With the nomination period over, it's time to count up the votes and read all the fantastic reasons why you have nominated each place. Four restaurants in particular stood out beyond all the others, both in the number of nominations that they received and the passion in which they were spoken about. Before I announce the finalists, I'd like to talk a little bit about the huge number of restaurants and pubs that were very close to being finalists.
The following places had a large number of nominations and should be very proud of the lovely comments and support that they clearly have from their loyal customers. They come under the 'extremely highly recommended' category if you're looking for a quality Sunday lunch in your area.
"A great range of high quality traditional and modern dishes in good portions. The staff are friendly and efficient and the new build combines a homely feel with up-to-date decor and furniture. A great place to lose a Sunday afternoon at any time of the year!".....
"This has to have been the best Sunday Lunch I have ever had. The food was cooked to perfection. Great portion sizes. All served up in a friendly warm atmosphere!".....
"Superb food, always excellent quality ingredients, locally sourced wherever possible,impeccable service, friendly but professional, everything you could want from a top-class restaurant".....
"Everything from the locally produced food to the friendly and relaxed service made our visit to the Goats on the Roof restaurant very enjoyable. The lunch was extremely tasty and the proportions were very generous and would be more than enough to make us take the journey from Blyth to Fontburn again and again. So pleased to have discovered this place even if it was by sheer chance.".....
"I was pleased to find they have a fantastic selection of meats available on their carvery. all of which were locally sourced, which is a bonus. Fantastic views of the reservoir and animals and friendly staff too really do top it off!".....
"The restaurant is situated in the beautiful open countryside of Northumberland. The food is mainly sourced from the farm itself. It has a great atmosphere and helpful friendly staff. It's also very child friendly and where else has goats on the roof!?".....
"Fantastic, fresh, tasty food, all locally sourced. Service with a smile. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Value for money. Will even deliver it to your home if you so wish! No need to go anywhere else.".....
"The gravy says it all! Fantasic environment, friendly staff and fresh locally sourced ingredients.".....
"We were just in Newcastle for a visit and went with some friends for Sunday Lunch .We were very happy with the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food it was one of the best Sunday Lunches we have had for a while, The Pork was cooked to perfection andthe vegetables were just right, we will be back.".....
"So many pub sunday lunches are often the weakest link in their menu. With the feathers you might even argue it's the jewel in their crown. From the excellent ales and fine wines, through the astonishing range of superb local produce, to the portions that guarantee you'll be going home satisfied the whole experience is a joy. And that's without even mentioning the quality of the cooking, for instance, the way the roast pork melts in the mouth is so sublime it has to be witchcraft. Not only is the feathers the best sunday roast in Northumberland, it's so good it's hardly worth holding the competition at all!".....
"For reasons here ".....
"The quality of the food is outstanding, The food is local and you know exactly where the food comes from. The service is excellent. ".....
"Plenty of it, always cooked to perfection, fantastic home-made yorkshires, superb range of alcohol to accompany it".....
"Fantastic food, friendly staff and great service make this a top value Sunday lunch. Tasty meat, fresh veg and all the trimmings!".....
"Excellent service and real home cooked food - you can't beat it!".....
"Food served was lvely and hot and you got a good portion.".....
"Always great service, fantastic food and that gorgeous feeling of being comfortabley full when you get back home. Lovely - and they serve all day.".....
"Its just very good, the food is excellent as is the service every time we've been. It makes for a perfect traditional Sunday Lunch. I've always highly recommended it to all my friends."......
"Having tried many sunday lunches, this one is unbeatable. I keep trying to find a better one but cannot. All of the produce is fresh and local, and the cooking of it is just like mum used to make. Traditional methods, no shortcuts, served beautifully. The puddings and icecream are delicious too, if you can fit it in. Thoughtful food served with excellence.".....
"Wonderful atmosphere and location and the best homemade ice cream in all of the North!".....
"Its always very busy but the standard of the food and the ambience cant be beaten,exceptional local rib of beef and perfectly cooked veg and home made puddings. Staff very friendly and welcoming.".....
"The quality of the Sunday lunch is consistently good. Quality local produce cooked to perfection. Always excellent value for money accompanied by a great choice of real ales and fine wines. The pub always has a good atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.".....
I'll announce the four finalists tomorrow!
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