Northumberland restaurant Pine in running for national award

Pine, East Wall Houses, has been nominated in the Restaurant of the Year Outside London category in the Food & Travel Magazine Reader Awards.

The Michelin-starred restaurant is up against The Black Swan in Oldstead, Lilac in Lyme Regis, The Little Chatroom and Wedgwood the Restaurant in Edinburgh, and Ynyshir in Machynlleth.

Other nominees include Crocadon in Saltash, Embers in Brighton, The Farm table in Topsham, Grace & Savour in Hampton in Arden, and Hern in Leeds.

Mana in Manchester, Mýse in York, and The Three Horseshoes in Batcombe will also be aiming to take the title.

Pine is located alongside Hadrian's Wall at Vallum Farm (Image: Joe Taylor Photographer)

Sian Byerley, front of house manager and co-owner, said: "The entire team is thrilled to bits that we’ve been shortlisted alongside such illustrious company.

"Ours is a very small team that’s massively dedicated to what we do; everyone mucks in to make sure that all of our guests have the best experience possible.

"Their hard work and dedication are reflected by award nominations like this.

"Cal and I would just like to thank every member of the team for everything they do in helping make Pine what it is and in helping us to go from strength to strength."

Pine has been nominated in the Restaurant of the Year Outside London category (Image: Joe Taylor Photographer)

The annual Food & Travel awards celebrate the food, drink, and travel industries.

Each nomination is based on feedback from guests and readers of the magazine.

A panel of industry experts then judges each nomination, drawing on real-life experiences.

The winners will be announced at a black-tie dinner at the Royal Automobile Club in London on September 30.

The awards will also recognise the best newcomer, chef, bar, and hotel of the year, as well as the best city and long-haul destination.

Pine is located alongside Hadrian's Wall at Vallum Farm.