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Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham, Hexham, Northumberland

Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

4.8
4.8
2132 Reviews
£26 to £40
French
Winner of the Best European Restaurant honour at the North East Restaurant Awards and conveniently situated in the centre of Hexham on Gilesgate, Bouchon Bistrot serves straightforward country style French cuisine, including daily specials in the evening. Born in the Loire Valley and having plenty of experience from working in Michelin starred restaurants throughout France, the owner of Bouchon Bistrot is an expert when it comes to traditional country cooking in France.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, Bistro, Contemporary French

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm

  • Phone number

    01434 609943

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Nicolas Kleist

  • Neighborhood

    Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    10 Minute walk from Hexham Train Station

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Newcastle and Northumberland

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  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Value

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Innovative

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Romantic

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Food

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Service

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Value

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Innovative

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Neighborhood gem

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

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  1. Familylunch

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Lovely food, nice space and good service. Small thing: no loo paper in the ladies!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    You feel looked after from the moment you enter the restaurant.
  3. Kat1

    Newcastle

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food is always great. Al a carte menu is not cheap but the set menu is good value. Highly recommended.
  4. JohnK

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant, with nice decor and ambience, but most importantly excellent food and service. A real find in Hexham. Only negative was they must be the only restaurant I've ever been to that doesn't accept contact less payment. I've stopped carrying cards as I use Google pay, luckily my wife had a card.
  5. PhilipW

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food with interesting menu; friendly and helpful staff. An ideal place for our family celebration
  6. SimonD

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always perfect. The ideal French bistrot, really seriously good classical French cooking, nothing fussy - just good. Nice ambience, quietish, but could get noisy if full.
  7. DanJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food and lovely surroundings. Highly recommended.
  8. JamesL

    Newcastle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time back in around 10 years! Biggest questioned why did we wait so long? Great food and service for a family lunch with young children.
  9. HelenJ

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything brilliant couldn’t fault anything. Beautiful food. Gregory and his staff couldn’t do enough for you and very pleasant. Would defiantly recommend to anyone and will be back again
  10. JensB

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good overall, just one minor issue Service was excellent Very nice, relaxed restaurant Definitely worth a visit
  11. MarilynG

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with a nice ambiance and excellent service. The staff are friendly and really make an effort to ensure that your visit is perfect. The menu offers a great choice of delicious food and excellent wines. Strongly recommend for either a relaxing lunch or a special evening out.
  12. DavidT

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and served quickly but clealry not prepared food! Excellent value and you are treated no differently if you have the set menu or the a la carte
  13. ClaireD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went to Bouchon Bistrot for a mid-week birthday lunch celebration for my father, a place that he had read about and really wanted to try. It certainly lived up to his expectations and we had a really lovely meal. I had the scallops which were perfectly cooked followed by the sea trout. My dad had the cheese souffle and the cassoulet which he said was delicious. The portions were generous so there was no need to order a side dish. We were both pretty full but couldn't resist the tarte tartin which we shared. Our waiter was attentive, our meals were served promptly. Overall it was a lovely experience and would definitely recommend for a special lunch.
  14. JanetW

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent! Today our lunch was excellent plus!!! Starters are lovely and today’s celeriac and truffle soup was no exception! Our main choice of roasted chicken breast with leeks and mushrooms in a red wine jus was worthy of many superlatives! To simply say that it was delicious, doesn’t do it justice! It was simply superb! Such a special restaurant!
  15. RobertLeicestershire

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our lunch on Tuesday was excellent. Very friendly and attentive service and beautifully cooked food! Lovely ambiance, very spacious too. We look forward to another visit when we next come to Hexham.
  16. AliG

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant which I would never had known about had it not been for OpenTable. The food was fantastic and very good value. If you haven't already been, you must visit!
  17. Alexandram

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a party of 5 and without exception every part of our meal was superb. The staff are knowledgeable and very friendly without being too over attentive and we all had a truly lovely evening . We will be back .
  18. ShirleyB

