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Tapas Bar & Restaurant is currently closed for in house drinking and dining. Gyros Bar - EVERYDAY 11.30-2.30pm (Open all day Saturday, until 4pm Sunday) Visit our street front windows to order fresh coffee, drinks, Gyros and weekly specials! Business Lunch - Tapas & Gyros Takeaway - Call to order from 10am - OR Pre-Order online 11.30-2.30pm Monday - Friday (Delivery available for large orders) Tapas CAR is on the road delivering restaurant quality food and drinks to your door! 4-9pm Wednesday to Saturday & 12-5pm Sundays.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Bar, Mediterranean, European, Spanish
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 31 October 2023 via mobile

Me and two old friends chose the tapas bar for lunch.. It was for a catch up and a social meeting. We ordered about 9 different tapas. None of the dishes were exceptional.. But mainly OK. I do have a very nice glass of French...wine thoughMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 October 2023 via mobile

Absolutely fantastic. We did not know Darlington and as vegetarians it’s always difficult. Not here though.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 October 2023

Been a few times and the food is always lovely. It gets very busy so if you want a good table, may need to book in advance if possible!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023 via mobile

Came here with my partner and the food was amazing! We got a good selection to share between us and it was all so tasty There is so much to choose from and we can’t wait to come back to try the rest!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

We’d had a weekend of rubbish vegan food, but this place made our weekend away! They have a separate vegan menu, but much of the options from the main menu can be made vegan which is a lovely touch. We had the bread basket (great...bread!). We had the vegan Halloumi and chorizo wrap (wasn’t quite to our taste but the portion was huge!) But the tapas was incredible. I got the vegan borokakia (feta rolled in aubergine) - I’ve ate this in Greece many times prior to being vegan and this was so authentic it was beautiful. We also had the vegan patatas aioli which was lovely - and the hummus which was so creamy and delicious. Honestly it’s the best vegan food I’ve had at a restaurant in a long time and I’m trying to think of an excuse to travel back down to Darlington soon just to visit! Will definitely be back to sample more of the vegan menu. Vibes were great - staff were friendly and attentive. Food was incredible.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 14 August 2023 via mobile

Highly recommend. Lovely, warm welcome. You are handed an order sheet to mark which tapas/meze you would like. Ideal, as it saved us trying to remember it all. We ordered about nine dishes, and we did pretty well. But i would suggest about 3 dishes...each would work out right. I recommend the feta wrapped in aubergine and the dates wrapped in bacon and cheese (& i am not a fan of dates). We had a lovely, friendly waitress. Didn't catch her name, but please give her some baklava.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023

So good! Came for lunch, it was huge! Haven’t eaten again today and it’s now midnight 😆 Friendly staff greet you at the door and seat you. Even at midday the place was busy. Speaks volumes! Staff explained the process for ordering tapas and also...said they’re known for their gyros. Went with a chicken and chorizo gyro and it was great. Lovely food and big portion. The chips on the side were different class. Maybe the best I’ve ever had! Recommended.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023

I am from Greece and I assure you that the flavors of the food have nothing to envy to the genuine traditional Greek cuisine. Everything was excellent! Very good atmosphere, extremely friendly environment and helpful staff. George (owner) is an amazing guy!!! We had a...great time, I highly recommend it!!!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 14 July 2023

The best restaurant in Darlington. Never had a bad meal, every dish is amazing and great atmosphere

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 10 July 2023

Fantastic food, full of flavour. Delicious. Ambience is full of character. Staff are helpful and service is quick. I'd highly recommend this place.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 3 June 2023 via mobile

Always great food and service, we visit regularly and love it in the summer sitting outside. A good variety of options on the menu and a great setting

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 26 May 2023

I am writing to inform to inform you of one of the worst customer service experience I have encountered. When arriving the staff were very hostile, they just looked like they didn't want to be there. Food arrived which was just thrown down, no plates...to eat off. Our lamb was forgotten and the attitude from the waiter was honestly shocking. Extremely rude as if everything was just an inconvenience. While food was still in our mouth a waiter then come over and just started clearing our table and we were just in complete utter shock. We absolutely love coming here which makes it even more such a disappointment. I hope this gets fed back and changes are made.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023 via mobile

Fabulous food, staff very attentive and friendly, meatballs and garlic bread were delicious 😋 thank you we will definitely come back.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 22 April 2023

Very busy. Attentive service. Great selection of dishes. Food brought quickly. Most dishes had were very enjoyable for 2 hungry lads.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 13 April 2023

Smaller than expected portions for the price and the food was fine but notbing special. Ordered three plates each and it wasn't enough. The aubergine dish in particular was tiny - felt like they might have been running out so cut portion sizes.

Date of visit: April 2023
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The Old Yard Tapas Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
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  • Value: 4
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