Decent pub food Tyne Valley?

[minimoog]

My dad's over from Oz tomorrow and I need a decent pub (or non-ethnic restaurant I suppose) to feed him in somewhere along the Ponteland - Corbridge - Hexham axis. Anyone had any recent good experiences? Don't want too expensive so no Matfen Halls thanks, just relaxed surroundings and good quality food.

How's the Feathers at Hedley on the Hill these days? Anyone tried it? other suggestions?

Thanks!

[M15ley]

The Lion & Lamb in Horsley, West of Wylam on the old A69.

[whygee02]

minimoog - The White Swan in Dinnington, 2 minutes from the airport, nice country pub with good food. Least it was last time I scranned there. If not the Toby in Kingston Park does a cracking sunday carvery (if its sunday !!)

[GuinnessMK]

The Rat Inn at Anwick near Hexham did great food last time I was there.

HTH

Mike

[bob-in-toon]

The Anchor at Whittonstall is usually very good

Angel at Corbridge?

[minimoog]

Ta for the suggestions

I nipped up to the Feathers and was sufficiently intrigued by the menu to book it. Lots of grouse, pheasant, partridge, rabbit, pig and cow on the menus, including dishes not normally seen at your local Beefeater (wood pigeon and pig's trotter pie anyone?).

[minimoog]

Quick follow up - meal at the Feathers Inn was excellent. Everything very tasty, and great service too. Should perhaps mention that portions aren't huge, but that leaves plenty of room for three courses.

Definitely a cut or three above your usual pub fare.

[AlRaven]

Another vote for Lion and Lamb at Horsley, also Robin Hood on Military Road.