The Northeast Restaurants

Make sure to sample fine local meats and produce. Look for restaurants that serve game from the Kielder Forest, local lamb from the hillsides, salmon and trout from the rivers, and shellfish, crab, and oysters from the coast. Outside the cities, the region lags somewhat behind other parts of England in terms of good places to eat, although there are special spots to be found. Aside from the ubiquitous chains, the best bets are often small country pubs that serve the traditional, hearty fare associated with the region. Don't wait until 9 pm to have dinner, though, or you may have a hard time finding a place that’s still serving.

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  • 1. Creel and Reel

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    For a fresh seafood lunch, nothing beats this no-frills trailer just south of Bamburgh. Freshly caught langoustines, lobster, scallops, monkfish, king prawns, crab, and squid are grilled on-site and served with fries or bread and garlic butter. For a quick and easy snack, choose between the Fishy Fries, slathered in a delicious smoked haddock and cheese sauce, and the Scallop and Bacon Roll.

    Car Park Links Rd., Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7AX, England
    07595-981399

    Known For

    • Very casual dining
    • Scallop and bacon roll
    • Great ocean views

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner
  • 2. Sachins

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    This upmarket yet great value Indian restaurant has been a Newcastle favorite for the best part of four decades, and it's easy to see why. Head chef Kulmeet Arora, better known as Bob, serves up freshly prepared Punjabi cuisine using the finest ground herbs and spices. Meat eaters will savor delicious dishes like garlic chili king prawns, medium-spicy murgh makhani (butter chicken), and delicious machi Kashmiri (monkfish and cashew curry), while vegetarians will enjoy the selection of channa (chickpea), daal (lentil) and paneer (cheese) based dishes.

    14 Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SG, England
    0191-232–4660

    Known For

    • Delicious Punjabi specialties
    • Friendly and attentive service
    • Good vegetarian options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 3. The Treehouse

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    The treetop location may sound gimmicky, but the effect at this extraordinary restaurant is quite magical and unexpectedly romantic, especially when the place is lit up at night. Here, an enormous complex of buildings spreads out over more than 550 square meters, with a roaring log fire at its center and furniture made from fallen branches; the kitchen serves excellent, decent-value modern British fare. You might find Craster kipper pate on toasted ciabatta on the menu, or North Shields mussels with pale ale and garlic cream. There's also the odd international influence, like the tofu katsu curry with Asian salad. The Potting Shed bar, part of the treehouse complex, is a great option for pre-dinner drinks.

    Denwick La., Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU, England
    01665-660320

    Known For

    • Unique setting
    • Northeastern flavors and ingredients
    • Inoffensive acoustic music on a loop

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Wed.
  • 4. Cafedral

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    Ignore the dad-joke pun—this is a really good, modern, vegetarian- and celiac-friendly café. Mismatched, shabby-chic furniture fills the cozy dining room, where you can enjoy delicious, fresh scones, cakes, gluten-free desserts, and tasty panini and wraps. It's easily missed, so look out for the salmon-colored door at the corner of Saddler Street and Owengate.

    Owengate, Durham, Durham, DH1 3HB, England
    No phone

    Known For

    • Fantastic gluten-free treats
    • Vegetarian food
    • Good coffee
  • 5. Clarendon's Cafe

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    A nicely old-fashioned air pervades this 17th-century building on the main square. Drop in for a tasty light lunch, or just a slice of cake, and tea served from an antique silver pot. It also has a pleasant little housewares and gift shop attached.

    29 Market Pl., Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 8NE, England
    01833-690110

    Known For

    • Quick pit stop for cake
    • Tea served in antique teapots
    • Charming gift shop

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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  • 6. Milecastle Inn

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    The snug bar and restaurant of this remote, peaceful, 17th-century pub make an excellent place to dine. Fine local meat goes into its famous savory pies—take your pick from the likes of wild boar and duckling—while the unfussy menu also features such staples as fish-and-chips, Whitby scampi, and lasagna with garlic bread. Two cottages are available for rent. The inn is 3½ miles east of Greenhead on the B6318.

    B6318, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NN, England
    01434-321372

    Known For

    • Tasty house-specialty meat pies
    • Traditional pub food
    • 17th-century building
  • 7. The Corbridge Larder

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    Located near Corbridge Roman Town and the best deli for miles around, this place is filled with all manner of local produce, as well as specialty foods from small-time artisans across Europe. There's also a cafe serving delicious breakfasts, soups, and sandwiches.

    18 Hill St., Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AA, England
    01434-632948

    Known For

    • Local and international artisanal produce
    • Lovely upstairs café
    • Village-shop atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner

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