The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge
$112
/ night
Avg. for September
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$112
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge average $78 in February, the cheapest month, and $112 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $81 |
| February | $78 |
| March | $82 |
| April | $95 |
| May | $102 |
| June | $102 |
| July | $108 |
| August | $109 |
| September | $112 |
| October | $110 |
| November | $101 |
| December | $90 |
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Cheapest: February (~$78)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and luggage storage.
Dining
At The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge in Alnwick, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Alnwick Castle and Bailiffgate Museum. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Alnwick Garden and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Alnwick Playhouse.
What's nearby
Bailiffgate Museum(0.2 miles)
Alnwick Playhouse(0.3 miles)
Barter Books(0.5 miles)
Alnwick Castle(0.5 miles)
Northumberland Fusiliers Museum(0.5 miles)
Hulne Park(0.6 miles)
Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden(0.6 miles)
Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre(1.2 miles)
Aln Valley Railway(1.8 miles)
Alnwick Garden(0.3 miles)
Northumberland Coast(3.9 miles)
Alnmouth Village Golf Club(4.9 miles)
Edlingham Castle(5.6 miles)
Howick Hall(6.3 miles)
Warkworth Castle(7.3 miles)
The preferred airport for The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)(34.5 miles)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Luggage Storage
Location
7 Fenkle Street, Alnwick, England, United Kingdom
Bailiffgate Museum (0.2 miles)
Alnwick Playhouse (0.3 miles)
Barter Books (0.5 miles)
Alnwick Castle (0.5 miles)
Northumberland Fusiliers Museum (0.5 miles)
Hulne Park (0.6 miles)
Guest reviews
7.7
Good
Based on 467 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
11%
Couple
52%
Family
12%
Group
15%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across the reviews for The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge, guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and central location, while feedback on rooms and facilities varies widely, and the on-site dining is often a highlight but sometimes unavailable.
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What guests think
Across the reviews for The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge, guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and central location, while feedback on rooms and facilities varies widely, and the on-site dining is often a highlight but sometimes unavailable.
Rooms range from spacious and comfortable to small, dated or windowless, with patchy soundproofing and occasional issues like weak or scalding showers and cold bathrooms. Cleanliness is mixed: many find rooms tidy, but others report worn carpets, damp or mould in bathrooms, and maintenance lapses; the restaurant's food is widely praised, though bookings are often needed and breakfast is limited or unavailable. Overall, it suits travellers comfortable with stairs and some quirks in exchange for a lively inn experience.
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Facilities
On-site bar/restaurant is part of the property, but access involves several flights of stairs and there is no lift. Parking uses street-disc zones or a nearby long-stay car park, and reception is limited when the pub is closed.
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Daniel
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very dated rooms , damp smell going up a million steps to the room, shower had no pressure and could barely move in the cubicle even tho the bathroom wasnt to small itself! Bar smelt like a mop bucket. Heard the steak was good but couldn't get a table so had a steak in the more modern adam and eve.
Very dated rooms , damp smell going up a million steps to the room, shower had no pressure and could barely move in the cubicle even tho the bathroom wasnt to small itself! Bar smelt like a mop bucket. Heard the steak was good but couldn't get a table so had a steak in the more modern adam and eve.
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Adrian
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room Clean & Tidy but could do with updating Parking is an issue as you have to park in long stay car park which is 5 minutes walk / 200 yards from property.
Room Clean & Tidy but could do with updating Parking is an issue as you have to park in long stay car park which is 5 minutes walk / 200 yards from property.
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Yuhua
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was good size and clean. The location was very convenient. Free parking in front of the building until 10am in the morning (you have to get a disk from reception and display it). However, the room has very poor sound proofing - I could hear people next door talking and snoring. It’s also above a pub so there was a bit of noise from the street. The fridge in the room was a nice touch but noisy. Overall we didn’t have a good night’s sleep unfortunately…
Staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was good size and clean. The location was very convenient. Free parking in front of the building until 10am in the morning (you have to get a disk from reception and display it). However, the room has very poor sound proofing - I could hear people next door talking and snoring. It’s also above a pub so there was a bit of noise from the street. The fridge in the room was a nice touch but noisy. Overall we didn’t have a good night’s sleep unfortunately…
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Louise
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Tavern room felt like something out of the 70’s. Very poor shower, room very dated. No breakfast in pub even thought comments on websites seem to show it is offered. ….. and most cafes offer scone and cake rather than breakfast fare. Parking is a real issue in Alnwick so beware.
