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The Whittling House, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Whittling House

4.6
4.6
610 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Discover the very best of Northumbrian Cuisine


Our Head Chef and his expert team have handpicked local suppliers who source only the highest quality, freshest Northumbrian produce. So, whether you visit us for a feast with friends or as a couple looking for a cosy corner, we’ve got all the ingredients for every occasion.

As you would expect from a restaurant nestled on the coast of Northumberland, we have cast out the net when it comes to freshly caught local seafood. Our emphasis on local produce and ingredients doesn’t stop on the shoreline. Northumberland is blessed with some of the best butchers to be found anywhere in the world, all priding themselves on supplying the highest quality meats from local marts.

This is a dining experience not to be missed!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01665 463001
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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Experiences

  • Game Tasting Evening

    £45.00 per person

    Jan 30, 2025 only
    Experience wild Northumberland delights at our Game Tasting evening! Join us for a very special Game Tasting evening on Thursday 30th January and sample the very best seasonal game sourced from neighbouring estates and farms, using traditional and modern cooking techniques to give you a delicious dining experience expertly prepared by our talented chefs. The 5 course tasting menu will take you on a culinary journey that promises a symphony of tastes and textures as you savour some of Northumberland's finest produce and celebrate the regions wild bounty. For further indulgence, why not upgrade to our wine pairing package and enjoy perfectly paired wines to enhance the smells, tastes and flavours to match each course.
    Game Tasting Evening photo

What 610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whittling House offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests love the "friendly and attentive" staff, and the "great atmosphere." The menu features "fresh, local produce" and caters to diverse tastes, including seafood and meat options. It's an ideal spot for both everyday meals and special occasions.

610 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Newcastle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was very disappointing and massively overpriced. Location is good, but I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t.

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  2. Debbie

    VIP

    London

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant tasty lunch. Perfect friendly staff Absolutely amazing Sunday lunch. Thank you

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  3. Suzanne

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great Sunday lunch good quality and generous portions. Excellent service.

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  4. Michelle

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday lunch, nut roast & gravy were delicious, overall great service in a really lovely venue, highly recommend

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  5. Craig

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive staff and a lovely meal. We got engaged ahead of our visit and staff did everything to make us feel special.

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  6. DeborahM

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, food was lovely. We stayed over for the night, rooms are so cosy, modern and comfy. Quality breakfast and staff were fabulous. Will be returning without a doubt.

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  7. Linda

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly place, we both had the fish and chips, as good as we've had anywhere and only £10 each as a lunchtime special. Staff were all good and it is very dog friendly. Highly recommended.

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  8. Mike

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service - efficient, attentive and friendly without being in-your-face. A lovely bar area, with a log fire burning merrily, which was very welcome after the damp and chilly sea air of Alnmouth. Very good food which is tempting to over-order; a temptation which we sadly succumbed to which meant a fair amount of the side of green veg went uneaten because there was such a generous portion. But the quality was beyond reproach, the creamy madeira sauce with pancetta and wild mushrooms which accompanied the pan-fried chicken supreme being especially noteworthy. I'd recommend the Whittling House to anyone looking for a cosy, very good quality, meal. Just beware of over-ordering!

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  9. Richard

    London

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a delightful meal mid week. Did was feat and the service perfect

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  10. Jan

    Manchester

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish and chips were delicious and great value. Staff were very pleasant. Cosy setting with log burner.

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FAQs

The Whittling House is rated 4.6 stars by 610 OpenTable diners.

The Whittling House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Whittling House

24-25 Northumberland St, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2RA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Alnmouth
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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