Hexham
Bouchon Bistrot

Bouchon Bistrot

4-6 Gilesgate Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3NJ, United Kingdom

Sushi • Seafood • European • Fast Food


"I have dined at this restaurant on several occasions previously and had a very positive experience, which was the case again on this visit. The decor and ambience is very understated and elegant and the atmosphere is relaxed with friendly and motivated staff. On this occasion, I felt the service at the beginning was a little slow in terms of acquiring menus and taking orders. This was possibly due to multiple tables all ready to order at the same time, one main waiter that I could see, (there may have been more) and not wanting to overwhelm the kitchen. Having said that, both the waiter and Manager were very professional and attentive when you did require service. I had the 3 course set lunch menu which was great value, a high standard of cooking and a generous portion size. My friend chose from the al a carte menu and she declared that her roasted cauliflower dish was truly delicious, so full flavour and beautifully presented. We did not feel rushed during our visit having spent approximately 2 and half hours over lunch and the settlement of the bill was easy and correct. The restaurant is spotless as are the restrooms and it is very clear that the Manager and his team take great pride in making their clients experience a positively memorable one. This restaurant deserves it's many accolades and I would highly recommend it if you are looking for good authentic food and friendly service."

The Dining Room

The Dining Room

The Dining Room, B6318, Hexham, NE46 4, United Kingdom

Soup • Fish • Dining • Coffee


"The impression driving in is of a very well maintained property and that favourable view is re inforced by a very welcoming staff despite their being very busy! The bar is well stocked and there are some good cocktails available at reasonable prices. There is a very good wine list to suit all pockets and with most tastes covered. They have some rarer mid priced wines and it is well worth asking for advice on the best combinations for some of their dishes. Someone knows what they are doing here! Be aware that the dining room décor is a little unusual especially compared to the rest of the hotel but that 's part of the fun! Starters were well received. If you can make soup of the day (tomato) interesting you are doing something right, the salmon was really top notch and the beetroot salad high quality. I had the fillet steak, this is something which is actually quite difficult to get right and very easy to get wrong. It was perfect. One of our guests had the venison. I am afraid this was a little disappointing, it didn 't seem to have been rested, there was a lot of stuff on the plate which didn 't seem to add much and the sauce was insipid. I wasn 't send back but it was a bit below par, My wife and our other guest had the chicken. The core dish was absolutely perfect but again it was slightly marred by extraneous additions particularly some rather tasteless chicken nuggets. Side dishes were good and just the right quantities. The puddings were to die for. For all courses the portions were very substantial! Service was top class. We took coffee in the bar. There is so much going for this place, nice venue, superb people, a really good wine list and menu but perhaps with some of the dishes someone is trying too hard when frankly there is no need. This may seem to be picky but if you are at 95% you may as well aim to get to 100%. We will return, it 's a great place."