The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel

When you read a previous bad review and others are very good you realise it isn’t to be believed! We have just eaten a delicious meal here. The venison cobbler was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. Washed down with a couple of pints of White Rat beer it was a perfect way to enjoy lunch on a snowy day. Thank you to the friendly staff

We t in for drink and sandwich. Ordered battered haddock stottie and drinks. Stottie filled with slice of lettuce and terrible dressing plus batter with hardly any fish. Told and showed bar girl the lack of fish. Pulled plate from under me and said "I'll tell them" Did not offer replacement. Brought bill which had the Stottie on it at just under £15 (for a sandwich with a few crisps!!). Called her back to question why a rejected sandwich was charged. She then took it off the bill. Talking to my wife about the poor quality.....a private conversation when another bar member shouted out "you've made your point", which was rude and insolent to speak to a customer whom she had had no interaction prior to he rudeness. A pretentious place to be avoided.

We were just looking for some takeaway food on a quiet Sunday afternoon and came across this lovely looking village pub. Ordered some take away fish n chips as we had the dogs in the car are were not disappointed fish was nice and fresh served with mushy peas, plenty of choice of condiments to choose from and cutlery and napkins available. Staff friendly would certainly visit again when in Northumberland.

We had the best Sunday lunch ever. The food and presentation were excellent. The staff were polite and attentive. We would highly recommend the Dunstanburgh Castle Inn.

Tonight booked a table for dinner for two. Slightly earlier than normal as we were warned it was quiz night and busy. Lovely food , a real treat . Unfortunately whole experience spoiled when after attempting to clear my second course before I had finished no one appeared to clear the table or take a desert order. We waited patiently for 25 minutes and as the quiz was staring decided to abandon the thought of desert. Went to the bar to pay and complimented the waitress on the food but also that we felt we should have had the opportunity to order a desert. This was overheard by a waiter who mouthed "sorry" . I then heard him tell another gentleman of the problem. This gentleman whom I took to be the manager made absolutely no attempt to engage with me or my wife. Very disappointing. As I said the quality and choice of food was excellent but there are other nearby establishments of similar standard . I would not bother to patronise this establishment again . Well perhaps if it was public knowledge that the management had undergone remedial public service training!!

I really enjoyed my stay, the staff were great, it’s a very clean and comfortable place to stay. The food selection was excellent and both dinner and breakfast were very good . Good atmosphere in the bar, warm welcome and friendly. Well done.