The Sun Inn, Alnwick

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

Official site of the Sun Inn, contains menu - www.sun-inn-alnmouth.co.uk