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The Joiners Arms, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Joiners Arms

4.2
4.2
2368 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Seafood, British
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,368 people are saying

The Joiners Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Joiners Arms offers a "cosy country gastro pub" experience with a diverse menu to please all palates. It is "very dog friendly" and boasts a welcoming atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," notably the "best fish and chips" and "fabulous fish stew."
2,369 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing & plenty of options for a gluten free requirement …the two ladies running the floor were lovely & attentive even though very busy ! Very cosy atmosphere..would definitely return !

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  2. Marion

    Newcastle1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was very expensive and the food was not that good. Also he service did not match the pricing. The place is dog friendly which is ok except where people are eating there should be a separate dining area for non dog owners. The wines were particularly expensive given the poor service levels so overall very disappointing especially as we had booked for a birthday meal.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the review Marion, we are sorry to hear you feel as though your recent experience with us fell short. We regret that you did not feel as though you could bring this to the attention of our team at the time of your dining. We will be sure to take your feedback on board and appreciate you taking your time to provide this!

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  3. Michael

    Newcastle3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and service very good. A little pricey though.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your review Michael, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your recent visit with us and hope to see you again in future!

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  4. Madeleine

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cosy country gastro pub with a large menu and something to suit all tastes. Very dog friendly with gardens at the front and back to catch the sun. When we went the waiting staff were really stretched with only 2 serving a large dining area which meant waiting longer for service.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your review Madeleine, we are sorry to hear of the slow service and have taken your feedback on board! We hope that we will see you again in future.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, excellent service, good value for money - fantastic Sunday lunch
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on March 17, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review, we hope that we will see you again soon!

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  6. Nicola

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, and very good value. Service was very good. We will definitely return. Noise level was high due to a wedding party being in the restaurant, this did give a happy atmosphere.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on March 17, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review Nicola! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit with us and we hope to see you again in future!

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  7. EllaMay

    Norfolk/Suffolk5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal, fish stew - 5 stars service was outstanding 😍
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on March 17, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review Ella, we hope that we will see you again soon!

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  8. Louise

    Newcastle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and lovely space. However a couple of us ordered the catch of the day Prawn Greek style salad and there were 6 small prawns, 4 olives and a little crumbled feta and salad leaves and cabbage and it was £25. I was surprised what was served for the price, however lovely it was. I recommend the fish and chips that the rest of the party had, they looked lovely and they all said it was lovely.

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  9. Leon

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Proper good food outstanding service highly recommend it

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  10. Deborah

    Newcastle8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice pub serving decent food. Dog friendly. We booked for 3, I rang the day before to add another 2 people but were told this wasn’t possible as they were full. When we arrived our allotted table was set for 4 and was easily big enough to sit another person. In this current climate I’m surprised they can turn business away.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on February 26, 2025
    Thank you for the review Deborah, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your food. I have checked within our systems and can see that the initial table you were allocated was unable to seat 5, however your booking was moved due to another table not turning up. We would advise booking further in advance for larger parties to avoid any disappointment.

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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 2368 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The Joiners Arms

Newton By The Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3EA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Alnwick
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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