    Newcastle

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service, as always. Prune and Armagnac clafoutis with honey and walnut ice cream was delicious.
  19. PaulC

    Newcastle

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very lucky to have such a friendly attractive restaurant serving such well thought through food in the Tyne Valley
  20. SimonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was fantastic as always, a major asset to Hexham
  21. IainC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Starters were amazing, perfect size and delicious. Scallops were lovely and fresh. Cheese soufflé looked and smelt great. Mains were very tasty with the confit duck particularly well presented. Desserts were a suitable finale of fruity goodness (apple tarte tatin). Definitely dune here again.
  22. Fred

    Newcastle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A regular visit to our favourite restaurant. The food was excellent throughout and we ended with tarte Tatin which we love. The house white was right up our street. Ended with coffee. We will be back soon.
  23. TonyW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    A special evening out in Hexham. Greg is the perfect host
  24. ElizabethC

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our visit last night to Bouchon Bistro - always an amazing experience - food was exceptional and the service was too!
  25. RachelW

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening with gorgeous food.
  26. SusieQ

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent drinks and excellent service! Every time I come to Hexham to visit my son this is always my restaurant of choice. Love it!
  27. richardw

    Liverpool

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a lovely authentic French restaurant, the staff are friendly and efficient , it’s got a nice atmosphere and it’s not too noisy which we like , the wife and I decided to go for the 3 course set menu and we weren’t disappointed the food was superb in particular the dessert , the owner made sure that he thanked us as we were leaving which was a nice touch , I told him everything was 5 star as far as we were concerned and our review would reflect this
  28. SteveM

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food from Bouchon. Surely evidenced by the fact it was almost full on a cold Tuesday evening.
  29. ChrisC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great French menu. Lots of French classics well done. Fantastic fixed price menu. Really good value. Great surroundings, comfortable warm and cosy.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great evening to celebrate a birthday with fabulous food, friendly and efficient service in a lovely environment. This was our first visit after reading the great reviews and thought we would try it. All 3 thoroughly enjoyed their choices with no one disappointed with any course, 2 choosing 3 courses from the main menu and 1 from the 3 course fixed price menu. One thing is for sure it was definitely worth the 70 mile round trip and we will definitely be back soon!
  31. Missycat

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and relaxed , comfortable adult environment.
  32. raymondo

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and i come dine here every few weeks because the food and experience is so consistentlty excellent. The Monkfish cheeks i had as a starter on our last visit was superb and something i had not had before. I have to say that dining here represents great value for money . The only thing we think could be improved would be the bread offered . Perhaps a choice of buns
  33. RickO

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delightful slice of France in Northumberland. Great food, the ambience was perfect, and Greg is a great host.
  34. emma

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service - best restaurant in the North East!
  35. EddieH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Had the tablé de hôte, which is good value. The dessert was wonderful (pear cooked in red wine and served with gingerbread cream). The steak frites was good, especially the jus. The soup du jour however was strictly average. I wouldn’t let this put you off though. The place is a real find and well worth the visit.
  36. BobP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another lovely meal in a very relaxed comfortable setting. Very good service added to the enjoyment. The prix fixe menu is especially good value.
  37. ToniM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful lunch
  38. Snaz

    Berlin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic meal as usual at Bouchon, service is always great too.
  39. IanC

    Newcastle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu is regularly updated so there is generally something new to try. This time it was apple and rhubarb sorbets. Visit over the winter and try the venison, it’s an underrated meat which is ignored by many restaurants. The waiting staff are all young and actually seem happy to be there. We have been coming here for several years now and it is without doubt our favourite restaurant.
  40. Anon

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely chance find for a Saturday evening, wonderful food and friendly staff.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham is rated 4.8 stars by 2132 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

4-6 Gilesgate, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3NJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, Bistro, Contemporary French

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    10 Minute walk from Hexham Train Station

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Nicolas Kleist

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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