The Tavern room felt like something out of the 70’s. Very poor shower, room very dated. No breakfast in pub even thought comments on websites seem to show it is offered. ….. and most cafes offer scone and cake rather than breakfast fare. Parking is a real issue in Alnwick so beware.
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lee
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy free parking
Easy free parking
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William
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideally situated in the middle of the town. Nice bar area with excellent food.
Ideally situated in the middle of the town. Nice bar area with excellent food.
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Anne
Feb 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
At present it is quiet with parking also central to beautiful Alnwick.
At present it is quiet with parking also central to beautiful Alnwick.
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Christine
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived at the premises to find the bar & restaurant closed due to a kitchen fire, only informed by notices in the windows, no advance warning. Rooms still open, but had to ring a couple of numbers to get hosts to let us into the property. Main reason for choice was the excellent reviews we'd read about the food! Sadly no food, or drink, during our stay. Breakfast offered was a croissant each left in the fridge with a bottle of orange juice. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. (It was my birthday treat.) However, room lovely & warm, clean & the bed was comfortable. Quiet too, for being on the front of the property. Had our own keys to come & go, & parking right outside, with a parking disc. The host informed us the kitchen will be closed for months to come.
We arrived at the premises to find the bar & restaurant closed due to a kitchen fire, only informed by notices in the windows, no advance warning. Rooms still open, but had to ring a couple of numbers to get hosts to let us into the property. Main reason for choice was the excellent reviews we'd read about the food! Sadly no food, or drink, during our stay. Breakfast offered was a croissant each left in the fridge with a bottle of orange juice. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. (It was my birthday treat.) However, room lovely & warm, clean & the bed was comfortable. Quiet too, for being on the front of the property. Had our own keys to come & go, & parking right outside, with a parking disc. The host informed us the kitchen will be closed for months to come.
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Trevor
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
When arrived greeted with a friendly smil and welcome / food in restaurant was exceptional easy access to room when pub shut easy check out
When arrived greeted with a friendly smil and welcome / food in restaurant was exceptional easy access to room when pub shut easy check out
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Theresa
Feb 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for two nights. The hotel is situated in middle of Alnwick, close to every amenity. We parked outside the door. You need a parking disc to park in most areas of the town, but the hotel gave us a disc. Check in was easy, and the barman carried our bags up the 36 stair steps to our room! It\'s an old building- no lift. The room we were given (4) was perfectly clean and functional, but cold. We asked for a different one but we were told there wasn\'t another available. Early next morning the heating started!! The noise was shocking. I spoke to the housekeeper when she came into hotel who was absolutely lovely. She immediately moved us to another room ( "the hotel is practically empty "!!) A much warmer bedroom with a wonderful bathroom, with a bath! We ate dinner there on the second evening (valentine\'s) with two friends, and we all said the food was so very good. So, the staff and the food were the highlights of our stay.
We stayed for two nights. The hotel is situated in middle of Alnwick, close to every amenity. We parked outside the door. You need a parking disc to park in most areas of the town, but the hotel gave us a disc. Check in was easy, and the barman carried our bags up the 36 stair steps to our room! It\'s an old building- no lift. The room we were given (4) was perfectly clean and functional, but cold. We asked for a different one but we were told there wasn\'t another available. Early next morning the heating started!! The noise was shocking. I spoke to the housekeeper when she came into hotel who was absolutely lovely. She immediately moved us to another room ( "the hotel is practically empty "!!) A much warmer bedroom with a wonderful bathroom, with a bath! We ate dinner there on the second evening (valentine\'s) with two friends, and we all said the food was so very good. So, the staff and the food were the highlights of our stay.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms clean, but several report dirty or worn carpets, damp smells, and mouldy bathrooms, with occasional housekeeping lapses. Some areas feel tired and in need of a deeper refresh.
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Jill
Mar 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property wasnt very clean and i know its not the properties fault but the people in the next room to ours were so noisy and kids jumping off the beds which must have been on the same side wall as ours as our beds shook everytime. The staff were fabulous though and locals very friendly. Wouldnt stay here again but would pop into the bar for a drink as that was lovely and clean just a shame about the rooms.
The property wasnt very clean and i know its not the properties fault but the people in the next room to ours were so noisy and kids jumping off the beds which must have been on the same side wall as ours as our beds shook everytime. The staff were fabulous though and locals very friendly. Wouldnt stay here again but would pop into the bar for a drink as that was lovely and clean just a shame about the rooms.
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robert
Oct 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Supposed to be a great steak house, worst feed ever. Room was very shabby, bathroom was disgusting.
