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The Tempus, Charlton Hall Estate, Chathill, Northumberland

The Tempus, Charlton Hall Estate

4.7
4.7
403 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
At the heart of The Tempus, beyond the dazzling disco balls of our vibrant bar, lies The Orangery—the perfect setting to savour exquisite culinary delights.

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience, whether it’s for lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner. Our carefully curated menus offer a tantalising selection designed to please every palate and showcases the finest local ingredients and culinary talent, ensuring a memorable meal with every visit.

Lunch served Monday - Saturday, 12:00 - 15:00
Afternoon Tea served Friday's & Saturday's, 14:30 – 15:45. Bookings are required to be made within 48 hours of your reservation
À la Carte Dining: Daily from 17:00
Sunday Lunch: from 12:00 - 16:00

Our bar and snug open daily offer a great spot for coffee, tea, drinks, and bar snacks. Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome in our bar until 18:00.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    01665 579173
  • Website
    https://thetempus.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    At The Tempus, we offer an intimate private dining area comfortably accommodating 10 guests. Whatever occasion you are celebrating our dedicated team are here to make your celebrations unforgettable. Complete with our exquisite menus featuring the finest local ingredients. Let us help you create cherished memories in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • Location
    Charlton Hall, Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5DZ
  • Area
    Alnwick
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Tempus Afternoon Tea

    GBP 32.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Say hello to Afternoon Tea at The Tempus! (Hey Parents, we are also offering a Children's Afternoon Tea, treat your little munchkins for £19.95, just let us know how many children in the party in the notes!!!!) Indulge in a mouth-watering selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and a delicious array of miniature cakes and pastries.​ However we do require 48 hours notice as everything is prepared on the day for you. Our brand-new menu has been carefully designed by our very own pastry chef, using freshly sourced ingredients from Northumberland and the Borders. Need we say more?​ Afternoon Tea will be served every Friday and Saturday. Pre-booking is required 48hrs before.
    The Tempus Afternoon Tea photo

Menu

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What 403 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for brunch

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Innovative

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate is a captivating venue praised for its "stunning" and "quirky" setting. Guests revel in "fantastic" Sunday lunches and "amazing" meals with attentive service. Despite occasional slow service, the ambiance remains "relaxed" and "beautiful." Perfect for special occasions, this dog-friendly spot is a delightful experience.

403 Reviews

  1. Andrew

    Newcastle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was quite expensive for what it was. £100 for a meal for two which was a couple of drinks each, 1 main, 1 starter, 1 side dish and a dessert. There was two vegetarian options - curry or pasta. The pasta was unavailable. We asked for a nice romantic table (never get away from the kids!), and was told over the phone "okay". We were then put on a row of couples which was basically like sitting on a table of 6. The service and staff were great but the food really isn't the standard it's priced at, and the menu is seriously limited.

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  2. Esther

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most beautiful meal in a beautiful setting. Lucky this place is local! We will be back

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  3. KATRINA

    Newcastle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch prior to meeting with the wedding coordinator all 3 mains lovely ( the parmesan and truffle fries are sublime) Don't leave without trying the Tempus Sundae, and make sure you visit the toilets - quirkiest toilets around.

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  4. Kandy

    County Durham

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday roast was lovely which was served hot with extra gravy. Delicious.

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  5. Andrew

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    ‘Had Sunday lunch at Tempus ‘Tempus Services’ a better name Poor food, v bland. Cauli cheese uncooked and incredibly tasteless, veg beyond al dente. Food meant to be roasted but was more sweated. Atmosphere like sitting in a service station. Odd decor. Very open in long rows. So many better options for Sunday lunch in the area. Main advice. Please chef bring more taste to your food. Roast, caramelise, concentrate, cook correctly.
    The Tempus, Charlton Hall EstateResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your review, we will endeavour to take on your suggestions and we hope you will visit The orangery again soon.

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  6. Emily

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my grandparents for a lunch and the food was very nice , and dog friendly :)

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  7. Jacquelyn

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 of us came for lunch and it was such a nice and relaxing atmosphere. The service was great and the food was excellent. It’s so nice to have a restaurant like this nearby. Will definitely be back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location and very quirky surroundings. Staff lovely and helpful.

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  9. Maria

    Oxford

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We very much enjoyed dining on a sunday evening. As well as standard menu, we were also offered an option to have sunday lunch - pork or chicken which was super tasty. 1 person chose the burger which was very good. 1 of our party had a dairy intolerance & it was great to have a dairy free sunday lunch. One area for future improvement would be the choice of dairy free pudding which was limited to a sorbet. Ice in January isn't an enticing desert:( There was also no dairy free yorkshire pudding with the mains albeit simple to use lactose free milk to create these. For future visits, it would very much be appreciated if there was more dairy free, simple alternative deserts. Perhaps a dairy free ice cream? a fresh fruit salad? a souffle? dairy free crumble? All are simple for professional chefs to prepare. I've had a dairy free sticky toffee pudding in a gastro pub which was out of this world. Breakfast had fresh fruit, dairy free sourdough, margarine and poached eggs which was super tasty and very much appreciated. Please add a simple desert or two and you will have dairy intolerant customers queuing up:)
    The Tempus, Charlton Hall EstateResponded on 1 February 2025
    Thank you for your review, we will endeavour to take on your suggestions and we hope you will visit The orangery again soon.

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  10. Khelda

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcome - fabulous service We visited with our pooch and staff we very attentive Food was delicious , relaxed atmosphere beautiful surroundings. Definitely be back
    The Tempus, Charlton Hall EstateResponded on 1 February 2025
    We are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you

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FAQs

The Tempus, Charlton Hall Estate is rated 4.7 stars by 403 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Tempus, Charlton Hall Estate

Charlton Hall, Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5DZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Alnwick
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://thetempus.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01665 579173
  • Private party facilities
    At The Tempus, we offer an intimate private dining area comfortably accommodating 10 guests. Whatever occasion you are celebrating our dedicated team are here to make your celebrations unforgettable. Complete with our exquisite menus featuring the finest local ingredients. Let us help you create cherished memories in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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