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The Joiners Arms, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Joiners Arms

4.2
4.2
2348 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
What makes our food so special? In The Joiners Arms kitchen our ethos is simple – great quality food, locally sourced and lovingly prepared – this is the absolute key to the gastro experience we create for our guests.

It’s honest, home-style cooking with a Northumbrian twist, showcasing the best of our region in our award-winning restaurant.

It’s definitely been worth the muddy wellies to develop our signature styles and flavours with the help of our passionate local growers and producers. Our menus change seasonally to ensure that only the freshest ingredients end up on your plate.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Seafood, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:45 Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    01665 376112
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    At The Joiners Arms we love all celebrations, big or small, no matter the occasion. If you are looking for the perfect place to host your nearest and dearest for a milestone birthday, anniversary, or just because you feel like celebrating - our team can help you to plan the perfect setting.
  • Area
    Alnwick
  • Parking details
    No on site parking, however while entering the village there is a large gravel carpark. No payment required and a footpath in bottom right corner bringing you down onto the road.
  • Public transit
    Bus Route 418 Stops in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Joiners Arms offers a welcoming atmosphere with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "great selection" of dishes, including their standout "steak frites" and "Sunday roast." Although some service issues were noted, the pub remains a "lovely place" with "dog-friendly" amenities and a "great atmosphere."

2,348 Reviews
  1. Holly

    Newcastle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The place is lovely and so are the staff but the food was not great, especially since it’s on the pricier side. The garlic bread starter was lovely, but the main really let it down. I got chicken and leek pie which was apparently home made but it tasted worse than a pukka pie you’d get at a football match, it was dry as sticks and had no flavour. My boyfriend’s meal was actually tasty but it was tiny, a small starter at best. He got the fish stew which contained 4 muscles, some small prawns and 2 tiny squares of fish. He was finished before I’d even ate the chips on my plate. Very disappointed overall as it was his birthday treat and we left starving and out of pocket.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded today
    Thank you for your review Holly, we are sorry to hear your food fell below expectations, we regret that you did not feel as though this could be mentioned to our team, to rectify this for you at the time! We will be sure to take your feedback on board to help for improvement and appreciate you taking time to provide honest feedback.

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  2. Angela

    Cumbria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food and really lovely staff. Would definitely recommend 🥰
    The Joiners ArmsResponded today
    Thank you for the stars!

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  3. Louise

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Well looked after by staff.Friendly and helpful eith out being over the top.Food was excellent and service pretty quick.Wanted to visit for awhile and was not disappointed. Only one small niggle it was a wee bit cold in the pub.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words Louise, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal with us! We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Clare

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub, service was excellent and food was delicious.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded today
    Thank you for your review Clare, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed dining with us and hope to see you again in future!

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  5. Anne

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious fish platter to share. The trout was superb.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on 6 January 2025
    Thank you for your kind review Anne, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed dining with us and hope to see you again in future!

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  6. Ashleigh

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were outstanding. A beautiful bar and surroundings. Only thing that let it down were the flickering bright lights directly above when sat at the benches against the wall. Very minor though and overall a gorgeous evening.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on 6 January 2025
    Thank you for your kind review Ashleigh, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed dining with us and hope that we see you again in future!

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  7. Alan

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing food quality for the prices paid. Fish pie with flakes of salmon and potato only. Ceasar salad with a little gem lettuce chopped in 4 pieces .
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on 6 January 2025
    Thank you for your review Alan, we are sorry to hear your recent experience with us did not meet expectations, we regret that you did not feel as though you could mention this to our staff at the time, so that this could be rectified before your departure. We will be sure to take your feedback on board and hope to see you again in future.

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  8. Rachel

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice pub, service to begin with was great up until pudding. We then waited 25 mins and ended up asking to be served. We were recommended this pub and were told the fish pie was huge and definitely one to order. My husband did just that. Unfortunately he said although very tasty, very little fish and a small portion with a side of cabbage. My chicken was divine. Ladies toilets needed a clean.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on 6 January 2025
    Thank you for your review Rachel, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal with us. We will be sure to take your feedback on board, and appreciate you taking the time to provide it. We hope that we will see you again soon.

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  9. Denise

    Newcastle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Joiners is a lovely welcoming eatery and staff are absolutely excellent, very friendly and work extremely hard. The food is delicious , with a wide range to choose from as well as the specials board. Food is hot and kitchen turns around orders in a good time. Only downside is service, an extra member of staff would have made all the difference
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on 6 January 2025
    Thank you for your review Denise, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed dining with us! We hope that we will see you again in future.

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  10. John

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice meal The only criticism would be putting Paprika on the children’s fries
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on 6 January 2025
    Thank you for your review John, we appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

The Joiners Arms offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01665 376112.

The Joiners Arms is rated 4.2 stars by 2348 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Joiners Arms

Newton By The Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3EA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Alnwick
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:45 Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Seafood, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    No on site parking, however while entering the village there is a large gravel carpark. No payment required and a footpath in bottom right corner bringing you down onto the road.
  • Public transit
    Bus Route 418 Stops in front of restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01665 376112
  • Private party facilities
    At The Joiners Arms we love all celebrations, big or small, no matter the occasion. If you are looking for the perfect place to host your nearest and dearest for a milestone birthday, anniversary, or just because you feel like celebrating - our team can help you to plan the perfect setting.
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