Jolly Fisherman at Craster

Name: Jolly Fisherman at Craster
Address: Haven Hill, Craster, Northumberland, United Kingdom, NE66 3TR
Telephone: 01665 576461
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

4156 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
01665 576461
Website
http://www.thejollyfishermancraster.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Haven Hill, Craster, Northumberland NE66 3TR
Neighborhood
Craster
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, View, Wine

Popular dishes

Roast Sirloin of Beef£20.95
Roast Veg of Carrot, Swede & Potatoes, Kale, Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus
Roast Lamb Shank£22.95
Roast Veg of Carrot, Swede & Potatoes, Kale, Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus
Roast Loin of Pork & Sage Stuffing£19.95
Roast Veg of Carrot, Swede & Potatoes, Kale, Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus
Roast Fish of the Day£19.95
Roast Veg of Carrot, Swede & Potatoes, Kale, White Wine Sauce

What 4,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for outdoor dining
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for scenic views
Newcastle and Northumberland
Most Booked

4,156 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Immediately booked again for next weekend
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PamelaT
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Jolly Fisherman is a firm favourite, wonderful food, great ambience fab sea views from the restaurant, reasonable prices and great service, what’s not to like!
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John
Newcastle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good meal. Delightful ambience in late-afternoon sunshine
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Dixonk
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch at the Jolly Fisherman Food as always was really good with very generous portions. Staff were friendly and attentive View from restaurant out to sea - beautiful
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JanineS
Warwickshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and helpful
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RobertF
Newcastle
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
The reason we go back is because its food is reliably good although I find it hard not to order the seafood platter! Really must have something the next time we go
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GeraldB
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and good service, resturant busy but we didnt feel rushed.
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RuthV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Lovely staff , limited menu but something for most people . Fantastic mussels wonderful home made chips .. nice buzz about the place . No complaints apart from the cost which now seems to the norm everywhere.
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MartinManning
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful location (indoors and outside). Very good selection of seafood.
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JoanneP
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. You really need to reserve a table or you maybe disappointed . The views from the restaurant are beautiful.
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raymondp
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service with a smile as always and outstanding food
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CatA
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely lunch as always. Food was excellent and we were not rushed from our table was much appreciated.
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MaryW
Glasgow
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
One of many visits and this one as good as all the others. Great food and drink and friendly staff.
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Millars
Dunbartonshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good was well presented and very tasty. Staff were polite despite it being busy.
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JudithB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very busy, staff under pressure but still pleasant. Very tasty crab sandwich and toastie.
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HazelM
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our second visit in 4 days. We were delighted both times. Staff polite, welcoming . Our first visit to Northumberland and so glad Craster was where we stayed. Will be back
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Ruthie
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a gorgeous lunch of chowder and fish and chips, great table by the window. Lovely wine. Would recommend a visit here we come every year on our annual trip to Northumberland.
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DebC
Hampshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Been before and will visit again - the crab salad is lovely, service good and setting beautiful
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NigelH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful, tasty seafood served by very attentive staff. It’s a must for visitors to Northumberland, we go every time and are never disappointed.
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Trevor
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service2ambience3
The food was superb, my wife had crab salad and I had seafood platter which was amazing. Entry and getting our reserved table was chaotic. Please put someone at front of house during busy lunch and dinner arrival times as casual drinkers, table reservations and outside patrons all mix! It’s ok being dog friendly but so many people have more than one (large) dog it becomes ridiculous. Food and drink though, fantastic.
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TerryH
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely evening with lovely food but soooo disappointed there was no fish pie left.
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CeliaS
Newcastle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my fourth visit to the Jolly Fisherman as I only come when I’m on holiday in the area. The food was very good as usual but I was a bit disappointed that there were no white fish specials on the menu such as hake or sea bream only salmon
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MarkB
