IN Tynedale we are very lucky to have a wide variety of restaurants and cafes on our doorstep.

Here at the Courant we wanted to know which restaurants and cafes offer the best vegan options and here are the results.

Hextol Tans, Hexham

This is a vegetarian cafe located on 11 St Mary's Chare, serving a variety of vegetarian and vegan goods along with great coffee. Philip Oakenfold said: "The Hextol Tans offer a great range of vegan and vegetarian foods but you don't have to be a vegan or vegetarian to enjoy their lovely food."

Fountain Cottage Cafe and B&B, Bellingham

Caroline McEwan recommended the Fountain Cottage Cafe and B&B located on the B6320. The cafe and B&B is open seven days a week and located just beside the gold club what a perfect place to go after a round of golf.

Caroline said: "Fountain Cottage cafe and B&B offer a wide range of vegan options, mains and tasty treats."

Small World Cafe, Hexham

This was recommended by Angela Wilson, she said: "Small World Cafe have a separate vegan menu with a variety of options to choose from such as soup, toasties, curry, chilli and tray bakes."

The Cafe can be found at Turbine House, Market place and is open from Monday to Saturday.

The Gun at Ridsdale

Located on the corner of Armstrong street in Ridsdale, this family run pub was recommended by Sarah Bell who said: "All in house creations are by kitchen wizard Sarah Bell."

The pub offers a selection of tasty vegan and vegetarian options on the main menu.

Cilantro, Hexham

Located on 19 Market Place, Cilantro is a Indian restaurant which offering traditional Indian dishes along with Tapas dishes which are vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Rated five stars on Tripadvisor on reviewer said: "A lovely friendly restaurant with an interesting fusion menu. The staff were very helpful with lost of suggestions."

Zyka Boutique Restaurant, Hexham

Based in the centre of Hexham at 44 Priestpopple, this restaurant has been described as a hidden gem, one reviewer said: "The food was very different, emotionally well presented and incredibly delicious."

The restaurant offers a vegan and vegetarian menu and also host gluten free options for its customers.

The Heart of Northumberland, Hexham

This gastropub located on 5 Market Street uses local ingredients as much as possible and they prepare everything fresh on site. The pub offers a veg board for vegan and vegetarian customers with a host more options.

One reviewer said it was 'fantastic food and fantastic service."