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The Horseshoes Inn, Alnwick
Rennington
Postal town: Alnwick
NE66 3RS
Served areas
Reviews of The Horseshoes Inn (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Horseshoes Inn
I cycled out from Alnwick, arriving just after 10am and not expecting the pub to be open, but a couple were drinking coffee on a table in the front garden, so I walked in. I asked for a coffee and was asked if I would like a glass of water too, which was a very welcome offer. The woman, who I took to be the owner, helped me with the door, as it was quite a heavy one while carrying two drinks. The coffee was pretty good, but the welcome and service were memorable. The pub's website says that opening time is 11:30, but I wasn't going to hang around for a beer, though the two beers looked tempting, from local Rigg & Furrow and Hadrian Border Brewery.
On 10th July 2026
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Horse Shoes Inn
Good pub in a pretty village, which had been noted for food but as the landlord was retiring later in the week this was not available and changes may be made. An old exterior but a slightly modernised interior with the restaurant area to one side. Ales on were Hadrian Farne Island and Northumbrian Gold, in good order.
On 3rd August 2024
- rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Horse Shoes Inn
Lovely looking country inn, situated just off the main road through Rennington.
Entrance in Covid times is through the restaurant area to the left-hand side of the building. Exit is from the bar on the right-hand side (as you look from the front).
We were greeted by the landlord who advised us that there were no available tables, unless we wanted to sit outside. We didn't, as it was a little chilly. Ironically, he was standing next to 2 vacant tables, with others in the dining area also about to leave. Whilst the bar was supposedly full, there were certainly spare seats in the dining room, which he eventually allowed us to sit in begrudgingly. Strangely enough, locals arrived shortly after and were seated in the bar without any trouble.
The 2 ales are both from Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale & Tyneside Blonde.
A pub with much potential. But it's a shame they don't offer a warmer welcome to visitors.
On 1st November 2020
- rating: 4
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 03 August 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 03 August 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 20 June 2011 by Will Larter
- Car Park : Yes last updated 01 November 2020 by Blue Scrumpy
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 01 November 2020 by Blue Scrumpy
- Darts : Yes - (Not always) obstructed - last updated 12 July 2026 by Will Larter
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 06 July 2023 by paulof horsham
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Jukebox : No last updated 03 August 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 03 August 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 06 July 2023 by paulof horsham
- Pinball : No last updated 03 August 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 03 August 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 20 June 2011 by Will Larter
- Real Cider : No last updated 01 November 2020 by Blue Scrumpy
