Our Time at The Bamburgh Castle Inn
An inn that feels at home
Some places just feel good when you walk in. The Bamburgh Castle Inn is one of them.
We stop here for a pint and lunch, and always enjoy settling in. There are plenty of nooks and corners to tuck yourself into, and it feels right for an old fishing village: comfortable and contemporary, with enough of that proper inn atmosphere to make you want to linger.
If you can get a window seat in the dining area, there’s a lovely harbour view to keep you company.
Nice pub food, with one small gripe
The food is generally very nice. Pub food. Nice pub food. And priced much as you’d expect for that around this stretch of the coast.
Tom did have a small grumble on our last visit when his scampi and chips arrived. He felt the portion belonged on the children’s menu, although he happily conceded that what was there tasted very good. An empty plate, but a slightly wounded appetite.
Pick your moment
The staff have always been friendly and keen to help. Our one reservation is the ordering system when it gets busy, particularly around Sunday lunch. You order at the bar, and a queue can mean a rather slow start to proceedings.
We tend to visit at quieter times, which suits us anyway. A relaxed pint and lunch are rather more enjoyable when half the village hasn’t had the same idea.
A word on staying over
We haven’t stayed here ourselves, so we can’t give the rooms a personal review. Family friends have, though, and gave their stay a thumbs up. Their experience would make us comfortable suggesting it to friends looking for somewhere in Seahouses, while being clear that our own visits have been for food and drinks.
Heather & Sand verdict: A welcoming inn with comfortable corners, good pub food and a lovely harbour outlook if you find the right seat. We’d choose a quieter time to avoid the queue at the bar, but we’ll happily be back. Tom may ask about portion sizes first.
