Shock as top restaurant in Northumberland to shut down 'in weeks' and closing date confirmedA well known bar in a town often regarded to be one of the best places to live in the UK will close at the end of next monthView Image The Townhouse in Morpeth (Image: Facebook)*IT HAS NOW BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THE TOWNHOUSE WILL STAY OPEN. READ MORE HERE*‌It's one of Morpeth's biggest and best known bar and restaurants, but before long, The Townhouse will shut down for good, with its closing date now confirmed. However, Townhouse owner Steve Anderson has now told The Chronicle the restaurant will very much stay open for business. as the comments thread was quickly full of responses from people shocked about the fact it was closing, including one who replied: 'Gutted! It will keep you up to date with all the latest updates on food, drink, entertainment and events in and around the North East.

Source: Daily Mirror February 25, 2026 09:19 UTC