The Bowes - Hexham

We enjoyed our stay very much. the rooms have recently been renovated to a high standard. eating is excellent, especially the authentic Thai dishes. easy access... read more We enjoyed our stay very much. the rooms have recently been renovated to a high standard. eating is excellent, especially the authentic Thai dishes. easy access to so many sights. to be in the middle of the wall. comfortable journey to crag side an amazing NT property. if they do not want to drive all the time, there are five minutes to walk to the train station.

We had a great experience at the restaurant! We ordered two meals and four drinks on a Sunday afternoon for just £40, which was excellent value. The food was de... read more We had a great experience at the restaurant! We ordered two meals and four drinks on a Sunday afternoon for just £40, which was excellent value. The food was delicious, and the drinks were well-made. The service was prompt, and the staff were friendly, contributing to a lovely atmosphere. We definitely recommend this place!

We stopped in for a quick snack during our trip, and we were impressed! The staff was amazing and attentive, and the food was delicious. We enjoyed the bread, c... read more We stopped in for a quick snack during our trip, and we were impressed! The staff was amazing and attentive, and the food was delicious. We enjoyed the bread, chips, mushroom bruschetta, and garlic bread—everything was fantastic! If we had been here longer, we definitely would have come back for dinner.

I 've been visiting the area for the last 15 years. A lot has changed. Some places that were once great no longer are. But a few have gotten better....and in th... read more I 've been visiting the area for the last 15 years. A lot has changed. Some places that were once great no longer are. But a few have gotten better....and in the case of The Bowes I 'm going to use the word great. I stayed for two weeks while excavating at Vindolanda. The food? Superb. Best steak pie I 've ever had. Curry was also outstanding but be sure and ask which chef is cooking, it will influence the spice rankings! Eddie the bartender will pour your a friendly pint, Astrid and Catherine are almost mother hens in their efforts to make sure your stay is comfortable. Ian the owner often gave people lifts to start their day, although for me it was a pleasant 35 minute walk up Chainley Burn to the dig site. Also note excellent rail connection from the station just down the street and at least some useful bus links. Our little band of excavators has decided that The Bowes will be our local for all future seasons.

Loved the Sunday dinner. So much food but very enjoyable. Room very comfortable and clean. Highly recommended!! read more Loved the Sunday dinner. So much food but very enjoyable. Room very comfortable and clean. Highly recommended!!