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Elkwater Bar & Bistro, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

Elkwater Bar & Bistro

4.7
4.7
95 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • 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
    01661 679600
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 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 is a cherished spot for both locals and visitors, offering "fantastic atmosphere, great service, and food." The staff is "very welcoming and helpful," making every visit delightful. Highlights include "delicious food," particularly the "build your own breakfast," and "beautiful decor." Live music enhances the "lovely atmosphere."

95 Reviews
  1. Haseena

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff very welcoming and served breakfast fast. Enjoyed my first visit will be returning again soon.

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  2. lee

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Music is set slightly too high (Saturday night 7/8pm) and this forces people to have to talk too loud which detracts from the busy but still chilled ambience. Could do with a few more simple dishes on the menu for when you are hungry but don’t want particularly fancy

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  3. Mike

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elkwater has a lovely vibe, great staff, fab food and they make a fantastic gin martini. What more could you ask for! Thanks again Mike xx

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  4. Diane

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had breakfast bacon sandwiches weee lovely, coffee was lovely and the service was great

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  5. Stewart

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very special valentines breakfast with my wife and out two cocker spaniels. Great atmosphere for 10.30 on a Sunday morning. The venue was buzzing with chatter. Guitarist was playing great tunes. Food was expertly presented and tasted delicious. Highly recommend this place.

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  6. Paul

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff are welcoming and friendly,food and atmosphere great.Highly recommended

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  7. Jill

    VIP

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely brunch with friends. Great menu & lovely staff.

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  8. Katy

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic atmosphere, great service, and food. Extremely helpful & friendly staff x

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  9. Marian

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience at Elkwater has to be experienced. The decor, the friendliness of the staff, the quick service & the quality of the food are top notch. It is a pity that they don’t expand the restaurant as the boutique shop is hardly used. More dining tables would be great.

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  10. Cazza

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent - very efficient. Food fresh and tasty, not huge portions. It was quite noisy but still able to have a conversation. Very pleasant atmosphere.

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Elkwater Bar & Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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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