Food & Drink

The Dirty Bottles

Name: The Dirty Bottles
Address: 32 Narrowgate, Alnwick, NE66 1JG, Alnwick, GB
Telephone: 01665 660359
Price range: ££

Historic pub on Narrowgate with famously dusty bottles in the window — left untouched since the 1800s. Good ales, pub food, and rooms available.

32 Narrowgate, Alnwick, NE66 1JG 01665 660359 Visit website @dirtybottlesalnwick Facebook

About The Dirty Bottles

The Dirty Bottles is one of Alnwick's most iconic pubs, instantly recognisable by the dust-covered bottles that have sat undisturbed in its front window since the 1800s. Legend has it that a former landlord placed a curse on them, and no one has dared move them since. Beyond the folklore, it is a proper pub with a good selection of real ales, hearty pub food, and a warm, characterful atmosphere. The pub also offers hotel accommodation, making it a popular base for visitors to Alnwick. Managed by Greene King, it strikes a nice balance between historic charm and modern comfort.

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