The Red Lion Inn Shortlist*
Alnmouth, Northumberland
Good Hotel Guide Review
Opposite the parish church in a pretty village on the Aln estuary, this traditional 18th-century coaching inn is ‘clearly a popular local watering hole’. The wood-panelled bar entices with real ales and beers from regional artisan brewers; locally sourced, ‘reasonably priced’ pub fare (perhaps baked goat’s cheese; steak and ale pie, home-made chips) is served by ‘friendly’ staff. ‘Tasteful, well-appointed’ first-floor bedrooms have modern oak furniture, a ‘very comfortable’ bed, a smart bathroom. Along with ‘an elementary buffet’, breakfast, ordered the night before, delivers ‘trencher portions of beautifully cooked scrambled eggs and good toast’. A sheltered beer garden takes in scenic views over the water.
Hotel details
Address
22 Northumberland Street
Alnmouth
Northumberland
NE66 2RJ
England
Telephone
01665 830584
Bedrooms
7. 4 in annexe.
Open
all year.
Facilities
bar, restaurant, in-room TV (Freeview), beer garden.
Background music
in bar, restaurant, live music events throughout the year.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
allowed in bar area, not in restaurant, bedrooms.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B single £90–£140, double £110–£160. 2-night min. stay at weekends, except in quiet period Jan–Mar.
Last updated:
March 29, 2021