Supposed to be a great steak house, worst feed ever. Room was very shabby, bathroom was disgusting.
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Peter
Nov 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Although the Restaurant gets excellent reviews the accomodation leaves a lot to be desired. Radiatir not working, damp smell in accomodatuon an room, carpet in need of deep clean or to be replaced. Shower cubicle showing moluld and damp coming througw a couple of walls. All in all not a pleasant experience.
Although the Restaurant gets excellent reviews the accomodation leaves a lot to be desired. Radiatir not working, damp smell in accomodatuon an room, carpet in need of deep clean or to be replaced. Shower cubicle showing moluld and damp coming througw a couple of walls. All in all not a pleasant experience.
10
Neil
Apr 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay thank you. Rooms and contents are nice and clean x
Excellent place to stay thank you. Rooms and contents are nice and clean x
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Marie
Jan 2, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel and restaurant. Room was great for the price we paid. The bathroom wasn’t very clean and the shower needed serious updating. This would not put us off staying for a short break again. The location was fantastic
Lovely hotel and restaurant. Room was great for the price we paid. The bathroom wasn’t very clean and the shower needed serious updating. This would not put us off staying for a short break again. The location was fantastic
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Laura
Oct 16, 2023
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Staff are lovely but rooms are dated and dirty. The bathroom was full of mould.
Staff are lovely but rooms are dated and dirty. The bathroom was full of mould.
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Barry
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely warm friendly greeting from staff. The room was clean and spacious. Nothing fancy, just exactly what you would expect
Lovely warm friendly greeting from staff. The room was clean and spacious. Nothing fancy, just exactly what you would expect
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Allie
May 7, 2023
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Dirty bathroom and a shower that trickled. A bed that looked about ready to fall apart and mismatched drawers that had bugs inside them. This is what awaited us when we checked into the tavern hotel. The kettle was still filled with water from the previous guests, the cups were stained and there was a box filled with tea coffee and sugar just thrown in as an afterthought. We had read reviews which seemed good however they must have stayed in a different tavern all together. We were quoted 88.00 and charged 100.00 never again expedia!
Dirty bathroom and a shower that trickled. A bed that looked about ready to fall apart and mismatched drawers that had bugs inside them. This is what awaited us when we checked into the tavern hotel. The kettle was still filled with water from the previous guests, the cups were stained and there was a box filled with tea coffee and sugar just thrown in as an afterthought. We had read reviews which seemed good however they must have stayed in a different tavern all together. We were quoted 88.00 and charged 100.00 never again expedia!
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William
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The carpets were dirty and smelt of dogs & cannabis in the stairways. The whole place was very tired and worn. Room rate was very overpriced it a handy location. A Mini fridge was in the middle of the floor in front of the sink which wasn’t even plugged in. The food is usually good in the bar though.
The carpets were dirty and smelt of dogs & cannabis in the stairways. The whole place was very tired and worn. Room rate was very overpriced it a handy location. A Mini fridge was in the middle of the floor in front of the sink which wasn’t even plugged in. The food is usually good in the bar though.
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Evelyn
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely overnight stay. The staff were very welcoming and informative. The room was clean and spacious with comfortable beds, our wee one especially loved the bunk bed. We booked in for dinner which was absolutely delicious and would highly recommend. The area is beautiful, we will definitely be back!
We had a lovely overnight stay. The staff were very welcoming and informative. The room was clean and spacious with comfortable beds, our wee one especially loved the bunk bed. We booked in for dinner which was absolutely delicious and would highly recommend. The area is beautiful, we will definitely be back!
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Rooms
Room quality is mixed: some are spacious and comfortable, while others are small, dated or windowless with poor soundproofing and occasional noise from the pub or street. Showers and heating can be inconsistent, from weak or scalding water to cold rooms.
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Kevin
Aug 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great check in by super friendly staff. The bed was fantastic and the stay overall was good.....however, we stayed in room 1 which according to the reviews was the best room. It had great views and it was comfy but if we were to stay again I feel they should invest in a door lock that didn't stick causing us to leave the door unlocked or find a member of staff to lock or unlock our door. Finally the shower was extremely poor, it had a shower head that's supposed to enhance the power but failed miserably. I feel a low cost investment would give the room a 5 star rating taking into account the age of the property.
