Welcome to the award-winning Old Yard Tapas Bar

We are delighted to welcome you to Darlington’s Award-Winning Tapas Bar at The Old Yard.

TripAdvisor Reviews
  • positive review I’d recommend absolutely everything! Always a fabulous atmosphere, excellent range of guest ales, great selection of wine and of course Gin ?We have sampled many dishes on the extensive menu too, especially the vegetarian ones. And the staff... they are fantastic George, James and the team are so accommodating. With all of these wonderful points why wouldn’t we have our wedding party here! Thank you all ???

    Lynne Pedelty Avatar
    Lynne Pedelty
    11/20/2018
  • Ate too much again couldn't help it ???

    John Keenan Avatar
    John Keenan
    8/24/2017
  • Great place and great place for Ale and food .Good bar staff also warm and clean. Best choice of real ale and many others from around the world

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    Stan Wilby
    2/24/2017
  • Great food. Fast service. Well priced. Once food arrives you're left alone to enjoy it!
    Great as always!

    Darren Hardy Avatar
    Darren Hardy
    4/17/2017
  • Never disappointed with this place. Food, atmosphere and service all top rate

    Mark Spalding Avatar
    Mark Spalding
    10/15/2017
  • Nice place nice atmosphere

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    Mark Martindale
    6/24/2018
  • We visited the old yard tapas bar as a large group of 15. The food was excellent with a wide variety of Spanish and Greek tapas menus. What was really good was the 6 or more group menu which came out with over 10 (the beer was flowing so I cannot remember the exact amount) well sized dishes. The service was brilliant and what was nice was that they catered for individual needs, the pizza was available as an online pre order but not on the in-house menu and yet they still made it. It was a great night for all of us and I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Paul Whitty
    4/06/2019
  • The Tapas Bar is simply fantastic. The food is exceptional, the staff are awesome and the atmosphere is second to none. I have, for many years now had a real affiliation with the Tapas Bar. The football on the big screens is a real plus. (Celtic fan). They simply cater for everyone. Top place.

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    Vince Ryan
    12/11/2016
  • Gorgeous food and atmosphere! Will definitely be eating here again!

    Sarah Stainsby Avatar
    Sarah Stainsby
    12/11/2016
  • Friendly staff...good choice on menu. ..nice for all types of get togethers. ..

    Dawn Dinsley Avatar
    Dawn Dinsley
    10/16/2017
Google Reviews
  • Plenty of choice on the menu, gorgeous food, and social distancing well observed too

    Denise Bennett Avatar
    Denise Bennett
    10/04/2020
  • Love the food here. If you like tapas, you'll love this place. Great bar too.

    Alex Sproat Avatar
    Alex Sproat
    1/22/2020
  • Lovely selection of freshly cooked Spanish tapas and also some Greek dishes. Well kept Real Ale on tap and good choice of wines. Good atmosphere with friendly staff.

    Patricia Vince Avatar
    Patricia Vince
    11/09/2019
  • This place is amazing. Great food and wine can't recommend enough. Will definitely be returning

    Michael Fowler Avatar
    Michael Fowler
    2/09/2020
  • Could not fault it good San Miguel and great tapas

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    Colin McCune
    4/14/2019
  • This was a Google find after spending time in the north east. Highly recommended. Great service and great food ! If your ever near Darlington city centre and fancy something fresh and authentic give this place a visit. Has a split menu, half tapas style dishes and half meze style. Luckily on my visit they had a special offer of 3 dishes for £10 off a slightly smaller version of the main a la carte. Again highly recommend this place. I will be visiting again very soon

    Chris Kelly Avatar
    Chris Kelly
    11/08/2019
  • Just had drinks warm friendly atmosphere, big sports TV, apparently the food is good too.

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    ritchie jones
    12/16/2018
  • If you want tapas this is the must place to go, also live sport and a great selection of drinks

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    Simon Tripp
    7/06/2019
  • My partner and I were passing through Darlington last night on our way home to Scotland and decided to stop here for a meal. We arrived wearing tracksuit bottoms etc and were told on arrival that there was a dress code which meant no tracksuits allowed. We were given a table, however.

    We ordered our food and didn't have to wait too long for it to arrive. Everything was lovely until I found a long hair in my Tzatziki. I pushed it aside and continued with everything else. At the end of the meal I pointed out the hair and was relieved to have the item removed from the bill and a very embarrassed waitress couldn't apologise enough.

    I would definitely come here again if I'm passing through Darlington in the future as it was genuinely a nice place to eat.

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    Peter McDougall
    3/12/2019
  • Great place to eat, absolutely delicious fresh food.
    The staff are all friendly and polite, couldn't fault this place and have been many times. You are all doing a good job, keep it up.

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    Sandra buckle
    2/05/2020

For larger tables and events

Please call: 01325 467 385

Bookings are for restaurant tables only, bar tables are first come, first served. Thanks!