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Wellwood Arms, Morpeth, ENG

Wellwood Arms

3.8
3.8
197 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub
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Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in this stunning roadside pub in the heart of Amble harbour town. Here at The Wellwood Arms, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Originally built as a farmhouse for Link House Farm, one of the three farms which made up early Amble, the pub is one of the oldest buildings in the whole of the town! Records dating back as far as 1842 show that the farm was owned by a Mrs Maria Wellwood - a possible explanation for the pub's name today! Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire. Turn your fleeting visit into a welcomed stay by resting your head in one of our four comfortable family ensuite rooms. All decorated with cosy interiors and homely touches you'll be able to unwind in comfort and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a home away from home.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01665 714646
  • Website
    https://www.wellwoodarms.pub/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    High Street, Amble, Morpeth, ENG NE65 0LD
  • Neighborhood
    Amble
  • Parking details
    We have our own car park to the rear of our premises
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Set Menu - £29.95pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 22 - Dec 31, 2023
    Join us for our traditional two course (£25.95) or three course (£29.95) festive set menu. Choose from a selection of our perfectly prepared dishes. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10.00 per person.
    Festive Set Menu - £29.95pp (£10pp deposit) Photo

  • 3 Course Menu Christmas Day- £85pp (£25pp deposit)

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Join us for our traditional three course Christmas Day set menu. Choose from a selection of our perfectly prepared dishes like our classic turkey & traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £25.00 per person.
    3 Course Menu Christmas Day- £85pp (£25pp deposit) Photo

What 197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for outdoor dining

197 Reviews

  1. Vintage

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    I very rarely write reviews but on this occasion I think something needs to be said. For starters we had 2 baked camembert between the 4 of us, this was lovely but no extra plates were given and not enough toast for the amount of cheese. Mains - scampi was OK chips cold and the peas hard as little rocks. Sausage and mash was the best out of the 4 meals we had. Fish finger sandwich was OK but the bread was dry and inedible. Southernfried chicken burger was awful. No flavour at all, dry and well over cooked, limp lettuce very few cold chips. They really need to sort themselves out. Very very poor.

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  2. OraC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    Very disappointing first visit lovely for a drink but definitely do not recommend food. Very small portions so disappointing as was really looking forward to it

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  3. JoeyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely food, friendly accommodating staff and nice sized room 10/10.

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  4. MargaretY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely staff and lovely good. Very accommodating to our manic border collie too.

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  5. EdwardW

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice well cooked Sunday Lunch!… best in the area

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  6. DebbieK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing also freshly cooked and nice and hot. Portions were plentiful. Great value for money

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  7. MarkD

    Birmingham

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Decent pub food with friendly staff! We were able to order what we wanted from the menu.

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  8. AlanW

    Glasgow

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely Sunday carvery. Enjoyed by all 6 of us. Nothing left on plates. Will be back.

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  9. AlisonC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Sunday lunch. Portions of meat were very good and food was tasty. Lovely friendly bar restaurant. You can park in the carpark for the afternoon, if you give registration number when you arrive.

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  10. StephenE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We didn’t get the table that was reserved for us. My wife was served a tonic water on arrival and the waitress offered to put it on our tab. When food was ordered we paid. We were sat at a very tight table to the right of the door. We decided to eat our food and go. Thinking we had paid for everything, when my wife paid at the bar, we left, to be stopped and told we owed £2 for the tonic.

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  11. christinaS

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carvery was excellent food was piping hot and well presented. Tables were cleared quickly and efficiently. We will definitely return.

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  12. MaryM

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for Sunday dinner. The service was very well organised. It was good to have a choice of the size of plate that you wanted. The small plate was perfect for myself and my partner. The food quality was very good. All the food was nice and warm. Would go again.

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  13. Marie

    Yorkshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We travel around the North East for Sunday dinner and this is by far the best carvery. Everything has so much taste especially the veg. Plenty of choice with 7 veg plus mashed potato roast potato, stuffing balls and Yorkshire pud plus choice of meats.

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  14. JulieA

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice will go again when I’m next in the area

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  15. Smith

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Terrible food. Overcooked microwave dishes. Poor presentation.

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  16. MaggieB

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From booking a table on line to having our meal everything was first class. Staff were all very friendly and helpful definitely returning

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  17. CXJXSX

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    A bit confusing to start with as to how the carvery process worked, was soon explained though. They were busy as it was women’s World Cup final day. Food was lovely, quick easy process. Needed another chair fir our table and it was quickly brought our. Overall a very pleasant experience

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  18. Vikkiv

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another lovely meal. The fish was amazing - really freah ans superbly cooked with a nice crispy batter. We always have a great time here.

