'Hjem' means 'home' in both Scandinavian and Northumbrian dialects, uniting the birthplaces of owners Alex and Ally. The restaurant is located inside The Hadrian Hotel, with all guests arriving for an aperitif in a part of the building that feels more like the village local, before moving to the contrastingly pared-back dining room. In a nod to Chef Alex's Swedish heritage, the meal finishes with his version of 'fika' – as the table becomes covered in an assortment of sweet treats and snacks, it makes for a generous and fittingly memorable end to a superlative experience.