Harden's says
The October 2020 debut restaurant of Northumberland-born Cal Byerley and partner Siân Buchan, set in an old cow barn near Hadrians Wall. Ingredients come from the kitchen garden or are foraged, and there's also a formal afternoon tea service.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“This is the future of cooking!” – Cal & Sian Byerley’s “exceptional” converted cow barn near Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most enthusiastically rated in our survey and inspires a good amount of feedback. “It‘s quite small which adds to the occasion”. “While others talk about flying amazing produce from around the world, here we have magic being made from local and humble ingredients” by Cal, with the aid of Ian Waller. “The team really knows how to look after their guests, providing excellent information” and “interacting with the diners to give an immersive experience”. “The unique tasting menu” – £165 per person (£195 per person if you go for the chef’s table) – “is more than likely to stun you with a vegetarian dish (meat, fish and seafood courses are just as delicious, but are used to punctuate a journey as opposed to being relied on). Vegetables and herbs may not sound that glamorous but it is simply the most mind-blowing taste experience!”. Finally, there’s the “incredible wine list” presided over by Vanessa the sommelier, “who offers really well-thought-out pairings and unusual choices (that always come up trumps)”.
Summary
In the multi-tasking (shop, eat, stay) Vallum Farm complex near Hadrian’s Wall, and occupying an old cow barn, there’s “lots to love” about this “absolutely amazing” venture, which was set up by Cal Byerley and partner Siân Buchan several years back. Together the duo delivers a “fantastic experience”, from Cal’s “ever-developing and sophisticated”, Nordic-inspired tasting menus, fuelled by produce from the kitchen garden and Northumberland countryside, to Vanessa’s “incredible” matching wines.
Summary
“Sixteen courses of jewel-like complexity, with inventive (and delicious) combinations of flavours” helps win adulatory reviews for this Northumberland two-year-old from Cal Byerley and partner Siân Buchan. Set in an old cow barn near Hadrian's Wall (part of the Vallum Farm complex of gym, shop, café, etc), some ingredients come from the kitchen garden as part of its “focus on locally sourced ingredients'' and – with “the passion of the team coming through in abundance – there is a strong sense of ‘terroir’ with their approach”. “Clearly able to hold its own against its garlanded nearish neighbour Hyem, it’s another fantastic Nordic/Northumbrian-style restaurant along the Tyne valley” and in January 2022 received an utter rave from Marina O’Loughlin in The Sunday Times, declaring it “one of the UK’s most exciting new restaurants… to find something so life-affirming… is simply joyful”.
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Vallum Farm, Military Road, East Wallhouses, NE18 0LL
Restaurant details
Pine Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We had one of our best ever dining experiences here for a Saturday lunchtime service. Amazing combinations of flavour and texture across the menu with 95% of the dishes served by the chefs, who were happy to go into whatever detail you wanted before and after to explain how they were created. The room is light and airy with an open kitchen. Overall an extremely enjoyable occasion."
"This is a small restaurant on a farm. It's quite small which adds to the occasion. This was our second visit and if it's possible it was even better than our first visit. The food is excellent as is the service. The kitchen staff as well as the head chef interact with the diners giving an immersive experience. The service was very friendly. We'll definitely be going back. Probably on of the best restaurants I've been too. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Vallum Farm, Military Road, East Wallhouses, NE18 0LL
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 7 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 7 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 7 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 7 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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