Highlander, Belsay

About us

The Highlander is a former coaching inn that dates back to around 1700. It is situated on the main A696 4 miles north of the village of Ponteland and just 5 miles from Newcastle International Airport. We are a traditional country pub offering a very warm welcome and excellent food and drink in relaxed surroundings.

Retaining much of its old worldly character our bar and lounge, with a log burning stove, provide the ideal environment in which to enjoy quality home cooking or relax with your favourite drink. And for the warmer months we have gardens to the front and rear of the pub – ideal for al fresco drinking and dining.

We have a separate restaurant and function room and are able to cater for weddings, christenings, family celebrations, wakes... whatever the occasion! For more information please call us on 01661 881220 or pop in and see us.

Facilities

Beer gardenCar parkDogs allowedFoodOutside areaReal aleReal fireSmoking areaWiFi freeLive musicFootballTerrestrial TV

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Reviews

139 reviews

4.4/5

Christopher Lloyd

3 months ago

07/01/24 Came here for a meal with family this afternoon for Sunday lunch, as I had heard good things since it reopened. The inside has been refurbished to a high standard. It's a gastro type establishment, so isn't really somewhere you would go for just a drink. The service was attentive, and plenty of waiting staff were on duty. We all enjoyed our Sunday roasts; which were perfectly cooked and portioned. The sirloin of beef was delicious! The only minor blips to the experience were that they forgot about one of the desserts we ordered, so my mum was sat waiting for my dad's to be brought out, and we had to chase it down. The second blip was that the two espresso coffees we ordered were not really espresso. It would be good if the company sent the staff on a training course to learn how to pull good espresso shots, as the coffee was a bit of a let down. Overall, the quality of the food, the ambiance, the interior and service was very good and we will definitely go back again. A few things mentioned above that can be improved upon, but all in all, a lovely meal.

IAN LAYTON

4 months ago

This was for a family birthday, the food was good but.... there could have been a bit more quantity for the money we spent. the food could have been hotter. It probably would have helped if they had more staff instead of 2 people doing the bar, serving meals, and taking orders. Taking all into account, I enjoyed what I had but I will not be rushing back. Expensive picture on a plate, and not value for money.

Gwyneth Storey

4 months ago

Lovely meal, first time we’ve been in since reopen but we’ll definitely be back. The refit is perfect for the building, and the seating is really comfortable Good selection on menu and served quickly (but not too quickly) by very cheerful staff. Glad to see attention to detail; fabulous wine glasses. Parking at door could do with some gravel as especially wet at the moment

Ian Henderson

5 months ago

So glad this place is back open. Popped in on our way up to Kielder and was not dissapointed with the new look and menu. Sausage and mash was fantastic.

Ashley Small

5 months ago

We came for Sunday lunch, first time after reopening. I think the new face of the Highlander is fantastic 👌 Great decor, very comfortable. Service was good, prompt & efficient. I had the trio of meats- Pork, Chicken & beef, each of them all cooked to perfection! Good selection of vegetables & the Yorkshire puds were amazing!! I went all out & chose the Apple, Pear & Plum crumble, with custard. It was absolutely delicious, if there was any room for change, reduced pudding size & price would maybe be my only quibble. You certainly won't leave here hungry! 🤣👌 Will definitely be back!