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Breaking news

Following an April report that the business was up for sale (https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/23491127.barrasford-arms-barrasford-hexham-sale/) the website currently says that it has 'now closed'.

Harden's says

Michael and Victoria Eames took over The Barrasford Arms from Tony Binks in June 2017.

survey result

Summary

£50
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Overlooking Houghton Castle, this two-hundred-year-old pub boasts a “beer garden with lovely views”. Feedback is limited, but continues to give a good all-round impression regarding the “locally sourced food”.

Summary

£48
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Under Michael & Victoria Eames, this relaxed pub with seven rooms, a spacious beer garden and elevating views of Houghton Castle is a “friendly, good-value eatery” that's been well regarded by locals since settling in four years back, and where the traditional grub makes good use of Northumberland suppliers.

Summary

£44
    £
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Michael and Victoria Eames took over this pub overlooking Houghton Castle in 2017 and their “very friendly” team contribute to its “relaxed atmosphere”, serving traditional-ish, very affordable cooking that’s consistently well-rated: “we locals want to support them because they are doing a good job”.

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Owner's description

Barrasford Arms pub dates back to the 1800’s. Set overlooking Houghton Castle, this picturesque pub not only serves great local ales, but also top quality local Northumbrian food, using ingredients from the polytunnel and gardens out the back.

With lots to see and do in the area you could make your time away last even longer by staying in one of out seven en-suite bedrooms. A great fishing stream just down the road, Hadrian’s wall only a few miles away, set in the heart of Northumberland only around 20 miles from Kielder Forest and only 8 miles from the historical town of Hexham.

Michael and Victoria recently took over the Barrasford Arms in June 2017 and will make you feel very welcome during your time there. Michael has a wealth of experience as a top chef. From starting out at his local Northumberland pub as a pot wash, to working his way up at restaurants such as Fisherman’s Lodge in Newcastle, and Bouchon in Hexham, before coming the executive head chef at Slaley Hall Hotel, and most recently Malmaison Hotel in Dundee, Michael’s simple, elegant and well cooked food full of flavour will not disappoint.

 

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always   £22.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.50 £21.00 £7.50 £7.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £23.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu,Portions
Yes
8
No dress code
50
18 + in bar after 9.30pm

The chef

Michael has a wealth of experience as a top chef. From starting out at his local Northumberland pub as a pot wash, to working his way up at restaurants such as Fisherman’s Lodge in Newcastle, and Bouchon in Hexham, before coming the executive head chef at Slaley Hall Hotel, and most recently Malmaison Hotel in Dundee, Michael’s simple, elegant and well cooked food full of flavour will not disappoint.

Private dining

We have 3 seperate restaurant rooms in total. Our front restaurant seats up to 20 people and the back restaurant up to 30 people. We also have a small private dining area seating up to 10 people.

Barrasford, NE48 4AA
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday5 pm‑8:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm

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