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The Whittling House, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Whittling House

4.6
4.6
593 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Discover the very best of Northumbrian Cuisine


Our Head Chef and his expert team have handpicked local suppliers who source only the highest quality, freshest Northumbrian produce. So, whether you visit us for a feast with friends or as a couple looking for a cosy corner, we’ve got all the ingredients for every occasion.

As you would expect from a restaurant nestled on the coast of Northumberland, we have cast out the net when it comes to freshly caught local seafood. Our emphasis on local produce and ingredients doesn’t stop on the shoreline. Northumberland is blessed with some of the best butchers to be found anywhere in the world, all priding themselves on supplying the highest quality meats from local marts.

This is a dining experience not to be missed!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    01665 463001
  • Website
    https://thewhittlinghouse.co.uk/eat/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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What 593 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whittling House offers "excellent food" and "superb service" in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the attentive staff and "delicious" menu options, perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The venue is dog-friendly, and while some find prices high, many assert the quality justifies the cost.

593 Reviews

  1. Andrea

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Firstly it was absolutely freezing when we walked in and quite frankly if we just came for a drink we would have walked straight back out. We asked to sit in the dining area where a log burner heated the room. We sat down at our table, food very fast from the kitchen a little too fast to be honest and was moderate to fair and extremely overpriced. Staff very attentive and chatty.

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  2. Rosalind

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sunday lunch Vegetables cooked to perfection Chicken so tasty Great Yorkshires Delicious gravy Service spot on Best Sunday lunch I’ve had in a while Can wholeheartedly recommend

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  3. Fiona

    County Durham

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were great. Food very good quality. Good choice of Sunday roasts & everything to a high standard.

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  4. Claire

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant, friendly staff and great atmosphere with delicious food and drinks! Would recommend!

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  5. Debbie

    London

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come to Whitling House often because of the wonderful food, service and value for money. It is just perfect

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  6. Douglas

    Bath

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice enough spot. My chicken burger was very tasty but the bun was soggy and the chilli jam somewhat overpowering. Served with very basic bits of lettuce and some onion. Premium price for an average meal. My wife’s fish was very good however. Service good. Food overpriced for what it was.

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  7. ann

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, very friendly staff, really nice ambience and beautiful food. Happy to recommend and would be happy to go again

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  8. Nicola

    Surrey

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening meal, ambience and service, so are booking again!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Fred

    Newcastle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely family meal with really great food and friendly attentive service. Well done, Whittling House!

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  10. Neil

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was shown immediately to my table on arrival and asked for my drink order while I viewed the menu. My food was served and it was clear it has been freshly cooked, hot and full of flavour. The waiting staff checked on me during my meal but weren’t overbearing. I was on a tight timescale but still had a very pleasant lunch.

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FAQs

The Whittling House is rated 4.6 stars by 593 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Whittling House

24-25 Northumberland St, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2RA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Alnmouth
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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