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
Our kitchen closes at 5pm on Christmas Eve, but you can reserve tables to meet your nearest and dearest and enjoy some festive drinks! Bar is open until 11pm.
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
4.7Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Energetic
Diners' Choice Awards
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for brunch
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for creative cocktails
Newcastle and Northumberland
Hot spot
Newcastle and Northumberland
Neighbourhood gem
Newcastle and Northumberland
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elkwater Bar & Bistro shines with its "fantastic" food and "beautiful" ambiance. Guests rave about the "friendly" staff and diverse menu offerings, from delightful breakfasts to exquisite dinners. Although room for improvement in service speed and menu variety is noted, its vibrant atmosphere and live music make it a must-visit.
65 Reviews
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Alyson
Newcastle
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch pleasant staff lovely food
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Kathleen
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Brilliant experience food lovely staff lovely thank you
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John
Manchester
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very pleasant experience. Good food nicely presented, great service and ambience with a singer. Something special for breakfast
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Dan
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great brunch and lovely surroundings would definitely return
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Gayle
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 5
What an absolutely beautiful place…super impressed! Will definitely be back!!
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Doreen Angela
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Beautiful place to eat. If anything staff over attentive. Food good but would rather have had a salad with my baguette than too many chunky potatoes.
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chris
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious food, a birthday drink and attentive friendly staff
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AMANDA
VIP
London
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Always enjoy the food, service and ambience in Elkwater but today was extra special with the Christmas music and decorations! Thank you
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Angela
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great first time at Elkwater . The service and food were excellent and we loved the vibe & ambiance
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Sean
Newcastle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Really nice place with attentive friendly staff and very quick service
Food was delicious
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FAQs
Elkwater Bar & Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 65 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.