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Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham, Hexham, Northumberland

Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

4.9
4.9
2791 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • 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
  • Area
    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

What 2,791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Food

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Service

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Ambience

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Value

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Neighbourhood 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 Ambience

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Value

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bouchon Bistrot in Hexham is celebrated for its "outstanding" French cuisine, "friendly and efficient" service, and "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about its value, with dishes like butternut squash crumble and crème au chocolat impressing diners. The restaurant consistently delivers "fabulous" meals, making it a "jewel in Hexham's crown."

2,791 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food (a la carte) was just OK but didn't think it was good value for money

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  2. Janet

    Newcastle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu- such a lovely choice of dishes, completely different to the normal Prix Fixe Lunch, I had vegetable tarte flambé , followed by goat’s cheese soufflé which was served with beetroot, walnuts and salad my chosen dessert was chocolate liegois, served with langues de chat biscuits. All three course were sublime and I enjoyed a kir aperitif followed by a glass of house rose wine accompany this special meal. My husband chose duck magre with salad and potato to start, followed by pork cheeks with pommes purée ( which he declared”melt in the mouth!)@ and he chose a dessert of. Pear and almond tart, served with crème fraiche, all of which he thoroughly enjoyed! We ended with our usual delicious espressos which provided the right touch for an exceptional lunch.. We have been visiting this “gem” of a restaurant for almost ten years now and it involves a round trip of almost forty miles! It is more than worth the travel!

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  3. Simon

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    excellent food great atmosphere and view of Abbey.

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  4. Alix

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, great value! Would definitely recommend

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  5. Alan

    Newcastle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Starter and sweet course - excellent! Main course ‘duck’ poor - very tough - disappointing!

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  6. Mike

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 1st visit and we were not disappointed. Amazing food backed up with very good service. Great atmosphere too. Thank you for a lovely evening.

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  7. Susan

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous 10 out of 10 ❤️ excellent food fab service great ambiance.

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  8. Ally

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak was so soft it almost melted. Everything cooked well and thoroughly tasty. Staff were friendly and efficient. We went a la carte but the set menu looked to offer real value for money. Lovely surroundings. Punching above its weigh. Use it or loose it. We are definitely gong back again.

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  9. Boris

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch. Would definitely come back. Thanks for the service.

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  10. Carol

    Newcastle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food here is outstanding. We had the lunchtime set menu, and don’t know how they can provide such high quality at such an affordable price. The service is friendly and efficient, it’s a lovely place to sit in, and it never disappoints. Today we had the butternut squash crumble to start; a generous portion to warm up a cold day, and the gravadlax which was delicious. Then we both had the pork, in a rich sauce with smooth potato purée and leeks, and ordered some extra vegetables on the side. Everything was perfect. As it’s such great value we had to have desserts: crème au chocolat with cinnamon beignets, and iced parfait with red wine prunes. The whole meal felt balanced, satisfying without being too heavy, and everything had flavour, texture and attractive presentation. We will, of course, be back.

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Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham is rated 4.9 stars by 2791 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

4-6 Gilesgate, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3NJ

Additional information

  • Area
    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
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • 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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