The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh

Name: The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh
Address: 3 Lucker Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland, United Kingdom, NE69 7BS
Telephone: 01668 214088
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1168 Reviews

£26 to £40

Fish

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

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
Website
https://thepottedlobster.co.uk/bamburgh/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Richard Sim

Location
3 Lucker Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7BS
Neighborhood
Bamburgh
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Newcastle and Northumberland
Most Booked

1,168 Reviews

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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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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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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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JuliaB
Oxford
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food reasonably priced.. and fantastic service.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

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

Website
https://thepottedlobster.co.uk/bamburgh/
Phone number
01668 214088

The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Game Tasting Evening

Menu

What 1,168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

How is The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh restaurant rated?

Is The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information