Classic English pub food and pub culture. The food is good but not great. I had a steak, ale and…read moremushroom pie that had the potential to be a five out of five if it didn't lack that much salt. My company had rump stake that was served over cooked and chewy. The staff was slightly unattentive even though that the pub was far from full. But cosy atmosphere and clean!

White Swan has everything you'd want in a local pub including very nice food and well stocked bar…read moreand taps. The service is friendly and the food arrives in good time. On two recent visits we ordered the steak and ale pie, and the chicken leek pie. Dinner was served with potatoes and fresh veg and both were a tiny bit too salty! Would recommend allowing flavor of the nice gravy to stand on its own. Generous serving of French fries known here as chips better than the mashed potatoes. Soup of the day parsnip apple was very good. Pizza has thin crust and generous toppings. Ovingham White Swan a best kept secret, worth stopping in.

Food was fantastic and they were able to accommodate a group for 15 with no issues…read more Service was fast and the wait staff were very friendly.

Lion and Lamb, despite seeming to cater to longstanding customers, has great food. The pub operates…read morein a 300 year old farm house retro fitted for modern functionality. On a recent visit we ordered two local specialties Northumberland homemade sausages and pork sampler plate. The sausages were served on heaping mashed potatoes with plenty of nice gravy. The pork tenderloin came nicely displayed with black pudding, and deep-fried, breaded ball. Restaurant has full menu and dessert; waitstaff are quite attentive. Gingerbread cheesecake was delicious with outstanding eye appeal. Two suggestions: a few additional choices for wine by the glass, and, slightly larger two-top tables and comfortable chairs allowing the diner more leg room.

The only thing that prevents the five star rating is that the flue in the awesome fireplace doesn't…read morequite draw well enough so my schnoz is a bit smoked. Nevermind that, though, the Boathouse is perfection in every other way. I felt welcome as a stranger; John, the bartender, was very helpful in navigating me through the many local brews; the ambience is cozy and warm; the noise level is low so you can have a conversation with the one you're with or eavesdrop on the conversations of others easily (and if you're not from around here, the dialect is music to hear); the beers are delicious and varied and Munchies in the form of simple toasted sandwiches are yummy and super cheap. I don't know why you would be in Wylam if you aren't from here, but if you are you should get the hell over to The Boathouse.

Can't comment on the food so hence not yet top marks. 14 well priced guest ales pretty much says it…read moreall about this otherwise excellent pub though. More CAMRA awards than you can shake a stick at so you're in safe hands in terms of quality cellaring too.

Lovely food, great service and an off menu item made on special request which was very much…read moreappreciated.

This is a great place to take the family from the Great Grandparent Grandparents Mums and Dads and…read morechildren ...The Food is Excellent Desserts are divine and plenty carpark area great for disabled and a play area outside for the older children and indor room for the younger ones ...... Not to far from Hexham or Newcastle .... Weekend Evenings seem to have music on I think its in the bar though .... Great place to take visitors to the area ... Good North East Hospitality

New landlord has made a major difference Went to hear a live…read moreband a week ago very good night Staff friendly and the drinks very low prices but good