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The Whittling House, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Whittling House

4.6
4.6
589 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • 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
    01665 463001
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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What 589 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whittling House offers "excellent food" and "superb service" in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the attentive staff and "delicious" menu options, perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The venue is dog-friendly, and while some find prices high, many assert the quality justifies the cost.

589 Reviews
  1. Claire

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant, friendly staff and great atmosphere with delicious food and drinks! Would recommend!

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  2. Debbie

    London

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come to Whitling House often because of the wonderful food, service and value for money. It is just perfect

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  3. Douglas

    Bath

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice enough spot. My chicken burger was very tasty but the bun was soggy and the chilli jam somewhat overpowering. Served with very basic bits of lettuce and some onion. Premium price for an average meal. My wife’s fish was very good however. Service good. Food overpriced for what it was.

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  4. ann

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, very friendly staff, really nice ambience and beautiful food. Happy to recommend and would be happy to go again

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  5. Nicola

    Surrey

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening meal, ambience and service, so are booking again!

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  6. Fred

    Newcastle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely family meal with really great food and friendly attentive service. Well done, Whittling House!

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  7. Neil

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was shown immediately to my table on arrival and asked for my drink order while I viewed the menu. My food was served and it was clear it has been freshly cooked, hot and full of flavour. The waiting staff checked on me during my meal but weren’t overbearing. I was on a tight timescale but still had a very pleasant lunch.

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  8. Finlay

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We're becoming regulars at Whittling House. Situated in the beautiful village of Alnmouth, the restaurant is the perfect retreat after an energetic walk or even just a browse around Alnwick. Warm service with a bit of personality is backed up by a great menu. Being coastal, seafood is well represented but there are also some great meat options including a venison pie that looked like it had a whole deer in there! Our last visit, I preferred the fish pie whilst Mrs Smith swam with the sea bream fillets; the latter bang full of flavour thanks to the generous chorizo accompaniment and pesto base. Lush! We went with starters and resisted desserts but plenty of options on both to tempt those with sweet and / or savoury toot With a great little bar to retire and recover from, it's a perfect getaway. Go on, make a night of it and stay at the hotel! We love it!!

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  9. Ian

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic - we booked Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed, waiting staff were brilliant even with a full restaurant The food was amazing, well worth our hour journey to visit. All fresh produce, my better half loved her prawn cocktail starters I was a little disappointed that the belly pork was not on the starters menu this visit as it was absolutely gorgeous last time but not too disappointed with the scallops. All 4 of us really enjoyed our visit and can’t wait to come back. We’ve tried a few Michelin starred restaurants and this establishment deserves one or two.

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  10. Kelly

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food in lovely surroundings. Good selection of wines to choose from. The menu variety offered even choices for you to be able to select something without feeling overwhelmed with the decision. A cocktail pre or post dinner by the open fire 👌🏽

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FAQs

The Whittling House is rated 4.6 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Whittling House

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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