The Old Yard Tapas - Menu

98 Bondgate (at The Old Yard), Darlington, England, DL3 7JY, United Kingdom

🛍 Spanish, European, Vegetarian, Mediterranean

4.3 💬 7114 Reviews
The Old Yard Tapas

Phone: +441325467385

Address: 98 Bondgate (at The Old Yard), Darlington, England, DL3 7JY, United Kingdom

City: Darlington

Dishes: 17

Reviews: 7114

Website: https://www.tapasbar.co.uk

"Heading to the Hippodrome I looked for somewhere we could have a pre show dinner but not too heavy. The Old Yard Tapas Bar was sporting a tempting Spanish Tapas and Greek Meze Vegan Dinner Menu so gave it a bash. In the evening each table is candlelit, intimate but can be open for good chat for groups. Bar is well stocked, music was pleasant and staff attentive with a nice ambience. There is a different vegan lunch and vegan dinner menu which are extracts from the main menu with some dishes changed to suit vegans. The vegan dinner menu sported 9 Spanish Tapas and 8 Greek Meze choices, with 11 sides (see picture). Unlike many places which brag about a good a menu but in reality they don’t have half of the ingredients, only 2 were not available due to being let down by suppliers. We choose carefully to ensure the tastebuds had a different sensation or texture and we were not disappointed. The ‘Breadbasket’ to start with had soft olive bread with vegan butter, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A lovely appetiser while the food was being cooked and very cheap too. Spanish ‘Patatas Ali Oli’ was warming comfort food consisting of tapas fried potatoes topped with a vegan ali oli (see picture) Spanish ‘Morcilla Y Chorizo’ tasted just like real black pudding, but was a vegan black pudding with soy chorizo, topped with red onion. Amazing. Spanish ‘Chorizo Con Pimentos Asados’ delighted our tastebuds. Rich with no obvious indication it was vegan at all. It’s a soy chorizo with roasted red peppers and pan fried in brandy and garlic. Delicious. Greek ‘Boorekakia’ was really tasty and while the texture may put some off (very soft and slippery) it tasted really nice. It’s sliced aubergine, rolled and stuffed with vegan feta cheese and topped with tomato and vegan parmesan. We also ordered the Greek ‘Halloumi’ but it was off the menu so they served at feta version instead (and never charged us for it it was on the house). It’s is pan fried vegan halloumi (feta for us) served with oregano lemon on top. Refreshing and real palate cleanser. Washed down with a jug sangria, it felt like we were on holiday. Without doubt we’ll be back next time we’re in Darlo try the vegan lunch menu next Updated from previous review on 2022 03 31"

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I loved that there was good range of tasty options , including beans and very little fake meat.

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User

The restaurant offers a dedicated vegan menu, and the staff was very helpful in clarifying which dishes were vegan when dining out. The food was excellent, and the portion sizes were quite generous.


User
User

They had a separate vegan lunch tapas menu with loads of different options. One of the tapas dishes was vegan black pudding and chorizo, it was really tasty. They also had small bottles of vegan (labeled) prosecco which was a nice treat!


Phil
Phil

For dinner, I would rate the food, service, and atmosphere all at 5 out of 5. I highly recommend trying the Patatas Bravas, the Tapas and Meze Board, and the Whiting. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience, and I would definitely return! Price per person: £30–40


Lileen
Lileen

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Other **Price per person:** £30–40 **Food:** 5/5 **Service:** 5/5 **Atmosphere:** 5/5 **Recommended dishes:** Bread Basket, Patatas Bravas, Tapas and Meze Board **Parking options:** Paid parking lot Overall, it was a fantastic experience!


User
User

Wow, what a place. Fabulous deeply illuminated atmosphere, authentic beer barreled interior with plenty of seat on two levels and an outer (lightly rowed in summer) terrace. The vegan tapas menu is rich in Spanish and Greek dishes. After a few halves of the delightful Estrella Galicia we ordered patatas bravas, roasted eggplant around vegan feta, mushrooms pan roasted in garlic and estragon, roasted halloumi in lemon, hummus and pitta bread that were all excellent. A fabulous place to visit again.


User
User

I wanted to give FIVE STARS but as they aren’t fully vegan it had to be 4!!!!! Superb experience, excellent attentive staff from going in just after 12 to coming out just after 2 (they were full but slotted me in)! Vegan menu!!! I chose vegan halloumi and spinach gyros, ate the whole lot AND vegan chocolate fudge cake and vegan ice cream it was absolutely amazing, beautiful setting and I just had to put them into here as they weren’t listed!!!! Now they are…I’ve added a couple of pics, thank you!!!


User
User

really enjoyed the vegan halloumi, red pfeffer and mushroom gyros with maple glaze that I had for lunch today, which perfectly boiled, spiced and full of taste. textur wise, the halloumi was nothing like the real thing, but I still enjoyed it. the meal also came with chips, an aioli dip and a small beside salad that were delicious. the employees were very friendly and attentive and the mood during the lunch menu was excellent with the entire outside seating area full and vivid. it would be great to have an evening meal here one day.


User
User

Really enjoyed the vegan halloumi, red pepper and mushroom gyros with maple glaze that I had for lunch today, which was perfectly cooked, seasoned and packed full of flavour. Texture wise, the halloumi was nothing like the real thing, but I still enjoyed it. The meal also came with chips, an aioli dip and a small side salad, which were delicious. Staff were very welcoming and attentive and the vibe during the lunch menu was excellent with the whole outside seating area full and lively. It would be great to have an evening meal here one day.


User
User

Heading to the Hippodrome I looked for somewhere we could have a pre show dinner but not too heavy. The Old Yard Tapas Bar was sporting a tempting Spanish Tapas and Greek Meze Vegan Dinner Menu so gave it a bash. In the evening each table is candlelit, intimate but can be open for good chat for groups. Bar is well stocked, music was pleasant and staff attentive with a nice ambience. There is a different vegan lunch and vegan dinner menu which are extracts from the main menu with some dishes changed to suit vegans. The vegan dinner menu sported 9 Spanish Tapas and 8 Greek Meze choices, with 11 sides (see picture). Unlike many places which brag about a good a menu but in reality they don’t hav...

Categories

  • Spanish A vibrant selection of traditional Spanish dishes featuring authentic paella, flavorful tapas, and delicious seafood. Experience the rich flavors and culinary artistry of Spain right at your table.
  • European
  • Vegetarian Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.
  • Mediterranean Savor the vibrant essence of the Mediterranean with dishes inspired by the sun-drenched coasts. Enjoy fresh olives, vibrant herbs, rich olive oils, and a variety of seafood and grilled meats.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Television

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