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The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh, Bamburgh, Northumberland

The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh

4.7
4.7
1168 Reviews
£26 to £40
Fish
The Potted Lobster Bamburgh offers a unique and relaxed dining experience with a menu packed with fresh, locally sourced seafood. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, serving up simple yet delicious flavours using only the freshest ingredients sourced from around the coastline.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01668 214088
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard Sim

Experiences

  • Game Tasting Evening

    £45.00 per person

    Jan 18, 2024 only
    Join us at the Potted Lobster for our Game Tasting Evening. The 6 course tasting menu will be focusing on seasonal game, sourced from neighbouring estates and farms, using traditional and modern cooking techniques to give you a delicious dining experience. For further indulgence why not upgrade to our wine pairing package and enjoy perfectly paired wine with decadent smells, tastes, and flavours to match to each course. Our Game tasting evening is running on Thursday 23rd November 7pm onwards, and on 18th January 2024.
    Game Tasting Evening Photo

What 1,168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

1,168 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place, the fish is beautifully cooked, the staff are attentive and friendly and there is a “dog friendly” section which means that diners without dogs are not disturbed - we book the Potted Lobster for at least 2 meals every time we come to Bambrugh

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  2. PeddlerPegg

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our second visit to the Potted Lobster and another memorable meal. Top quality ingredients well prepared and cooked. Must also give a shout out to Gemma our server who was fabulous.

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  3. SandraH

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food at The Potted Lobster. We always go here when we visit Bamburgh booked well in advance. I had the Duck Pate followed by Monkfish and Prawn Curry. Both dishes were delicious and my partner had the North Sea Cod which he said was beautifully cooked. We will return next time we are here.

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  4. JuliaB

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food reasonably priced.. and fantastic service.

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  5. AnthonyK

    Yorkshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Potted Lobster is our favourite restaurant in Bamburgh. Service from friendly staff is excellent. The food quality is similarly excellent. We had a great time and will be back.

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  6. SusannahF

    Leicestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Informal and delightful seafood restaurant. Booking is essential even in the midst of winter.

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  7. DavidH

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food with very attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble

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  8. RachaelB

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic meal, well prepared and presented and so tasty. Lovely welcoming staff made for a lovely evening.

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  9. JonPA

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seriously fresh produce prepared to perfection & reasonably priced

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  10. Chevychase

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Friendly staff. Great food. No begatived

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  11. Penny

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very enjoyable evening. Delicious food, excellent service and very good value for money

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  12. CB31

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A really enjoyable tasting evening. Fab atmosphere, great food and amazing staff.

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  13. StephenS

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My wife and I attended the Game Tasting Menu evening which made a very pleasant change, presenting food we wouldn’t normally choose from a regular menu. Excellent value for money and the restaurant could easily charge much more for the set menu (currently £45.00 for a 6 course menu!). I had the wine pairing with the food which could have been better to be honest. Service was superb and very attentive. We will certainly return to experience the regular menu again.

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  14. Keith

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As recommended by the Hairy Bikers . Did not disappoint in any way . Friendly and attentive staff . Good choice on menu plus daily specials . Food delicious . We had starter and main . Very good size of portions , very filling . Nice ( red ) wine. Will we be back , most definitely. Should you go , well yes .

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  15. JackW

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and perfectly cooked food. Warm and friendly environment.

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  16. GaryW

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second visit to this excellent restaurant, we were not disappointed, excellent food & staff , we will be going for the hatrick when we are next in the area!

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  17. GrahamP

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant on the North East Coast for lunch or an evening dinner

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  18. David

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Gorgeous food...but prices especially drinks outrageous...sparkling water more than 4x the retail shop price and wine also high mark up...I don't mind paying top prices for food prepared with such excellence and served well in great surroundings.

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  19. ChrisC

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time at a seafood restaurant and it was amazing. The food was so tasty I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is going to Bamburgh 10/10 👍

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  20. LeahH

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and lovely service would highly recommend.

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  21. Alice

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Warm and cosy atmosphere. Excellent service and amazing food. The Potted Lobster is a brilliant restaurant for anyone wanting a taste of the sea in beautiful Bamburgh.

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  22. Cheshireboy

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Use to be very good indeed but food is not a that level anymore.

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  23. JenB

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. The prices are high but you get what you pay for and it really made my husbands birthday special coming here. I would recommend to anyone for a special treat.

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  24. Minnie

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    My main course of fish goujons was dry & over cooked & there was only 5 . Mussels starter & the squid were nice . Lamb twice cooked main was very dry too & we asked for more sauce . Overall , just ok

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  25. CHRISTINEM

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Friendly helpful staff quick service Delicious food

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  26. JanS

    County Durham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fabulous meal at the Potted Lobster. Always look forward to eating here when in the area. Great choice of fresh seafood, including daily specials. Also meat dishes on offer and desserts to die for. There was a slight 'glitch' with the orders getting through to the kitchen but the waiting staff were on the ball, apologised and when the bill arrived the desserts were on the horse. An excellent example of great customer service and one of the reason's this fantastic little restaurant has repeat business.

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  27. Kimr

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite food and tremendous service, Amy was particularly attentive

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  28. AlecS

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The crab salad was superb. Fish pie was good. Overall very good, thank you.

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  29. Neil

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend and will absolutely return.

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  30. HelenM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were really happy with the restaurant - food was fabulous and I was spoilt for choice

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  31. lindsay

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Warm, friendly, and timely service. Very good food at reasonable prices. What is not to like. A local gem.

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  32. DawnK

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service really enjoyed our meal booked same day and had a nice table in the non-dog area. Not the cheapest place to eat but the food was all nicely presented.

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  33. BRUCEW

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made to feel welcome. Good communication from restaurant regarding bringing our dog. Staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. We’ll be back!

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  34. AliY

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit. Won't be our last. Excellent fish selection.

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  35. SallyC

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dog friendly restaurant with absolutely amazing food. Our second visit on holiday and will return next year

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  36. JoanneT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to this restaurant after it was shown in the Hairy Bikers a while ago. The restaurant was amazing, the service was absolutely lovely, I would definitely recommend. The food was delightful, we will try to visit again. If in the Northumberland area it’s well worth going. Thank you for a lovely time xx

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  37. EvelynR

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch yesterday - delicious as always. I had battered turbot fish and chips - what a treat - will I ever go back to cod or haddock? My guest had the Dover sole - she also said delicious. Hope to be back soon.

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  38. ANDREWP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely dinner, EXCELLENT service, good variety, on the menu, gluten free menu, which is great , as my wife cannot tolerate wheat.

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  39. AmbleStay2023

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, setting and service! Thank you very much!

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  40. MarkM

    Key West

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our fourth visit to The Potted Lobster, consistently excellent! We booked a table in the lower dining area as we had our dog with us. Service and ambiance were excellent, the squid and turbot delicious and cooked to perfection!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh is rated 4.7 stars by 1168 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 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh

3 Lucker Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7BS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bamburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Sim
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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