North East Leisure News

Issue 114

Pre-theatre dining can pose its challenges: too much of a dash to prepare a homecooked meal from work; too ceremonious an occasion for a hurried, on-the-hoof light bite. Fortunately, one of the city’s best Indian restaurants has the answer. I have long been a fan of the Dabbawal chain. First, its venue on Newcastle’s High Bridge and more recently, its other culinary outpost on Jesmond’s Brentwood Avenue. Just a stone’s throw away from the Theatre Royal, it would be Dabbawal Newcastle in the spotlight this time round, a venue so well-placed you can order your bill at the two-minute bell and be in your seat for the curtain-raising. (Don’t hold me to this!) Dabbawaal offer a sumptuous early evening menu available 5pm to 6.15pm Sunday – Friday, with value available with two courses for £18 per person. Meeting Jack from work, we were impressed to find a packed dining area…