Harden's survey result
Summary
This “lovely” family-run pub in a “wonderful setting” on the bracing Northumberland coast was originally opened in 1847 by Charles Archbold. The fish-centric menu includes Craster kippers from the L Robson & Sons smokehouse, just opposite. Top Tips: “the fantastic queen scallop popcorn” – and “do walk to Embleton Bay while you’re there!”.
Summary
A “lovely-looking pub in a beautiful location”, next to a harbour on the spirit-raising mid-Northumberland coastline, and opposite the iconic L Robson & Sons ‘Craster Kipper’ smokehouse; “wonderful” fish is the order of the day, unsurprisingly, with both smoked versions and salmon sarnies exemplary.
Summary
A “lovely-looking pub in a beautiful location”, next to a harbour on the spirit-raising mid-Northumberland coastline, and opposite the iconic L Robson & Sons ‘Craster Kipper’ smokehouse; “wonderful” fish is the order of the day, unsurprisingly, with both smoked versions and salmon sarnies exemplary.
Summary
“Perched on the edge of mid-Northumberland’s dramatic coastline, this former pub opposite the world-famous L Robson & Sons ‘Craster Kipper’ smokehouse” (as per the name, seafood features heavily on the menu) offers “great cooking” that’s “excellent value” too.
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Jolly Fisherman Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Wonderful food here with great pub ambience"

"Lovely relaxed pub with restaurant adjoined. Great imaginative fish and seafood at good prices. Will definitely return. "

"Ate outside. Service a bit slow. Kipper scotch egg; fish pie. Decent."

"Wonderful setting. Had the Queen Scallop popcorn followed by the Monkfish & shrimp sag aloo which was fantastic. Recommend walking to Embleton Bay whilst there !"
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.95 |
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Service | 10.00% |
Haven Hill, Craster, NE66 3TR
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Opening hours
Monday | 11 am‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
Tuesday | 11 am‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
Wednesday | 11 am‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
Thursday | 11 am‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
Friday | 11 am‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
Saturday | 11 am‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑8 pm |
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