Diners' Choice: Child-friendly restaurants in Newcastle and Northumberland

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Updated 05 December 2024

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The Courtyard Pegswood

4.8

4.8 (166)

£25 and under

Bistro

Morpeth

About the restaurant

The Courtyard offers a warm farmhouse feel in the heart of Northumberland. Situated in Pegswood, the historic building which dates back to early-1900s, sits on the main route to Longhirst, once a home of. “Old King Cole”. Steeped in history, and influenced by the bistros of rural Italy, The Courtyard is certainly a place to visit.

Matt Hudson, head chef, brings a wealth of experience and a stellar reputation, having made a significant impact in the culinary world with his exceptional talent. His innovative and flavourful dishes have not only delighted diners but also earned him numerous accolades. Under his leadership, two gastro pubs in the North East were recognised in The Guardian's prestigious list of Best Gastro Pubs.

Matt is an ethical chef that likes to cook head to tail, leaving no waste from an animal. His commitment to using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients aligns perfectly with our philosophy of providing high-quality, sustainable dining experiences.

Top review

christine

Dined 2 days ago

A lovely dinner, splendid food, lovely staff, great ambience!

Vercelli Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (493)

£25 and under

Italian

Hexham

About the restaurant

Vercelli Restaurant is a family run Italian Restaurant situated in the centre of Hexham, a busy market town in Northumberland. The family, all from around the Hexham area, have worked hard over the last 4 years to modernise the cocktail bar and restaurant. All the family are involved in the business, with the aim of providing a memorable experience.

Sue, Front of House Manager, enjoys working alongside the enthusiastic team who have built a relationship with their returning customers and welcoming new, with an aim to make your experience relaxing and memorable throughout.

Executive chef, Jordan, and Head chef, Scott, source the finest Italian provisions to produce high quality Italian dishes with a modern twist.

At the front of the restaurant is a small, modern cocktail bar which hosts live music nights regularly but can be enjoyed for a bite to eat or a drink any night of the week.

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Tracy

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely meal today the steak was lovely and those homemade breadsticks are amazing everyone enjoyed lunch

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4.6

4.6 (134)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Doxford

About the restaurant

To keep you on your toes our head chef changes our evening menu regularly depending on what comes in fresh that day. Everything we offer is homemade and we source as much of the produce as we can as locally as possible. We always make sure there is a choice on the menu for Vegetarians, and we ask that when booking you let us know of any dietary requirements so we can tailor that evening’s menu appropriately.

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LyndaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great food, service and value for money. Choice of menu is excellent covers all allergies.

The Anglers Arms

4.4

4.4 (428)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Morpeth

About the restaurant

A TRADITIONAL NORTHUMBRIAN COACHING INN, RESTAURANT AND GUESTHOUSE.

We offer Bed and Breakfast accommodation nestled on the banks of the River Coquet in the tranquil hamlet of Weldon Bridge, near Morpeth, Northumberland.

The Anglers Arms has gained an enviable reputation for providing fantastic food for every occasion whether its a quick sandwich at the bar, a relaxing pub lunch with some friends or a romantic meal for a special occasion.

The Anglers Arms can provide a truly unique venue for a wedding reception or private party with meals and catering to suit all tastes and budgets. Take a look at our wedding section for more information.

We also have our own, private stretch of the River Coquet available to guests on a day ticket basis who are keen to test their angling skills on one of England’s most renowned game fishing rivers.

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Joanne

Dined 7 days ago

Quality food in a lovely traditional pub. The place was nice and warm with an open fire. Staff very friendly.

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Experience

Join us for Christmas Day at the Anglers Arms

The Woodmans Arms

4.3

4.3 (3322)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The Woodmans Arms is a beautiful ‘country feel’ pub and dining room situated within the village of Whickham, at the top of the hill, hidden amongst rows of spectacular trees. We are more than just a venue, we are a destination worth travelling to serving classic comforting food made with love, served in cosy surroundings overlooking the most amazing views of the North East.

We are the proud winner of the Newcastle Chronicle’s Eddy Eats’ pub of the year for character, quality, service and value. UK top 3 in the Seafish National Fish and Chip awards 2019 and Diners’ choice award for best ambience. Best British Pub Pie winner for 2020.

