About Us
What makes the perfect pub? It's the kind of spot where warm welcomes, hearty laughs, and good times come naturally.
Our Story
At The Inn Collection Group, we embrace our pub roots with pride, creating warm and welcoming inns where everyone feels at home. Whether you're here to eat, drink, sleep, or set off on your next adventure, you'll fit right inn. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, supported by our commitment to investing in our people, our surroundings, and the communities we’re part of. It’s all about being the best we can be, so every visit is as inviting and memorable as the last.
Our people are the heart of The Inn Collection Group’s success. As we grow and evolve, these exciting times are filled with opportunity and promise. With a team that embodies expertise, warmth, and dedication, we deliver good times and unforgettable experiences.
Hearty food and drinks are only the beginning...
Whether you're popping in for a leisurely afternoon drink in one of our inviting beer gardens, kickstarting your day with a hearty breakfast, or savouring the comfort of a Sunday roast, you’ll always be greeted with the warmest of welcomes.
Our menus are crafted with care and change to showcase the best of the season, blending beloved pub classics with fresh, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Staying true to our pub heritage, you’ll discover local ales on tap at all our inns, alongside a curated selection of speciality gins, artisan coffees, and an unrivalled range of spirits, soft drinks, and everything in between.
Cosy, welcoming accommodation nestled in truly magical surroundings...
With inns across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, the Lake District, Lancashire, and North Wales, we invite you to discover some of the most picturesque and charming corners of the UK. Our rooms are thoughtfully designed to feel like a home away from home, complete with all the little touches you need for the perfect getaway.
Where we began…
The Inn Collection Group was first formed in 2013, but can trace its roots back to 2006 and The Lindisfarne Inn on the Northumberland coast.
Under the watch of founder Keith Liddell, the Beal venue was joined by The Bamburgh Castle Inn at Seahouses, The Hog’s Head Inn at Alnwick and The King’s Head Inn at Newton-under-Roseberry to launch what has gone on to become a multi-award-winning hospitality group.
Now comprising of 32 establishments across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, the Lake District and North Wales, the company has grown remarkably since 2018 as it has acquired stunning properties in welcoming locations.
Originally rooted in Northumberland, The Inn Collection Group moved its central support hub to Newcastle Upon Tyne in 2022, remaining proudly northern at heart.
The people behind the pub…
We know the key to success is having the right people within our team, which is why we are committed to not only recruiting the highest talent, but growing and nurturing our teams at every level to ensure they are happy and fulfilled in their roles. Our employees are our biggest advocates which is why we know their satisfaction is key to ensuring our guests have the best possible visits.
We are proud that many of our team choose to stay with the group during their careers. We have team members who have been with the business for over 13 years and we look forward to them continuing and flourishing within our company. Our training and opportunities enable our employees the scope to move within job roles, across our inns and at head office too.
The opportunities available are demonstrated non more clearly than with our managing director Sean Donkin, who is one of many examples who started in front line positions before advancing through the company. Starting out as general manager at The Bamburgh Castle Inn in 2008, he worked his way through to operations director before taking on the managing directorship in 2018 and boasts more than 20 years’ experience in the trade.