The Vale Cafe

09/06/2026

🌟 Weekend and summer holiday shifts 🌟

22/05/2026

27/04/2026

Family-run café seeking a skilled local joiner/carpenter to build a custom free standing wooden counter similar to the styles shown.

We’re looking for someone who is:
• Reliable and professional
• Experienced in bespoke woodwork/joinery
• Able to deliver high-quality finishes
• Available in the near future

The project involves creating a sturdy, visually appealing counter with a rustic/modern wood finish.

If you’re interested or know someone suitable, please get in touch with examples of previous work and availability.

Thank you!

24/03/2026

Casual / Seasonal Staff Wanted (Weekends & Bank Holidays)

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team on a casual/seasonal basis, primarily for weekend and bank holiday work.

Key Responsibilities:
• Front of house duties, including waiting tables and serving customers
• Operating the till and card payment machine (training provided)
• Washing dishes and assisting in the kitchen as required

About You:
• Friendly and outgoing with a positive Attitude
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Willing to learn and work as part of a team

Pay:
Competitive and dependent on experience.

How to Apply:
If you’re interested in joining us, please send us a message via our page.

02/02/2026

☕️🫖 Loyalty cards 🫖☕️

Have your 10th hot drink on us!

Now available

24/01/2026

✨ Weekend Specials ✨

Treat yourself this weekend with our warming homemade specials 😍

🥣 Homemade Leek & Potato Soup
served with a fresh bread roll
Comforting, creamy, and perfect for the colder days

🍽 Slow-Cooked Mince
Tender mince with diced carrot in a rich stock, infused with thyme & rosemary, served with creamy mash and crushed minted peas

🌭 Rothbury Butchers Cumberland Sausages
Served with creamy mash, crushed minted peas, and our chef’s onion gravy

Available this weekend – pop in and enjoy! 😋

Served until 3pm

16/01/2026

⭐ Weekend Specials ⭐

Homemade Vegetable & Lentil Soup & a Fresh Bread Roll - £5.50 (£4.50 takeaway)

3 Cumberland Sausages, Smooth Creamy Seasoned Mash, Gardens Peas & Chef’s Onion Gravy - £9 only!!!

Cumberland Sausage & Smoked Bacon Butty - £4.75

Limited Availability

16/01/2026

❄️ Winter Specials ❄️

Through January & February:

🥓 Breakfast Butty & a Tea or Coffee £5 🥓

🍳 Full English & a Tea or Coffee £10 🍳

🍰 A Slice of Cake & a Tea or Coffee £5 🍰

09/01/2026

❄️❄️ Closed Friday 9th ❄️❄️

Due to the ice and freezing rain, we have made the decision to close today. The paths in Rothbury are treacherous and it’s not safe for anyone walking about.

Stay safe and warm

05/01/2026

❄️❄️ Due to school closures and road conditions we will be closed today ❄️❄️