# The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery, Alnwick — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery — Cafe in Alnwick with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 602 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/restaurants/the-rocking-horse-cafe-gallery (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery Alnwick, Northumberland [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=345241992028647072&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/109622530990728205263) **In short:** The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery is a cafe in Northumberland, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 602 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery is located at Midstead Farm near Alnwick. It serves homemade breakfasts, cakes and stotties, with many ingredients sourced locally. The cafe holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The venue welcomes children and groups, takes bookings and allows dogs. Staff are noted as friendly and welcoming, and resident dogs are often present at the cafe. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery's own website](https://therocky.co.uk/cafe/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Rock Moor House Bed and Breakfast 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious, homemade food, including breakfasts, cakes, and stotties, with many ingredients sourced locally. They also highlight the very welcoming and friendly staff, as well as the cozy, homely atmosphere. Guests mention it is exceptionally dog-friendly, with resident dogs often present. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (602 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Northumberland Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/845095). [More restaurants in Northumberland](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (602 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://therocky.co.uk/cafe/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01665 579041](tel:01665579041) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Northumberland **Plus Code** 9C7WF7GR+V2 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Northumberland Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery? Yes, The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery takes reservations. ### How do I contact The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery? Call The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery on +44 1665 579041. ## More near The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Rocking Chair Farmhouse next door](https://staycation.co.uk/alnwick/hotels/rocking-chair-farmhouse) - [Rock Moor House B&B ★ 4.8 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-charlton/hotels/rock-moor-house-b-b) - [The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate ★ 4.6 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alnwick/hotels/the-tempus-at-charlton-hall-estate) - [Birdsong Cottage Bed and Breakfast ★ 4.8 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chathill/hotels/birdsong-cottage-bed-and-breakfast) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Newton Retreat 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/cottages/newton-retreat-syk940785) - [The Old Workshop 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/cottages/the-old-workshop-cc316059) - [Rock Farm House 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/cottages/rock-farm-house-cc316011) - [Honeysuckle Cottage 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/cottages/honeysuckle-cottage-23227) ### Campsites nearby - [Doxford Farm Camping ★ 4.8 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/camping/doxford-farm-camping) - [Gallowmoor Farm Campsite ★ 5.0 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/camping/gallowmoor-farm-campsite) - [Middlemoor Farm Holidays ★ 4.9 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/camping/middlemoor-farm-holidays) - [Pippins Park Certificated Location ★ 4.7 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/camping/pippins-park-certificated-location) ### Things to do nearby - [Wicked Wizard of Alnwick Treasure Trail 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alnwick/attractions/wicked-wizard-of-alnwick-treasure-trail) - [Preston Tower ★ 4.6 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chathill/attractions/preston-tower) - [Embleton Bay ★ 4.2 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alnwick/attractions/embleton-bay) - [Dunstanburgh Castle ★ 4.6 · 3.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alnwick/attractions/dunstanburgh-castle)