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.

We came in with a group of 11, and were promptly seated and served well! Our waiter was Mel, and…read moreshe was quite attentive, making sure we were good on drinks and accommodating all dietary restrictions. She even went above to check with the kitchen to ensure certain foods were made allergen friendly! The only downside we had was the music slightly too loud at times. Aside from that, we all left happy with our food choices and full. Will be coming back!

I had a very nice Sunday lunch here today with my boyfriend and family. We booked ahead and I'm…read moreglad we did, as the place was quite packed by 1 pm. It was a windy, cloudy day but we still very much enjoyed the experience of walking up into the treehouse, and playing around a bit on the bridges that wind through the trees around the restaurant. The restaurant itself is a bit like a fairy-tale setting - everything made of wood, big wooden chairs that are fit for a king, a fireplace in the middle, and sparkly white lights draped throughout. At night I'm sure the effect is stunning! The servers were all incredibly friendly, timely, and gracious throughout. Definitely a reason to come. It is pricey, with two courses for £18.50, and I must say I do think it's a bit overpriced although we enjoyed all of our food. I had the goat cheese and beetroot salad which was elegantly presented. The beet was sliced very thin and drizzled with basil oil, and the pieces of cheese were generously portioned and creamy. Little walnuts and micro greens as well, very tasty. A good light starter. My mom also really enjoyed her potato leek soup and said she liked how much it tasted like leeks, and wasn't too thick and heavy and potato-y. I had the pork for my lunch - all the roasts come with two roast potatoes, mash, steamed veggies, and a Yorkshire pudding. The Yorkshire puddings were really fantastic - if such a simple thing can be "fantastic" but I think it can! The veggies were fine, all very simply prepared. I liked my pork, but wasn't over the moon about it. It was a bit tough, and the mustard and apple sauce was good, but not great. The beef, however, looked absolutely fantastic and cooked perfectly. I was quite jealous of my dad's plate! We decided not to get dessert or any drinks, so can't comment there. All-in-all, most people enjoyed their meal very much. I think it's a bit pricey for the quality - though it was good, when you're paying that much you want to be blown away, don't you? But it would be lovely for a special occasion in the evening when you can truly get the effect from all the lights. But I think for a Sunday roast dinner, you could probably get one just as nice at other places in town. Still, the atmosphere and the friendly servers made you feel more like you "got what you paid for" in the end.

Really first rate. A smallish menu, but very carefully chosen with a good variety of dishes…read more Locally sourced food as well so full marks. My meal was excellent really delicious and they don't fall prey to the common problem with eating out in the North East, i.e. ridiculously huge portions that leave you with no room for pudding. Nice ambience in the restaurant and first rate service. Would recommend to anyone.

Delicious gem. Friendly service. Gorgeous ambiance. Carefully curated. Five stars.read more

This is quite possibly the most beautiful dining experience I have ever had. A diverse menu with a…read morerotating selection of specials from the land and sea. Attentive and charming service, but the best part is the namesake of the restaurant, the waterside view! I enjoyed the mushroom, pea, asparagus risotto, and my companions savored the pork loin, sea bass, mackerel, and prawns. A magical place!

I've been coming to Mackay's Fry's for a very long time, I grew up in Coldingham which is 3 miles…read moreup the coast from Eyemouth. Despite there being a perfectly ok chip shop literally across the road from our house it was always worth jumping in the car to get a proper fish supper from Mackays. When I was living at home the shop was further along the high street but this location (the old Co-op) is perfect for a fish and chip shop and cafe. The take away counter faces the high street and in the back heading out to the sea wall is the cafe. They even have picnic tables looking out over the sea with parasols to save you from seagulls diving bombing your chips. You can always spot a tourist by the nonchalant way they assume they can eat their chips walking along the sea wall, locals know this is the fastest way to loose your chips and risk being pooed on! Anyone who has been there will tell you that a present from a seagull is not lucky, they are massive birds with a fish based diet. Just sit under the umbrellas please! G and I had abandoned the girls with my mum and were working on the rule that calories consumed more than 50 miles from your home address really don't count so both ordered fish suppers to go. We sat at the picnic tables laughing at the tourists fending off seagull attacks and tucked into the best fish and chips ever. The chips are perfect mainly chunky, light and fluffy but with just enough wee crispy ones mixed through to keep everyone happy. But the reason you come to a fishing town to eat fish and chips isn't the chips! The fish here is spectacular. Fresh, meaty, flaky perfection encased in the most spectacularly crisp gold batter. I'm salivating just typing this. They make their own ice-cream and I have only ever heard really good things about it, am pretty sure it wins awards. But I just come for fish and chips. The only downside is that it ruins you so that no other fish supper will ever satisfy again, to be honest I'd still do it.