Great check in by super friendly staff. The bed was fantastic and the stay overall was good.....however, we stayed in room 1 which according to the reviews was the best room. It had great views and it was comfy but if we were to stay again I feel they should invest in a door lock that didn't stick causing us to leave the door unlocked or find a member of staff to lock or unlock our door. Finally the shower was extremely poor, it had a shower head that's supposed to enhance the power but failed miserably. I feel a low cost investment would give the room a 5 star rating taking into account the age of the property.
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David Anthony
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and staff great but our room was a little too small, no outside windows would stay again but not that room.
Great location and staff great but our room was a little too small, no outside windows would stay again but not that room.
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Yuhua
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was good size and clean. The location was very convenient. Free parking in front of the building until 10am in the morning (you have to get a disk from reception and display it). However, the room has very poor sound proofing - I could hear people next door talking and snoring. It’s also above a pub so there was a bit of noise from the street. The fridge in the room was a nice touch but noisy. Overall we didn’t have a good night’s sleep unfortunately…
Staff are very helpful and friendly. The room was good size and clean. The location was very convenient. Free parking in front of the building until 10am in the morning (you have to get a disk from reception and display it). However, the room has very poor sound proofing - I could hear people next door talking and snoring. It’s also above a pub so there was a bit of noise from the street. The fridge in the room was a nice touch but noisy. Overall we didn’t have a good night’s sleep unfortunately…
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Lesley
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was 3 floors up,small room,very basic,clean but bed was hard and really uncomfortable. Also very noisy ,could hear them coming in at 3am!!. Very limited teas and coffees in room,and continental breakfast ready laid out for next day. there was no additional tea/coffee until Tavern opened at lunchtime .
Room was 3 floors up,small room,very basic,clean but bed was hard and really uncomfortable. Also very noisy ,could hear them coming in at 3am!!. Very limited teas and coffees in room,and continental breakfast ready laid out for next day. there was no additional tea/coffee until Tavern opened at lunchtime .
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Louise
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Tavern room felt like something out of the 70’s. Very poor shower, room very dated. No breakfast in pub even thought comments on websites seem to show it is offered. ….. and most cafes offer scone and cake rather than breakfast fare. Parking is a real issue in Alnwick so beware.
The Tavern room felt like something out of the 70’s. Very poor shower, room very dated. No breakfast in pub even thought comments on websites seem to show it is offered. ….. and most cafes offer scone and cake rather than breakfast fare. Parking is a real issue in Alnwick so beware.
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John
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
So bad we cut our 2 night stay to one night and that was too long. Tiniest room I've ever seen with 3/4 size bed not the double that we paid for. So small the shower room was blocked by a bedside cabinet. The shower decide to scald us randomly. There was no wondow in this prison cell ! The bed was hard. the handrail as you climb up the 4 flights of stairs was filthy. No communication about parking which was hugely important to us as we are both late 60's and I am disabled. The bar staff refused to serve us a drink at 10.30 even though we told them we were residents, even worse, the staff were sittinf at the bar with fresh drinks, no call for last orders, just a plain refusal from a girl who said she had "made up the till" even though she had been on her phone for 15 minutes. You could not pay me to go back there !
So bad we cut our 2 night stay to one night and that was too long. Tiniest room I've ever seen with 3/4 size bed not the double that we paid for. So small the shower room was blocked by a bedside cabinet. The shower decide to scald us randomly. There was no wondow in this prison cell ! The bed was hard. the handrail as you climb up the 4 flights of stairs was filthy. No communication about parking which was hugely important to us as we are both late 60's and I am disabled. The bar staff refused to serve us a drink at 10.30 even though we told them we were residents, even worse, the staff were sittinf at the bar with fresh drinks, no call for last orders, just a plain refusal from a girl who said she had "made up the till" even though she had been on her phone for 15 minutes. You could not pay me to go back there !
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julie
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely stay for 4 nights. Room 1 was lovely and big, nice bathroom though the shower was adequate, hot water was not very hot. Good central place for visiting Alnwick castle and gardens. The restaurant and food was outstanding at the Tavern, staff were very nice and helpful. We had a problem with the lock on our room door, it was sorted the next day and we were refunded a nights stay ❤️
Lovely stay for 4 nights. Room 1 was lovely and big, nice bathroom though the shower was adequate, hot water was not very hot. Good central place for visiting Alnwick castle and gardens. The restaurant and food was outstanding at the Tavern, staff were very nice and helpful. We had a problem with the lock on our room door, it was sorted the next day and we were refunded a nights stay ❤️
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Kate
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The only complaint really was that the room was quite small (although the attached bathroom was great!). Otherwise it was a very convenient location.
The only complaint really was that the room was quite small (although the attached bathroom was great!). Otherwise it was a very convenient location.
