The Bowes - Menu

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.