The Old School Gallery — Attraction in Alnmouth

I called in (the first time in several years) whilst cycling home on Sustrans NCN1 as I felt seriously in need of sustenance (cake). As indicated it's been a while since my last visit when I purchased some very nice Ravilious cards. I've always liked the gallery's owners/picture selectors taste in art. Having gone in for a quick cup of coffee and a piece of cake I left with some delightful cards, and a charming origami 'cloud of butterflies' for my lepidopterist wife. There was more art on display than I recalled and some attractive prints at reasonable prices, and some very nice china mugs and other items. The setting on a cool afternoon was quiet and sheltered, nice tables with sun awnings. The coffee, Illy, was predictably perfect, again it's a matter of personal taste, but outside the Antipodes you can't get better coffee than a well prepared Illy. The cake, suitably calorific to get me up the couple of short but steep climbs on the way home, again just what the doc. ordered. All in all a perfect visit. It'll not be long...

3 of us popped into what's advertised as a cafe & gallery for a look, snack & a coffee. Nothing is priced. Few cakes & little else. Got 3 cans of pop & my daughter bought what we thought was a nice 'post card'. Price £18.00!!! My wife was too shocked to say anything. Ludicrous.

Edit following the OSG response. Similarly, do not advertise what you do not deliver. Moreover, set your stall out in manner that is less misleading. Quite obviously those who are misguided enough to enter your establishment in future will need to conform to your way of thinking/doing otherwise they are not welcome. FYI the very next day we visited the gallery in Alnwick where we spent over £380 on prints. The attitude and welcome there was somewhat different and the lady lives in Alnmouth! Oh...

It's literally in a very old school and they even have the outside tables in the playground. We saw the wall buddleia covered with butterflies on one of our visits - so gorgeous. It's off the high street but signs are up at the entrance roundabout, so keep your eyes peeled. Parking is on the road, so it's limited but Alnmouth isn't big, so walk up from the main street or even from the beach after a lovely long walk. Local artists' work is displayed for sale either full size or prints on cards and calendars etc and there is an inside part to the cafe. An array of gifts are...