The Dirty Bottles - Northumberland

The food and service at this restaurant were excellent. It was surprisingly busy even on a Tuesday afternoon, which speaks volumes. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the burger, while my partner had the jacket potatoes which were cooked perfectly with generous fillings. We will definitely return next year when we are in the area again.

Can’t find fault!!! We have had a lovely meal here today. Everything was cooked to perfection and the staff were very attentive.

We made a reservation online a couple of days in advance and I ordered the tomahawk steak. Communication was excellent, and Nathalie made sure we were informed about the price of the steak. Our reservation was for 5.15 (the only available slot), but I stopped by earlier in the day to see if we could push it back a bit. Dan was very accommodating and managed to adjust our reservation time, so a big thank you to him. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. My steak came with a variety of sides including chunky chips, sweetcorn on the cob, tomatoes on the vine, a salad, and a peppercorn sauce, all served on a tray! My wife chose the Smokestack option with two meats and two sides, which was equally satisfying. The bar had an impressive selection of beers, lagers, spirits, and cocktails. The wine list was diverse with many options available by the glass. The prices for drinks were reasonable, especially with the early bird cocktail offer. We enjoyed our experience so much that we returned the following night for the Sunday roast, which was a great value for money and included a variety of vegetables, stuffing, and Yorkshire pudding. The cocktails were also top-notch. The service was quick and attentive, with friendly and helpful staff both at the table and behind the bar. The atmosphere was lively, especially on Saturday when it was busy, but still pleasant on the quieter Sunday evening. I will definitely make it a point to dine here again next time I'm in Alnwick.

I wasn't planning to go there but I would definitely plan to come back! Wasn't sure what to expect as the last time I was on the premises was probably about 1988. Safe to say it's changed a lot (except for the Dirty Bottles of course). The menu is extensive. The food is excellent quality. Generous servings. The chunky chips are totally amazing! The service is good.

This was one of my favourite restaurants. However, when I returned for a birthday meal this month I was really disappointed to find that they have stopped serving the vegan miso cauliflower. The only vegan main options were a Thai curry or two burgers. I settled on a burger but unfortunately it was quite average and at £12.50 for quite a small portion I didn't feel it was value for money. The Sunday dinner looked amazing and portions were huge but unfortunately there was no vegan option.