We support our local farmers, and work closely with a number of local suppliers to ensure the very best fresh produce. All our food is cooked freshly to order so whether it be a bar snack, light bite, leisurely lunch, evening meal or Sunday Roast it is safe to say that you will in safe hands.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

First visit for my birthday. Drinks and food were outstanding. Decor and atmosphere perfect at Xmas time. Can not wait to return with family and friends to experience it all again, xx

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Popular dish

Chicken Supreme

Havelock Arms

4.3

4.3 (21)

£25 and under

Pub

Washington

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the picturesque village of Fatfield, Washington, overlooking the banks of the River Wear. Here at The Havelock Arms, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand.

Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there’s a dish for every desire.

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Kay

Dined 1 day ago

Went for a meal on the 21/12/24 the service was lovely, Very friendly and polite staff, they had a brass band playing Christmas music which was really nice. And the food was amazing, we will definitely be returning 😊

Fiume

4.2

4.2 (1567)

£25 and under

Italian

Washington

About the restaurant

Having earned a remarkable reputation for mouth-watering Italian food and outstanding customer service over the last 15 years, Ristorante Fiume and River Bar continue to please visitors of all ages.

We're a family focused restaurant serving an array of authentic homemade Italian dishes 7 days a week, whilst downstairs River Bar offers a great place to relax and socialise while enjoying stunning views across the River Wear.

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Laura

Dined 6 days ago

Host was friendly patient and put our table at ease .

Carter & Fitch

4.1

4.1 (320)

£25 and under

Contemporary American

Washington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Carter & Fitch. We look forward to serving you!
Pizzeria - The Carter & Fitch pizza is a real Italian affair. Devour the Pizza Lungo 12” thin crust pizza, fresh from our Italian oven. The base is hand stretched using long ferment dough, resulting in a delicate crust. Topped with our very own secret sauce.
Smokehouse - All of our meats are from selected prime cuts, rubbed with our unique blend of spices and seasonings, infused overnight, then smoked in our Oklahoma smokehouse oven, low and slow over Mesquite, till meltingly tender.
Bar - Our fully stocked bar has something to wet every appetite from beer, spirits, wines, champagnes and cocktails. If you feel like throwing caution to the wind…ask your server about our new ‘Hard Shakes’. We even have a ‘Speak Easy’…Shhh, that’s our little secret!

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Emma

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Amazing food as always, service is always quick! Staff are very kind and friendly and always quick at getting you seated

William De Percy

4.0

4 (734)

£25 and under

Contemporary French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The William De Percy Coaching Inn and Crêperie, named for the Norman baron of the same name, follows suit with Apartment Group’s other award winning venues, which are all renowned for their high quality food, drink and customer service. The venue is a French inspired gastropub and boutique hotel serving great food and the best in local and craft beers.

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Tony

Dined 2 days ago

Food was good, with several good options on the menu. Portions were good and prices were reasonable for the quality and portion size. Service however was lacking, with seemingly one person flying around driving the service and a number of more junior team members drifting by without initiative to check on tables.

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Popular dish

Steak Frites

Popular dish

Vegan 'Fish and Chips'

Wellwood Arms

3.9

3.9 (247)

£25 and under

Pub

Amble

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in this stunning roadside pub in the heart of Amble harbour town. Here at The Wellwood Arms, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Originally built as a farmhouse for Link House Farm, one of the three farms which made up early Amble, the pub is one of the oldest buildings in the whole of the town! Records dating back as far as 1842 show that the farm was owned by a Mrs Maria Wellwood - a possible explanation for the pub's name today! Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire. Turn your fleeting visit into a welcomed stay by resting your head in one of our four comfortable family ensuite rooms. All decorated with cosy interiors and homely touches you'll be able to unwind in comfort and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a home away from home.

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Penny

Dined on 10 Nov 2024

Lovely roast dinner only spoiled by being swamped with so much gravy it was spilling over the plate! But the meat was lovely. We did not realise that the football would be on screens everywhere in the pub - we probably would not have chosen to eat there if we had known but that is not reallly a criticism - we just didn’t know and are not fans

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