Having heard so many great things about the Rat Inn in Anick, just a few miles past Hexham, it had been on our list to visit for Sunday roast for a long time. Found in a country setting, this original 18th-century pub has quite the reputation for its grub.
It's a pub with character, a warm welcoming feeling with a beer garden overlooking the valley which makes you long for those long summer days, especially given the bitter winter temperatures of late.
Booking is advised - there were only a few slots left to take when we went to secure our seats five days prior. Given its reputation - in the Michelin Guide and consistently listed in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list, we were very excited to visit.