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  19. Tracy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We love a carvery and choose Wellwood as it was rated highly, service was swift, i haf the beed which was delicious choice of vegetables was good however the yorkshire was burnt on bottom so couldnt eat it all (not to much of an issue). Mashed potato was worst ive ever had not sure if it was left uncovered so was hard on the top and i couldnt even describe the taste, turnip was bland, cauli cheese was lovely as was gravy My partner had pork and said it was lovely but agreed on veg unfortunately and wasnt offered a yorkshire pudding. For the price of the small v large i would have expected a larger plate as only difference I could see was plate size and given it is a carvery you can go back as many times as you like for veg?? Friendly staff Food was OK Drinks reasonably price Would we return - yes due to quality of meat and veg issues can be resolved

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  20. KenH

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food and great value. Our second visit on consecutive Fridays and would recommend the pub/restaurant to anyone visiting the Amble area. We will return soon

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  21. ElaineM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Booked for Sunday Dinner nearly a week in advance plus another family group decided to join us so you were well aware we were coming. 10 adults and 4 children expecting dinner at 5.30 to then be told on arrival that the menu was limited to only the carvery and accompaniments. No Starters, Mains, none of the Desserts which required heating or cooking eg crumble, sticky toffee pudding. No children's meals at all ! Carvery consisted of the end piece of both gammon and beef, some pieces of chicken which appeared at the last minute and a reasonable piece of pork. Accompaniments were very dried out as they had obviously been sitting on the warmer for some time. As a qualified Home Economist of nearly 40 years experience it was more than obvious to me that the kitchen did not want to have to prepare or cook anything as they were at the end of service - the two gentlemen who we had seen behind the servery were out of whites and sitting having a drink within 15 minutes of serving us. I feel we should have been told in advance that we were booked in at the end of service and food would be VERY limited. As a visitor to this area this was extremely disappointing. I never have posted anything on Trip Advisor but I fully intend to share this experience because I feel visitors to your establishment for food should be made aware of a potential disappointment and I also feel so strongly about it that I intend to send a copy of this to Northumberland Tourist Board. Elaine Murie

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  22. StephenF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit to the Wellwood Arms. From walking through the door, we were attended to immediately by young friendly staff that couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome. Our table was offered exactly on time of our booking preference. The Dining area was very clean and well presented. The organisation of how people were offered up to choose their meals was excellent. No queues so it meant that once you'd chosen your meat selection, you helped yourself to the vegetables on display. The vegetables along with sauces and gravy were replenished regularly so they were always fresh. The meal itself was excellent.

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  23. paulineg

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    We visited this place 11 months ago and it was fine but I'm sorry to say since our last visit it has gone downhill, I ordered fish and chips which came very quickly I have to say , but it was a case of hunt the fish , plenty of batter but very little fish and what there was it was poor quality, we won't be returning there any time soon if ever I'm sorry to say .

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  24. DottyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely food, great service and friendly staff. Would definitely go back.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Food was Look warm and didn’t look the best there was no roast potatoes ready when we got called to go for are carvery guy said he would bring some over when there ready I had finished my meal when they did arrive and when my partner cut one open it was hard we complained and was given a full refund We won’t be returning

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  26. YvonneH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience1
    Vegetables overcooked, potatoes undercooked, meat fine. Not easy bringing food past the bar with people talking across staff very helpful but it was understaffed

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  27. MichelleS

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good food, good value. All enjoyed the meals. Had to sit in a bar because we were a party of 7 but that was fine

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed the homemade pub grub with the best homemade chips! Our Son has a severe nut allergy, the Chef was reassuring and informative to his needs. Very welcoming and attentive staff.

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  29. MonicaL

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food, friendly service. We enjoyed their scampi, garden peas, sweet potato fries, and beef lasagne with garlic bread and salad

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  30. Jobo1012

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food was really good,we had a carvery,service was a little slow,we booked for 2,and actually was called up to get our carvery at 2.40,but it wouldn't put me off going back.

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  31. MonicaL

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Too noisy for us in the bar area. Not allowed in the restaurant as we were accompanied by our well-behaved dog. Asked to move to the quieter bar area but were told it was fully booked. When we had eaten and were leaving the quieter area had only 2 people in it, so the reservations must have been for later. A shame as the food was very good.

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  32. VictoriaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Well presented array of Sunday lunch. Lots of choice and generous quantity.

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  33. SueJ

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious carvery well worth a visit and helpful friendly staff

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Lunch was not the best, tasted sour, however pudding was lovely, I wouldn’t say the lunch price reflected the quality

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  35. KarenR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great choice of food, staff were attentive without being over fussy. We had starters, mains and puddings. Great pub food

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  36. RobertB

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Second time we have dinned at this pub. Food was good and service was quick. To me it's a typical pub with average food. Would rate it a 4 over all

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  37. CarlyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a lovely Sunday lunch - all homemade and great size potions. Very good value for money

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  38. ElizabethS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The service was excellent and quite speedy. An enjoyable experience all round

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  39. Rebecca

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Food was inedible. Raw chicken, greasy fried food that was not drained and menu items served with different ingredients than described on menu. Full meal refunded. Waiting staff were excellent.

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  40. SianW

    County Durham

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    We were called 10mins before reservation to inform us that football match was on big screen and we were sat under big screen. No alternative offered. Also informed only carvery serving.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Wellwood Arms offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01665 714646.

Wellwood Arms is rated 3.8 stars by 197 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 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wellwood Arms

High Street, Amble, Morpeth, ENG NE65 0LD

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Amble
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have our own car park to the rear of our premises
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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