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£5 - £15
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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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All reviews beef fish and chips pudding mash sunday roast curry the pub extra gravy quality of food visited today cooked perfectly staff were attentive lovely food booked a table mouth fab newcastle
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Been here several times for lunch and food always fabulous so booked a table for 8 for family occasion. Firstly was dismayed at how packed and rowdy it was due to a football match, having assumed we were in for a quiet family evening. Granted...It did quieten down once the match ended. 2 of the party asked for steak, to be told at 7.30 that there were none left (prime time on a Saturday evening!, obviously a stock issue!) 3 of us then plummed for gammon and 2 for liver, the rest a mixture of other off the menu. Unfortunately the gammon was extremely tough, difficult to cut through and even more difficult to chew, the liver was also overcooked. I am also assured the 2 prawn cocktail starters were poor and noones meal was particularly hot. I cannot, however fault the service we received from a very young gentleman who was professional through and through Will we back? Very unlikely which is such a shame as previous lunch dates/food were perfect .More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thanks for your review. You make a couple of fair points which we take on board and apologise for. Yes we were extremely busy for the tea time NUFC fixture. The balance of offering a great dining experience vs catering for a live match can...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

The food was absolutely beautiful the portions were more than enough I would highly recommend you will not be disappointed

Date of visit: November 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thanks for your great review. Hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Peter👍

Reviewed 8 September 2023

Lovely pub and came here a lot, but food not as good as it used to be. The menu isnt as inclusive and its very boring. I had a lemon tart which consisted of a slice of pastry, im sure they forgot to put the...filling in! Mains Portions size is okay, but if you like your grub I would advise 3 coursesMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2023

Disappointed with your review. Sorry we weren’t as good as last time you visited, although it’s a shame you never posted a review when we were near the top of favourite places to eat? We are changing our menu at the end of October. Hopefully...More

Reviewed 22 August 2023 via mobile

Not been to The Engine for some time, popped in last Saturday Afternoon and was very impressed, the food and service were great. We both had the Chicken Gyros and they were fabulous, wish we could have fitted in a pudding but we were defeated...by this lovely main course.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2023

Thanks for your great review. Menu changes at the end of October. Hope to see you again soon. Cheers, Peter.

Reviewed 28 July 2023

Food excellent we had Sunday lunch everything was cooked to perfection the Yorkshire pudding was homemade and delicious service fast and professional couldn’t fault it will be making regular visits from now on

Date of visit: July 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 2 August 2023

Thanks very much for your review. Hope to see you again soon. Best regards,

Reviewed 25 July 2023

OK, we didn't eat here; just popped in for a drink....and the prices are ridiculous: both hand-pulls were not functioning. Opted for a cask beer and a medium white wine: £12.75 ! That's a rip-off to me. It was a Saturday evening and the pub...was almost empty. Wonder why? Won't be back!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 2 August 2023

Both hand pulls were out of action due to the beer engine failing and a serving temperature of 26c. Repaired the next day. Hand pulls are cask beer? Did you mean a craft beer? Beavertown Neck oil or Brixton are £6 a pint.Again reasonable for...More

Reviewed 2 July 2023

Absolute disgrace from start to finish! Our bums had not touched the seat before the waitress came over to ask for our order, she then came back again two minutes later and seemed annoyed we had not decided! Starters were below average and then my...partners steak which should have been medium rare was extra well done and tough, which was sent back and nothing else ordered due to the quality of the food! my child’s fish and chips had huge bones in it and was majorly overcooked! The ambience of the restaurant was overrun by very loud drunk people in the bar, overly priced for the quality of food and service was an absolute disgrace! Never again! Spoilt our weekend!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 7 July 2023

Firstly sorry you were disappointed, avoid at all costs? A bit harsh especially for a small independent family run business. If you wish to email me direct to discuss my email address is enginewalbottle1@outlook.com. I would love the opportunity to discuss your review. I believe...More

