The Jolly Fisherman

A tasty lunch after a long walk!
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Have you visited Craster before?
Not only is it home to us and the world-famous Craster Kippers Smoke House but has also been the location for the TV series Vera!
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This view never gets old...

Don't forget, we're open!
Pop in for a 🦀 crab sandwich after a long walk along to Dunstanburgh!

Whatever the weather, we think this is the best seat in the house! Don't you agree?

A recent video from two walkers enjoying a winter walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh with hardly a soul in sight!

Did you know, Craster has been named as one of the 10 prettiest fishing villages in Britain by BBC Countryfile Magazine?

Wow - Craster from above taken by Northumberland Helicopters!

Entertaining family over the festive period?
With views a-plenty from our restaurant, why not save the hassle of cooking and book a table at The Jolly Fisherman?

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! We hope to see you at the Jolly Fisherman over the festive period!

Pint with a view?
Join us for lunch this Sunday!

Who's looking forward to enjoying a wintery walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh this week?
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Join us for lunch or a drink this festive period! 🥂

Warm up on this cold winter day next to our cosy fire! 🔥🍴🍷

NYE is nearly on us....we still have one table available for our evening of entertainment and delicious 3 course meal!! Message the Facebook page or ring 01665576461 for detailsNYE is nearly on us....we still have one table available for our evening of entertainment and delicious 3 course meal!! Message the Facebook page or ring 01665576461 for details

A very interesting article that we support whole heartedly. We do everything we can to provide the best service to our customers but there are so many factors that can influence a visit.....
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Enjoy magnificent views and miles of sandy bay if you walk from Low Newton to Craster!
This walk sets foot from the fishing village of Craster, passing the mighty ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, and the long sweep of Embleton Sands before reaching Low Newton by the Sea.
A wonderful walk all year round, with dune flowers blooming in spring, paddling (or swimming for the brave) in summer, migrating birds in the autumn, and beautiful light and empty paths in winter!

Heading out in Newcastle over the festive period?
Why not pop into our Sister pub, Rosie’s Bar, Newcastle for a pint or two? 🍺

With many schools breaking up in the next week or so, the Jolly Fisherman is a great place to visit with the whole family - even your four-legged friend!🐕

What a lovely, patient and welcoming team we were met with on Saturday night when there was a powercut. The whole pub was lit by candles and the atmosphere was just perfect. A seafood platter( there being no electricity) was delicious and the beer was plentiful. Well done the two young male staff who were very courteous and apologetic to all who had booked to eat. Also well done the patient and accommodating customers who all just got on with it ....ourselves included.



We will most certainly go back to sample hot cooked food.

We loved it here, walked in on passing as my son spotted crab sandwiches. Everything we ordered was lovely and the view of the sea and castle were an added bonus. Lovely friendly staff too. We will definitely be back when we are up in the area again

We came here after a number of recommendations. We weren't disappointed! The staff were friendly and welcoming and the fish dishes were incredible. A rare special treat with stunning sea views.

We came for lunch today and heard someone complaining. It was clear you were really busy and the staff were working so hard to get everyone served. We would just like to say we had an absolutely delicious lunch as we always do when we visit. Today was surprisingly warm, very busy and your staff were excellent. Yes, you probably wanted glasses cleared quicker and tables emptied sooner, but you know what? You are an excellent pub that welcomes dogs and walkers and sometimes people just need to chill out and perhaps even clear a few glasses. You apologised, she was rude. Well done, we had a lovely lunch and we'll come again next time we're up this way. Claire & Martin

Very well run, beautifully located pub. Nudging well into the pub restaurant space, but the seafood platter was excellent and the ales well kept. Really very good.

The food there was absolutely delicious, especially the crab soup and the kipper pate. We had a lovely waiter who was great with the children and the decor was great too.

Me and my wife paid our first visit to northumberland this week and I have to say your pub was out standing. It’s made a lasting impression on us. Food was delicious, service was faultless and the views was spectacular. special thank you to the young server Clayton who couldnt do enough for us. Looking forward to our next visit to northumberland in the near future. Thank you, Richard and sue

It was amazing! Really enjoyed the food!! All three courses! Soup/Lobster sandwich (can’t remember the name), Mixed platter/Fish pie and burgers for main, sticky toffee/brownie and lemon posset for pud. All four of us really enjoyed it! Thank you �

Have visited the pub a few times normally by Jetski from blyth. Fantastic food beer and views. You can also keep an eye on your ski from the beer garden.

Had a family meal out for Father’s Day. The menu was lovely, staff very friendly and great service. The food was delicious and well presented...can highly recommend the kipper scotch egg, seafood platter, fishcakes and beef roast....we were lucky enough to be seated next to the window where we spotted a pod of dolphins swimming a mile or so offshore. We will definitely be back. Thanks guys!

Food, service wonderful and everyone friendly - our dog Teddy loved the garden, views terrific. Highly recommend this dog friendly pub that serves excellent food and beer

Excellent is the only word to describe our lunch yesterday, we travel there just to have the fish platter

Excellent food and friendly, efficient service. Lobster less than an hour from sea to plate! Great atmosphere, fabulous sea views, thank you.

Been here 3 times now and every time I am blown away! Best crab soup... or any soup that I've ever had in life! Seafood so fresh and roast dinners equally astounding with the tastiest side dishes absolutely everything is of the highest standard and the presentation is always lovely. The staff are always so attentive and the views of the sea are unrivalled!

we had great food , were made to feel very welcome and service was prompt and cheerful despite the staff being very busy , beautiful views and appreciated being able to bring the kids and the dog!

