# Elkwater, Newcastle upon Tyne — Reviews & Opening Hours > Elkwater — Bistro in Newcastle upon Tyne with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 40 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ponteland/restaurants/elkwater (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Bistro # Elkwater Darras Hall, Ponteland [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12006589148243900768&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Elkwater](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107011661312610215906) **In short:** Elkwater is a bistro in Ponteland, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 40 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Elkwater Elkwater is a bistro at 33-35 Broadway in Darras Hall, Ponteland. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 and accepts bookings. The venue accommodates groups and has outdoor seating. The brunch menu includes dishes such as croque monsieur and build-your-own breakfast options, with gluten-free choices available. Coffee is served. The bistro opens early enough to serve alcohol at breakfast time. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Elkwater's own website](http://elkwater.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ## What's nearby - The Eyewear Studio next door - Triple Eight Motor Company next door - Newcastle Building Society - Ponteland next door - Co-op Food - Ponteland - Broadway next door - Darras Hall Primary School 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (40 reviews) **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Ponteland Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/287710). [More restaurants in Ponteland](https://staycation.co.uk/ponteland/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (40 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](http://elkwater.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01661 679600](tel:01661679600) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ponteland **Plus Code** 9C7W26PM+QW ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ponteland Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DPonteland%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/ponteland/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/ponteland/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Elkwater? Elkwater is open Mon–Wed 8:30am–5pm; Thu–Fri 8:30am–11pm; Sat 9am–11pm; Sun 9am–3pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Elkwater any good? Elkwater is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 40 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Can you book a table at Elkwater? Yes, Elkwater takes reservations. ### How do I contact Elkwater? 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