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Helen
Mar 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was clean but very cold on arrival. There was a radiator on in the room but it didn’t give out much heat. We had been left a little heater which we used all the time. There was no heating in the bathroom and although the basin toilet and shower were clean the plumbing leading to the toilet had black stains running done it and overall the bathroom just needed a total refit. We left one day early.
The room was clean but very cold on arrival. There was a radiator on in the room but it didn’t give out much heat. We had been left a little heater which we used all the time. There was no heating in the bathroom and although the basin toilet and shower were clean the plumbing leading to the toilet had black stains running done it and overall the bathroom just needed a total refit. We left one day early.
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Pauline
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room above the pub. No window but it was fine. The room was small but clean and the bed comfortable. Unfortunately there is only the main light in the room and the switch is by the door so it was a bit difficult to read once in bed. It would be nice if there was at least one wall light or a bedside light
Nice room above the pub. No window but it was fine. The room was small but clean and the bed comfortable. Unfortunately there is only the main light in the room and the switch is by the door so it was a bit difficult to read once in bed. It would be nice if there was at least one wall light or a bedside light
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with staff assisting with parking, luggage and room moves or refunds. Issues noted include rushed or limited check-in when the bar is closed and an occasional dispute or late-night bar refusal.
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Emma
Sep 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival the staff could not of been more welcoming and friendly. We were able to leave our belongings in the room ahead of the 3pm check in which was great. The room was spotless, comfortable beds wtih everthing you need. The shower was excellent grest power and the tea and coffee making facilities was a nice touch. I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone great location, great service and great value for money
On arrival the staff could not of been more welcoming and friendly. We were able to leave our belongings in the room ahead of the 3pm check in which was great. The room was spotless, comfortable beds wtih everthing you need. The shower was excellent grest power and the tea and coffee making facilities was a nice touch. I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone great location, great service and great value for money
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Ian
Aug 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here whilst at a wedding in Alnwick. The staff were lovely and helpful and we were able to check in after two. If in Alnwick we would use this hotel again.
We stayed here whilst at a wedding in Alnwick. The staff were lovely and helpful and we were able to check in after two. If in Alnwick we would use this hotel again.
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Kimberley
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely loved our stay at The Tavern. Location couldn't be better, room was comfy and spacious and the staff were welcoming and kind. Would 100% recommend
Absolutely loved our stay at The Tavern. Location couldn't be better, room was comfy and spacious and the staff were welcoming and kind. Would 100% recommend
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John
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
So bad we cut our 2 night stay to one night and that was too long. Tiniest room I've ever seen with 3/4 size bed not the double that we paid for. So small the shower room was blocked by a bedside cabinet. The shower decide to scald us randomly. There was no wondow in this prison cell ! The bed was hard. the handrail as you climb up the 4 flights of stairs was filthy. No communication about parking which was hugely important to us as we are both late 60's and I am disabled. The bar staff refused to serve us a drink at 10.30 even though we told them we were residents, even worse, the staff were sittinf at the bar with fresh drinks, no call for last orders, just a plain refusal from a girl who said she had "made up the till" even though she had been on her phone for 15 minutes. You could not pay me to go back there !
So bad we cut our 2 night stay to one night and that was too long. Tiniest room I've ever seen with 3/4 size bed not the double that we paid for. So small the shower room was blocked by a bedside cabinet. The shower decide to scald us randomly. There was no wondow in this prison cell ! The bed was hard. the handrail as you climb up the 4 flights of stairs was filthy. No communication about parking which was hugely important to us as we are both late 60's and I am disabled. The bar staff refused to serve us a drink at 10.30 even though we told them we were residents, even worse, the staff were sittinf at the bar with fresh drinks, no call for last orders, just a plain refusal from a girl who said she had "made up the till" even though she had been on her phone for 15 minutes. You could not pay me to go back there !
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Christine
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff
Excellent staff
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Andy
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room we were given was not the room booked. The shower was awful, there was no hairdryer, the venue does not have a working kitchen, hence no food available. The toilet leaked and finally the host refused to accept that I had paid before arrival even though I showed him my payment acknowledgment on my banking app. Would not recommend this place.
The room we were given was not the room booked. The shower was awful, there was no hairdryer, the venue does not have a working kitchen, hence no food available. The toilet leaked and finally the host refused to accept that I had paid before arrival even though I showed him my payment acknowledgment on my banking app. Would not recommend this place.
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HEDLUND
Jan 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and nice restaurant.
