The Good Food Guide 100 Best Pubs 2025
We are over the moon to be included in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs 2025 – proudly claiming 51st position in this prestigious list! A huge thank you to everyone … Read more →
We are over the moon to be included in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs 2025 – proudly claiming 51st position in this prestigious list! A huge thank you to everyone … Read more →
We are utterly delighted to have been shortlisted for the North East England Tourism Awards – Pub of the Year! It means so much to be recognised for the customer … Read more →
The AA Hospitality Awards took place in London on Monday 22nd September 2025 and we are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Kirkstyle Inn was awarded 3 AA Rosettes! Achieving … Read more →
Ashley Boon is an award-winning wildlife artist whose stunning sketches and watercolours capture the dramatic beauty of the natural world. This November, in celebration of Great British Game Week, we … Read more →
Celebrate the festive season at The Kirkstyle with our Christmas Party Menu. Three courses and a glass of Prosecco for £45 per person. Please note this menu is available for … Read more →
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in style with Connor’s incredible ten-course tasting menu, designed to showcase the very best of our outstanding local produce and make your evening truly unforgettable. … Read more →
Restaurant Magazine interviewed Head Chef, Connor Wilson! Read the article to find out what Connor would choose as his last meal, his most overrated food, what dish he wishes he’d … Read more →
Thank you Opulence Magazine for announcing our concierge service available to guests staying at The Old Rectory, and highlighting some of the amazing experiences guests can enjoy when staying with … Read more →
In series thirteen of The Story Behind the Dish Connor takes you behind the scenes into the kitchen to show you how he prepares his Rabbit with Morels Dish. He … Read more →
In series twelve of The Story Behind the Dish Connor describes his delicious Softley Farm Lamb, Jerusalem Artichoke and Girolle dish from the main menu. Softley Farm is one of … Read more →
Foraging is a great way to engage with nature, experience the beautiful moorlands and learn about it as you stretch your legs. Gemma, the Cramlington Forager is a fountain of … Read more →
We are incredibly proud to be named ‘Best Pub Stay’ and be included in the The Times and The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Stay in the UK 2025. … Read more →
Explore the wildlife of this extraordinary area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), which truly is England’s Last Wilderness with Wildlife Artist and International Wildlife Guide, Ashley Boon. The North Pennines … Read more →
We’re incredibly proud of our Head Chef, Connor Wilson, who was honoured with a ‘Rising Star’ award at the 2025 National Restaurant Awards in London. The ceremony, held at Borough … Read more →
We are celebrating Burns night in true style; it will be one muckle shindig. Music, Poetry, Bagpipes and a traditional Scottish menu….Canapes, Cullen Skink Soup, followed by Freshly prepared Haggis … Read more →
Our gift vouchers are the perfect gift, even for those who are tricky to buy for. They are available to post or email. They can be redeemed against meals, stays, … Read more →
We are flattered and delighted to be included in the Financial Times’ Room at the Inn’ article where they reveal their twelve best British pubs for a winter weekend break. … Read more →
A guided tour of Hepple Estate is a magical and most memorable experience. Come rain or shine there is much to see, learn and enjoy – and let’s face it … Read more →
Great review in the The National Geographic Traveller UK and we are very proud to be in such great company once again. To take a look please click here.
