Matfen Hall 3kebabs
(32) at 31-10-2008
*****
The fare at Matfen Hall is in my opinion THE best in the Newcastle area.I have dined there on a number of occasions.To make the most of your dining experience I would forget about dining at the weekend when they can sometimes be tempted to overbook.Mid week is best.The Hall is the ancestral seat of Baronet Blackett who turned it into a hotel a few years ago.It is quite lavish and tastefully done.The Library room is the setting for the formal dining area.It has many original features and is most civilised.there is always a Table DHote menu with a fixed price of under £30 from which you can normally find some intriguing dishes to suit most pallets.There is also an a la carte menu-the only problem is that that is more expensive but really very tempting depending upon whats on offer.the wine list is extensive and lists some expensive vintage wines which are well worth paying for if you are so minded as they are excellent.Having dined at Close House and Slaley Hall as well I have to say that if country House Hotels is your thing this wins hands down.
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