Friendly staff and nice restaurant.
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Ian
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The room is above a great restaurant, not so much a pub. The rooms are dated and in need of some TLC. Paint peeling off the bathroom wall and ceiling and discoloured. We only had the room cleaned on one day and we had to use damp towels the following days. There is no reception when the pub is closed to request services from. Overall disappointing.
The room is above a great restaurant, not so much a pub. The rooms are dated and in need of some TLC. Paint peeling off the bathroom wall and ceiling and discoloured. We only had the room cleaned on one day and we had to use damp towels the following days. There is no reception when the pub is closed to request services from. Overall disappointing.
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Theresa
Feb 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for two nights. The hotel is situated in middle of Alnwick, close to every amenity. We parked outside the door. You need a parking disc to park in most areas of the town, but the hotel gave us a disc. Check in was easy, and the barman carried our bags up the 36 stair steps to our room! It\'s an old building- no lift. The room we were given (4) was perfectly clean and functional, but cold. We asked for a different one but we were told there wasn\'t another available. Early next morning the heating started!! The noise was shocking. I spoke to the housekeeper when she came into hotel who was absolutely lovely. She immediately moved us to another room ( "the hotel is practically empty "!!) A much warmer bedroom with a wonderful bathroom, with a bath! We ate dinner there on the second evening (valentine\'s) with two friends, and we all said the food was so very good. So, the staff and the food were the highlights of our stay.
We stayed for two nights. The hotel is situated in middle of Alnwick, close to every amenity. We parked outside the door. You need a parking disc to park in most areas of the town, but the hotel gave us a disc. Check in was easy, and the barman carried our bags up the 36 stair steps to our room! It\'s an old building- no lift. The room we were given (4) was perfectly clean and functional, but cold. We asked for a different one but we were told there wasn\'t another available. Early next morning the heating started!! The noise was shocking. I spoke to the housekeeper when she came into hotel who was absolutely lovely. She immediately moved us to another room ( "the hotel is practically empty "!!) A much warmer bedroom with a wonderful bathroom, with a bath! We ate dinner there on the second evening (valentine\'s) with two friends, and we all said the food was so very good. So, the staff and the food were the highlights of our stay.
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Sharon
Mar 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival warm friendly greeting shown to room-Basic but clean-Bed very uncomfortable “lumpy mattress”.Shower head broken no heating in bathroom so cold Given menu for Dinner on evening in pub downstairs -not told to “book a table” so on going down at 19.30pm initially told fully booked by young barmaid/waitress and told to try elsewhere.Sorted by manager and table found within 10mins-Food was excellent -Highly recommend eating there-Staying overnight-Not so much -Tired and needs major re-furb
On arrival warm friendly greeting shown to room-Basic but clean-Bed very uncomfortable “lumpy mattress”.Shower head broken no heating in bathroom so cold Given menu for Dinner on evening in pub downstairs -not told to “book a table” so on going down at 19.30pm initially told fully booked by young barmaid/waitress and told to try elsewhere.Sorted by manager and table found within 10mins-Food was excellent -Highly recommend eating there-Staying overnight-Not so much -Tired and needs major re-furb
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Location
Central in Alnwick and handy for the castle, gardens and town amenities. Parking can require a disc or a short walk to long-stay areas.
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Adrian
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room Clean & Tidy but could do with updating Parking is an issue as you have to park in long stay car park which is 5 minutes walk / 200 yards from property.
Room Clean & Tidy but could do with updating Parking is an issue as you have to park in long stay car park which is 5 minutes walk / 200 yards from property.
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Kelsey
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room (and Tavern) was very clean and cozy. It was in the perfect location for shopping, restaurants, and attractions. Would absolutely stay again!
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room (and Tavern) was very clean and cozy. It was in the perfect location for shopping, restaurants, and attractions. Would absolutely stay again!
10
Bruce
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent centrally located property with busy Restuarant. Booking highly recommended. Food and service was excellent and a great choice on menu. Room comfortable and well equipped.
Excellent centrally located property with busy Restuarant. Booking highly recommended. Food and service was excellent and a great choice on menu. Room comfortable and well equipped.
10
Kimberley
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely loved our stay at The Tavern. Location couldn't be better, room was comfy and spacious and the staff were welcoming and kind. Would 100% recommend
Absolutely loved our stay at The Tavern. Location couldn't be better, room was comfy and spacious and the staff were welcoming and kind. Would 100% recommend
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Stuart
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Although room was dated and shower was a bit iffy, the evening meal was excellent, staff were brilliant and beers were great. Price to was great and close to castle and gardens.
