The Owl
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About The Owl
The Owl is a bar-restaurant in Hartlepool at 6 Scarborough St, decorated in a vintage, quirky style. The menu changes regularly and includes vegan options, with bao buns, duck gyoza and a big platter among the dishes. Dipping and curry sauces come with the food, so the plates are built for sharing and mixing flavours. At the bar, the drinks list runs from craft ales and guest beers to beers from around the world, including a peach lager. Music plays in the bar, and quieter rooms are set upstairs for those who want a calmer table.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention big platter, bao buns, duck gyoza and craft beers and Fruli.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention big platter, bao buns, duck gyoza and craft beers and Fruli.
Customer Review Summary
The big platter draws the most praise, described as a big portion of tasty food, with one reviewer adding an extra side of gyoza and noting even the dipping sauces seemed home made. Bao buns come close behind, with the beef bun a standout and one reviewer recommending the aromatic pork. Duck gyoza with curry sauce also gets a mention. Reviewers also like the beer range, including Fruli, a peach lager and guest beers, plus the vegan options and a menu that regularly changes. Staff are called friendly, and the bar is described as quirky with music not too loud. Criticism is limited to one reviewer who found the food slow to arrive, missed having napkins given how messy it was, and found the squid bun short on pieces, while another found it a little nippy inside. That same diner ended up using the extra curry sauce on the bao buns.
Customer Review Summary
The big platter draws the most praise, described as a big portion of tasty food, with one reviewer adding an extra side of gyoza and noting even the dipping sauces seemed home made. Bao buns come close behind, with the beef bun a standout and one reviewer recommending the aromatic pork. Duck gyoza with curry sauce also gets a mention. Reviewers also like the beer range, including Fruli, a peach lager and guest beers, plus the vegan options and a menu that regularly changes. Staff are called friendly, and the bar is described as quirky with music not too loud. Criticism is limited to one reviewer who found the food slow to arrive, missed having napkins given how messy it was, and found the squid bun short on pieces, while another found it a little nippy inside. That same diner ended up using the extra curry sauce on the bao buns.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Nice little bar restaurant hidden away on Scarborough street. Nice decor, music not to loud. Menu not too busy either, but good selection. Was a little nippy though 🥶Worth a visit.”
- Google user
“First time here visiting family thought we would give it a go. Lad behind bar very friendly. Food lovely. Fair price. A little quirky inside.”
- Google user
“Great place, we went for the big platter and an extra side of gyoza and it was a big portion of food for a good price, and really really tasty, even the dipping sauces seemed home made. Good selection of beers and staff are sound.”
- Google user
“We love The Owl. Out daughter is at the NSA and we visit a few times a year for drinks and also food. One of many fine establishments in Hartlepool. Food is excellent, great value for money and lots of quirky drinks and guest beers. When she leaves NSA we will miss calling in...”
- Google user
“A great little place with craft ales and super looking food. We didn't try it but I did have the Peach Lager and Fruili, gorgeous.”
Location
Restaurants near The Owl
- Marco Polo Restaurant4.33340.4 mi£15–30Good for kidsReservations
mussels starter, garlic bread, sticky toffee pudding
- Portals Hartlepool4.55630.5 mi£20–30Wheelchair accessibleReservations
slow cooked beef, peppercorn chicken with chips, toughness of meat
- Limanaki4.81300.5 miOutdoor seatingReservations
lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, home-made french fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Owl | 4.8170 | — | — | big platter, bao buns, duck gyoza |
| Marco Polo RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.3334 | 0.4 mi | £15–30 | mussels starter, garlic bread, sticky toffee pudding |
| Portals HartlepoolWheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.5563 | 0.5 mi | £20–30 | slow cooked beef, peppercorn chicken with chips, toughness of meat |
| LimanakiOutdoor seating · Reservations | 4.8130 | 0.5 mi | — | lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, home-made french fries |
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