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Jolly Fisherman at Craster, Craster, Northumberland

Jolly Fisherman at Craster

4.7 (5145)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Haven Hill, Craster, Northumberland NE66 3TR

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to The Jolly Fisherman, Craster. Combining stunning sea views with delicious home cooking and beautifully kept ales, this is a tastefully refurbished pub with tradition and character at its heart. We’ve taken great care to retain the charm of this historic pub with stone flagged floors, low beamed ceilings and comfortable seating. In the winter months, you can relax by one of our roaring open fires and in the summer enjoy the view from one of the most spectacular beer gardens in Northumberland.

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What 5,145 people are saying

Jolly Fisherman at Craster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for scenic views

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jolly Fisherman at Craster is a seafood lover's paradise, renowned for its "fantastic food" and "stunning views" of the sea. This charming restaurant offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with "excellent service" from friendly staff. Known for its exceptional crab dishes and fish pie, it's a must-visit destination.
5,145 Reviews
  1. Sally

    Derbyshire13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely late lunch in the upstairs restaurant with fabulous views of the bay at Craster. It was towards the end of a busy lunch time and the pub was still busy so a little wait for service but not a problem. Fish cakes and burger were tasty and the chips were ‘proper’. Would have liked there to be a fish & chip option but sadly not. Definitely worth a visit if in the area but need to book if looking to eat in the restaurant.

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  2. Deborah

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous evening at the Jolly Fisherman! The food was fantastic, beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The staff were brilliant, view wonderful and the best the zero alcohol selection, we have come across. Will definitely come back, if we are in the area again!

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  3. Julie

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Efficient, happy and pleasant staff as always. Love it here.

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  4. Steve

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an outstanding sharing board of seafood coupled with beef dripping chips, artisan bread and a couple of oysters as an extra treat. Everything was delicious and the scenery & view was breathtaking. The aforementioned along with great service made our day so we’ll definitely be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  5. Debra

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Jolly Fisherman never lets you down. Delicious food and excellent service, thank you!

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  6. Alma

    Newcastle and Northumberland3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, but not absolutely great. I had steak pie which contained shredded beef (rather than chunks) which I didn't really like. Gravy was tasteless. Family had lobster with crab thermidor, which they said was nice. Lovely place and friendly staff, but a bit underwhelming in terms of food.

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  7. Amanda VIP

    Newcastle and Northumberland15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite local restaurant never fails to impress friends and family with delicious local seafood in a nice restaurant with impressive sea vistas

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  8. Lucy

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food - I had the crab and my husband had the seafood platter. Friendly, smiley staff. Great views. Wine a little expensive. Great that they offered non alcoholic wine. Thoroughly recommended.

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  9. Penny

    Berkshire3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing visit. Good table and view with friendly staff but food poor! Only kippers available in terms of fish at lunchtime. We settled for a crab sandwich and chips. Poor quality mostly brown meat. We expected at least the catch of the day.

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  10. Jacqui

    Lancashire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely first class from the minute we went in to the minute we left

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
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Haven Hill, Craster, Northumberland NE66 3TR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Craster
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, View, Wine
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