This pub is under new management, I stopped here last year on my way up to Scotland my goodness me…read morewhat a change to the place. Last year I thought it was a tadg grubby but this time what a difference, its obvious its run by somebody that knows what there doing. The bedrooms have all been done since last year and were spotless, a new menu as well with some very tasty dishes at affordable prices. I met some hikers who stop there all the time and they were amazed at the changes to this delightful village pub. Whoever you are well done,its definitely on my list of top knotch stay overs.

Good sized pub in the heart of Corbridge just across the road from the Tourist Information Office…read more Pool table, juke box, slot machine and a good sized TV which was screening Wimbledon when we visited. They serve food which is reasonably priced for the locality; burgers, fish and chips, steaks, jacket potatoes etc. It's an OK pub really, it has more of the feel of a town pub than a village pub but there's nothing wrong with that. We visited several times whilst we were on holiday in Corbridge and I was going to rate it as 4 stars but on the final day that we visited a little lad had been given free rein of the pub and was going up and down on his scooter and generally using the place as a playground. As a result we changed our mind about dining there and went to the more relaxing environment of the nearby Black Bull instead. So sadly I was unable to review the food and will probably never know whether it was any good or not

Unassuming sort of pub in Corbridge. It's hard to make too much of a judgement about it from our…read morevisit on a Monday afternoon really. The decor is a bit old-fashioned. There were a couple of small TV's showing one of the music channels. To the rear of the pub there's a dining area which seems to be set up for a carvery type of service. To be honest on first impressions there isn't really anything that would particularly draw me back to the Wheatsheaf, the other pubs we visited in Corbridge on that day simply had a more convivial atmosphere in general.

Lovely carvery 7 days a week. (£4.95 Mon-Fri and £6.95 Sat & Sun). You really must book at the…read moreweekends, especially on Sundays. Nice patio area and a large airy conservatory too. Also has a quiet bar area too near the front of you just fancy a quiet pint. Also worth knowing that if you tell the chef then they can do gluten and dairy free meals.

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.

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.

A real find on a cold winters day thanks Qype. Small single room pub with a very frindly publican…read more He brews the beers in his own award winning brewery up the valley. Good food great selection of cheeses to go with the ploughman's. Will go back when next up north.

Legendary inn by the gently flowing Dipton Burn in Hexhamshire. Camra pub of the year countless…read moretimes, always at least 4 cask beers including 3 from the landlords Hexhamshire Brewery. Really nice home cooked food, great ploughmans, & sandwiches.

Excellent service, food and friendly efficient staff. Pig on a plate brilliant!read more

arrived with our tour bus with about 40 guests on good Friday...was told lunch sandwiches including…read moretuna for all would be available..turns out tuna ran out..offered alternative egg sandwich was terrible..and other friends were offered grilled tomato and cheese ..also awful as cheese not even close to grilled just shredded ..

Excellent for lunch, a very welcome respite. Open year-round. Picnic tables out back…read more A group of us were hiking Hadrian's Wall. We were planning to stop and eat here, and it was certainly worth pushing on. It was very nice to sit down, relax, and have some good food and drink before pushing on. We had an excellent lunch. The pub standards were all available, as well as several soup selections, salads, etc. They also had a very good beer and ale selection. Although unadvertised, there are several picnic tables out back for use at no charge. You also don't have to buy food from the pub to use them.

Situated on Hexham's main street, the Tap & Spile (aka 'The Tap') is one of the nicest pubs in…read moretown. Incidentally, it also doubles up as a B&B, but having never stayed there I don't think it right to comment on anything other than it's main public house functionality! So, The Tap is one of those traditional, unfussy pubs that doesn't try to pretend to be anything but, which is very pleasing in this era of identikit gastropub-cum-nightclub efforts springing up everywhere. There is always a good selection of beers on offer (cannot really comment on anything else wine or spirit-related) including a couple of guest ales which are different each time I go, each well kept. One little moan is that the prices are creeping up into London territory - £3.80 for a pint seems a little steep. The bar is smallish but centrally located to the main seating areas, of which there is a fair amount. It can get a little cosy at the usual busy times but never had trouble getting a seat after too long. Am usually in there every other Monday evening and it's a nice place to have a quiet pint or two and catch up with people. Not had a chance to try their food yet, but am reliably informed it is rather good indeed - clearly need to find an excuse to back up this source of information. What is nice about The Tap is that whilst more of a traditional establishment, there is a good age range of people in there, so it doesn't feel like you're in one of those locals pubs, where you may not be as welcome as you first thought... Various events are also put on during the week: Quiz & Curry on a Monday, Pies on a Tuesday and Thursday, plus a regular Sunday tea-time live music offered up by local artists and bands. A nice mix of activities, but doesn't detract from the fact that this is still a great pub - worth checking out if you're ever in Hexham and need your thirst quenching!

Went out for lunch here today. Having passed it many times & always appeared to be busy. The menu…read moreis extensive with a huge specials board. Tons of seating in coves & circular/square tables. A large bar to stand at if required. Vast amount of space for disabled customers. The food was pretty good & we got 2-4-1 so a bargain really. I had heard some good reviews hence the visit. Would return to try some other meals in the future.