The bar is a time capsule and a true bastion of traditional village values. It is the local provider of the forgotten art of conversation, debate, tale telling and the occasional fisherman's story. After all the inn does overlook one of the finest sport fishing rivers in the North of England, the North Tyne. Mine Hosts Tom, landlord and local farmer is the third generation to operate The Barrasford Arms. Joyce his wife looks after refuelling her guests with wholesome down to earth food, cooked on her pride and joy the hard working Aga.
Steaks are from local pasture fed Northumbria beef, provided by the local butcher.
Hams are home boiled and topped with her special mustard and sugar crust before being finished in the oven. The local giant rolls are in great demand, especially when used to make her oversized prawn and mayonnaise sandwiches. Guests and locals alike can be found tucking into their food in the unpretentious dining room which overlooks the impressive fourteenth century Haughton Castle on the other side of the river. You don't have to confine yourself to the dining room. Traditinal bar food and sandwiches are served in either bar or the adjacent rustic black beamed lounge.