The Pantry — Restaurant in England

Can't believe I actually bought something here after the lady closed the door in my husband's face and said to him sharply "we are closed". People passing were apparently shocked. He was only coming to the door as I was in the queue. Having already listened to a load of moaning and unwelcoming commentary, I can't believe I actually stayed and bought sandwiches there. The others in the queue were equally shocked at her terrible manners. Sandwiches ok, but not worth the hostility to get them. Would never return, even pass the door for fear of being shouted at, and do not recommend. Terrible service, can't understand it when you surely rely on tourism. Still cannot believe I didn't say anything or, at least, walk out. It was actually in May, but I've never forgotten how bad it was, so decided to post this now. Better late than...

The woman running this busy shop, is it usually run with insufficient staffing levels? She was easily stressed out when the card machine took a few seconds to accept my card, abruptly asking was i using it correctly?🤣Serving food and drinks, making rolls, taking cash, handling card payments, Card machine etc. No hand washing at all during this time,wearing gloves & changing them between customers would have been something if she had no time to wash her hands! Basic health and hygiene was non existent! Cross contamination or what! I declined any...

This place is a small corner shop with no seating. The food is refreshingly reasonable in price given the Bamburgh tax that seems to exist everywhere else in the village. Made to order sandwiches are the mainstay of the menu, complimented by freshly baked pies, pasties and quiches. Coffee is from a prepared machine but absolutely fine. This is the kind of place where you know the profits are staying with the owners who I've no doubt been served by today. Keep it local and go here. A great...