The Dirty Bottles Inn

Really friendly at hotel and nice setting x

Let me start by saying that since we booked this last year, both the pub and the B&B have been sold and are now owned and operated by the Greene King pub chain. We had no knowledge of this change, as there was no update from corporate and when we told locals (who asked) where we were staying, were quite dismissive telling us what it used to be like. We were apprehensive and worried what our experience might be, but I feel ours was a good experience. And even though it is now marketed as a Harry Potter B&B, apart from the colours (our bathroom and curtains reflected Griffyndor colours and the wall paper was the marauder's map) we didn't feel it was in your face. B&B A restful night for all Even though in the centre of the town, we certainly enjoyed a good nights sleep for our time there. Four poster bed with matching furniture and a lovely en-suite bathroom. Fresh fluffy towels, plenty of hot water and complimentary toiletries, nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Plenty of choice for breakfast too!

We stayed for our 21st Wedding Anniversary in The Chamber Room. The room was fabulous and just what we had hoped for. Our evening meal was very tasty as was breakfast the next morning. We did have a few issues with our stay, however Daryl sorted everything direct with us and all was well in the end. There are only four rooms and they are all fantastic. We are staying at the sister hotel in January as well. Well worth a stay.

Lovely old atmospheric pub, great staff, friendly and efficient. We had steaks, cooked to perfection, absolutely delicious. Service was quick and very good value for the money. Looking for a cosy place, historical and great food in Alnwick, look no further.

Find for the third time in a row staff hurry to serve and run away too much, not asked if we wanted sauces, extra drinks etc and we ended up chasing the staff, asked for extra napkins and they were dumped on the table without a word. We come for the food which is excellent but sadly the staff again surly, hurrying you, hurrying food order and that’s a shame. Competition is fierce in Alnwick amble shilbottle and surly staff not doing any good. Girl at reception complaining to another how the phone had never stopped ringing and moaning about it, sorry I thought that was a good sign! We were served at the bar by a brilliant guy larger guy dark hair beard, chatty fun fast service and the best apart from chefs in the place. More of him is what you need! Asked if we could take desert home (cheesecake) told no sorry we don’t allow that….. WHY? We are locals not tourists and hoping you get your staff sorted before the next visit.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience - the food was tasty and the portion size was good. The staff were all young and were polite and attentive, I can't remember the last time I went to a pub and was waited on - it made a refreshing change. The ambience of the pub was charming. I could not praise this place enough - well done to everyone involved.