Darwin and Bear Newcastle under Lyme in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Booked for a table of 10 half the food didn't turn up cocktails stopped coming 45 minutes In and had to keep asking about food we left after an hour wouldn't recommend.

Absolutely amazing night the food, drinks and service was absolutely amazing ! My only complaint is that it was very very cold inside, we sat in our coats most of the night. However we will 100% be returning we will just wrap up warm 😂

First time there yesterday with a group of friends. The food was lovely and the service and cocktails were excellent. I would recommend. A funky interior and definately value for money

This bar is my favourite in Newcastle! The service is always perfect no matter how busy it is and the food and drinks are delicious! Went for a bottomless brunch yesterday and got more than enough for our moneys worth!

1st ever bottomless brunch and I was not disappointed. Highly recommended staff were great cocktails were brilliant 👏

Amazing bottomless brunch! Sarah is amazing. Food and service astounding! Definitely returning!

Amazing bar and service. Bottomless brunch amazing and defo return. Great staff!

Sarah was amazing, really enjoyed the ABBA night, she served us drinks one after the other sometimes 2 at a time, absolutely loved it nicest lady and lovely atmosphere. Thank you!!!

4 of attended the bottomless brunch for a friends birthday. We waited half an hour for our first drink to which we were told the bottomless brunch would start when we received our first drink. When we finally received our order we got double so we were pleased, we then asked to make a further order due to the wait, which we never received. We asked the bar staff behind the bar who apologised and asked us to rewrite our order, which we again never received. Food came and mine was missing, it came 20 mins later and was completely under cooked. When I complained I was offered a bottle of Prosecco which defeats the object of a ‘bottlemless brunch’. We accepted the bottle and it never came until we asked for it again later on and still had no further drinks. It was apparent they were understaffed and the staff were great with us, nothing personal but the service was shocking. This was happening with every table and in the end I think for a bottlemless brunch we left hungry, sober and had about 3 drinks each. We were offered 50% back when we asked to speak to the person in charge which we were happy with. I had heard so many good reviews about Darwin and Bear so was extremely disappointed! Hats off to the staff as they worked so hard and were very apologetic.

It was a busy night with staff clearly rushed off their feet and some staff training. Ryan and Molly were amazing at making sure we received our drinks and were very apologetic over any delays due to how busy they were. Going to book in for a bottomless brunch next!

Well what can I say absolutely disgusting service! Booked a table for 2 for bottomless brunch 8-10pm slot. Arrived at 19:55 to be told by a bar staff member that was clearly either drunk or on some serious class A drugs that we hadn’t booked a table, she must of asked what our names were about 5 times!! Clearly intoxicated!! Another staff member came over and said to sit us anywhere like pieces of meat, we were then shoved in a corner on a dirty sticky table and left….thats it!! 15 minutes and still nothing? Dirty tables full of glasses everywhere, gross!! bearing in mind this is bottomless brunch 8-10pm?? It’s now 8.20pm and still nothing? So we walked out in absolute disgust, avoid like the plague and go to the slug & lettuce instead. Places like that don’t deserve anyone’s business, never again 👎👎oh and just to reiterate booked online and had an email confirmation so definitely 💯 booked in. Oh well been before and had a good time but lost my business for sure now.

15 person party which has been looked since march and it’s now April. The food was given it two halfs which we had to go ask for the other half. I might as well paid for two for one as the cocktails were no faster and took ages to get served. I thought if we booked more staff would have been on to serve us. It was a joke we had to complain many times and they diverted to saying order spirits only to be faster and to giving up some terrible shots. Was a waste of time and money for everyone. Such a shame as we though reserving the tables would have reversed the Staff for the serving on time at least.

Booked a table for 4 to have bottomless brunch for a birthday celebration, the slowest service on cocktails I’ve ever received on bottomless brunch!! 2 hour of “unlimited” we were served 2 cocktails each !! Waitress ignored our table for the duration and giving the larger table near us all the attention. Not worth the money, experienced far better service in other cocktails bars local to this one! We changed the bill to get individual charged and saved £60 by doing that ! We felt purposely forgot about so they make more profit by not serving a decent amount of drinks. Disappointing to say the least

I have been for bottomless brunch twice at this branch - both times, Jade has been working and I couldn’t sing her praises enough! She is so attentive, easy to chat to and just all round great vibes. Darwin and Bear truly is a hidden gem of Newcastle! Already looking forward to my next visit :))

Obsessed with this place!!!!!! Everyone who works here is amazing and filled me full of drinks! In a word, GORGE!!!!!

Molly our waitress was brilliant, the food was lovely and brilliant variety of cocktails. Would definitely recommend.

