We are regular customers at The Rat because it is such a great place with great food…read more Last night's visit was for my wife's birthday and except for one minor thing it was as good as usual. The Rat is the very definition of an English country pub. Open fires and a cosy atmosphere are exactly what you want from a pub, add in the great food and it is hard to beat. We shared a starter of smoked haddock fritters which was delicious if a little parsimonious for £7. Main courses were superb; slow cooked belly pork and 3 cuts of lamb; delicious, deep savoury flavours that are so hard to accomplish at home. My wife's warm gingerbread dessert wasn't warm which was a disappointment in an otherwise delicious meal.

Love, love, love this place! Have taken four or five different groups of friends or family there…read morefor dinner and Sunday lunch, not one person has come away disappointed or feeling hungry! This is a real gem of a pub, tucked away up the hill just a few miles from Hexham. Have heard this is walkable from Hexham on a nice day but most will need a car - one thing to bear in mind is parking can be a bit limited and a bit of a free-for-all at busiest times, but you should usually get a space somewhere. Alternatively, taking a taxi is a good option, should only cost about £6-£8 from the centre of Hexham itself. First of all, the location and setting is simply stunning. If you park across the road, the views over the Tyne Valley are fantastic. You then go into the pub itself via a lovely garden area with a pergola. Inside is a proper Northumbrian country pub, great traditional decor, roaring fires, with some unusual wall and ceiling decorations (will leave that for you to discover!) Each time we've visited to eat, we've been welcomed by the friendly staff who offer the right level of service, i.e. keeping your table clear, everything in check without being overly attentive. The bar offers a good range of real ales, usually with a local brewery on offer, all of which are very well kept. They have an excellent range of wines and spirits as well, so you could easily go here for a relaxing drink, although the bar area is relatively small. However, if you are here, you really must try the food. Honestly, the Rat Inn has served up some of the best food I've ever eaten, nothing fussy or complicated, just locally sourced ingredients cooked to perfection. What is encouraging is that there are no menus on the tables, instead you'll find the day's menu on a chalkboard, which indicates freshness and illustrates how much they care about what ends up on your plate. In fact, you can find out where the meats and veg have come from as the suppliers are also chalked up on the wall. As the menu changes fairly regularly, it is not really worth recommending any particular dish on here for fear of it not being on next time, but the Sunday roast dinners are superb and the Sticky Toffee Pudding is top notch! Bear in mind you do get hearty Northumbrian-sized portions here, it is difficult to leave here without feeling a tad on the full side... As this place features in the top 50 UK gastropubs, it can get popular and they don't have an abundance of space, which adds to its charm but is also a slight disadvantage - definitely worth booking in advance to avoid missing out. In summary, the Rat Inn really is a wonderful place and one to which I can't wait to have an opportunity to go back soon.

Lovely food, definitely a must for any foodies visiting Newcastle…read more Prices are reasonable for the quality & quantity. Nice staff, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your meal in peace.

Amazing! Probably one of the best meals I have had in the UK. Admittedly I ordered items that are…read moremore about the sourcing but the preparation needs to be raved about as well. All of the small details shined along with the clearly great sourcing mastermind behind this establishment. I started with the oysters. I was amazed with them their freshness and buttery taste and texture as well as a brilliant horseradish sauce that didn't overpower but rather added to the experience. As a main I had the rib-eye with a peppercorn topping. If there was any negative it only would be to the imagination of the sides which were chips /fries and onion rings with some salad leaves. But do not misunderstand me here the main star was clearly the ribeye. Not only cooked to perfection but the sourcing of the meat was incredible. This is no understatement as I eats steak multiple times a week, always ribeye and most of the time US prime. However this steak was incredible and the peppercorn sauce again did not overpower the steak but rather complimented it. I finished with the cheese plate and a glass of port. The cheese selection was spot on and I exceptionally enjoyed the blue. The chutney was probably the best accompaniment for the cheese selection. Crackers were ok and I could have used a toast but it didn't matter. Service was impeccable, even in a rushed setting it was perfect. All suggestions were spot on, never felt rushed and it always felt friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant and I would definitely come back and go out of my way to come back.

The Cobbles has an iconic pub bar and cozy dining room. The weather was simply fantastic so we…read moredrank a round (or two) outside in their front patio. The menu includes thick cut filet steaks with wedge potatoes and salad. They also have haggis bon bons that were scrunchy and creamy in taste. Upstairs there is another dinning room, perfect for large parties or private events. A must-eat in Kelso!

