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

Hibou Blanc

4.6
4.6
1299 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 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 12:00–21:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:30 Bar Sun 12:00–19:00 Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–21:00
  • 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 1,299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 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

    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

    Romantic

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hibou Blanc offers a "beautiful atmosphere" and "outstanding service," making it a cherished gem in Newcastle. Patrons rave about the "delicious food" and "excellent cocktails." The welcoming staff and elegant setting provide a memorable dining experience, while the "great value" menus make it a top choice for special occasions and casual visits alike.

1,299 Reviews
  1. andrew

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening where weren’t rushed or interrupted. Great atmosphere. My starter of a prawn cocktail was, however, meagre. Disappointed with it but the rest of the rest of the meal / night was wonderful. Need to get it all right for their prices. Still good though.

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  2. philip

    VIP

    Newcastle

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been many times. Great atmosphere here and always excellent steak

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  3. mark

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great night. Great bar - cocktails. Great restaurant. Great food. Great atmosphere.

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  4. Michael

    Newcastle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here on many occasions and cannot fault the food or the service. Tonight was no exception! Really love this place for a really good dining experience, cannot fault it at all and totally recommend.

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  5. Tracy

    Newcastle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    As a party of four we arrived on time but were told our table wasn't ready and could we wait in the bar area, ( around 20 mins) the area we were seated appeared quite drafty and cold. Our food was delicious and the food was delivered quite quickly from order, we did however order a bottle of Whispering Angel between the four of us and when we asked for another we were told they had run out, very disappointing. The waitress took our order for dessert and on completing our order informed us they needed the table back in half an hour, hence we had the wait of the order and then to eat our dessert within the time scale, upon clearing the dessert dishes away the waitress explain they needed the table, she returned with the bill. Upon paying the bill, we explained our table wasn't ready when we arrived and we waited quite sometime to be seated, the waitress' response was 'we have people here waiting for this table' we felt very rushed and uncomfortable by the response of the waitress. Not the best experience on this occasion!

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  6. Christina

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined here at the same time last year and definitely noted a drop in the quality this time. Food was not of a good standard, Turkey was akin to Bernard Matthews processed joints and vegetables were very undercooked. Service was ok but felt a bit rushed and nobody asked if we were okay at any point. Wouldn’t return anytime soon.

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  7. Mark

    Newcastle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had Sunday lunch here on many occasions and it has always been excellent, this time we opted for an evening meal and weren’t dissapointed. A nice table, pleasant staff and an excellent meal for both of us. Will certainly be back!!

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  8. Chris

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, sat at the bar for a drink first then through to the restaurant for a delicious meal. Soufflé and then turkey. Drinks, food and staff amazing!

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  9. Mark

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday lunch should be the highlight of the week. I think they are struggling to decide their identity. Should we serve a proper plate busting Sunday lunch or fine dining. Unfortunately it falls between the 2 and therefore fails particularly at the price point they want to achieve. Everything else staff, service no complaints.

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  10. Sharon

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, lovely food and great service. We had the best girls Xmas night out. Thank you.

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Hibou Blanc is rated 4.6 stars by 1299 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 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 12:00–21:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:30 Bar Sun 12:00–19:00 Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–21:00
  • 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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