The Aviator Gin Bar

Hangar, 18 Northfield Way, Newton Aycliffe
01325 589076

Recent Reviews

Linda Marshall

Appalling customer sevice ! Booked for 20 people to do a brunch for a birthday , paid 200 pound deposit 6 -7.30 then obvs staying for the evening only to discover a few weeks before they had let someone change their House Music night with djs etc. To the same night . No phone call to let me know and it was a family group with 60 and 70 year olds attending . Was told by a very patronising "manager" all they could do was "put us out of the way of the decks " and ask the dj not to start till 8.30. So basically 20 of us paying 30 pound each to more or less eat and drink up then leave . So 600 pound in total . I asked to cancel and get my deposit back but she just smirked her way through the conversation and said no. So I asked for a credit note to use at a later date and could only do that if I booked another 20 person slot . So I have lost 200 pound !

Rob Dugdale

Party atmosphere in the summer when the big shutter is open and a band is playing.

Alex Harvey

Awesome place to go for a drink or two. Highly recommended

Andrew Horn

Lovely little surprise in the industrial estate. Great food, the staff were friendly and helpful. A fanstatic Greek food company working out of this area, too. Well worth a visit for a gyros and a beer.

Beau Davies

Going inside of the Aviator, you would think you are boarding a first class flight...TO GIN HEAVEN! divine gin drinks and first-class service. I was served by a Maddi who attended to all my wishes. 10/10 if I could score any higher I would!

Paul Mckenna

Evening drinks. A large venue with few people in, on our visit. Wide range of drinks at prices that won't break the bank..

Clare Gallagher

Great place, friendly staff the music got a bit loud , but hey I'm old.

John Benskin

Rough and ready no frills venue

Naomi

Such a cool bar with great music, really friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks. The 2 for £12 cocktails and the Greek food are not to be missed! I’ll definitely be coming back?

Naomi Davis

Such a cool bar with great music, really friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks. The 2 for £12 cocktails and the Greek food are not to be missed! I’ll definitely be coming back?

Ann jewell

Had a visit this afternoon with friends and family for a few drinks and Greek food both were awesome ??

Richard Scott

Great gin bar with a funky decorum, fantastic selection of drinks and has the benefit of something Greek, a Greek food unit where you can get giros,burgers,parmos etc to eat inside the bar or take away.Its super dog friendly and welcomes all dogs inside, staff are very friendly and polite.Gets busy on a weekend night but is very chilled if you go lunchtime/afternoon.Honestly one of the best places we can go with our dog.

Nigel Atkinson

What a bar!!!! Great atmosphere with good beer and loads of aviation related stuff

Emily Sterne

Food was delicious, friendly staff and great value for money.

Chris Moore

I've had a mix of experiences here, both good and bad hence 4 starts. I keep going due to the quality of the drinks and food being exceptional.GoodDrinks are average price I'd say but the taste and quality is exceptional. Atmosphere is normally great and friendly staff. Love the aviation theme. Food from the Greek restaurant on site is also exceptional, I'm a huge fan of Gin and Greek food so the place is on to a winner for me.BadWe booked a table here around a year ago (myself and my wife) for our first night out in 2 years after the birth of our daughter. I'd spent months preaching to her about this place, so i was excited to take her here. Upon arriving the doors were locked and knocking generated no response. After another group turned up to the same issue we caught sight of staff through the window who eventually answered the door, to be told they have closed early as its quiet and would let us in for one drink. Having booked a table, a taxi and arranged childcare I wasn't impressed, we abandoned any plans and drove home. Due to being related to someone who knows the Ower I bit my tongue on social media but found this extremely frustrating.If there's an event on the queue for the bar is ridiculous to the point you'd get a drink then have to join the queue again for how long it takes to get served. We normally just leave.Overall I love the place but we pick when we visit.

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