The Jolly Fisherman Inn

Craster is a Lovely little fishing village with a couple of pubs, and the Jolly Fisherman is in a perfect location overlooking the sea. Loads of outside seating both at the front and rear. Great drinks menu, including a good non alcoholic menu. Food selection is great if you love fish. We had the crab soup followed by the fish board and sea trout. Pudding the pannacotta. Dog friendly in the bar. Menus and food pictures at the end.

Called in for a drink and ended up staying for dinner as the menu was very enticing. After much deliberation I had the seafood platter for one and my wife had the soup and a bowl of beef dripping cooked chips. All the food was very tasty, very well presented and enjoyed with a amazing view up to Dunstanburgh Castle (we sat outside as the weather was lovely). For desert we both had the trio of ice cream. All washed down with a nice pint from a decent selection. All areas outside were dog friendly

Due to no time and busy in the restaurant part, we just stopped by the fish&chips trailer to get a sandwich. We got a prawn and crayfish sandwich and chips. The chips turned very good. The sandwich was nice and fresh, served with a little bit of crisps and side on coleslaw which was really nice. We didn't wait long for food. I think the food from trailer is a bit overpriced but I would love to get back and try the food in the restaurant. Great location of the place, there are lots of tables in front and back of the restaurant, the water station for dogs too.

Fabulous pub in a fantastic location right on the cliff and on the coastal path. Great choice of real ales and wines. Good food if a bit pricey. Recommend the famous Craster Crab sandwiches. Great views of the harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle and the sea.

The Jolly Fisherman in Craster is a must-visit place if you like seafood. We had a wonderful meal there, and the fish platter was a definite highlight. It was packed with a fantastic variety of fresh, perfectly cooked seafood, showcasing the best of what the Northumberland coast has to offer. Beyond the superb food, the staff were incredibly accommodating, finding us a spot in the bar area where we could comfortably enjoy our meal with our Labrador, Benji. The place itself has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and provides stunning views of the harbour, adding to the overall charm. The service was excellent - attentive but not intrusive - and their dog-friendly approach makes it an ideal spot for a special occasion or a memorable meal after exploring the beautiful coastal paths.

Great birthday meal here this week. Was so lovely looking out onto the sea for our dinner. Good choice of drinks and great food. My only complaint is there was too many mussels in my dish I struggled to finish it!

Great relaxed pub atmosphere, stunning views of the bay and castle especially at sunset. We got the fish platter and a portion of mussels more than enough for two of us. The staff were very friendly.

Fabulous location with a terrace overlooking the sea which is dog friendly. Staff were lovely very helpful and attentive. The Kipper was sublime direct from the smokehouse over the road, delicious. Highly recommend.

After walking from Craster down to the castle, and before we walked further south along the coast, we came in to try some of the seafood that this area is known for! The Jolly Fisherman has some outdoor seating above the water, and on a cold day you can just admire the coastline out the big windows. In terms of scenery, it can't be beat! You order at the front and then they bring you your food. I hope they have a fire going in winter, because this pub was absolutely freezing on a mild day in September, colder inside than out. My fiancé and I split the Jolly Fish Board: crab Pot, fillet of fresh salmon, kipper pate, smoked salmon, prawns and herring rollmop, side salad and sour dough bread. We also had a crab sandwich to share as well. Everything was fresh as advertised, and though it was my first time trying some of these foods, I was really impressed. The kipper pate especially was so wonderful, and the crab pot too! Wonderful smoky salmon. The only thing I couldn't bring myself to try was the rollmop. All that skin! While the prices seemed quite fair, £8 for the sandwich and £10 for the fish board, the meals aren't filling and we did get hungry again a few hours later. So order a bit more than you think you can eat, maybe! Anyway, the atmosphere is good here and the seafood is wonderful, I'm sure we'll be back the next time we're taking a scenic walk on the coast!

Lovely pub in the picturesque village of Craster.We visited on a Thursday lunchtime in October and it was buzzing. Snug bar area and also plenty of tables with panoramic views of the sea. It appears that its popularity centres around the food as almost everyone was dining. Craster is famous for its kippers and the Jolly Fisherman continues that theme with the emphasis firmly on seafood. Crab sandwiches, North Sea prawns, mussels, kipper pate and salmon all starred on the lunchtime menu together with the option of a portion of beef dripping chips. I didn't notice any local beers at the bar but maybe I missed them as I fancied a lager when we visited. I can imagine how busy this place must get on a sunny Sunday in the summertime but I'd still have to pop in anyway if I was in the area. One downside is that it has a very small car park and parking is severely limited in Craster, there is a pay and display car park just outside Craster though or maybe at a push you could park on the small housing estate nearby although I'm not sure whether there are restrictions there. Fortunately we landed lucky on our visit and there was a free space in the pub car park which was a bit of a miracle really. I'll be back! :-)

Fantastic, really fantastic. I visited here on a Saturday lunch time, they don't take reservations so be prepared for a wait, but seriously wait it's so worth it!! We managed to get a seat at the back with an amazing view over the north sea out of their beautiful big glass windows ( I think in summer this place may be ever more special sitting on the balcony!!). So onto the food the famous crab sandwich- amazing, it's not a gigantic meal, just a nice little snack to keep you going during the day, my mam had the crab toasts which couldn't be faulted. The beef dripping chips are something spectacular. I'm so excited to return.

Excellent pub, good service, interesting menu, mainly fish as would be expected. Fish stew slightly disappointing as served with too much tomato & ketchup which was overpowering but friend's choice was excellent. Good wine list, reasonable prices for both food & drink. Busy when we were there so booking advisable.