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The Sun Inn, Alnwick
Alnmouth
Postal town: Alnwick
NE66 2RA
Pub Type
Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about The Sun Inn
Yellow painted pub at right angles to the main road suggesting it’s an old building, the bar is accessed by a side door. A single bar runs from front to midway back, behind that to the left is a small dining room. The counter takes up the centre right hand wall providing a home for three pulls; Alnwick Gold, Titanic Plum Porter and Robinsons Dizzy Blonde as well as two mid height T-bars with usual suspects although Neck Oil and Brixton make an appearance in this Heineken-Star pub. Rough plastered walls with exposed brick fireplaces at each end, decor is mainly photos of the area. Very dog friendly.
On 12th October 2023
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Sun Inn
A quirky pub this one both inside and out. The interior was imaginative with the decorative wood carvings, adorning the walls. We called on Friday noon, when the pub opens and only found one ale on the bar which was Adnams Southwold bitter which was ok. The manageress was friendly and chatty, which gave the pub a good atmosphere.
On 9th August 2014
- rating: 7
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Sun Inn
Have to say I liked the bright yellow exterior of this pub. At least you could not fail to find it on Northumberland Street, but I do understand I do not have to live with it on a daily basis.
The Sun Inn still retains a pub feel and despite a bit of a recent make over, which I guess happened at the same time it went yellow, it has some traditional touches. Quite small and dark inside, as there are only a couple of small windows and quite a low beamed ceiling, the main bar area has square-patterned carpet, a brick fireplace, some low lighting to overcome the dark space and is nautical themed with plenty of driftwood artefacts, including candleholders on the chunky wooden tables, clocks and a large sun above the fire.
Then there is a smaller dining area at the back for those who prefer to get away from the bustle of the bar.
Two real ales were available which were Adnams Bitter and Black Sheep Brewery Golden Sheep and the Golden Sheep was well kept. Nice pub, but the Red lion had it for me as the best pub on Alnmouth
On 2nd August 2014
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Sun Inn
Attractive pub, but whether everybody is pleased by the paint job which changed the exterior from plain white to a rather bright golden colour I doubt. The entrance is located a short distance down a side street, and once inside you find a narrow rectangular bar with a low ceiling and semi-traditional furniture and decor. Friendly efficient service. Accommodation. Two handpumps, offering Black Sheep and Mordue Workie Ticket (£1.70 for a half). Overall, a decent spot for a pint. (NB - Review dates from August 2012.)
On 10th February 2013
- rating: 8
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