We are over the moon to be included in The Times ’23 Cosy Pubs for Autumn’ line up, with such a flattering write up too. To take a look, please … Read more →
How chuffed are we to be amongst such great company in this wonderful article by The Week. The selection is from across the globe…. Italy, France, Menorca, Iceland, Kenya, Peru … Read more →
In series eleven of The Story Behind the Dish Connor presents his take on a Waldolf Salad using Darling Blue Cheese, pickled and roasted Walnuts, Braised Celery with Fennel Pollen. … Read more →
Top chefs and industry experts revealed the definitive list of cosy retreats, little-known gems and the best food and drink in every part of the UK in The Daily Mail … Read more →
We are very proud of our review in The Times, some great scores. A big thanks to Sean Newsom for visiting us and for such a glowing round-up. Thank you … Read more →
Series ten of The Story Behind the Dish brings us Connor’s delicious Raspberry and Sheep’s Yogurt Mousse featuring raspberries jelly and crisps and a raspberry soup made with honey from … Read more →
Visit Annandale Distillery which has been superbly and lovingly restored, after being closed for nearly a century. Take a tour to discover the areas of this historic site and learn … Read more →
In this nineth series of The Story Behind the Dish Connor explains his Scallop, Pigs Cheek and Kohlrabi dish. The scallops are from the Isle of Skye and sea vegetables … Read more →
We were delighted to welcome Louisa Clutterbuck and Leon Challis-Davies to The Kirkstyle, to create their debut ‘Behind the Apron Culinary Conversation’. During his interview with Louisa Connor talks about … Read more →
Here Head Chef, Connor Wilson, tells the tale of his Lamb, Morel, Green Asparagus, Wild Garlic dish from the Tasting Menu. He describes how he embraces the nose to tail … Read more →
This is a real treat for our guests staying in The Old Rectory, which is right next door to the pub. Head Chef, Connor Wilson will help you design your … Read more →
We are utterly delighted and very proud to be national finalists in not one but two categories in the 2024 Great British Pub Awards. This is great recognition of the … Read more →
In series seven of The Story Behind the Dish Head Chef, Connor Wilson describes his Fresh Cheese Croustade, English Peas, Game Dressing dish from the Tasting Menu. This dish combines … Read more →
What better way to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty than on a eco-friendly electric bike. Despite being very hilly, these bikes turn a struggle into a smile, but … Read more →
Set in the beautiful and serene Tyne Valley, only seven miles from the centre of Newcastle and nestled on the banks of the River Tyne and near the ancient remains … Read more →
In series six of The Story Behind the Dish Head Chef Connor Wilson, describes his Choux Craquelin, Praline Cream, Guanaja Chocolate Cremaux Espresso Ice Cream dish from the Main Menu. … Read more →
Series five of The Story Behind the Dish finds Head Chef Connor Wilson, describing his Hake, Leek Cannelloni, Braised Leek and Dulce Beurre Blanc dish from the Main Menu. A … Read more →
Welcome to series four of The Story Behind the Dish. In this series, our talented Head Chef, Connor Wilson, talks you through his Beetroot, Rhubarb, Brown Butter dessert from the … Read more →
Welcome to the third in the series of The Story Behind the Dish. This time, our talented Head Chef, Connor Wilson, talks you through his Barbecued Beetroot, Smoked Sour Cream … Read more →
Welcome to the second series of The Story Behind the Dish where our wonderful Head Chef, Connor Wilson, explains the philosophy and inspiration behind Venison Tartare, Fermented Bilberry, Salt Baked … Read more →
The Story behind the Dish is a series of videos where our Head Chef, Connor Wilson, explains a dish, the philosophy behind it and what inspired him to create the … Read more →
We are so proud to top and tail Grace Dent’s round up of her favourite restaurants 2023. Big thank you Grace! ‘Where chefs let their freak flag fly’: Grace Dent’s … Read more →
We are chuffed to be included in The Good Food Guide’s choice of Britain’s cosiest pubs. We think you’ll agree, we are in very good company! Please click here to … Read more →
We are so very proud to be recognised by Michelin, as one of their Favourite New Restaurants, showcasing high quality cooking across a range of styles and budgets. We along … Read more →
The AA paid us a visit this month and we are proud to say that they have awarded us an AA Five Star rating with an “Inn” designator. This is … Read more →
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded two AA Rosettes. A very respectable accolade, and so well-deserved by Head Chef, Connor, and his team in the kitchen. … Read more →
We were of course excited and at the same time apprehensive when we noticed ‘the’ Grace Dent, acclaimed food critic, had booked to dine with us. Her flattering review of … Read more →
We are utterly delighted to be included in the prestigious Good Food Guide’s Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2023. It’s an honour to be in such good company alongside some … Read more →
Spirits were high and so was the adrenalin at the Inter-pub Quoits tournament on Sunday 9th July, when The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman’s Rest took on The Wallace Arms . … Read more →
We are located on the upper reaches of the South Tyne in the open wooded valley, within easy reach of superb fishing on the South, North and Main Tyne. Fishing … Read more →
Experience the incredible starry skies above Northumberland with astronomers from the Stargazing team at the Twice Brewed Inn. Located within the protected Dark Sky park, the venue benefits from minimal … Read more →
Hadrian’s Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years. At 73 miles it marches across northern Britain from sea to sea. The most famous of … Read more →
Hexham is the most northerly national hunt course, it boast a unique location based in the rolling hills of The Last Hidden Kingdom – Northumberland. It hosts fifteen national hunt … Read more →
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are … Read more →
Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston, in Cumbria, UK. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North … Read more →