Set in a cosy coastal town not far from Newcastle, The Schooner Hotel and the setting of Alnmouth, provides an idyllic getaway from busy city life. The hotel is extremely popular due to its old-fashioned, traditional style as well as its picturesque views of the sea and the estuary. The Schooner Hotel has been providing hospitality since the 1600s so the hotel is steeped with history.
Rumoured to be a home for spirits of the lost, the hotel plays on its history while providing friendly service to lighten the atmosphere to one that is great for families. Containing both a bar and restaurant, the hotel is a great spot for either lunch or dinner whether you're staying in one of the suites or just passing by.
The Spice Galleon restaurant is the hotel's unique offering of authentic Indian cuisine. You're sure to find all your favourite dishes on the menu, and while you decide, guests can snack on popadoms and chutneys. Start off with a meat or vegetable samosa before moving onto one of the speciality dishes. Served in a medium to hot sauce, chicken or meat is prepared with garlic, coriander and green chillies in a traditional village style curry. Pair this with a side of pilau rice and sag aloo to taste the authentic flavours of India.
If spice isn't your thing, don't worry, the general hotel menu has something for everyone. Whether you're after a light lunch of a sandwich or wrap, or an evening a la carte meal, The Schooner Kitchen serves classic British cuisine. Beef burgers, chicken burgers, fish and chips, steak and lasagne are sure to fill any hungry bellies but if you're still peckish, there's always dessert! Rich sticky toffee pudding comes drenched in thick custard or refreshing ice cream for a mouth-watering finish to your meal.