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Food - The Joiners Arms, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Joiners Arms

4.1 (2526)
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Newton By The Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3EA

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The Joiners Arms

4.1
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Alnwick

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
What makes our food so special? In The Joiners Arms kitchen our ethos is simple – great quality food, locally sourced and lovingly prepared – this is the absolute key to the gastro experience we create for our guests.

It’s honest, home-style cooking with a Northumbrian twist, showcasing the best of our region in our award-winning restaurant.

It’s definitely been worth the muddy wellies to develop our signature styles and flavours with the help of our passionate local growers and producers. Our menus change seasonally to ensure that only the freshest ingredients end up on your plate.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Seafood, British
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    At The Joiners Arms we love all celebrations, big or small, no matter the occasion. If you are looking for the perfect place to host your nearest and dearest for a milestone birthday, anniversary, or just because you feel like celebrating - our team can help you to plan the perfect setting.
  • Neighborhood
    Alnwick
  • Parking details
    No on site parking, however while entering the village there is a large gravel carpark. No payment required and a footpath in bottom right corner bringing you down onto the road.
  • Public transit
    Bus Route 418 Stops in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Joiners Arms.

4.1

4.1
(2526)
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for brunch

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Joiners Arms offers a "warm and friendly atmosphere" with "excellent food" and "attentive service." Known for its "great location" and "dog-friendly" setting, it provides a "varied menu" with "good value" options. However, some guests mention inconsistent service and suggest improvements in menu clarity and pricing.
2,526 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joiners Arms was recommended to us by Coastal Custodian on social media and it certainly did not disappoint. Such a nice pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Service was quick and food we ordered was excellent
    The Joiners ArmsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review Michael, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit with us! We look forward to welcoming you back again in future.

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  2. Rosemary

    Newcastle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 1, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A little disappointed that the head waiter refused to give my husband gluten free bread for the shared Camembert… on the basis that he might dip it, and our non gluten intolerant friends might also dip. Unnecessary… and a little bit “Nanny State”. The solution was simple… they cut a portion off for him. Sadly, he had to eat it without bread. Other than that, the meal and the service were fine. A few more GF options on the menu would be good though… risotto, or more fish dishes, or the delicious tuna dish you used to offer.

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  3. Mal Gold

    Newcastle12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice pub, good service and enjoyable food. We did not have a long wait for our good. Comfortable seating and table lay out. Nice pub atmosphere.
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on October 23, 2026
    Thank you for the kind review Mal, we do hope that we will see you again in future!

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  4. Robin

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decent Sunday lunch and good atmosphere ………………………………………………………………………………
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on October 20, 2026
    Thank you for the lovely review!

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  5. Peter

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Table spacing is good, plenty of young helpful staff. Varied menu, nicely cooked and presented. Good facilities for children. Although this is a comfortable diners pub, it also has space for people to call in for a beer/ glass of wine. A very good recommendation brought us to the Joiners Arms with our Border Terrier. Thank you
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on October 20, 2026
    Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, our team and the facilities. It was a pleasure to welcome you and your Border Terrier to the Joiners Arms, and we hope to see you all again soon! 🐾

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  6. April

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the joiners and we did enjoy the experience. The food was very good and the staff were excellent, attentive but discreet. We will be back
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on October 12, 2026
    Thank you so much for such a lovely review!

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  7. mark

    Liverpool3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Too many Dogs for us which made the experience not a pleasant one. Dogs on either side of our table which were mainly well behaved but too close to our food whilst eating We came a previous evening for food and drinks with family and a young baby which was ruined by a aggressive large dog reacting to other dogs arriving Scary experience for a new mother with a very young baby.

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  8. Elaine

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service friendly we usually pay a visit when in Northumberland
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on October 10, 2026
    Thank you for the kind review and stars!

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  9. Ivor

    Yorkshire14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 29, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is just fine and the staff delightful. However the food is expensive for what it is. Ordinary ic e cream at £7.50 is not value. Desserts at £9 are far higher than necessary. These desserts are probably not made on site and are very average. A portion of sea bass with only one half is penny pinching and not appreciated. I would also suggest that deep bowls for serving main courses are not used and replaced with normal plates. The cutlery is also very old and needs replacing. Please have a look at their style….its outdated. The road to the overflow car park needs better lighting. It had it but nobody’s looking at how time has passed and bulbs etc. have not been replaced. My comments are to help.

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  10. Alan

    Lancashire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Been to the joiners many times. Always good value menu available Will be coming back again
    The Joiners ArmsResponded on October 1, 2026
    Thank you for the kind review Alan, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your recent visit with us. We look forward to continuing to welcome you back again in future!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Seafood, British
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    At The Joiners Arms we love all celebrations, big or small, no matter the occasion. If you are looking for the perfect place to host your nearest and dearest for a milestone birthday, anniversary, or just because you feel like celebrating - our team can help you to plan the perfect setting.
  • Neighborhood
    Alnwick
  • Parking details
    No on site parking, however while entering the village there is a large gravel carpark. No payment required and a footpath in bottom right corner bringing you down onto the road.
  • Public transit
    Bus Route 418 Stops in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

The Joiners Arms' Sunday roast is known for generous servings, reviewers praise the Sunday lunch, noting large Yorkshire puddings and "great portions."

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal expected when dining at The Joiners Arms.

Dogs are welcome, several diners report bringing their dogs for meals, and guests note dog‑friendly touches like doggy bags and in‑room dog beds and bowls during stays.

The Joiners Arms really shines at Sunday lunch, several guests praise the Sunday roast and local ales, so that midday service is a lovely time to visit; breakfast is also frequently complimented, making mornings another pleasant option.

Yes, The Joiners Arms is dog-friendly: guests regularly report bringing their dogs to meals, and accommodation notes and reviews mention dog beds and bowls in rooms and dogs being welcome in the dining/breakfast area.

The Joiners Arms feels like a warm, friendly gastro‑pub, guests praise the helpful staff, a relaxed dining room and “lovely views to the back, ” with the owner highlighting honest, home‑style cooking and a Northumbrian, award‑winning approach.

Sunday is a top choice, the Joiners Arms' Sunday lunch and roast are repeatedly praised by guests.

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A photo of The Joiners Arms restaurant

The Joiners Arms

4.1
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Alnwick

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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