Reviews of El Pincho - Mediterranean Bar. (Pub) in Durham (County Durham).

El Pincho - Mediterranean Bar

145 Reviews

94 Comments

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16 The Riverwalk, Durham DH1 4SJ, United Kingdom

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Information of El Pincho - Mediterranean Bar, Pub in Durham (County Durham)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of El Pincho - Mediterranean Bar

M. H.

First time I have been in here. The portion size are very large and didn't expect that. Nearly made a mistake and ordered main course meals after our sharing platter. I think there should be more tables near the window to overlook the castle n cathedral. Will come back and not order so much food next time. We all enjoyed.

P. B.

Great location, walked in no reservation not an issue. Decor really nice food really enjoyed could not fault. Plenty of choice at reasonable prices. Great for a celebration

L. R.

Love this bar, we've only been in for drinks so I can't comment on the food. The bar staff are really friendly. We always get the watermelon woo woo, it's delicious It's well worth getting a pitcher of the cocktails, a glass is around £8 and the pitcher is £15ish, but you easily get 3 and a half glasses

K. T.

Have been here many times, mostly for drinks during the day. Love the decor. Drink prices average for Durham. Only had food, during the day, once. Had the sangria and 4 tappas for 25 pounds and really enjoyed it. The food was delicious. Service has usually been okay. I don't think I'd eat here on a weekend evening as the music is very loud, bar chocka and people dancing right next to you, hen/stag dos taking over. It's like eating in the middle of a nightub, not a restaurant. If I'm eating out I like to be able to have a conversation and just background music. Will stick to day time visits and early evening weekday visits as enjoy these, here.

D. M.

Really enjoyed our visit, and a couple of small changes would have made it excellent. Firstly, the music is quite loud, especially towards the rear nearer speakers. Made conversation a little difficult when out for a meal. It wasn't unbearable or anything though. I would also suggest they make the menu a bit clearer. Had to ask staff and they explained they suggest you buy approximately three to four dishes to share. This is not clear from the menu, nor is it explained what dishes come with in terms of vegetables/rice/chips. The food when it did come was excellent though, really nice and good value too. Lots of cocktails on the menu, but we had prosecco and a beer. Beer selection was just average, especially if you like quality craft beer.

K. L.

We had a tapas deal - 4 tapas and 2 sangrias for £25. Great deal for the money, big portions, delicious beef and nice drinks. Great view and location is a pleasant bonus in a sunny day.

C. D.

Great place! Food was excellent. I highly recommend the Watermelon Woo Woo, a great cocktail to share. Book in advance if you want to have food at the weekend as it gets very busy. Good location too.

j. b.

Just popped in for a drink after cinema so can only say food looked very good. Situated on the river walk it naturally looks over river! Drinks were expensive at over £13 for a G&T and pint of IPA. Multi storey car park just next to it. Attractive interior and plenty of pleasant staff

I. S.

Nice Location. Obviously busier on a Weekend. This is really a nice Bar /Restaurant. Prices who cares, pay for quality. Recommended this place to anyone. Music on. DJ certain days.

F.

I tried the mocktails (pina colada and the strawberry one) they were perfect and alcohol free!

P. L.

Lovely place. Met there with friends for lunch. Staff were pleasant and friendly. I had the three bean chilli. It tasted delicious with a kick you expect from a chilli but after a few mouth fulls, it tasted salty and thats all I could taste. Would go back but don't think I would order the chilli again.

H.

Amazing restaurant!! Been here twice this week already, so glad we found it. The staff are so friendly and helpful, and the food is gorgeous. Inside it is beautifully decorated and outside (where we sat) you get a lovely view of the river. Would definitely recommend if you haven't been here, the food was all delicious, especially the dates wrapped in bacon and the belly pork.

