The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh

The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Clive

   London3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Wonder food and service. Quite bright and noisy. I found the upbeat pop music too loud and intrusive. more soothing choices would have been better. Very much worth dining here.
   

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   stu

   Yorkshire7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always book to come here if staying in Bamburgh. Great food , fresh ingredients cooked amazingly well and served with a smile. Highly recommend- always try to book ahead as a very popular place and for good reason.
   

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   Simon

   Newcastle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food we had was very good , both had fish & chips . There was a good atmosphere for a late lunch , 2.30 . Was happy to pay the slightly higher prices for the excellent food and atmosphere .
   

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   Christine

   Derbyshire3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   No longer value for money- very little seafood in the linguine for £27!
   

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   Conor

   Newcastle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really impressive food and great value for the quality. The staff were all excellent, very attentive and friendly. We would definitely visit again and would highly recommend!
   

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   James

   Cornwall1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My first visit and it lived up to my expectations. The food was excellent and the service couldn’t have been better. Would highly recommend you book early. I will definitely be back.
   

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   jayne

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The food was delicious, our server was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and there is a wide choice of dishes. Would return if we go back to the area.
   

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   Dave

   Newcastle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a truly wonderful lunch at The Potted Lobster. From start to finish, everything about the meal was exceptional. We decided to go all-in with seafood, and it was absolutely the right choice. To start, we shared some fresh oysters – beautifully presented and brimming with flavour, they set the tone for the rest of the meal. For the main course, My wife chose linguine and I chose the sole, which was cooked to absolute perfection. It was delicate, buttery, and seasoned just right – every bite was a real treat. For dessert, we shared a crème brûlée, which was faultless. The caramelised top had just the right crispness, giving way to a silky, rich custard beneath. It was the perfect end to the meal: indulgent without being overly heavy. The service throughout was excellent – attentive and friendly without being intrusive. There were no long waits between courses, but equally, we never felt rushed. It was clear the staff cared about creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Altogether, The Potted Lobster gave us a meal to remember. Delicious food, superb service, and a lovely pace to the afternoon , we can’t wait to return.
   

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   Lynne

   Newcastle3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food, we had the seafood platter which I would highly recommend. The staff were great and we really enjoyed the laid back ambience. Already planning our next visit.
   

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    Anne

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Fabulous food. Lovely atmosphere and very dog friendly. A memorable experience.
    

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