The Farmers Arms

Great pub food in a truly convivial atmosphere, the gentle hum of conversation, the kind attention of the blonde waitress, a visit to our table by the chef, all combined to make a lovely evening out. We are vegetarian and the choices were impressive, looking forward to our next visit.

Stayed the night there after going to races in the afternoon. Had a drink before going to the track and drinks with a meal after and must state that the red headed girl behind the bar was lovely. She seemed to be on her own at lunchtime and coped very well but was assisted in the evening by an equally lovely blond girl who also did the waitressing. First class staff! Great food and we will be returning in July for another race day. Thank you.

It was our second visit as we had called in on the way upto nearHexham and been impressed a week ago. Now on the way home, it was just as good as we had remembered. There are some interesting dishes on the menu but also some classics like the fish and chips I had. The portion sizes are huge, be warned. My fish was cooked to perfection in a light tasty batter - it had been skinned, unlike the fish I received recently in a local establishment. The chips were proper chips - hand cut, crisp outside and squidgy middle. We had eaten in a supposedly very upmarket establishment the day before. That had made booking with a small dog a necessity. It had been pleasant enough but the food had been only ok. The chips there had been advertised as being home cooked. They might have been cooked there but they were certainly not home prepared. They prided themselves on Michelin mentions and the prices reflected that. We wouldn’t bother to go back to the other one but we would certainly go to this again. Small things matter - crisp skin on the fish in my husband’s meal, presentation rarely found in a pub. And someone behind the bar who went out of his way to help a disabled chap who was leaving. The Farmer’s Arms deserves recognition. This place has excellent service, wonderful food with real attention to detail and you couldn’t wish for a more down to earth attitude. Prices reflect the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the chef(s).

Went for a meal with friends booked table ordered food was told 15 mins but took over 45 mins some of us got the wrong order or food missing however the food was tasty but a member of staff was quite rude when we complained

Just had a meal at the farmers inn, I had the short rib beef my husband had the lamb wellington both were absolutely delicious. Staff are so friendly and polite and attentive. Would highly recommend 👌

We went for a Sunday carvery. It was fabulous. The meat was lovely the veg was lovely and lots of choice. The gravy was proper gravy. The staff were very pleasant. We will be back very very soon in fact next Sunday.