Enjoy a long walk along the river, visit the Roman town and museum, pop into the independent shops for foodie treats and Christmas gifts, eat brilliant food throughout the whole day, and take in the very best of Corbridge
Casa Rosso
This is a must-visit for long lunches, cosy evenings and Italian dinners. The menu is seasonal and authentic, with Italian classics packed with flavour matched with great Northumbrian produce and fine wine from across the globe. Cocktails are a delight too, while the Sunday lunch is renowned. Meanwhile, this year’s Christmas menu is available throughout December.
18-22 Front Street, NE45 5AP, tel 01434 634 214, www.casarosso.co.uk
Corbridge Cookshop
One of the best cookshops in the region, this is home to an array of quality goods for home cooking, baking, cake decorating and more with local makers and producers stocked alongside national names. There’s also storage, gadgets, giftware, homeware and hardware to browse through, and it’s impossible to leave without at least one essential piece of kit for the kitchen.
Corbridge Cookshop, Middle Street, NE45 5AT, tel 01434 632 582, www.corbridgecookshop.co.uk
Corbridge Larder
This brilliant shop, deli and café is home to a multitude of our favourite things. The shop and deli are home to fabulous breads and an extensive selection of cheese as well as artisan products from small regional producers and some further afield. Sandwiches are available from the deli, while the café makes use of superb produce in its breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and light lunches.
Hill Street, NE45 5AA, tel 01434 632 948, www.corbridgelarder.co.uk
Massey’s Tea Room
This welcoming, traditional tearoom is renowned for its beautifully displayed cakes and afternoon teas. Each of the cakes is delicious and it’s nigh-on impossible to stop at just one slice. There’s lots more than cake on offer too, so be sure to try the lunch menu, of which the homemade soups and scones are highlights.
Middle Street, NE45 5AT, tel 01434 633 130, www.masseystearoom.co.uk
Tea and Tipple
Located in the heart of Corbridge, Tea & Tipple buzzes with locals and visitors who gather for light lunches, beautiful cakes, coffee and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Browse in the shops around the Market Place before popping in for a little break and a well-earned treat.
Market Place, NE45 5AW
Watling Coffee House
An essential destination in Corbridge for more than 40 years, Watling Coffee House is home to excellent homemade food, including renowned scones, soups and quiches, light lunches, irresistible cakes and tray bakes. They are all served alongside quality tea and coffee, and a glass of wine. Located on the corner of Watling Street and Hill Street, the team offers a warm welcome seven days a week.
Watling Coffee House, Watling Street, NE45 5AG, tel 01434 634 425, www.facebook.com/thewatlingcoffeehousecorbridge
