What’s on the menu?
We’re passionate about good food in Hexham. This lovely market town has a broad range of places to eat and drink from fine dining to cute cafés and traditional fish and chips. You can also enjoy some welcoming old pubs.
Foodies should also make the most of the local produce available from Hexham’s outdoor markets.
This page gives a selection of some independent businesses unique to Hexham. You’ll also find high-street favourites in town such as Muro Lounge (open seven days per week until at least 10pm).
‘Date night’ restaurants in Hexham
This stylish restaurant received high praise from Grace Dent. Popular for afternoon tea or cocktails too. Dog friendly.
Characterful French restaurant with a cosy, romantic atmosphere. Prix fixe menu available Monday-Saturday.
Classic Italian restaurant with a relaxed vibe. Vercelli has a large outdoor terrace and the team make a mean cocktail.
Fine-dining is on offer at this South Indian restaurant. Stylish interior and friendly service. Takeaway available.
31 Market Place
*UNDER DEVELOPMENT – REOPENING SOON* Italian-inspired small plates and pinsas right on Hexham Market Place. Outdoor seating. Dog friendly.
Fusion Indo-latino tapas over two floors with lovely views over Hexham’s Market Place. Access via stairway.
The rural Michelin-starred restaurants Hjem and Pine are just five miles and ten miles away from Hexham respectively. Ideal additions to a foodie holiday in Northumberland.
Food in Hexham with family and friends
Missing the Mediterranean? Stalida will sweep you back there with its authentic Greek cuisine and welcoming staff.
Saathi
*Newly refurbished* Saathi is a Hexham stalwart with a wide menu. South Indian cuisine. Takeaway available.
Authentic and fun Mexican restaurant offering sit-in food and takeaways. Latino tunes always on the menu.
Buongiorno
Small, family-run Italian restaurant with a cosy atmosphere. Hidden away on pretty St Mary’s Chare.
*New for 2024* The Smashing Burger does exactly what it says on the tin. Sit-in or takeaway options.
Danielle’s Bistro
A long-established, traditional bistro offering British and Mediterranean cuisine.
Set lunch Tuesday-Friday.
Pubs with food around Hexham
Historic gastro pub found to be Britain’s eighth cosiest pub. Hidden courtyard garden. Dog friendly.
Hungry for American-style portions? The Tannery delivers and it’s tasty food too. Strong burger and pizza game.
The County offers good-value pub food. You can also check out its sister pub across the road, The Coach & Horses.
Just after a drink? Want to watch a match at the pub? You’ll find The Grapes, The Tap, Mr Ants and The Globe Inn in the heart of Hexham. The Fox pub is a short walk to the west. Check out their social media feeds for details of sports being shown, pub quizzes and live gigs.
Hexham’s café society
There are lots of dog-friendly places to eat in Hexham. Unless stated otherwise, you can take well-behaved dogs into our town’s cafés.
Funky café next to the Old Gaol offering smoothie bowls and bagels. Large courtyard garden. Open Sundays.
Traditional, spacious café on Hexham Market Place with outdoor tables for sunny days.
Takeaways available.
Famed for its cheese and bacon scones. The café is in an airy room in Hexham’s arts centre. No step access.
Cool café right next to Hexham’s historic Shambles. Fresh soups, toasties and cakes. Sit in or takeaway.
Popular for Sunday lunch, the Shire Gate is a family-run English café right in centre of Hexham.
Traditional cafe with a mediterranean twist. Spacious patio area at the front overlooking Hexham Old Gaol.
Home-baked goods and beverages with a 1940s flavour. Charity run business. No dogs allowed.
Refectory Café
Hexham Abbey’s cafe is a light and airy place with a lovely courtyard garden. No dogs allowed inside.
Vegetarian café with vegan options serving homemade cakes, lunches, scones etc. Run by a local charity.
Salute
Traditional cafe with Italian flair. Salute has a hidden-away courtyard garden that’s a lovely spot on a sunny day.
Four Beaumont
*New for 2024* Four Beaumont is an ice cream parlour come café. Doggy ice creams available.
Easy to miss at the bottom of Hallgate, the Wentworth is a quality café that does a great Full English. Open Sundays.
The Natural Grocer
Downstairs café. Upstairs lounge offering sharing boards and homemade tapas (tapas Fri and Sat only).
Perfect for a drink or a snack when you are walking at Tyne Green Country Park. Part of Tynedale Gold Club.
The Forum Café
This upstairs café is part of the cinema. Lovely views of the Market Place. Opening hours vary with screenings.
Hexham takeaway food
Fish and chip shops
Paxton’s on the Market Place and Hexham Fish Bar are your most central fish and chip options. Sit in or takeaway.
Ridley’s Fish & Game
High-quality homemade pies for self caterers plus seafood tubs to make picnics in the park extra special.
Wood-fired pizzas are available from Fire & Dough in the car park outside Hexham Abbey on Saturdays (4.30pm-8pm)
The Grateful Bread
Hexham’s artisan bakery does a fine line in sandwiches to take away. Pop in for a loaf of sourdough too.
Pizza and kebab shops
You’ll find takeaways such as Oven & Grill, Pizza Pizza and Hexham Pizza on Priestpopple.