This gastro-pub is tucked away in a corner off the main square in Kelso. It is cosy and inviting…read moreinside, with friendly staff. The menu is comprehensive, with something for everyone. I opted for a Thai red curry with jasmine rice, and was really impressed... one of the nicest Thai curries I have had (outside of a Thai restaurant in a long time). My other half went for a vegetarian option from the Daily Specials board - wild mushroom, spinach, and caramelised onion crepe, with ratatouille and fondant potato. This was presented beautifully and was so tasty. Definitely one of the best vegetarian options I have tried in a while. As for desserts, I would have liked to have seen a lighter, fruit-based option, so decided against a dessert. However, my dining companions all ordered desserts and were suitably impressed. If you are looking for somewhere to have a special meal, luck or evening, I don't think you could go wrong with The Cobbles, Kelso.

I was surprised that this hadn't already got a Yelp page!…read more The Earl of Pitt Street used to be a highly doubtful pub called The Greyhound but Mark of the highly successful Barn series of restaurants (Barn, Barn at the Biscuit Factory, Barn Asia) has taken the old pub and given it a bang up to date refurb. The kitchen is now up and running and I'm happy to say didn't disappoint. It's currently in an odd location but when the science park is finished it'll be right next door. It has a good range of "proper" beer, some very comfy chairs and tables and an interesting menu. My fish finger butty was a small plate. There are larger mains which sound very good. The "landlady" was very nice and chatty too :-) I'll be back. It on my way home!

Stumbled across this on a wander. Cracking pub, very nicely done out. Comfy sofa seating, good…read moremusic, good selection of local ales. I had a Magus from Durham Brewery which was served in excellent condition. I didn't eat but looked like a good spot for food.

Perfect spot to eat and great view of the sea. Clean restaurant with big portions of food. The cod…read morewas local and lightly fried wcrispy batter. The fish was flakey. The tarter sauce was amazing too. Gluten free and vegan options available too. Daily specials and a bar area with good prices on the drinks.

Just been for tea today the food was terrible l had butternut squash roast the veg where very hard…read morethe roast potatoes where white l got a small jug if sauce it had over heated in the microwave and wouldn't come out l did get another l hardly touched my meal and did say how awful it was and was told am sorry to hear that when asked if the food was heated in a microwave l was told no my granddaughter,s Mac cheese had been the service was ok the ambiance was ok l won't hurry back gone down hill

Delicious gastropub with a lovely atmosphere. I had duck with blueberry sauce and creme brûlée for…read moredessert, both of which were quite good. I'd definitely return to this cozy old pub when I'm next in the village of Corbridge.

Been coming here for around two years and it cant be beaten they have just had a refurb if the…read morelounge and its beautiful my wife always has the parmo she says they are the best around . I get 10oz steak and fresh mussels in there own homemade garlic cream and wine sauce its great big helpings and big bowl of homemade chunky chips with fresh salad or veg. I think they propably owe me a meal or two the amount of customers i have sent there way haha best place in hartlepool bar none and staff are always friendly and welcoming and always interesting guest ale on hand pull

From the owner: The Spotted Cow is a family run Business, we are located is the beautiful village of elwick,…read moreAll of our food products are locally sourced high quality and fresh produce. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Our food portions are plentiful!

Very pleasant pub in Alnmouth with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We visited on a dark and…read morewet November evening and were instantly cheered by the general chatter and friendly vibe. Genuinely friendly bar person and a great range of drinks on offer including several ciders that I'd never come across before including one at 7.2%! Of the two pubs I visited in Alnmouth this was definitely my favourite and I'd certainly visit it again.

The Red Lion, in the centre of Alnmouth, is a great place to eat. They also have a dining room…read morewhich is more 'restaurant' than pub. Food is good if a little pricey for the area - they do local dishes like craster kippers and local vension, and usually have several seafood specials. Main courses average £11.00. There is an open fire in the bar, and a lovely beer garden at the back of the pub overlooking the harbour - great place in summer to sit with a pint of real ale and a book.

There are a few times in life when I go out for a meal and I am happy with everything encountered…read moreon my gastro experience. Bar blue on western approach is a good restaurant catering for couples up to our party of 9 and could quite possibly cater for even larger groups. The menu is varied with good choice, portions are large and taste full and the meals reasonably priced. The staff are welcoming and receptive and the environment warm and friendly, and the building itself nice and tidy and well kept. Even the ablutions are clean and tidy. The venue itself is far enough away from the centre not to be disturbed by the weekend revellers and not to far away to become a hike A very professional establishment. Definitely recommend this one

Yet again another great Sunday lunch, really look forward to this every Sunday as apart from the…read morefab food, the service is quick and really friendly. We have never had anything to complain about and this Sunday was no different.

Superb selection of real ales and they change regularly. The bar menu is not too adventurous, if…read moreyou don't like chips or cheese there is not a great choice.Pleasant atmosphere attentive staff and very clean and tidy.

The pub always has a good selection of drinks. The food is fantastic and the staff are really…read morefriendly. It is a nice laidback pub. All round a good night (or day).