The Whittling House

4.6

606 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood 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 7:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01665 463001
Website
https://thewhittlinghouse.co.uk/eat/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
24-25 Northumberland St, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2RA
Neighborhood
Alnmouth
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Experiences

Game Tasting Evening
£45.00 per person
Jan 30, 2025 only
Experience wild Northumberland delights at our Game Tasting evening! Join us for a very special Game Tasting evening on Thursday 30th January and sample the very best seasonal game sourced from neighbouring estates and farms, using traditional and modern cooking techniques to give you a delicious dining experience expertly prepared by our talented chefs. The 5 course tasting menu will take you on a culinary journey that promises a symphony of tastes and textures as you savour some of Northumberland's finest produce and celebrate the regions wild bounty. For further indulgence, why not upgrade to our wine pairing package and enjoy perfectly paired wines to enhance the smells, tastes and flavours to match each course.

What 606 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Whittling House offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests love the "friendly and attentive" staff, and the "great atmosphere." The menu features "fresh, local produce" and caters to diverse tastes, including seafood and meat options. It's an ideal spot for both everyday meals and special occasions.

606 Reviews

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Craig
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive staff and a lovely meal. We got engaged ahead of our visit and staff did everything to make us feel special.
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DeborahM
Newcastle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place, food was lovely. We stayed over for the night, rooms are so cosy, modern and comfy. Quality breakfast and staff were fabulous. Will be returning without a doubt.
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Linda
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely friendly place, we both had the fish and chips, as good as we've had anywhere and only £10 each as a lunchtime special. Staff were all good and it is very dog friendly. Highly recommended.
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Mike
Newcastle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service - efficient, attentive and friendly without being in-your-face. A lovely bar area, with a log fire burning merrily, which was very welcome after the damp and chilly sea air of Alnmouth. Very good food which is tempting to over-order; a temptation which we sadly succumbed to which meant a fair amount of the side of green veg went uneaten because there was such a generous portion. But the quality was beyond reproach, the creamy madeira sauce with pancetta and wild mushrooms which accompanied the pan-fried chicken supreme being especially noteworthy. I'd recommend the Whittling House to anyone looking for a cosy, very good quality, meal. Just beware of over-ordering!
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Richard
London
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a delightful meal mid week. Did was feat and the service perfect
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Jan
Manchester
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fish and chips were delicious and great value. Staff were very pleasant. Cosy setting with log burner.
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Susan
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dining experience at munch time with friends was very pleasant. Lunch time special if fish and chips, tasty and reasonably priced. Service was good too
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Marion
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Sunday roast dinner and pudding in a wonderful cosy setting, tables are spread out and the space feels intimate. A really great place to catch up with friends. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
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Steve
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An excellent Sunday lunch can’t fault the food or service highly recommend to anyone
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John
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Recommended by a friend to my wife and I so decided to experience Whittling house for our selves it was absolutely delightful and the staff where very attentive without being over powering will definitely be dining there again regards John & Janice
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FAQs

The Whittling House is rated 4.6 stars by 606 OpenTable diners.

The Whittling House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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