The pub looks traditional from the outside but has been modernised inside.
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| Hope & Anchor |
The words that were used to describe this pub are:
- inside now looks like a seaside cafe
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Hope & Anchor - Alnmouth
We went to the Hope & Anchor on 25th February 2015
The pub looks traditional from the outside but has been modernised inside.
The words that were used to describe this pub are:
The pub looks traditional from the outside but has been modernised inside.
The words that were used to describe this pub are:
The Red Lion - Alnmouth
We visited and had lunch at this pub on 25th February 2015
It has a traditional bar area with bistro style dining. There is also a separate refurbished dining area. There was a long wait (warned in advance) for the food which was passable. (pickled onions on sausage and mash!!!)
The pub has real ales and the bar area was full.
It has a traditional bar area with bistro style dining. There is also a separate refurbished dining area. There was a long wait (warned in advance) for the food which was passable. (pickled onions on sausage and mash!!!)
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| Red Lion Inn |
The Sun Inn - Alnmouth
We visited this pub on 25th February 2015.
It is an old stone, well maintained pub, painted yellow - very sunny!
The words to describe this pub were:
It is an old stone, well maintained pub, painted yellow - very sunny!
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| The Sun Inn |
The words to describe this pub were:
- Warm welcome
- Driftwood themed interior
Monday, 16 February 2015
The Black Bull - Morpeth
On 6th February 2015 we visited the Black Bull and had a meal. This is a refurbished, smartish, large town pub with good food, nicely presented.
The words to describe this pub were:
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| Black Bull |
The words to describe this pub were:
- Friendly
- Pleaseant enough atmosphere
The Office - Morpeth
On 6th February 2015 we visited The Office in Morpeth.
This is a newly opened very small pub in premises that were previously a monumental masons.
The words to describe this pub were:
This is a newly opened very small pub in premises that were previously a monumental masons.
The words to describe this pub were:
- Unique
- Small
- Cosy
- Intimate
- Simple
- Great beer & atmosphere
- Friendly & welcoming
The Wellwood - Amble
Also on 28th January 2015 we visited and lunched at The Wellwood where we found the food was good. This is a bistro-ish type of pub and has undergone a refurbishment.
The words to describe this pub were as follows:
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| The Wellwood |
The words to describe this pub were as follows:
- Welcoming
The Schooner - Amble
Visiting Amble on the 28th January 2015 we first went to The Schooner.
This is a traditional town pub where Kath and Margaret got free coffee.
The words to describe this pub were:
This is a traditional town pub where Kath and Margaret got free coffee.
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| The Schooner |
The words to describe this pub were:
- Warm & welcoming
The Hogs Head Inn - Alnwick
After lunch on 21st January 2015 we visited the Hogs Head Inn for pudding. Verdict on the pudding was - OK
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| The Hoggshead Inn |
Black Swan Inn - Alnwick
Visiting on 21st January 2015 after leaving the Alnwick Arms we lunched at the Black Swan Inn.
The food was good/OK
The food was good/OK
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| Black Swan |
The Alnwick Arms - Alnwick
21st of January 2015 saw us in Alnwick.
The Alnwick Arms is a traditional town pub almost akin to a working men's club.
The Alnwick Arms is a traditional town pub almost akin to a working men's club.
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| The Alnwick Arms |
The Ox Inn - Middleton
On 9th January 2015 we made an early evening visit to the Ox Inn.
This is a traditional country pub with good food.
The words to describe this pub were:
This is a traditional country pub with good food.
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| Ox Inn |
The words to describe this pub were:
- Nice ambience
- Basic
- Small
The Sevens Stars - Ponteland
On the 26th November 2014, after an abortive visit to the The Blackbird (the chef was ill!) we stopped off at The Seven Stars.
This is a modern town pub where we experienced some surprisingly good food (mainly beefburgers)
The words to describe this pub were:
This is a modern town pub where we experienced some surprisingly good food (mainly beefburgers)
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| Seven Stars |
The words to describe this pub were:
- Unexpectedly pleasant
Friday, 13 February 2015
St Mary's Inn - Stannington
At lunchtime on Wednesday 26th November 2014 we made our first foray.
The St Mary's Inn is a new pub on the site of the old St Mary's Hospital adjacent to a new up-market housing development.
It had been decided to describe the visit to the pub in just a few words, and the words chosen for here were:
The St Mary's Inn is a new pub on the site of the old St Mary's Hospital adjacent to a new up-market housing development.
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| St Mary's Inn |
- Upmarket
- Arty
In the beginning...............
For a few years now, we have talked about visiting some of the lesser known pubs in Northumberland - The Bridge of Aln being one such pub.
One evening sometime in the last few months we finally decided that we should compile a list and begin the project. The original intention was to go to those pubs in Northumberland that neither Glyn & Margaret nor Kath and I had previously visited.
Discussion followed about how and when to undertake the task and we finally decided to set a particular day each week to visit at least one of the pubs on the list.
One early lesson learnt was that as we were starting the exercise in November, many of the country pubs did not open during the day and some only opened at the weekend.
One evening sometime in the last few months we finally decided that we should compile a list and begin the project. The original intention was to go to those pubs in Northumberland that neither Glyn & Margaret nor Kath and I had previously visited.
Discussion followed about how and when to undertake the task and we finally decided to set a particular day each week to visit at least one of the pubs on the list.
One early lesson learnt was that as we were starting the exercise in November, many of the country pubs did not open during the day and some only opened at the weekend.
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