R. G.

Amazing food. Sooooo much to choose from. Dan did an amazing job serving us and making us cocktails. Totally recommend 10/10

N. H.

Fantastic restaurant and cocktail bar. Beautiful food and fab atmosphere for a Saturday night with live dj really making it. Highly recommended

S. K.

Nice place good food. Staff attentive. What's not to like. Would have been 5 starts but the staff were always over to the table. Had to tell them twice we were waiting for 2 more to join us. Still would be worse to be ignored. Good job overall. The minted lamb kebabs were great and the sauce with them was very good.

C. S.

Nice venue. Went on a Thursday It was quiet and there wasn't really any atmosphere. The tapas was nice but not fantastic. Pork kebabs were tough. Wine was expensive. Asked for the Malbec off the wine list but they didn't have any. Staff quite pleasant but not particularly enthusiastic.

M. P.

Excellent and affordable place for having a girls night or a date. The nachos are amazing and squid is out of the world. The customer service is awesome as well. Loves this place

T. H.

I love this restaurant. A gin tree consisting of 4 gins with mixers for £20, 4 topped ciabattas for £10. Cant go wrong for the price and the food is lovely.

C. K.

Absolutely amazing food and staff were lovely, we went last night for our anniversary and they made it so special, thank you so much, will definitely be back

R. S.

Loved the atmosphere, the cocktails and the food. Cute little place in Durham, would go again just for the Lychee Martini and Churros

l. g.

Beautiful place, with delicious food, perfect cocktails, and extraordinary attention.

M. S.

Super food, sat outside by the river, Sunday lunch tapas. Generous portions, reasonable prices. I'd come again!

C. H.

Visited yesterday with 3 friends, first time we had been. Great place, friendly staff, amazing food and really upbeat atmosphere 👌

E. B.

We had food and it was absolutely amazing great atmosphere with fantastic staff nothing was a problem Highley recommend

D. P.

Nice bar, staff started packing up outside around us at 10pm, but other than that it was good

A. R.

Nearby restaurants were 'full' with empty tables, so we took this as an only option, but it was great. Nice staff, nice atmosphere and the food was delicious: loved the grazing platters. Will certainly return before another cinema trip.

E. J.

The food is absolutely amazing! Very reasonably priced and loads to choose from on the menu. The watermelon woo woo was so refreshing, the other cocktails sounded great too!! Highly recommend:)

S. D.

Great looking place and lovely food too. Went for a meal here with my partner, the food was full of taste and served quickly too. Really nice, friendly staff. We can't wait to head back and try the rest of the menu.

T.

Lovely restaurant staff were fab and attentive great location. Food lovely you get loads but missing something in taste.

F. R. &. B.

Darren and Mel have done a terrific job here. Innovative and reflects their travel and experiences from the mediterranean dishes and their life. Food unreal. Service class from Mr Bond and “the blonde” shauna, and the chef in the kitchen is none other than Super Jayne. Great service, local couple, taking on new challenges and risks during a significant period of Uncertainty. Bringing my entire team here to support these fabulous entrepreneurs. Well done and thanks for a fabulous date night. Prices reasonable and reflect the heart food, service and facilities. Reach for the stars💪🏻

A. M.

Lovely restaurant, gorgeous decor, friendly and helpful staff and food was delicious 😀

C. C.

Absolutely Beautiful venue! Great service! Staff are fantastic couldn’t have had a better night here! Will definitely be returning! Couldn’t recommend it enough.

S. B.

Amazing place was impressed with the staff who were polite, attentive, and friendly. Cocktails were excellent, presented beautifully. Considering it's opened recently it had a lovely atmosphere. Well done to all keep up the good work.🤗

c. t.

Great music, was here for drinks, so if you like house and soul, this is the place for you.

G. K.

Fantastic atmosphere. Great drinks menu and the music is spot on, along with friendly staff. Cant go wrong coming here!!

T. H.

It was a really enjoyable experience, the staff were absolutely lovely and so kind and approachable. The wait after ordering wasn't long and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend.

J. M.

Visited today..so impressed with this immaculately presented bar and restaurant, waitress was attentive, extremely helpful and cheery. Fast service and our tapas was some of the best I've ever tasted and all very reasonably priced. Would certainly, gladly visit again.. Two happy customers ... Many thanks ..

