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Jolly Fisherman at Craster, Craster, Northumberland

Jolly Fisherman at Craster

4.6
4.6
4156 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 41 times today

Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for scenic views

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

4,156 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. DebH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing seafood and great service. Highly recommend.

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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

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
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