If you are hiking on the trail along Hadrian’s Wall Path, you will need to remember to rest and refuel regularly. Are you on the lookout for good places to have a coffee, a drink or dinner in the evening? In this post, we have some recommendations for the best places to eat on Hadrian’s Wall Path.
1. VALLUM FARM, Newcastle upon Tyne
Located 12 km west of Newcastle, Vallum Farm is a foodie’s paradise! The place includes a vintage tea room with outdoor terrace, an ice cream parlor, a restaurant and a vegetable garden overflowing with herbs and fresh vegetables! The establishment emphasizes fresh, seasonal and homemade products. Let yourself be intoxicated by the smells of fresh bread, pies and cakes. Let yourself be tempted by the artisanal ice cream and the vegetables from the garden. Enjoy the quality of the local products! Guests can also enjoy the views from the property ideally nestled in Tyne Valley. For more information visit www.vallumfarm.co.uk
2. TWICE BREWED INN, Bardon Mill
The Twice Brewed Inn is located halfway between Newcastle Upon Tyne and Carlisle. It is close to all the major Roman sites – Vindolanda, Housteads and the Roman Army Museum. Focusing on traditional dishes, the Twice Brewed Inn has a varied menu to suit all tastes. In this welcoming pub, hearty meals are served. Enjoy the home-cooked food and the breathtaking scenery. For more information visit www.twicebrewedinn.co.uk
3. BATTLESTEADS PUB HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, Wark
Battlesteads is an award winning facility. A large majority of the products are grown on site or come from small local producers. The place is renowned for its cuisine and hospitality. This establishment has also been named a responsible tourist destination – so it is obviously one of our recommendations! For more information visit www.battlesteads.com
Why not also read our Hadrian’s Wall Path – 9 Trail Highlights post
4. MILECASTLE INN, Haltwhistle
Milecastle inn is a traditional pub serving home cooked food and great beers. The property is just 500 meters from Hadrian’s Wall Path, and there are more Roman camps in the surrounding area than anywhere else on the Wall. For more information, visit http://www.milecastle-inn.co.uk/
5. BLACKFRIARS RESTAURANT AND BANQUET HALL, Newcastle upon Tyne
Blackfriars is located in a former medieval 13th century convent. Do not hesitate to discover their seasonal menu! Blackfriars serves traditional British cuisine and uses only produce from nearby farms. For more information visit www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
6. LANERCOST TEA ROOMS, Abbey Farm, Carlisle
At the Lanercost tea rooms, everything is homemade and freshly prepared with quality local products. The establishment offers cakes and hot drinks, and a lunch menu including salads, wraps, paninis, traditional fish and chips or homemade burgers. Lanercost tea rooms located just near the Lanercost Priory, dating from the 12 th century, and within one kilometer of Hadrian’s Wall Path.
7. SAMSON INN, Gilsland
Originally a 17th-century coaching inn, then renamed after one of the first steam engines to work the Carlisle to Newcastle railway, The Samson Inn has been welcoming weary travellers for centuries. After closing its doors in early 2024, the pub was saved by the local community through the Gilsland Community Benefit Trust, who raised funds through a public share issue and a government Community Ownership Fund grant to bring it back to life. Now reopened and thriving, it sits just 50 metres from the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail, serving delicious home-cooked food using quality local ingredients, rotating real ales from nearby micro-breweries, and offering four comfortable en-suite bedrooms. The large bar and separate dining room are decorated with railway posters and warmed by two log-burning stoves. Dogs are welcome in the bar. For more information visit thesamsoninn.co.uk
