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Restaurant Dining

Posted on June 9, 2024 by - Dining Out, Northumberland

If dining out is one the highlights of your holiday then Northumberland won’t disappoint, from country pubs to fine dining we have it all. Our local restaurants are second to none so whether you enjoy a curry, the taste of French cuisine or just like nothing better than pizza and pasta then this pick of our local restaurants have it covered.

The very lovely Saathi in nearby market town of Hexham is one of our own favourite places to dine out and it’s not just us that enjoys the wonderful offer at this family run business, Saathi is celebrating 23 years in Hexham which goes to show the local and loyal support this lovely restaurant has earned. The food is delicious and the wonderful service you will receive from Titu and his team is second to none. In 2023 the restaurant once again regained the title of Best Curry House in Tynedale and as a longstanding business in the area Saathi are also passionate about the local community and regularly hold charity fundraising nights. If a curry night is top of your list for dining out we thoroughly recommend booking a table at this real gem of a restaurant.

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Hexham is also home to Buongiorno Italian Pizzeria, a lovely little restaurant that you will find along one of the small cobbled streets in the main town centre. This small unassuming but well established eatery offers a main menu together with their ‘specials blackboard’, featuring many your well-loved favourite Italian dishes. Check out their Trip Advisor reviews here.

Another long standing local restaurant is Bouchon Bistrot, an excellent French restaurant conveniently situated close to the Market Place in Hexham, this award winning bistro serves straightforward country style French cuisine, including daily specials and a la carte menus. Born in the Loire Valley and having plenty of experience from working in Michelin starred restaurants throughout France, the owner of Bouchon Bistrot is an expert when it comes to traditional French cooking. Bouchon Bistrot is the ideal spot to enjoy an informal and friendly dining atmosphere in the heart of Hexham and with pretty al fresco dining in the warmer months.

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Bouchon Bistrot
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Another favourite is Casa Rosso, a superb Italian restaurant tucked away on one of the small streets in the nearby charming village of Corbridge. This cosy and friendly restaurant has a menu of authentic Italian cuisine which is paired with fine wines and classic desserts, open each day from noon with a main menu, seasonal specials and lunchtime specials. Or if you fancy enjoying a taste Italy from the comfort of the cottage then they offer a delivery service on ‘Just Eat’.

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If you’d like further dining out ideas, more dining out ideas and even more dining out ideas then our earlier blog posts are packed full of great places to dine whatever type of cuisine you’re hoping to enjoy during your stay in Northumberland.

Dining Out

Posted on December 1, 2021 by - Hadrian's Wall Area Attractions, Northumberland

The beauty of a self catering holiday is undoubtedly that you can pack your slippers and enjoy making yourself well and truly at home, and of course you have the choice of whether to rustle something up in the kitchen after a day of sightseeing or to opt for dining out!

This is the first of a series of blog posts on dining out and we’re starting off our fantastic Northumberland offering of great places to eat with our local pub!

The Crown Inn in Humshaugh is a true country pub in every sense of the word, set in a lovely quiet village, with local cask ales, home cooked food, live music evenings and they are also renowned for their classic vehicle events. This family run pub has a lovely outdoor dining area, real fires, seasonal menus and you will receive a very warm welcome. And all just a 5 minute drive from St Oswald’s Farm.

The Crown Inn
The Crown Inn at Humshaugh

There’s an array of eateries in the local town of Hexham and if Indian cuisine is your dining out option then look no further than Zyka, a modern boutique restaurant offering exquisite food all expertly prepared under the watchful eye of celebrated chef Khaled Miah. This is no ordinary Indian curry house, but a fine dining experience.

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Zyka in Hexham
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A 30 minute drive over beautiful moorland and you will find The Lord Crewe Arms in the picturesque village of Blanchland. The village and the building are steeped in history, and you will find the setting not only picture perfect but awe-inspiring, this together with a a culinary offer that is second to none makes The Lord Crewe & Blanchland definitely worth a visit.

‘Smitten with seasonal simplicity and sense of place, our food is a culinary collaboration between heritage and landscape.  Guided by the evolutionary imagination of Emma Broom and faithful to the cultures of the north; expect heavenly patchwork feasts, dainty dishes and the occasional fix of comfort food, cooked to the highest order- of course’ –Lord Crewe Arms

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The Lord Crewe Arms
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If you find yourself at Steel Rigg and enjoying the walk to the iconic Sycamore Gap or you’ve been discovering the delights of Vindolanda and find yourself in need of refreshments then The Twice Brewed Inn is a must and just a 2 minute drive from the Steel Rigg Car Park and 5 minutes from Vindolanda. Enjoy real ales together with classic but quality home cooked food in front of warming log fires.

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Twice Brewed Inn
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The Beaumont is an independent Victorian townhouse hotel in the centre of nearby Hexham, which sits within sight of Hexham Abbey and with the Abbey grounds directly opposite. The open plan restaurant with open kitchen offers an exemplary ever changing seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients and was recently reviewed favourably by food critic, Grace Dent.

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The Beaumont Hotel in Hexham

Our local offer of places to eat is second to none, there is something for everyone and with all tastes and preferences catered for. So many of our restaurants and pubs source the finest of local produce and champion all that is great about the North East through their carefully prepared food whilst all the time ensuring that you have the very best dining out experience when you stay in Northumberland.