Our Time at Townfoot Café & Bar
Finally through the door
We’d been meaning to try Townfoot for months. Good reports kept reaching us, but somehow we hadn’t quite managed to turn those recommendations into breakfast.
On a beautiful Friday at the end of October, we finally put that right.
We arrived shortly after opening and had our choice of tables. Inside felt comfortable and welcoming, although we thought one or two fewer tables might give the room a little more breathing space.
It was quiet at first, but other visitors soon started arriving. Always encouraging when you’re trying somewhere new.
A breakfast with ambitions
We ordered two Big Breakfasts.
There are occasions when a menu description requires a little imagination. This wasn’t one of them.
Two of everything, multiple rounds of toast and portions that suggested we ought to be heading out to mend several miles of fencing afterwards.
We should probably have ordered the smaller version. Naturally, we cleared our plates anyway.
Everything made for a thoroughly enjoyable breakfast, and £30 including a pot of tea for two felt like great value. We were still talking about how full we felt after walking at Simonside later that morning.
Another reason to return
From what we gathered during our visit, Townfoot has also developed an evening following for drinks and live music.
We haven’t tried that side of it yet, but breakfast gave us a good reason to come back.
Heather & Sand verdict: A welcome discovery in Rothbury. Comfortable surroundings, an enjoyable breakfast and generous portions at a price we thought very fair. An excellent stop before a day in the hills—although next time we might show a little more restraint when ordering.
Read the full story from our visit: Golden Light & Darker Corners.
