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The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh, Bamburgh, Northumberland

The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh

4.7
4.7
1887 Reviews
£26 to £40
Fish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
The Potted Lobster Bamburgh offers a unique and relaxed dining experience with a menu packed with fresh, locally sourced seafood. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, serving up simple yet delicious flavours using only the freshest ingredients sourced from around the coastline.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01668 214088
  • Website
    https://thepottedlobster.co.uk/bamburgh/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Sim

Experiences

  • Game Tasting Evening

    £45.00 per person

    21 Nov 2024 - 6 Feb 2025
    Join us at the Potted Lobster for our Game Tasting Evening. The 6 course tasting menu will be focusing on seasonal game, sourced from neighbouring estates and farms, using traditional and modern cooking techniques to give you a delicious dining experience. For further indulgence why not upgrade to our wine pairing package and enjoy perfectly paired wine with decadent smells, tastes, and flavours to match to each course. Our Game tasting evening is running on Thursday 21st November 7pm onwards, and on Thursday 6th February.
    Game Tasting Evening photo

  • Wine Pairing Dinner - In Association with Yealands

    £80.00 per person

    6 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2025
    Join us at the Potted Lobster for our 5 course Wine Pairing Dinner. The 5 course tasting menu will be focusing on seasonal Fish and Meat, sourced from neighbouring estates, farms, and fisheries, using traditional and modern cooking techniques to give you a delicious dining experience. Our Wine tasting evening is running on Thursday 6th March 2025.
    Wine Pairing Dinner - In Association with Yealands photo

Menu

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What 1,887 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Potted Lobster in Bamburgh is a must-visit for seafood lovers, offering a "fantastic" dining experience. Known for "beautifully cooked" fish and an extensive menu featuring local produce, it's perfect for a special occasion. Guests praise the "friendly service" and "lovely atmosphere," making it a top choice in the area.

1,887 Reviews

  1. Nichola

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic 🙌 food was delicious, service was superb.

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  2. Brian

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant from start to finish, food is first class and I could have ordered the whole specials board is so good. Now my favourite restaurant

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  3. Derick

    Newcastle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food with a kind, friendly service. This is an oasis of seafood heaven. No more words needed. Book and find out for yourself.

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  4. Debra

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been several times & it is always so lovely in everyway.

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  5. Gillian

    Perthshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as usual and staff were 5 star and very knowledgeable

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  6. Howard

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere by people who know and care about what they are doing.

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  7. Wendy

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent NYE lunch. Staff and service really friendly and efficient. Food was superb. We try and visit every time we’re in Bamburgh and will definitely be back. Thank you

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  8. Kym

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely welcome. Great service. Delicious food. AND our dear dog Poppy was allowed to be with us! If only more 5 star restaurants did the same! We’ll be back.

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  9. Ann

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious - had sea bream which was exquisite- and v generous. Delicious beetroot salad with lovely dressing hazelnuts and pickle - everyone delighted with their choices - v generous and very fresh

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  10. Sue

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All of the food was delicious. Service was really warm and friendly.

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FAQs

The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh is rated 4.7 stars by 1887 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 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh

3 Lucker Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7BS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bamburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Sim
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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