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Places To Eat in the Alnwick Area

Good restaurants & food pubs in Alnwick, Rothbury, Alnwick Coast & nearby!

Lilburns
Lilburns, Alnwick 		The Sanctuary Alnwick Castle
The Santuary, Alnwick

Alnwick has several pubs in or near the town centre all of which offer food, there are also several restaurants and bistros most of which are open 7 days a week. We have included a selection below and also a selection of places to eat in the villages around Alnwick, Rothbury, Alnmouth, Craster and Embleton, and we will add to the list as we go along. (This isn't a definitive list but rather it has been compiled following personal recommendations)

Please feel free to let us know of any we might like to add to the list:

CENTRAL ALNWICK & OUTSKIRTS
Alnwick Restaurants, Alnwick Pubs, Alnwick Cafés, Alnwick Bistros

(Personal and guest favourite's are hi-lighted in red!)

  • The Sanctuary, Alnwick Castle - a contemporary venue, in the grounds of Alnwick Castle, access is via Bow Alley. A very good menu, reasonably priced, and excellent food. Our Guests gave it mixed reviews in 2008 and 2009. Opening times vary according to season. a la carte menu
    Check their website or tel. 01665 511131 to confirm opening times. Website
  • Lilburns - situated in Paikes Lane, Alnwick, just off Bondgate within, Opposite "Boots" and on a lane connecting Bondgate Within to the Market Place (paikes Street). This is a modern style bistro on two floors, with a nice family atmosphere and good food. Service is exceptional! Open every day except Sunday, and closed Sunday and Monday evenings. 01665 603444.
  • Caffé Tirreno - authentic Italian with Italian chef, the food is excellent and the service friendly and relaxed. You cannot reserve a table here but even if the restaurant looks full don't despair as the turnover of tables is quite rapid. Situated on Bondgate Without, Alnwick, just to the east of the Bondgate Tower. For further information their contact number is 01665 605455. The Caffé is currently open 7 days per week from midday - last meal orders 9pm. Website
  • Louis Steak House & Bistro - situated on the corner of the Market Place and Market Street, Alnwick. The main restaurant is on the first floor above the bistro. The restaurant is the concept of Alnwick butcher Mark Turnbull and is proving popular with locals and visitors. Open Tuesday to Saturday 5.30pm - 10.30pm. (Phone re Sunday). To book telephone 01665 606947. Website
  • The Oaks Hotel - situated at the junction of South Road and Alnmouth Road, Alnwick. At the mini roundabout as you come in to Alnwick. The small hotel is popular among diners. It has a carvery weekday evenings, from around 5 - 7 pm, and orders can be taken from the a la carte menu from 6.30pm. To reserve a table tel. 01665 510014.
  • The Tree House, Alnwick Garden - Wednesday to Saturday Evenings, a interesting location, the tree house in Alnwick Garden serves food from a variable a la carte menu. Jazz nights (Thursdays) are a popular theme at this venue. You often need to book ahead.
    (If you wish to eat here during the day, an admission charge to the Garden may be payable!)
    To book a table telephone 01665 511852. Website
  • The Art House - situated a couple of doors further on from the Tower Restaurant, go through a cartoon painted white plank door into an alleyway and up the stairs. Not only will you find good food here, but also a range of interesting original artwork. Live music some nights!
    To book or inquire telephone 01665 602607.
  • Cook & Barker - situated just off the A1 in the hamlet of Newton-On-The-Moor about 5 minutes south of Alnwick. The Cook & Barker is a very popular venue for eating out so booking ahead for the restaurant is necessary. To reserve a table 01665 575234
  • Grannies Delicatessen - situated in Narrowgate opposite the junction of Fenkle Street. They have a cellar restaurant serving freshly prepared food. The Deli is very good. Open daytime only.
    You can book a table. Tel. 01665 602394.
  • Carlo's Fish & Chips - sit in or eat out. Situated in Market Street, Alnwick, on the south side of the main street above the cobbled car park. Open most days - all day and into the evening. We use Carlo's ourselves, and the quality is usually very good.
  • Tower Restaurant - situated just inside Bondgate Within, opposite Threshers Wine Shop. A modern bistro style place with good food, good rating by our guests, food reasonably priced. Booking ahead might be useful for main season on an evening. Tel. 01665 603888.
  • Blackmore's Restaurant - situated 100yds or so east of the Bondgate Tower, near Alnwick Town centre, the restaurant once the Plough Hotel has been newly converted to offer a contemporary dinning experience. John Blackmore is the resident Chef and partner in the venture.
    Diners who have eaten here recently have enjoyed their experience. To book tel. 01665 602395
  • Hardy's Bistro - at White Swan Hotel in the centre of Alnwick. The White Swan has recently undergone a change of ownership, they have developed a new restaurant within the hotel called Hardy's Bistro. We are still awaiting sufficent reviews on the bistro. Tel. 01665 602109
  • The Tankerville Arms - situated about 6 miles west of Alnwick via the B6346, in the hamlet of Eglingham. A charming Olde World Pub, good food and service, popular amongst the country set. Serves meals most lunch times and evenings. To reserve a table Tel: 01665 578444. Website

See Also our pages for:

Places to Eat on the Northumberland Coast near Alnwick
within 5 to 10 minutes drive from Alnwick.

Places to Eat in Rothbury & Coquetdale

Comments welcome!
If you have any comments on the above restaurants, or on the content of this page, or any recommendations, please let us know. Equally if you have been disappointed please let us know. You can email any comments in confidence to info@westacrehouse.co.uk . Thank you.