Bigger than it looks from outside. Modern pub in a traditional shell. I found the service a bit slow and asking our particular server three times for our drinks order didn't help. Food was decent but a little overpriced IMO.
Different sort of pub from the usual, food was good and staff were friendly.
Food was a bit "American Style" but very edible.
Staff unhelpful. Asked if they served food. Was asked if we had a reservation. When we said no, they were not interested. The said they were fully booked. Over half of pub had empty tables. All had reserved signs on but after staying for a drink they were all still empty when we left. Staff seemed self absorbed and didn't even try to fit us in. We were from out of the area and had heard really good reports of this pub. If you want to go. My advise is to book or you will be sorely disappointed. Won't be going back
Steer clear if you have allergies as they will NOT accomodate them. Beyond disappointed with this place, absolutely awful. It started when my sister booked a meal here for us and a dozen other friends, she was told to let them know in advance our orders. I was hesitant about going to the Dirty Bottles as I'm a vegan and they focus mostly on meat, but most places are very understanding and try their best to accomodate if you give them notice. I tried to email the Dirty Bottles asking about their vegan options, I got no response for 2 weeks. My sister was also not getting responses by email so she suggested facebook messaging them, which I did. I sent my first message reading:
'Hello, I'm going for a meal at the Dirty Bottles and I would love to know what vegan options you have as that is my dietary requirement.
Thank you'
I got a polite response saying:
'We do have a couple of house burgers which are vegan, The Winter is coming (spicy bean patty) and the Raj Bhaji (onion Bhaji patty) are both suitable. If there is anything in particular that you would like just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate that.
Hope this helps'
Neither of these options were something I would like so I responded:
'If I brought my own vegan cheese would it be possible to make the mushroom ravoli and the veggie pizza fries vegan?'
I than didnt get a response for around 6 hours, confused I sent a message saying:
'Is this possible?'
And to my delight I got one back saying:
'Hi Hannah the manager Daryl is off today, but I can t see why couldn t do that for you.'
Everything seemed great and I brought the cheese, however 20 minutes before we were meant to begin the meal, my sister got an email saying that the ravioli has egg in it and that another person attending the meal couldn't have their choice of a chicken nugget due to them not having the right ingredients. This was so last minute and ultimately frustrating, we had no choice but to go and once we arrived we got given a less than great table (it was right next to the kitchen, you could hear pans cluttering, the staff talking and the chef loudly singing). We all tried to ignore it and the manager came over, he wasn't particularly talkative or apologetic and asked me what I wanted, I asked if the pizza fries could still be made vegan with my cheese and he replied yes. It was a small, unsatisfying dish and I couldn't even get the cocktail I wanted as when I tried to order a mojito I was told the ice crushing machine was broken. Overall I will not be returning, and it was disappointing to be let down when we all spent a lot of money there. 0/10
Food is always fantastic here! And the decor is lovely too. Never stayed in the rooms upstairs but they look amazing!! Well worth the travel if you don't live local!
Great night, lovely food very well set out. Good choice of food and cocktails.
Food atmosphere and beers all great. Eatery of choice when in Alnwick.
Cool pub looks better inside than outside dont be put off it's cool
Wow! Meat sweats eating here. Self serve beer and Blue Moon on tap. Whats not to like? Highly recommended!!
Called in on recomendation of a friend. Just had a pint, would have love to eat as food looks fantastic. He never said about booking lol. Next time
I've been before and loved it, but my most recent experience of The Dirty Bottles can only be described as mediocre at best. On my first visit the food was outstanding. Ribs would fall off the bone, meat was juicy and tender, and all the flavours were complimentary. This time the ribs were a struggle to separate from the bone, the meat seemed much drier and less tasty, and some of the flavour combinations just didn't work. My starter - the spicy chicken fries - was mainly flavoured by the vinegar from a jar of jalapenos, which wasn't particularly nice. I opted for the curried beans with my main. I chose these as the pit beans I had last time were outstanding. I understand curried beans are perhaps not in keeping with the 'American barbecue' theme of most of the food, but I thought they must be there for a reason, and at this time was basing my decisions on the quality of the last visit. Curried beans should not be on the menu. If I had to hazard a guess as to how they were made, I'd say that some tinned beans had been washed, tossed in some shop-bought curry powder and heated. This visit was such a disappointment, and I hope it was simply an off night.
Great food and nice service. Thank you.
Would recommend the beef brisket.
Very interesting place with a spooky history. Lovely large clean comfortable room.
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