Myself and 3 friends went for bottomless brunch yesterday and it was an amazing afternoon. Service was great, drinks kept flowing and the food was lovely. Definitely got our moneys worth for £30 each and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. They also surprised my friend with a tray of shots and sang happy birthday to her as we were there celebrating her 40th. Honestly can’t recommend the place enough (even with a raging hangover). We will definately be returning. Thank you for a great day 🩵

Food was OK. Garlic bread was mega strong. The place looks good on fb. But in reality it's aimed at young people etc. Being over 25 and it's not really for you.

Molly gave amazing service for our bottomless brunch. She is an asset to your team.

Honestly had the worst experience here today. Me and my family walked in, there was no signs asking us to wait to be seated but we stood for a minute or so just incase and then went to find a table. My son was excited to see the games so we sat at a booth and he began to play. We watched as waiting on staff served other people without so much as a hello to us. We watched as bar staff pointed over to our table and no one came to take our order. We waited for about 15 minutes and deduced that we were to order at the bar where we were told that they would send someone down to our table. Food and drinks came and cant say we had a single complaint about that at all. We finished our drinks and weren't asked if we wanted another disappointingly as they were lovely. We then waited to pay for our food and despite seeing other people being given their bills at the tables we had to go up to the bar where yet again we were spoken to quite abruptly. Such a sad experience being made to feel like an inconvenience to staff. Overall food and drinks were lovely but as someone who already suffers majorly with anxiety i wont be returning and will be advising others not to neither.

I will always recommend Darwin & Bear. Been for bottomless brunch lots of times. No restrictions, other places I've been you've got to have the same cocktail as each other and can't have another one until you've both finished. The food is also amazing! At Darwin & Bear seems a lot more relaxed, good music, good atmosphere.

Lovely staff at the bar very attentive, nice decor throughout and some retro consoles at the front of the venue. Unfortunately the food was quite disappointing, waited 40 minutes for dirty fries and a portion of wedges. Fries were just underwhelming, burnt around the edges and cold in places. Overall would return for drinks and good atmosphere but not for food

Came for bottomless brunch with my friend and the food and cocktails were amazing. The service was spot on too!

Our server was Molly, we came for brunch she was amazing 1000% worth the money and will be coming again xx

First time at Darwin and Bear. Walked in, a little unsure as there weren't any signs etc. As soon as we were seated, I couldn't fault the service, drinks and food. Nothing was too much. Thank you very much, great experience, I will be back ❤️

Food is alright. Nothing amazing. Music is a bit too loud for my liking, but the games at the table is a real nice touch

We went there on a work outing and the service was quality, the drinks kept flowing and Relle did an amazing job. Best brunch I've been to. Will 100% go back

Great service and lovely cocktails 🍸

Great staff but slow on drinks orders considering it was bottomless brunch and table next to us got served loads

Food was nice, drinks were good, music was loud and I will definitely come here again

Brilliant atmosphere, new owners have really turned the place around! Great deals on cocktails and lovely staff :)

We had the best time!! Please stay the same with the drinks, absolutely brill service from the staff.

Been here a few times. Amazing service everytime. Jade on the bar is brilliant.

Stunning service, lovely drinks and good food!!! All thanks to Raz !!! X

Been here 5 weeks in a row. My favourite bar in Newcastle. Highly recommended, best 2 hour bottomless brunch around 💕

Been 5 weeks in a row with my other half We love it here ❤️❤️ Best bottomless brunch in stoke ✅

Came in today for food an was told that if I wanted anything Mexican that it wasent possible as the new manager wouldn’t be serving any of the items off that part of the menu as he did not like them ! The only food available would be the pizza …. My friend is gluten intolerant which is why we like to come here in the first place but because the new manager does not like the food on that part of the menu left us not being able to order anything at all …. Was pretty disgusted … remove your menus for a start if u arnt serving any of the food took our custom elsewhere

If I could give zero stars I would but I can't. It took over 2 hours for our food to arrive, it was cold, soggy and we even found a piece of plastic in one of the mains. Also we had the cheese nachos which were nachos with a small dollop of cheese on the top for £6 🤔 I thought this was mean't to be a restaurant. I have never had a Mexican so bland and boring. Will never be going again as really not worth the money.

Unfortunately it was really poor. Poor food, cold inside, quite dirty and limited beer choice available.

Night out for a friend's birthday, bottomless brunch! Staff were amazing and drinks were prepared quickly! Great price for all included. Food was delicious and a generous portion. Would definitely return for the food. Glad to be there with a big group as the rest of the venue was empty. Would have improved the atmosphere, but it was the first week of Jan! Will be revisiting and hope to see the place a little more lively, would be a shame to lose this if not enough customers.

Nice food but absolutely freezing cold inside in general, had to sit with coats on etc

Clean friendly atmosphere Excellent service by jade good selection of cocktails and the pizza was freshly made one of the nicest ive had massive thanks to the chef all in all well worth a visit will definitely return and recommend