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The Whittling House, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Whittling House

4.6 (692)
£25 and under
British
24-25 Northumberland St, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2RA

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7:00 PM
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About this restaurant

  • 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!

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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
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What 692 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whittling House offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests appreciate the "cosy atmosphere" by the log fires, perfect for a winter retreat. The menu features generous portions and "excellent value," with standout dishes like the "venison pie" and "fish and chips." Highly recommended for both dining and stay.
692 Reviews

  1. Enrico

    Newcastle and Northumberland5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited a few times. Sunday roast quality excellent, but on this occasion the food was not hot, just warm. Service excellent. We will return!

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  2. A

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely family meal in the restaurant on a Saturday evening. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was delicious - very good quality and well presented.

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  3. Richard

    Mid Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thoroughly recommend making it a stay over. Good rooms, great breakfasts. Really nice food in the restaurant.

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  4. Anne

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food with just a good amount of choice . A good place after a walk on the beach.

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  5. Robert

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, we had the buttermilk chicken burger and the sticky toffee pudding was massive - way too much toffee sauce, but better too much than too little! Staff were absolutely wonderful, so friendly and helpful, would definitely visit again if I returned to the area.

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  6. Geoffrey

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the second time we had visited and it was equally as good as the first. The food was very good and the service (Lucy) was excellent.

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  7. Neil

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We called in with our 6 month old for lunch. The staff were so friendly and treated the little one amazingly. Very understanding as he was a bit twisty and went above and beyond to help us enjoy the food which was lovely.

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  8. Heather

    Bath2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and polite and efficient service. Food probably a bit overpriced for what it was but portions were plentiful and a good choice on the menu. We enjoyed our visit. Kids portions were huge (adult sized!)

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  9. Helen

    Yorkshire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fantastic evening - for great and customer service great with attentive friendly staff

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  10. Emma

    East Lothian6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a warm welcome.Staff were so kind and friendly. We had delicious light supper and wonderful Craster Kippers for breakfast.

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The Whittling House is rated 4.6 stars by 692 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Newcastle and Northumberland
  4. Alnwick
  5. Alnmouth

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Alnmouth
  • 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
  • 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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