S. H.

A really good atmosphere and lovely food. I don't know how they manage to make it feel like we were abroad when your sat in a precinct in Durham.

P. M.

The food was really good and very good value for money

C. E.

Excellent staff and great food. recommended.

M. Z.

Great staffs, always ready to assist a customer and even help with amazing suggestions for cocktail choices. Lovely place to have some meal with friends or just to go sit and have a drink either in the beautiful indoor setting or outdoor while you catch some breeze.

T. D.

Menu was confusing. Food was a bit disappointing. It was presented well but was overcooked. Probably wouldn't go back though because there didn't seem to be a sense of warmth from staff. Such a shame as its a lovely place.

C. H.

Love this place. Cocktails are lush! Haven't eaten there yet but plan to soon as the food being brought out look fantastic

M. L.

Fab food and staff. Ran out of two meals but second choices were delicious

p. p.

I came in with friends to have a nice meal and thats exactly wat i got staff were realy nice and polite and the place was clean and tidy food was amazing wud deffo recommend this place to friends and family thanks for a gd night

A. S.

Food was gorgeous and cocktails was amazing! Asked the bar man to make a non-menu item cosmopolitan and was very tasty! Highly recommend

a. x.

Visited El Pincho yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The drinks were superb and the staff were excellent. Def recommend and will def be back.

D. A.

staff were lovely, really helpful, food was great, prices reasonable, trees were a bit low :), overall great experiance.

g. h.

One of the best bars in Durham.

T. L.

Tastiest food ever!

T. H.

Great staff, the small plates not brilliant, dry steak, poor dishes and garnish of a tomato on every one

J. T.

Excellent tapas deal Really tasty food Attentive staff Lovely festive decorations

A. T.

Superb! Lovely atmosphere, great food and cocktails and the staff were fantastic

H. M.

Food was delicious, staff were helpful and friendly. Great value too!

L. S.

My husband and I went just after the first lockdown,,,,,,,wowser, what a great group of staff and the food is simply outstanding. Cant wait to go back.

M. R.

Very nice food and decor Very reasonably priced.

I. c.

We both had a Greek salad and really enjoyed it, good service nice fun atmosphere

G.

Beautiful venue, great atmosphere. Food was delicious, would go again x

P. T.

Good bar, Mrs had a cherry cocktail which she gave top marks

R. D.

Good service friendly staff.

J. K.

When ordering pinchos didn't expect the vegetarian and the meat on the same plate, what was worse the meat was touching the vegetarian option

T. B.

Great place, spotlessly clean, very engaging staff, service 1st class

J. “. C.

Well looked after, friendly staff

M. C.

Excellent service and very accommodating as we had a young baby with us

S. M.

Great place for tapas and small plates

M. C.

Amazing music Saturday!

E. C.

Great but expensive

r. m.

Lovely outdoor eating place, superb food and service 👌

J. R.

Great staff nice pub!

T. P.

Nice place, good service, nice vegan options...

C. D.

Such great value for tasty food and great atmosphere!

W. L.

Love this place excellent cocktails

P. A.

Very nice

M. W.

Lovely bar, and friendly staff. Thank you 😊

A. N.

Nice but crowned, good service.

l. h.

Had a drink in this bar enjoyed it

A. H.

Fabulous

E. L.

Absolutely lovely 😍

L. P.

Perfect place for saturday evening ❤️

j. r.

Amazing pina colada!x

R. H.

Lovely food and service

S. S.

Fab 👌

L. M.

Highly recommended

V. S.

Love this place

S. M.

Been a few times. Have had a couple of issues when they've brought out meals mixed up but mainly when they've had née staff. Bit too loud on weekends if wanting to go out for a meal, more a nightclub vibe then but great mid week. Good menu with a lot of choice.

T. J.

Great bar in a nice location on the Riverside would defo recommend

R. S.

(Translated) Nice place, good food, very good service, but the best thing is the view from this place!! (Original) Lugar agradável, comida boa, atendimento muito bom, mas o melhor é a vista desse lugar!!

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