Food and drink

Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant

Northumberland pub launches full Christmas dinner boxes to finish at home

Caroline Harris and Robin Catnach from Prudhoe.

Caroline Harris and Robin Catnach from Prudhoe.

SpudBros-mad pair spend night outside queueing for taste of TikTok viral potatoes

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest has received further national recognition

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest has received further national recognition

The tiny Northumberland pub that keeps scooping up national awards

The Rat Inn has been recognised as one of Britain's best pubs by the Good Food Guide

The Rat Inn has been recognised as one of Britain's best pubs by the Good Food Guide

Four Northumberland pubs named among Britain's 100 Best Pubs

The Fountain Cottage Café will close permanently today

The Fountain Cottage Café will close permanently today

Owners of 'best café in Northumberland' close doors for final time

Restaurant Biedronka's head chef and founder, Marek Dziedzic in the kitchen

Restaurant Biedronka's head chef and founder, Marek Dziedzic in the kitchen

Former Hjem chef launches Polish-inspired Sunday menu

Gaz Beadle with his family at The Falcon, Prudhoe

Gaz Beadle with his family at The Falcon, Prudhoe

Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle visits Northumberland pub for grandfather's birthday

Laburnum is expected to open in December

Laburnum is expected to open in December

New charcuterie bar to open in picturesque Northumberland village

Siena's opens tomorrow in the former home of The Last Days of the Raj, which closed earlier this year

Siena's opens tomorrow in the former home of The Last Days of the Raj, which closed earlier this year

New Italian restaurant to open in Newcastle village tomorrow

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest and its head chef, Connor Wilson (middle), are up for separate accolades at The Staff Canteen Awards 2026

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest and its head chef, Connor Wilson (middle), are up for separate accolades at The Staff Canteen Awards 2026

Award-winning Northumberland pub in running for two more national accolades

The former Lloyds Bank on Grey Street, Newcastle, which will become home to two Ivy restaurants

The former Lloyds Bank on Grey Street, Newcastle, which will become home to two Ivy restaurants

Two Ivy restaurants to open inside landmark Newcastle building

Food vendors have been announced for Northern Lights Newcastle

Food vendors have been announced for Northern Lights Newcastle

Newcastle Christmas village adds smash burgers, spice bags and festive street food

The Greenhead Tea Room will close later this month

The Greenhead Tea Room will close later this month

Popular tea room near the A69 temporarily closes this month

Siena's Italian Restaurant is preparing to open at the former home of The Last Days of the Raj in Dinnington

Siena's Italian Restaurant is preparing to open at the former home of The Last Days of the Raj in Dinnington

New Italian restaurant to replace The Last Days of the Raj in Newcastle

Nearly all Northumberland food businesses are meeting high standards

Nearly all Northumberland food businesses are meeting high standards

99 per cent of Northumberland food businesses meet hygiene standards

El Bakes has experienced an

El Bakes has experienced an

Northumberland bakery sells out within hours during 'insane' first week

Taste Cumbria Christmas returns to Cockermouth this December

Taste Cumbria Christmas returns to Cockermouth this December

Cultural attractions

Gifts galore at festive markets

The Boatside Inn manager, Anne Ebdy and her daughter, Sofia

The Boatside Inn manager, Anne Ebdy and her daughter, Sofia

New Nordic-inspired menu debuts at Northumberland countryside pub

Grant's Bakery in Corbridge

Grant's Bakery in Corbridge

One of UK's best craft bakeries nominated in Northumberland village

Si King is to celebrate his first solo cookbook with a series of special events across the North East

Si King is to celebrate his first solo cookbook with a series of special events across the North East

Hairy Bikers' Si King invites fans for pies and a party at Newcastle book launch

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportman's Rest at Slaggyford is up for another award

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportman's Rest at Slaggyford is up for another award

Northumberland pub up for another major award after UK food win

Otterburn Castle, on the edge of Northumberland National Park

Otterburn Castle, on the edge of Northumberland National Park

New owners aim to make Northumberland castle a fine dining destination

Expansion plans for live music venue after securing £3m funding deal

The Masons Arms in Norham is on the market

The Masons Arms in Norham is on the market

Owners retire as historic Northumberland pub goes on market for £750k

Dan Burn with staff at Restaurant Pine

Dan Burn with staff at Restaurant Pine

Newcastle star Dan Burn delights staff at Northumberland restaurant

Restaurant Biedronka is opening soon in County Durham

Restaurant Biedronka is opening soon in County Durham

Former Restaurant Hjem chef to open Polish-inspired restaurant in County Durham

We tried Sunday lunch at Hadrian's Hotel in Wall, Northumberland

We tried Sunday lunch at Hadrian's Hotel in Wall, Northumberland

'Best Sunday lunch' in Northumberland at refurbished pub near A69

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest has scooped up a national award

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest has scooped up a national award