Has always been a favourite of ours but it seems to have lost the plot this year. The staff are stressed and not their usual jolly selves. The bar was inaccessible due to the amount of dirty glasses stacked up due to lack of staff. The lovely lady who has worked there years looked exhausted trying to man the bar. Outside in the garden we liked to sit in the tables were filled with piles of dirty pots with no one to clear them up. Customers were actually having to clear their own tables to be able to sit and enjoy the view. What is with the cardboard take away boxes ? spoilt by trying to be too trendy. What has happened to this lovely pub. ??

Amazing crab sandwiches. I was totally bemused that they didn't have a single vegetarian item on the menu, as my partner had to sit and watch us eat and get food elsewhere.

Was at jolly fisherman yesterday.Service was real slow ordering drinks x2 shandy’s and then when ordering food I ordered the cheese burger and my partner the crab sandwich with chips . My portion of chips was tiny in a little basket but looked good and the crab sandwich had numerous pieces off crab shell in it ! Over priced average food £31 in total

Probably the only pub-restaurant that I have waited 20 mins to place my order ........ then 2 mins for it to arrive. That should tell you something about the quality of the service and the food. Appearances can be very deceptive!

What a lovely, patient and welcoming team we were met with on Saturday night when there was a powercut. The whole pub was lit by candles and the atmosphere was just perfect. A seafood platter( there being no electricity) was delicious and the beer was plentiful. Well done the two young male staff who were very courteous and apologetic to all who had booked to eat. Also well done the patient and accommodating customers who all just got on with it ....ourselves included.



We will most certainly go back to sample hot cooked food.

We loved it here, walked in on passing as my son spotted crab sandwiches. Everything we ordered was lovely and the view of the sea and castle were an added bonus. Lovely friendly staff too. We will definitely be back when we are up in the area again

We came here after a number of recommendations. We weren't disappointed! The staff were friendly and welcoming and the fish dishes were incredible. A rare special treat with stunning sea views.

We came for lunch today and heard someone complaining. It was clear you were really busy and the staff were working so hard to get everyone served. We would just like to say we had an absolutely delicious lunch as we always do when we visit. Today was surprisingly warm, very busy and your staff were excellent. Yes, you probably wanted glasses cleared quicker and tables emptied sooner, but you know what? You are an excellent pub that welcomes dogs and walkers and sometimes people just need to chill out and perhaps even clear a few glasses. You apologised, she was rude. Well done, we had a lovely lunch and we'll come again next time we're up this way. Claire & Martin

Very well run, beautifully located pub. Nudging well into the pub restaurant space, but the seafood platter was excellent and the ales well kept. Really very good.

The food there was absolutely delicious, especially the crab soup and the kipper pate. We had a lovely waiter who was great with the children and the decor was great too.

Me and my wife paid our first visit to northumberland this week and I have to say your pub was out standing. It’s made a lasting impression on us. Food was delicious, service was faultless and the views was spectacular. special thank you to the young server Clayton who couldnt do enough for us. Looking forward to our next visit to northumberland in the near future. Thank you, Richard and sue

It was amazing! Really enjoyed the food!! All three courses! Soup/Lobster sandwich (can’t remember the name), Mixed platter/Fish pie and burgers for main, sticky toffee/brownie and lemon posset for pud. All four of us really enjoyed it! Thank you �

Have visited the pub a few times normally by Jetski from blyth. Fantastic food beer and views. You can also keep an eye on your ski from the beer garden.

Had a family meal out for Father’s Day. The menu was lovely, staff very friendly and great service. The food was delicious and well presented...can highly recommend the kipper scotch egg, seafood platter, fishcakes and beef roast....we were lucky enough to be seated next to the window where we spotted a pod of dolphins swimming a mile or so offshore. We will definitely be back. Thanks guys!

Food, service wonderful and everyone friendly - our dog Teddy loved the garden, views terrific. Highly recommend this dog friendly pub that serves excellent food and beer

Excellent is the only word to describe our lunch yesterday, we travel there just to have the fish platter

Excellent food and friendly, efficient service. Lobster less than an hour from sea to plate! Great atmosphere, fabulous sea views, thank you.

Been here 3 times now and every time I am blown away! Best crab soup... or any soup that I've ever had in life! Seafood so fresh and roast dinners equally astounding with the tastiest side dishes absolutely everything is of the highest standard and the presentation is always lovely. The staff are always so attentive and the views of the sea are unrivalled!

we had great food , were made to feel very welcome and service was prompt and cheerful despite the staff being very busy , beautiful views and appreciated being able to bring the kids and the dog!

Has always been a favourite of ours but it seems to have lost the plot this year. The staff are stressed and not their usual jolly selves. The bar was inaccessible due to the amount of dirty glasses stacked up due to lack of staff. The lovely lady who has worked there years looked exhausted trying to man the bar. Outside in the garden we liked to sit in the tables were filled with piles of dirty pots with no one to clear them up. Customers were actually having to clear their own tables to be able to sit and enjoy the view. What is with the cardboard take away boxes ? spoilt by trying to be too trendy. What has happened to this lovely pub. ??

Amazing crab sandwiches. I was totally bemused that they didn't have a single vegetarian item on the menu, as my partner had to sit and watch us eat and get food elsewhere.

Was at jolly fisherman yesterday.Service was real slow ordering drinks x2 shandy’s and then when ordering food I ordered the cheese burger and my partner the crab sandwich with chips . My portion of chips was tiny in a little basket but looked good and the crab sandwich had numerous pieces off crab shell in it ! Over priced average food £31 in total

Probably the only pub-restaurant that I have waited 20 mins to place my order ........ then 2 mins for it to arrive. That should tell you something about the quality of the service and the food. Appearances can be very deceptive!