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The Tempus, Charlton Hall Estate, Chathill, Northumberland

The Tempus, Charlton Hall Estate

4.7
4.7
410 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
At the heart of The Tempus, beyond the dazzling disco balls of our vibrant bar, lies The Orangery—the perfect setting to savour exquisite culinary delights.

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience, whether it’s for lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner. Our carefully curated menus offer a tantalising selection designed to please every palate and showcases the finest local ingredients and culinary talent, ensuring a memorable meal with every visit.

Lunch served Monday - Saturday, 12:00 - 15:00
Afternoon Tea served Friday's & Saturday's, 14:30 – 15:45. Bookings are required to be made within 48 hours of your reservation
À la Carte Dining: Daily from 17:00
Sunday Lunch: from 12:00 - 16:00

Our bar and snug open daily offer a great spot for coffee, tea, drinks, and bar snacks. Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome in our bar until 18:00.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    01665 579173
  • Website
    https://thetempus.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    At The Tempus, we offer an intimate private dining area comfortably accommodating 10 guests. Whatever occasion you are celebrating our dedicated team are here to make your celebrations unforgettable. Complete with our exquisite menus featuring the finest local ingredients. Let us help you create cherished memories in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • Location
    Charlton Hall, Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5DZ
  • Neighborhood
    Alnwick
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Tempus Afternoon Tea

    £32.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Say hello to Afternoon Tea at The Tempus! (Hey Parents, we are also offering a Children's Afternoon Tea, treat your little munchkins for £19.95, just let us know how many children in the party in the notes!!!!) Indulge in a mouth-watering selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and a delicious array of miniature cakes and pastries.​ However we do require 48 hours notice as everything is prepared on the day for you. Our brand-new menu has been carefully designed by our very own pastry chef, using freshly sourced ingredients from Northumberland and the Borders. Need we say more?​ Afternoon Tea will be served every Friday and Saturday. Pre-booking is required 48hrs before.
    The Tempus Afternoon Tea Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 410 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Innovative

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for scenic views

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate offers a "fabulous" dining experience with its "beautiful setting" and "gorgeous interior decor." Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "friendly staff," though some mention slow service during busy times. The venue is "stunning" and perfect for special occasions, with standout dishes including the "baked Alaska" and "duck ragu."

410 Reviews

  1. Frank

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and atmosphere. Staff were very attentive. All in all, a great experience. Will return.

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  2. JULIE

    Yorkshire16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful place, went for my friends birthday and both food and service were superb, we will definitely be back again, Thanks

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  3. Helen

    Newcastle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food on the whole was good. Would have liked less salt in bread , on vegetables and on coatings of potatoes. Fish was overcooked in fish and chips dish.

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  4. Paul

    Newcastle2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Due to no fault of Tempus our afternoon tea reservation didn’t go through. Opentable’s booking form didn’t request an afternoon tea slot but a lunch one. So on arrival they had a reservation for lunch but not afternoon tea, which was a huge disappointment to my wife. The Tempus staff were fantastic and managed to sort something out. Service was fantastic but sadly food was mediocre at best

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  5. Richard VIP

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic boutique hotel with fantastic food, lots of choice and the staff were simply amazing. Good value for money as well

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  6. Jason

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time visiting Tempus and it won’t be our last. Everything about our visit was perfect from the moment we arrived up to our departure. Excellent service, top quality food and a really lovely setting with the best decor we’ve seen in a long time. We’re hoping to move to Alnwick soon and no doubt Tempus will be our go to location.

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  7. Steve

    Surrey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant experience. Gorgeous food, very attentive staff, fantastic setting. Would highly recommend

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  8. Andrew

    Newcastle1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was quite expensive for what it was. £100 for a meal for two which was a couple of drinks each, 1 main, 1 starter, 1 side dish and a dessert. There was two vegetarian options - curry or pasta. The pasta was unavailable. We asked for a nice romantic table (never get away from the kids!), and was told over the phone "okay". We were then put on a row of couples which was basically like sitting on a table of 6. The service and staff were great but the food really isn't the standard it's priced at, and the menu is seriously limited.

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  9. Esther

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most beautiful meal in a beautiful setting. Lucky this place is local! We will be back

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  10. KATRINA

    Newcastle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch prior to meeting with the wedding coordinator all 3 mains lovely ( the parmesan and truffle fries are sublime) Don't leave without trying the Tempus Sundae, and make sure you visit the toilets - quirkiest toilets around.

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FAQs

The Tempus, Charlton Hall Estate is rated 4.7 stars by 410 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Tempus, Charlton Hall Estate

Charlton Hall, Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5DZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Alnwick
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://thetempus.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01665 579173
  • Private party facilities
    At The Tempus, we offer an intimate private dining area comfortably accommodating 10 guests. Whatever occasion you are celebrating our dedicated team are here to make your celebrations unforgettable. Complete with our exquisite menus featuring the finest local ingredients. Let us help you create cherished memories in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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