Reviewed 2 July 2023

Really looking forward to going after reading the menu, What a disappointment, My mixed seafood starter was unrecognisable, well apart from the batter, Then for mains ! My steak ( that I asked for rear to medium ) was incinerated, I had to tell the...waitress to take it away as I couldn’t eat it, the boys had sausage and mash and the sausages were frazzled and fish and chips and the fish was full of bones, I was happy just to pay the money just to get out the placeMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 7 July 2023

I have reached out to the review above, which I believe is someone from the same party. The Mixed seafood starter is described on the menu as a fritto misto. Tempura battered seafood which we hand batter to order. As for your steak, we were...More

Reviewed 8 June 2023

Best Sunday lunch iv ever had! Had the 12 hour beef. So tender! The mash potato was amazing so creamy. Liked the separate plate of vegetables for the table and extra gravy boats. Absolutely delicious

Date of visit: June 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 20 June 2023

Thanks for your great review, hope to see you again soon

Reviewed 1 June 2023 via mobile

Amazing food and drinks staff are excellent 10/10 100% recommend trying the Gyros 🥙 what a platter of food excellent quality

Date of visit: June 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 20 June 2023

Thanks Lynsey, Nothing better with a nice cold glass of Rose in the garden. Glad you enjoyed the Gyros.

Reviewed 30 April 2023 via mobile

Fantastic Sunday lunch and the staff are so helpful, it was a pleasure and we will be back. I had turkey which was perfect and the other beef which was also delicious followed by pudding , see you soon

Date of visit: April 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 20 June 2023

Thanks for your great review. 👍

Reviewed 10 April 2023

Went yesterday for Sunday lunch ,never been in the engine Inn for many years. Well impressed with decor and although very busy not overwhelming. I had slow cooked beef ,my partner had the turkey. Well done chef and staff ,perfect meats cooked to perfection, with...delicious vegetables including tasty sausage and stuffing complimented by gorgeous gravy. Only small gripe was slightly oily roasties and yorkshire pudding. Pricing of meal ok but 200ml of prosseco for£9.80 a bit steep. Will definitely return.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 25 June 2023

Thanks for your review. Hope to see you again soon. Cheers, Peter.

Reviewed 20 March 2023 via mobile

Great atmosphere..Staff where as attentative..Slow cooked beef & Crackling belly pork was superb.vegtables cooked perfectly

Date of visit: March 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 25 June 2023

Thanks Wayne. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Cheers, Peter.

Reviewed 19 March 2023 via mobile

Had Mothers Day lunch today which was lovely ! Asked to move tables to be in the restaurant which they accommodated straight away ,my daughter also had toothache and wasn’t up for eating but they offered a few things ,so friendly and helpful,good customer service...all round … been a few times before always lovely food .. will definitely be back .Lovely team 😊More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 25 June 2023

Thanks Lisa R. Hope to see you again soon. Cheers, Peter.

Reviewed 16 March 2023

On Saturday 3rd September 2022 we made a booking at your establishment for one night’s accommodation via LastMinute.com (ID booking 2142985539). A few hours later we were called to say that the premises was closed, as the lease was ending, and that lastminute.com shouldn't have...accepted the booking. We have since been told that you, Peter, have mistakenly told Lastminute.com that we did in fact stay, and that you were therefore claiming our £84.99 that we paid Lastminute.com at the time of booking. They won't refund our money until you contact them to rectify this error. Please can you do this so that our money can be returned accordingly, or contact us directly to pay via BACS. We are giving three stars as a gesture of goodwill, assuming that this has been an honest mistake, and that you will rectify it in an appropriate and timely manner, so that we can all move on. Thanks.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Peter Drummond, Owner at The Engine Inn at Walbottle, responded to this reviewResponded 25 June 2023

This Review has nothing to do with the Engine Inn. It relates to a guest who booked to stay at the Ship Inn in Wylam. The business closed and the guest couldn’t get a refund from Expedia. I helped to facilitate this refund. Could you...More

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The Engine Inn at Walbottle is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5