The short answer - this place is wonderful, bursting with character, in an incredible location, and the bedroom was sumptuously comfortable. Just go and stay! The longer answer (if you're not already searching your diary to book in a visit) is this: the welcome was so warm, and the staff were all so helpful and kind throughout our stay (4 nights in March 2025). The friendly, wood panelled bar has two roaring fires, lots of dogs, walkers off the beach, groups of friends having food, and excellent local beers, and a good selection of wines. It was such a welcoming place to spend time. We ate there three times because the food was SO good, the fish and chips some of the best we've ever had, and the veg curry was delicious too. (no food on Sunday nights, otherwise we'd have eaten there 4 nights!). The bedroom (we treated ourselves to room 1 up in the attic space) was SO comfortable. The bed was like a huge cloud, with a sofa and coffee table as well, plus a huge tv. The bathroom had a large walk in shower and a lovely bath. There was coffee and tea in the room and nice big handmade (?) mugs to drink from. We were so happy up there, and there were sea views (just a glimpse) in two directions, and you look down on the village shop opposite - open 7 days a week. It is 3 minutes walk from the most incredible beach, with it's endless golden sand. Great for short or long walks. The breakfasts were delicious, cooked or their own take on continental. We couldn't have been happier, and felt we'd won the lottery finding The Red Lion.

Absolutely nothing.

Great location, very attentive staff, easy check in and communication leading up to our stay was excellent. Room was very comfortable, shower facility was great and the tea & coffee facilities were a welcome addition.

Not an issue for our stay but you would need to state whether you can't cope with stairs. Our room (7) was up a small narrow flight of stairs. We had cycling panniers to carry up and down and it was a little precarious but we managed but maybe someone unstable on their feet with luggage might struggle

The breakfast is taken in a room adjacent to the bar and apart from cereals and fruit juices the courses, which have been chosen the night before, are waitress served. This may sound imperfect but it meant all food arrived hot and the tables were cleared immedately. Car parking is hit and miss but by waiting outside the Inn the staff came and collected our luggage, all of which was in the room by the time I had parked.

Car Parking. The only place to park is in the road and this is limited to 2 hours up to 1800. This in turn means the car has to be moved by 1000 the following morning. It took me three circulations of the place (it is virtually a one way system) before a vacant place became available. I would suggest anyone going to stay there times their arrival for after 1600

3 breakfasts on offer. I had all 3. Full English, Kipper & Continental on my 3 mornings. I like variety. Coffee in a cafetière was very good. Piping hot & smooth. Good step-in shower. Good controls & volume. Good towels. Downstairs bar was cosy. Parking in November is fine.

Room temp was slightly below preferred temp. Couldn't increase temp in bedroom radiator. Bathroom rad was actually warmer. Shower cubicle had nowhere to place soap/shampoo etc.

Great central location, staff incredibly nice and helpful. Very comfortable room. Warm atmosphere in the bar/ restaurant, really large outside pub garden with stunning views of the estuary.

If you arrive on a busy weekend there is no parking, although if you manage to get a road side spot it is free. Only 3/4 opening for breakfast however when I explained we would like to go for a run before breakfast we were given an extra 15 minutes. Red lion and the sun (just up the road) both stop serving food on a Sunday at 4. Other restaurants in the village book up very quickly. None of the above detracted from our break though.

The Red Lion Inn is fabulous, lovely room, friendly staff and really great food. The bar with roaring fireplace was very welcoming and an added bonus.

The overnight parking situation in Alnmouth is appalling and stressful. When I booked it on booking.com it came up under the search with free parking so we were disappointed when we arrived and more disappointed after receiving parking tickets. There is little information available about where and when you can park.

Breakfast was delicious and beautifully presented. The helpings are generous and everything is cooked freshly : a very good system is employed re ordering and timing the breakfast which makes everything easy. Breakfast staff were welcoming and professional. The room was beautifully decorated and the en suite was one of the nicest we have seen.

Some information on early closing of the bar on Sunday evenings i.e 8pm as there are not many other places to go in Alnmouth on a Sunday evening. It would have been nice to have been able to unwind in the lounge of the bar after a day’s sightseeing. A small fridge in the room would also add to the whole experience.

A warm welcome with lovely polite and courteous staff, the room was quite compact but has everything that you could need including tea/coffee facilities , it was very clean and well appointed with a nice large shower. The pub is in a great location and is a good place to stay for walks or enroute to Scotland as we used it for. A generous breakfast although it finished at 9.15am which was a bit early for us as we were on holiday !

Staff were all exceptional, helpful, friendly and polite. Although the room felt a little small it was worth the stay as it had everything we needed and was very comfortable for an overnight stay. Breakfast was delicious, plenty of choice and no rush to eat. Would recommend and return.

I expect in warmer weather the road outside maybe noisier first thing in the morning but we had the window closed as it was a cooler night.

Perfect location for exploring Northumberland. So close to the sea & set in a fabulous friendly town. Ben & Georgie were perfect hosts, friendly& helpful yet unobtrusive. Great atmospheric traditional pub for post walk & pre dinner drinks. Excellent breakfast to set us up for the day.Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area or indeed wishing to enjoy a few days relaxing.

Nothing springs to mind apart from perhaps a non slip shower mat.