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Elkwater Bar & Bistro, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

Elkwater Bar & Bistro

4.8 (117)
£26 to £40
Bistro
33-35 Broadway, Darras Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland NE20 9PW

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

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

What 117 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Service

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 delightful dining experience with "quality food," a "lovely atmosphere," and "friendly staff." Their breakfast and brunch options are highly praised, with standout dishes like the build-your-own breakfast. Despite occasional noise levels and minor food issues, the venue's "great service" and "live music" create a lively and enjoyable ambiance. It's a "great asset to the area," making it a must-visit for both locals and visitors.

117 Reviews
  1. Jacqueline

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. dave

    County Durham10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality food, staff, with lovely ambience. Definitely worth a visit.We have done the Breakfast / Brunch and it’s top quality .Will return for the evening service soon.

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  3. Paul

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Over all good , bread bun very doey ! Cake dry no cream offered although on menu , friends state coronation chicken sandwich tasty. Great coffee

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  4. Lorna

    Newcastle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely meeting place. Downside is the level of the music as too loud to talk comfortably. Please perhaps have more background music.

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  5. Trixy

    Newcastle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast served to rest of party very good. The ambience was great as usual. Unfortunately my scone was externally burnt, and the inside was rubbery, possibly caused by microwave? Waiting staff offered to remove from bill, as I hadn't ate it. Would still return, as hopefully just unlucky!

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  6. pip

    Newcastle12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and atmosphere plus live singer makes it all that more fun

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  7. dave

    County Durham10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely place to visit.Superb food .Took me 30 mins to eat the Bacon and Egg roll .Only reason I have 4 stars for food was …..Please serve HP sauce with the bacon.The posh glass jars of brown sauce were almost sweet tasting.Otherwise is full marks. But hey we will return . 👏

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  8. Linda

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this venue. Good Food, Coffee great, lovely friendly staff what more could you ask for. I will be back again soon I hope.

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  9. Nicholas

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find this place excellent food and ambience with great service.

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  10. Mark

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful evening with our oldest French Granddaughter and her partner - great relaxing evening!

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Elkwater Bar & Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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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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