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Elkwater Bar & Bistro, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

Elkwater Bar & Bistro

4.8 (126)
£26 to £40
Bistro
33-35 Broadway, Darras Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland NE20 9PW

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
WALK-IN GUESTS WELCOME, WE ALWAYS KEEP SOME TABLES FREE. Call 01661 679600 or email enquiries@elkwater.co.uk to check availability.

Elkwater Bar, Bistro and Lifestyle Store in Darras Hall, Northumberland. A beautiful venue, offering delicious French/Canadian inspired relaxed dining, from breakfasts through to lunch and evening meals with live music, cocktails, draught beers and fine wines.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French / Canadian, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 8:30 am–5:00 pm Thu, Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Evening drinks only

    Multiple dates available
    Although our kitchen closes at 9pm, you are welcome to book a table to enjoy live music and drinks until 11pm!

What 126 people are saying

Elkwater Bar & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Service

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Value

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for brunch

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Hot spot

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elkwater Bar & Bistro offers a "great atmosphere" with quality food and "friendly staff." Diners consistently praise its "lovely ambience" and "excellent service." The "build your own breakfast" is a standout feature, while some note the noise level and occasional dish imperfections. Overall, it's a "special addition" to the local dining scene.
126 Reviews
  1. Christine

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A good selection on the menu including quick bites, breakfast combinations, meals and a good range of beverages to suit all. A friendly and helpful service with prompt attention in an excellent venue.

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  2. Louise

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and awesome cocktails. We also liked the live music.

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  3. danny

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great place and great service… this is fast becoming a new favourite

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  4. Michele

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have visited Elkwater several times with friends Lovely atmosphere and good menu choice The staff are very friendly and polite

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  5. Jacqueline

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service in a beautiful restaurant. Only problem was we hadn’t realised on a Sunday there was a very limited food offering. The selection of wines however is excellent!

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  6. Marjorie

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only drawback to this excellent bistro is the noise level which could be lowered fairly easily I believe.

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  7. Sharon

    Newcastle and Northumberland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Substantial tasty bacon butty in a sunflower bun. Service swiftly and friendly and great coffee. Recommended

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  8. Lynn

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a lovely ambience and friendly staff

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  9. Norma

    Newcastle and Northumberland8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Most of the group enjoyed the food, however the risotto was very dry Service was excellent Live music in such a small restaurant was unnecessary- most people were there to chat and struggled However through no fault of Elkwater one of the diners decided to get aggressive with someone on another table - which was unpleasant to witness - resulting in the police being called

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  10. Jacqueline

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always great here. Nothing too much trouble. Friendly staff.

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FAQs

Elkwater Bar & Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elkwater Bar & Bistro

33-35 Broadway, Darras Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland NE20 9PW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ponteland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 8:30 am–5:00 pm Thu, Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French / Canadian, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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