and got it, Katrina actually going out to obtain her request. Stunning!! Can't speak too highly of the food, some fussy eaters were really blown away by the quality of the food. The Inn itself, is lovely and comfortable, with great atmosphere. Thanks for making the meal special x

This is a stylish, somewhat up-market pub in Alnwick, just a 5-8 minute walk from Alnwick Castle &…read moreGardens (= Hogwarts). I recommend this place to all visitors to the town, and of course especially to those who are feeling peckish after a visit to the castle, which is *the* major tourist attraction in this town. Okay, let's face it: The *only* tourist attraction. The decor is clean, bright and stylish, the menu not excessively long (just five or so starters & mains each - always a good sign), and all the "specials" (mains) cost UKP 10. I had the beef burger with chips and salad garnish, and it was one of the best burgers I've had in my life (and I've had quite a few). Instead of the standard sesame bun, here they use a breakfast brioche, which is much more tasty (and slightly sweet). And instead of the often flabby American-style chips that you get at so many pubs, they serve crisp French fries here. The patty itself is juicy and of good quality. It's also enough to feed a grown man. The beer selection is not vast, but includes 2-3 handpumped ales, plus the usual roster of fizzy lagers. There's a nice wine selection as well. Of course, the place offers the "full bar" range. Staff is friendly, if not especially committed. Don't expect anyone asking you whether you're enjoying the food. Perhaps you have to be a local to get that kind of attention.

Service was awful! We were waiting at the bar and the staff kept ignoring us. When we asked if we…read morecould get served they said they were doing their best and working both sides of the bar. There were 4 bar staff all working the same area and had to come over to where we were to pour the beers, so they knew we were there and waiting. It then became obvious they were doing it on purpose as they began whispering to each other and smiling. The one guy behind the bar said he would be right with us and then walked over and started serving someone else. We finally put our money away and walked out and went to a great pub down the street. Horrible service, tables littered with dirty glasses and plates that nobody was clearing up. I would say avoid and keep walking!! They need some serious customer service training.

Great village pub with a superb restaurant serving a changing selection of meals. Recommendedread more

'Back in the day', this bar was normally frequented by pretentious nobody's, who thought they were…read morewealthier, smarter and more cultured than they really were. Now though, in present day form, it must be said that this place has turned itself into one of the best small bars in town. Friendly staff and clientel, good original beers and fine choice of spirits.

Perfectly situated a stones throw away from Berwick's ancient stone bridge, the Barrels ale house…read moreis a perfect combination of, good music, weird and wonderful objects and music memorabilia, and bloody excellent beers. Take your place in the old barbers chair by the bar, order a pint of draught Wolf, or the superb Caesar Augustus, both far superior to your normal everyday beers, and sit back and relax surrounded by a myriad of interesting photos, posters, signs, and objects. Sounds like a perfect night out to me!