Although room was dated and shower was a bit iffy, the evening meal was excellent, staff were brilliant and beers were great. Price to was great and close to castle and gardens.
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Angela
Jul 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely old tavern in the centre of Alnwick. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
A lovely old tavern in the centre of Alnwick. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
8
Joseph
Jul 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
close to town centre. cheap
close to town centre. cheap
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William
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideally situated in the middle of the town. Nice bar area with excellent food.
Ideally situated in the middle of the town. Nice bar area with excellent food.
8
Judith
Oct 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location and facilities in the bedroom with fridge and decent tea tray. I would have given the property condition and facilities a better rating if the bathroom had been updated, it was clean but a bit tired. It wouldn't stop me from staying here again.
Good location and facilities in the bedroom with fridge and decent tea tray. I would have given the property condition and facilities a better rating if the bathroom had been updated, it was clean but a bit tired. It wouldn't stop me from staying here again.
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Theresa
Feb 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for two nights. The hotel is situated in middle of Alnwick, close to every amenity. We parked outside the door. You need a parking disc to park in most areas of the town, but the hotel gave us a disc. Check in was easy, and the barman carried our bags up the 36 stair steps to our room! It\'s an old building- no lift. The room we were given (4) was perfectly clean and functional, but cold. We asked for a different one but we were told there wasn\'t another available. Early next morning the heating started!! The noise was shocking. I spoke to the housekeeper when she came into hotel who was absolutely lovely. She immediately moved us to another room ( "the hotel is practically empty "!!) A much warmer bedroom with a wonderful bathroom, with a bath! We ate dinner there on the second evening (valentine\'s) with two friends, and we all said the food was so very good. So, the staff and the food were the highlights of our stay.
We stayed for two nights. The hotel is situated in middle of Alnwick, close to every amenity. We parked outside the door. You need a parking disc to park in most areas of the town, but the hotel gave us a disc. Check in was easy, and the barman carried our bags up the 36 stair steps to our room! It\'s an old building- no lift. The room we were given (4) was perfectly clean and functional, but cold. We asked for a different one but we were told there wasn\'t another available. Early next morning the heating started!! The noise was shocking. I spoke to the housekeeper when she came into hotel who was absolutely lovely. She immediately moved us to another room ( "the hotel is practically empty "!!) A much warmer bedroom with a wonderful bathroom, with a bath! We ate dinner there on the second evening (valentine\'s) with two friends, and we all said the food was so very good. So, the staff and the food were the highlights of our stay.
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Dining
Food in the restaurant is often excellent and popular, so reservations can be necessary; several guests highlight great value roasts and steaks. At times the kitchen was closed or fully booked and breakfast is limited or not provided.
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Daniel
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very dated rooms , damp smell going up a million steps to the room, shower had no pressure and could barely move in the cubicle even tho the bathroom wasnt to small itself! Bar smelt like a mop bucket. Heard the steak was good but couldn't get a table so had a steak in the more modern adam and eve.
Very dated rooms , damp smell going up a million steps to the room, shower had no pressure and could barely move in the cubicle even tho the bathroom wasnt to small itself! Bar smelt like a mop bucket. Heard the steak was good but couldn't get a table so had a steak in the more modern adam and eve.
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Bruce
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent centrally located property with busy Restuarant. Booking highly recommended. Food and service was excellent and a great choice on menu. Room comfortable and well equipped.
Excellent centrally located property with busy Restuarant. Booking highly recommended. Food and service was excellent and a great choice on menu. Room comfortable and well equipped.
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robert
Oct 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Supposed to be a great steak house, worst feed ever. Room was very shabby, bathroom was disgusting.
Supposed to be a great steak house, worst feed ever. Room was very shabby, bathroom was disgusting.
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Nichola
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was just a stop-over on our way home from Scotland. Our room was clean and had everything we needed (apart from tea bags!) and we ate down in the bar in the evening too. Wow! What a magnificent meal it was. Great food and good prices too.
This was just a stop-over on our way home from Scotland. Our room was clean and had everything we needed (apart from tea bags!) and we ate down in the bar in the evening too. Wow! What a magnificent meal it was. Great food and good prices too.
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Paula
Nov 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay here was only for one night, the room was very dated,but bedding clean & bed comfortable. Tea & coffee making facilities were good. Bathroom did smell damp, but appears to have a leak from the toilet. Staff were very nice and welcoming, the food that night was very nice. Very convenient location for our trip.
