The Feathers Inn has made it into a list of the top 100 pubs in the UK.
The Hedley on the Hill establishment has called their recognition as one of the Top 100 Pubs in the UK by the Good Food Guide a 'tremendous honour', which comes as the pub celebrates nearly 20 years at the heart of the Northumberland community.
The award places the Feathers alongside some of the finest pubs in the country, and is a 'proud moment' not just for the team, but for the whole village and the many local farmers, growers, and producers who make the pub what it is.
For almost two decades, the inn has solidified a reputation for good food and genuine hospitality.
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Owner Rhian Cradock and head chef Thom Stanbury lead the kitchen, focusing on creating a menu that changes daily and reflects the seasonality around them. With small farms, produce, and wild game right on the doorstep, the food celebrates all that Northumberland has to offer.
Inside the pub, the atmosphere is as important as the menu.
Ruairidh Hinchcliffe and the team welcome guests with warmth and care, curating a strong line-up of local beers and seasonal cocktails. Many regulars know the team by name, and visitors often remark on the feeling of being looked after as though they were at home.
Speaking about the award, the team said: "We’re absolutely thrilled to be recognised by the Good Food Guide. This isn’t just an achievement for us, but for the whole community of farmers, growers, and regulars who’ve supported us over the years. We feel very lucky to be part of this place and its people."
The Good Food Guide has been a voice in dining for 75 years, highlighting Britain’s best places to eat and drink. To be included in its Top 100 Pubs list is a mark of quality and consistency, as well as recognition of the Feathers’ commitment to local sourcing, sustainability, and heartfelt hospitality.
Tom Stephenson, a butcher from Haydon Bridge, with his son Edward, who farms at Burntshieldhaugh in Hexhamshire, said: "It means a lot to see the Feathers get this recognition.
"Our beef has been on their Sunday lunch menu for years, and they’ve always respected the hard work that goes into producing it. They care about quality and about supporting local farms, which makes us proud to work with them.”
Hugh and Ann Gray, rare breed pork producers, added: "From day one, the Feathers have believed in what we do and showcased our pork in a way that tells its story. This award feels like a win for everyone, the pub, the farmers, and the community that keeps it all going."
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