Du Vin Bistro Newcastle

The first time in this restaurant and was very happy with the experience. the service was great and the food was delicious. we felt very relaxed, and despite the pretty busy, we were not rushed to the completion of our meal or to leave.

Great atmosphere and food. Did not feel at all rushed.

Not particularly friendly. Sitting area layout doesn't work and was cold and drafty. Over priced Sauv Blancs both NZ £30+. My starter was cold (mushrooms on brioche) though hubby enjoyed crayfish cocktail and his cassoulet. The bill was over £80 which we thought wasn't a good reflection on our experience. We won't be back I'm afraid which is sad as this could be a smashing place.

Very underwhelmed by the experience. Food below par, service worse and overpriced.

We visited Hotel du Vin on a Saturday evening were impressed with the prompt helpful service. Our drinks arrived quickly we enjoyed delicious canapés (warm duck rillettes on brioche mini crab cakes) scallop starters. We then shared Chateaubriand, which was perfectly cooked, served with a cone of thin crispy chips. The rather tasteless cauliflower cheese was the only disappointment. Desserts were a generous cheese selection crepe suzettes, which had obviously sat on the plate for a while. Mostly an excellent meal, although quite expensive. One other problem was the level of noise when we arrived the overloud music. Later on, the noise reduced the ambience improved. We will certainly go again, but probably not on a Saturday.