The reputation of Pine in Northumberland is branching out even further with news that the restaurant has earned another top UK award - which sees it rank higher than The Ritz - as well as a European honour.
Since it opened in 2021 at Vallum Farm, Wallhouses, in the heart of Hadrian's Wall country, Pine has won a string of awards including a Michelin star - and a Green Star in recognition of its sustainable practices - and now its chef patron Cal Byerley and partner, front-of-house manager Siân Buchan, who run it, have two more big reasons to celebrate. Joined by head chef Ian Waller, they have Pine's name with a multi-course tasting menu showcasing Northumbrian ingredients, including many from the restaurant's own kitchen garden.
And the combined talents of the three have created a dining destination in Pine who now has been named one of the top UK restaurants at the National Restaurant Awards. The news was announced at a ceremony on Monday night, revealing Pine features at a remarkable number six in the influential list of the top 100 places to dine in 2023 - a list which previously saw it ranked at number 48 - and it comes in ahead of such prestigious venues as The Ritz, the famous London hotel, which took seventh place.
