Hexham has lovely cafes dotted throughout the town centre plus historic British pubs. There's a good range of gastro pubs and restaurants offering British or international menus and, of course, traditional fish and chips. This page gives a selection of some of the independent businesses unique to Hexham, but you will also find plenty of high-street favourites.
"Hexham's living room." Characterful, dog-friendly pub. Good menu, beer garden and regular live music.
The Queen's Hall Cafe is located in Hexham's arts centre. It's a lovely space thanks to its high ceilings and huge windows. The cafe serves home-made cakes as well as soup & sandwiches. Its...
Locally-sourced and sustainable fish and game including world-class Lindisfarne oysters and Craster kippers. Ridley's are on Hexham market place every Tuesday and Saturday from 9am-2pm.
The Refectory Café may be hidden away through an archway behind Hexham Abbey, but it's worth seeking out. It's a light and airy place and it also has a lovely courtyard garden area for the warmer...
A friendly, vegetarian café serving homemade cakes, lunches, scones etc alongside coffee and tea. The Hextol Tans is part of The Hextol Foundation, providing working opportunities for people with...
Family run, artisan bakery. The Grateful Bread specialises in organic sourdough bread, chocolate babka buns and deluxe sandwiches. The bakery also sells foodie treats such as Ampersand Dairy...
Award-winning, French country style cuisine from Greg Bureau and his team. Bouchon has a lovely terrace with views over the park for warmer days.
Traditional, friendly pub with a heritage interior. Live sport on TV, and regular live music sessions. Small beer garden.
Rising Café serves home-baked goods, innovative classic dishes and great beverages with a 1940s flavour. Charity run business.
Traditional cafe with a sunny courtyard that's perfect for the summer months.
Specialty coffee & homemade toasties, traybakes and cakes.
Authentic Mexican food and drinks served up by Daniel Contreras and his friendly team. Eat in or takeaway.
Independent townhouse hotel on Hexham's elegant Beaumont Street. Dine on local seasonal produce in the restaurant or enjoy a drink or coffee at the bar.
The Natural Grocer is a shop with a café downstairs and a licenced lounge upstairs.
The grocers
The Natural Grocer stocks produce from around 60 local...
Scott's is the café for Hexham's independent cinema, The Forum, and offers a good range of teas and coffees, homemade traybakes, and snacks. All food and drink from Scott's (including wine and...
Mediterranean and British cuisine.
The Heart of Northumberland (commonly known as The Heart) is an independent gastropub with a lovely interior. It also has a small but very pleasant beer garden hidden away at the back of the pub....
*Michelin starred* Set in an old cow barn at Vallum, Pine has proved to be a big hit. The restaurant is under 20 minutes by car from Hexham.
Small World is a spacious, independent cafe right in the centre of Hexham. It has a very popular outdoor seating area on the marketplace that is open in warm weather. Small World serves fresh,...
Modern-boutique Indian restaurant from chef Khaled Miah. "The food is sumptuous..." Living North magazine
Be transported to a traditional Greek taverna courtesy of the welcoming team at Stalida. Enjoy homemade dishes such as moussaka and kleftiko.
*Michelin Guide* Award-winning country pub just outside Hexham. Cosy bar and delightful patio garden with lovely views.
Paxton's sits right on Hexham market place next to the historic Shambles. Enjoy traditional fish and chips to take away.
Welcoming Italian cafe with a beautiful courtyard and warm atmosphere.
Family-run cocktail bar and restaurant with a large suntrap garden.
Large, buzzy pub and restaurant with good-value food and drinks. Accommodation available.
A family-owned bar serving great drinks. Offers on cocktails. Live Music Fridays 9pm. Quiz night Thursdays 8pm. Open Mic and Stand Up Comedy.
* MICHELIN STARRED* Restaurant Hjem is located in the little village of Wall, just a three-mile drive from Hexham. Hjem brings the flavours and style of Scandinavia to the Tyne Valley with an...
Traditional cafe with a mediterranean twist. Spacious patio area at the front overlooking Hexham Old Gaol.
Friendly cafe with outdoor tables. The Wentworth has an especially strong breakfast game ranging from Full English to vegan.
Delicious wood-fired pizza served from the Fire and Dough van. This Hexham-based business tours the area and lands back home every Saturday. You'll find the van in the Hexham Abbey car park from 4...
Tapas dishes freshly prepared on a rolling basis in a 'casual but glam' bistro looking out over Hexham's market place. Shortlisted for the British Curry Awards 2022.
Traditional, real ale pub featured in The Good Beer Guide 2023. This traditional pub offers B&B rooms.
Funky little cafe hidden away near Hexham's Marks and Spencers store. The team aim to support health and wellness through top quality breakfast, lunch & drinks.
Lively old pub right in the heart of Hexham. Regular quiz nights and live music.