Our stay here was only for one night, the room was very dated,but bedding clean & bed comfortable. Tea & coffee making facilities were good. Bathroom did smell damp, but appears to have a leak from the toilet. Staff were very nice and welcoming, the food that night was very nice. Very convenient location for our trip.
10
Jayne
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were very friendly. Food was incredible.
Staff were very friendly. Food was incredible.
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Andy
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room we were given was not the room booked. The shower was awful, there was no hairdryer, the venue does not have a working kitchen, hence no food available. The toilet leaked and finally the host refused to accept that I had paid before arrival even though I showed him my payment acknowledgment on my banking app. Would not recommend this place.
The room we were given was not the room booked. The shower was awful, there was no hairdryer, the venue does not have a working kitchen, hence no food available. The toilet leaked and finally the host refused to accept that I had paid before arrival even though I showed him my payment acknowledgment on my banking app. Would not recommend this place.
10
Karen
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff at The Tavern were great, really helpful and friendly. The food at the Tavern was excellent too.
The staff at The Tavern were great, really helpful and friendly. The food at the Tavern was excellent too.
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Christine
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived at the premises to find the bar & restaurant closed due to a kitchen fire, only informed by notices in the windows, no advance warning. Rooms still open, but had to ring a couple of numbers to get hosts to let us into the property. Main reason for choice was the excellent reviews we'd read about the food! Sadly no food, or drink, during our stay. Breakfast offered was a croissant each left in the fridge with a bottle of orange juice. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. (It was my birthday treat.) However, room lovely & warm, clean & the bed was comfortable. Quiet too, for being on the front of the property. Had our own keys to come & go, & parking right outside, with a parking disc. The host informed us the kitchen will be closed for months to come.
We arrived at the premises to find the bar & restaurant closed due to a kitchen fire, only informed by notices in the windows, no advance warning. Rooms still open, but had to ring a couple of numbers to get hosts to let us into the property. Main reason for choice was the excellent reviews we'd read about the food! Sadly no food, or drink, during our stay. Breakfast offered was a croissant each left in the fridge with a bottle of orange juice. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. (It was my birthday treat.) However, room lovely & warm, clean & the bed was comfortable. Quiet too, for being on the front of the property. Had our own keys to come & go, & parking right outside, with a parking disc. The host informed us the kitchen will be closed for months to come.
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Barbara
May 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really friendly staff and excellent food. We had a room with no window so ventilation was not good. Well positioned in the town, would definitely stay again.
Really friendly staff and excellent food. We had a room with no window so ventilation was not good. Well positioned in the town, would definitely stay again.
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Lewis
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Room was small but practical. Clean and kept well.
Room was small but practical. Clean and kept well.
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Angela
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
First time staying here. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room nice, bed comfortable. Typical Pub room really. Good value for money. Very handy for all of Alnwick and the castle.
First time staying here. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room nice, bed comfortable. Typical Pub room really. Good value for money. Very handy for all of Alnwick and the castle.
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David
Jul 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Splendidly placed, this was a fine pub and the menu was excellent. However, our small room at the top was not good. There was no natural light and it needed an air conditioner which could heard during the night. It waa difficult to control hot/cold water and there were no bedside lights or tables. Parking on the street just outside was easy with a disc.
Splendidly placed, this was a fine pub and the menu was excellent. However, our small room at the top was not good. There was no natural light and it needed an air conditioner which could heard during the night. It waa difficult to control hot/cold water and there were no bedside lights or tables. Parking on the street just outside was easy with a disc.
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Iona
Jun 25, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic staff, clean comfy room
Fantastic staff, clean comfy room
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Julie
Jun 15, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
great staff..great food.however undergoing repairs to building .no hot water in taps all week...beds terrible, needs new, plus carpets throughout re-arrangements of rooms, very little space, decoration throughout maybe after scaffolding comes down all will be well and refreshed..room at top of building steep climb for 82/77 year olds, left with bad back....
great staff..great food.however undergoing repairs to building .no hot water in taps all week...beds terrible, needs new, plus carpets throughout re-arrangements of rooms, very little space, decoration throughout maybe after scaffolding comes down all will be well and refreshed..room at top of building steep climb for 82/77 year olds, left with bad back....
FAQs about The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available on-site. However, specific details regarding the type (covered/uncovered) and cost are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:30, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional costs may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 15-minute walk of Alnwick Castle and Bailiffgate Museum, and is 0.3 mi from Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Playhouse. It is also conveniently situated near public transport options.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-11-01: 96.43407485771179USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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