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The Whittling House, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Whittling House

4.6
4.6
670 Reviews
£25 and under
British
24-25 Northumberland St, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2RA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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!

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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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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What 670 people are saying

The Whittling House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whittling House is celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests appreciate the "lovely atmosphere" and "cosy setting," with standout dishes like the venison pie and "excellent fish and chips." While some meals are "overpriced," the overall dining experience is highly recommended.
670 Reviews
  1. Jean

    Seattle8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    as usual lovely meal, excellent service, very many thanks

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  2. Debbie VIP

    London31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first visit for a while but as ever the food, service and ambience were perfect. It was very busy but you would never have known as we had brilliant service. Gem of a place

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  3. Philip

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, a great place to stay and eat in Alnmouth.

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  4. Neil

    Newcastle1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is fantastic and the service is always warm and friendly.

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  5. Karen

    Staffordshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Generous well cooked food, good to see a selection of veg & delicious Yorkshire puddings. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff

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  6. Ami VIP

    County Durham7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Starters lovely, main Luke warm, asked for it microwaved. Staff lovely

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  7. Gill

    Isle of Wight3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great evening. Food delicious, a new waitress and a couple of error’s occurred , but were rectified . Didn’t spoil the evening. Lovely surroundings. Would recommend.

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  8. Denise

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the food, service & ambience plus our 2 night stay at the Whittling house hotel, we will certainly recommend it to our friends. Thank you

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  9. Eirian

    Manchester1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Can recommend the food excellent quality and good portion size without over facing. Nice place to go for a treat as some of the dishes expensive. Our third visit when we have been in the area on holiday and would visit again

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  10. Shona

    Glasgow2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Great service in lovely surroundings. A wonderful birthday meal. Thank you.

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FAQs

The Whittling House is rated 4.6 stars by 670 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.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Newcastle and Northumberland
  4. Alnwick
  5. Alnmouth

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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24-25 Northumberland St, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2RA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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