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Hibou Blanc Bar - Hibou Blanc, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Hibou Blanc

4.7
4.7
1278 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
This magical Edwardian building has been transformed to a beautiful bar, restaurant and private room where we hope to deliver to our customers an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle.
Join us to dine in our elegant brasserie which aims to serve classic dishes, including a generous Sunday lunch, using the very best ingredients with plenty of flavor but no fuss or in the bar for some light bites and fantastic drinks curated by a team of some of Newcastle best mixologists.
Above all we want you to relax, enjoy the music and feel at home here at Hibou Blanc.
Please note our bar operates on a walk-in only basis, and you can book our main restaurant to enjoy both our lunch and our a la carte menu. When joining for Afternoon Tea please state this in your booking notes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Cocktail Bar, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0191 261 8000
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Jefferson
  • Catering
    Our Head chef Neil Jefferson has designed menu's from intimate sit down meals to casual canapés and drinks. We can cater across all boards and have drinks packages available for your desired party size.
  • Private party facilities
    We can cater for however big or small your event may be, Our beautiful private dining room is perfect for more intimate occasions and will fit up to 16 people seated for dining. It is available to hire for a fee depending on the date and time. We have menu's for intimate sit down meals to casual canapés and drinks as well as full hire.
  • Area
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Cross Street
    Bigg Market & High Bridge Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,278 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Ambience

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Romantic

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Lively

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Ambience

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Hot spot

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hibou Blanc is a Newcastle gem, offering "excellent quality" fixed-price menus and "absolutely delicious" cocktails in a "cosy and beautifully appointed" setting. Known for "outstanding service," it's perfect for special occasions. Enjoy "great value" meals with attentive staff and a charming atmosphere. A "new firm favourite" among locals and visitors alike.

1,278 Reviews
  1. chef Keith

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was the Thanks giving holiday in the US so we decided to have our dinner there. For some reason ,open table gives certain times only to show up and the place is half empty. We we all opted for the 3 course Christmas menu. We started with 1 1/2 dozen oysters which as usual were fantastic. Everything was great until we received the deserts. My ex-wife, her son and our daughter always get the chocolate brownie in any restaurant that we go. To my shock all three of them said it was not good and only ate a couple of bites . I had the blue cheese which was also very bad. I had one bite and did not eat anymore. Being a very successful chef and food consultant, I know somewhere, somehow the chef whom or ever ordered these items as they where store bought must have surely known these items were not acceptable to be served. Somebody was lazy or just did not care. Still left a great tip and gave our thanks as always.

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  2. erika

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and lovely staff, first time eating here but will definitely return

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  3. Denise

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Cannot fault Hibou Blanc.

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  4. Ross

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the Sunday lunch and it didn’t disappoint, the roast pork was first class with a huge pork chop surrounded by crackling. Served with a giant Yorkshire and veggies. Worth every penny.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday lunch again at Hibou. Service was friendly and efficient and as always the atmosphere and ambience were excellent. We were tempted by the oysters as a pre-starter and it was a great decision. They were well presented and super tasty. We had prawn cocktail, fish cakes and scotch eggs for starters and all were delicious. The mains of turkey and two pork were absolutely superb. Really good portions and the meat cooked perfectly. There were plenty of vegetables of broccoli, green beans and cauliflower. The Yorkshire puddings were fantastic and the gravy is some of the best we have had. Pigs in blankets were really nice too. With two pints, two large glasses of wine, an apple juice and the 10% service charge (fully deserved) the bill was just under £159 for three. The whole experience was fabulous and we are looking forward to going back in a couple of weeks.

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  6. joe

    Newcastle

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service a bit slow at first, but then OK. Food and Service good overall.regards, joe

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  7. Katharine

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great cocktails and lovely ambiance. Easy to understand why it was so busy

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  8. Amanda

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal, excellent service and overall a great birthday meal.

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  9. Denise

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service from start yo finish .hhe staff are attentive but not intrusive and very highly trained and professional. The food is amazing everything we visit 😋

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  10. Christine

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time I’ve eaten here. Two course lunch menu, food was lovely but unfortunately we had a long wait for main courses and had to chase them up.

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FAQs

Hibou Blanc is rated 4.7 stars by 1278 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Hibou Blanc

13 High Bridge Street, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear NE1 1UW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bigg Market & High Bridge Street
  • Area
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Cocktail Bar, English
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Jefferson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0191 261 8000
  • Catering
    Our Head chef Neil Jefferson has designed menu's from intimate sit down meals to casual canapés and drinks. We can cater across all boards and have drinks packages available for your desired party size.
  • Private party facilities
    We can cater for however big or small your event may be, Our beautiful private dining room is perfect for more intimate occasions and will fit up to 16 people seated for dining. It is available to hire for a fee depending on the date and time. We have menu's for intimate sit down meals to casual canapés and drinks as well as full hire.
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