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely brilliant! What a view, well kept beer and amazing food. Super friendly service. Book ahead to sit with a view in the restaurant.
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LeMolshe
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our table overlooking the harbour was soon groaning with the amount of fabulous seafood we ordered. Refreshing to see quality wines by the glass too Crisp, friendly service, great atmosphere and just a lovely warm feeling of being really well looked after made this a memorable lunch.
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KeithR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and the waitress, Kelly, could not have been more helpful.
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jaynem
Lincolnshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food at sensible prices. Views over harbour, sea and castle in background are stunning. Had the Jolly Fisherman platter and it was excellent. Highly recommend booking
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Stephjm
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious crab sandwiches with a sea view. Worth booking a table so you get the tables with a view. Lovely staff
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Silverfox
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly helpful staff, excellent food - the crab soup was amazing, prices are what you would expect for food of this quality in this setting. Would definitely come again. Do book!
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AmandaS
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely pub with views at Craster. Sea food was exceptional. Tasty oysters, plump mussels, lovely chips.
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HazelM
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit. Table ideally sited, sea view. Ready on arrival We had a limited choice of roast meat’s however it was afternoon. We still had a great choice to choose from. Prompt efficient service. Lovely food
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JanetteG
Northampton
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone who works at this pub not only worked their socks off but did it over a long period of time and with genuine smiles and sincerely helpful! We come from Northamptonshire and a Sunday lunch here KNOCKS THE SOCKS OFF the south east let me tell you! HUGE Sunday lunch WITH VEG! We’re lucky if we get a thin slice of carrot and A tenderstem broccoli there. HERE! Wow! Yum yum yum! It’s as it used to ge and then some Thankyou The Jolly Fisherman! Stay up North if you like your food is my advice!!!
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KeithP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Roast beef lunch was superb and the beer was excellent
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AmandaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing location. Fabulous food and service. An absolute gem of a place in lovely Craster. Sea views. Would highly recommend 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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LynneV
Newcastle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely food in a lovely setting . Very busy at points but staff great and food arrived quickly
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Sped
Liverpool
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious crab and prawn sandwiches with excellent customer service. Very friendly and welcoming. Very pleased we booked a table as it was so busy. Drink prices ( especially the beer) seem high but a very good lunchtime experience
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RachelN
Newcastle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Butternut squash & bacon soup was delicious. I then chose the fish pie which was nicely presented & also very tasty with kale on the side. The standard of food was high & I would recommend to friends. The bar area is dog friendly which is always an advantage. Prices are on the high side & the added service charge can annoy some people although, to be fair, the waitress did make sure she pointed it out so that we didn’t feel obliged. Overall well enjoyed for a special meal out.
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StephenP
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic selection on the menus, beautifully cooked and presented.. excellent friendly service . Would definitely recommend !!!!
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DebH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing seafood and great service. Highly recommend.
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JuliaD
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The table we reserved in the bar was great for ambience. Our food came quickly even tho it was very busy with all tables booked. The crab soup and the mug of chowder we both outstanding. The mussels main course was good (the mussels were small but it is late in the season, 7 stayed closed). I was disappointed with the much vaunted crab sandwich, probably because I was quite full after the wonderful chowder. White crab meat not really evident but flavour was good, and the photos on the website show the filling exactly as it is. I thought the bread on the crab sandwich was quite boring and therefore too thick. The crab toasts with the chowder were really delicious. The crème brûlée was sold out, but the sticky toffee pudding was good.
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DavidK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booking a table easy on line Service quick & efficient & polite Food was excellent View from restaurant over looking the sea outstanding Would love to return
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Jolly Fisherman at Craster is rated 4.6 stars by 4156 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Google Map for Jolly Fisherman at Craster

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
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

Website
http://www.thejollyfishermancraster.co.uk/
Phone number
01665 576461

Jolly Fisherman at Craster

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Seafood Platter

Luxury Fish Pie

Shetland Mussels

Menu

Main

Roast Sirloin of Beef£20.95

Roast Lamb Shank£22.95

Roast Loin of Pork & Sage Stuffing£19.95

Roast Fish of the Day£19.95

What 4,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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