Northumberland pub crowned UK's Best Pub for Food at national awards

The Tyne Valley Tap Room will close permanently in October

The Tyne Valley Tap Room will close permanently in October

Northumberland taproom to close after planning permission refused

The Kirkstyle Inn is marking British Game Week with two events

The Kirkstyle Inn is marking British Game Week with two events

Northumberland gastropub to host wild game dinner and chef masterclass

Culinary director of Langley Castle, Mark Greenaway

Culinary director of Langley Castle, Mark Greenaway

Langley Castle appoints Great British Menu chef as its first culinary director

Bouchon Bistrot

Bouchon Bistrot

Hexham and Tynedale Restaurant Week returns for fourth edition in October

The Falcon in Prudhoe officially reopened today

The Falcon in Prudhoe officially reopened today

New tenants reopen Northumberland pub after three month closure

Vanessa Stoltz, restaurant manager and head sommelier at Pine

Vanessa Stoltz, restaurant manager and head sommelier at Pine

Northumberland sommelier among UK's best for third year running

The Falcon has been renovated and a new menu will launch this weekend

The Falcon has been renovated and a new menu will launch this weekend

Northumberland pub launches new food menu on opening weekend

Oh La La has revealed that its new Wine and Cheese Tasting Evenings will begin this Autumn

Oh La La has revealed that its new Wine and Cheese Tasting Evenings will begin this Autumn

Hexham cheese restaurant launches first wine and cheese tasting nights

The Brandling Villa in Newcastle celebrates being crowned the UK's most dog-friendly pub

The Brandling Villa in Newcastle celebrates being crowned the UK's most dog-friendly pub

Newcastle pub named the most dog-friendly in the UK

Denise Welch at Zyka in Hexham

Denise Welch at Zyka in Hexham

TV star praises 'fabulous' Northumberland restaurant

Andy Hook and Sam Hook, owners of Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle

Andy Hook and Sam Hook, owners of Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle

Owners of 'thriving' historic restaurant mark major milestone

How Simla on Newcastle Quayside earned its spot atop the city's TripAdvisor rankings

How Simla on Newcastle Quayside earned its spot atop the city's TripAdvisor rankings

How a family-run Indian restaurant topped Newcastle's TripAdvisor rankings

Paddleboarding has become more this summer.

Paddleboarding has become more this summer.

'Little gem' coffee shop on the River Tyne that's perfect for paddleboarders

Citrus Cafe in Warden is set to close

Citrus Cafe in Warden is set to close

Northumberland café on popular River Tyne route announces closure

Keith and Susan of The Mindful Hub

Keith and Susan of The Mindful Hub

Neurodivergent-friendly café, wellness and Lego hub opens in Northumberland

The Kirkstyle Inn is a highly acclaimed gastropub, nestled in the picturesque Northumberland village of Slaggyford

The Kirkstyle Inn is a highly acclaimed gastropub, nestled in the picturesque Northumberland village of Slaggyford

The cosy Northumberland pub perfect to settle in after autumn walk

The Victorian Tap has revealed its first food and Sunday roast menu

The Victorian Tap has revealed its first food and Sunday roast menu

Historic Northumberland pub reveals first food menu under new owners

The Rose & Crown will host its own festival

The Rose & Crown will host its own festival

Northumberland pub known for 'best pies' to host bank holiday festival

Mattie, Tobin and Cheryl Bone, owners of the Pillar Box Cafe in Northumberland, which was crowned the best cafe in England in 2025

Mattie, Tobin and Cheryl Bone, owners of the Pillar Box Cafe in Northumberland, which was crowned the best cafe in England in 2025

'Best cafe' in Northumberland and England celebrates 18 years

Wheelbirks Parlour will close in September

Wheelbirks Parlour will close in September

Award-winning Northumberland farm shop to close next month

Jennifer and Robert Horton, owners of the Corbridge Larder, have sold the business

Jennifer and Robert Horton, owners of the Corbridge Larder, have sold the business

Owners of popular Northumberland deli sold business and sister venture

The Kirkstyle Inn's kitchen will be taken over by a celebrated chef this autumn

The Kirkstyle Inn's kitchen will be taken over by a celebrated chef this autumn

Fine dining chef to take over Northumberland kitchen for one night

Hayley and Adam Howells at The Wallace Arms, Featherstone

Hayley and Adam Howells at The Wallace Arms, Featherstone

Traditional country pub reopens in rural Northumberland village

Brocksbushes Farm Shop will hold the summer car show this month

Brocksbushes Farm Shop will hold the summer car show this month

'Best' farm shop in Northumberland host summer car show this month

Sarah and Colin, founders of Cupper's Journey

Sarah and Colin, founders of Cupper's Journey

One of UK's best coffee suppliers revealed in Northumberland town

Louise Folkard with her award-winning pickled pears.

Louise Folkard with her award-winning pickled pears.

Business owner wins prestigious Great Taste Award for pickled pears