My partner and I had a lovely battered sausage supper from you a week back and I have to say they…read morewere absolutely delicious.

Walking into the Back Bull pub in Gilsland, England, was a real treat. The pub is over 300 years…read moreold and oozes charm. However the service and the food were absolutely terrible. We would order something and 20 minutes later were told that they didn't have it. Several times. Finally 1 1/2 hours later we got our food. My order of fish and chips was the worst meal I have ever eaten. No fish to speak of, just extremely over cooked batter. My suggestion. Go for a beer then go somewhere else for dinner.

My brother and i stepped off the Hadrian's Wall path looking for a pint and some sustenance. Tucked…read moreinto a corner of Haltwhistle's market square we found a charming pub. As we walked inside we found the right space was packed with locals at the end of the working day. The cask ales (a variety of yummy local brews) came quickly as did our meals. The fish and chips were big and hearty as was the chicken fillet my brother ordered. I noticed that a young lady near us seemed to have some piece of more gourmet fare. This was just the experience we were hoping to find: busy and unpretentious (although the wifi password was painted in handsome script above a doorway). If we didn't have to get back on the trail we'd probably come back another day.

We visited this amazing restaurant that was listed in the Michelin guide. We have been all over the…read moreworld to dozens of Michelin stars places and this belongs amongst them. The staff was amazing and the food was incredible. The venison dish there is among the three best dishes we have had in our life. Highly recommend it! The wild mushroom appetizer was incredible as well. We LOVED our experience here!

A real favourite! Under new ownership since summer 2015, this stylish, friendly restaurant is a…read moremust visit. A great bar area with a huge range of gins and great selection of cocktails. The menu changes monthly and is always innovative and the decor feels very light and almost Scandinavian- it's decorated beautifully for Christmas. Have never had a disappointing meal!

Delightful little cafe. As they say about themselves, cosy, quaint, and homely…read more On our recent trip to Northumberland, our family of four decided to visit Warkworth and the Topsey Turvey. It is a delightful little cafe with a mix of traditional British and cafe dishes as well as a wide variety of cakes, tarts, and other sweets. I had the steak and kidney pudding which was delicious. My wife went for the leek and potato soup and a salad, my son for the sausage, gravy & chips, and my daughter for the corned beef pie - and there were no complaints and little conversation until plates began to empty. Sadly, we had no room left for dessert and our plan to come back for afters came to naught. The service was sweet and attentive and as I said the atmosphere is cosy, quaint, and (it must be admitted) a little bit homely. Come for lunch or come for an afternoon tea and cake but do come.

A popular cafe of the main street in the height of the season there are always people lined up…read moreoutside this place to get a good meal. They also do take away snacks. The cakes are very rich and filling. The sausage rolls decidly average. Undetired on another trip we went to sit in this time. The food that came was enormous. They serve some delicate options but in winter you tend to go for big servings. I had a nice country home made soup but my fella had the roast dinner and I dont think you could have gotten more on a plate. The service was okay and the place doesnt look fantastic inside. Too many tables and cheap decor but the food is really hearty

Call me pernickety if you will, but when I'm paying over £20 in service charge, I expect my…read morewaitress to actually deliver the cheese I order. Is this too much to ask or has diligence been flushed down the toilet along with manners, of which she too, was devoid. This was the cherry on the icing of what became a slightly soured cake over the course of two hours at the White Room in Seaham Hall. But before you cancel your reservation, let me add that carelessness was strictly limited to service, and only on this visit. On previous outings, service at the White Room has been spotless. On every occasion, food has been excellent. A terrine of chicken liver and foie gras with pea purée, apple and pea shoots was exquisite. Similarly, a main of belly pork was mouth watering with celeriac purée and roasted parsnip. Kenny Atkinson's cooking is faultless. It is just a shame that front of house let him down. When my cheese selection finally arrived, that too was exceptional, with over thirty varieties including a delightfully runny Époisses. I recommend a visit to the White Room as value for money is outstanding, not to mention the beautiful surroundings. You just better hope that your meal ends up on your plate and not on your lap.

If you're in the middle of Cumbria, then this is the place to settle. Live music, wonderful draught…read morebeers, and amazing fresh dinner dishes. We are staying the night above in the Inn and couldn't be more impressed with the 500+ years old accommodations. Truly authentic and the vibe is laid back with cool blues music and great new friends!!

This little bar\inn is a great place. We stayed upstairs and it was wonderful. The food and drinks…read moreare great and the locals were very friendly. The owner and his wife are the nicest people you will meet. The only issue is, it gets quite loud, but overall it is a great place.