The Ship Inn, Low Newton by the Sea, Northumberland
The Ship Inn in Low Newton by the Sea is tucked away in the corner of a square of old fishermen's cottages belonging to the National Trust, just a few metres from a wonderful sandy beach and picturesque bay. Situated in a fantastic location with views from the beach towards Dunstanburgh Castle, the inn itself is a real gem. The Ship Inn, formerly known as the Smack Inn, was taken over by the present owner and her daughter in 1999 and refurbished to retain its original character. The interior has wooden floors, solid wooden seating and tables, and colourfully painted walls decorated with shipping maps and framed local photos, which all add to its charm.
The Ship Inn serves simple yet excellent food, with an emphasis on locally sourced produce, both seafood and meat. With its own micro-brewery adjacent to the inn, a variety of real ales are offered. Starters range from £3.50-£5.95 and include kipper pate with oatcakes and goats cheese with tomato and basil. Main courses offer a selection of fish and meat dishes with something to suit everyone and most dishes are priced between £8-£16. Typical main courses include fresh local crab with salad, lamb cutlets with mash and cabbage, venison in red wine sauce, local sausages with mash and cabbage or tagliatelle with homemade pesto and Berwick Edge cheese. The desserts are equally impressive with choices including a generous portion of apple crumble with cream, lemon possett with mixed berries and a variety of original flavours of Cream of Galloway ice-cream.
Specials include sirloin steak with mash and cabbage (£16.00) or sea bass. A real treat for seafood lovers is the freshly caught lobster straight from Newton Bay (£23.50) served with fresh bread and salad. Our bill came to approximately £50 for two people for two courses and three rounds of drinks, which was very reasonable and worth every penny.
The Ship Inn is a pub not to be missed however it is essential to book ahead as it is very popular with locals and visitors alike. There is a full menu Wednesday to Sunday with a limited menu Sunday to Tuesday. Please note that they do not accept cards so you will need to take enough cash.
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