Northern Stage Café Bar
Did you know that every bit of profit we make through our Café Bar goes directly back into our work both on stage and in the community?
Northern Stage’s Café Bar offers an open, welcoming space to work, relax, meet with friends or enjoy a pre-show meal and drink.
Our coffee is local from Pumphrey’s Coffee, and we offer a selection of sweet treats and baked goods supplied by our friends at Big River Bakery. We also work with local suppliers Northumberland Cheese Company, Marlish, Heartsease Farm and Yarde Farm.
Lunch menu
Evening menu
We have delicious lunch and evening menus for you to enjoy.
Our lunch menu is available weekdays 11:30am-3pm and on weekends if there is a show on that day. Our evening menu is available before shows / events only from 2.5 hours before the event.
To book a table for an evening meal, please fill in the form below.
View our menus by clicking the drop down options. Or, download our full daytime menu and evening menu.
Click here to view our Cafe Bar’s Christmas opening and food service times.
Served 11:30am-3pm
Seasonal soup of the day (VG) served with fresh bread roll (£4.95)
Sandwiches served with a side salad and crisps (GF bread available)
- Cheddar cheese & tomato ciabatta (V): £7.50
- Ham, brie & cranberry ciabatta £7.50
- Chicken caesar with bacon ciabatta: £7.50
- Falafel & houmous on ciabatta (VG): £7.50
Toasted sandwiches served with a side salad, slaw and crisps. Served in malted granary bloomer
(GF bread available)
- Cheddar cheese (V) £7.50
- Tuna and cheddar melt £7.50
- Vegan applewood and plum apple chutney (VG): £7.50
- Ham, cheese & cranberry: £7.50
Fresh salad bowls: choices of seasonal salads (£4.95)
- Hog roast or vegan sausage roll: £7.75
- Falafel & houmous (VG): £7.75
Jacket potatoes served with a side salad and slaw (£6.25 / £6.75 with cheese)
- Baked beans (VE) £6.75
- Cheddar cheese (V) or vegan cheese (VG): £6.75
- Tuna mayo: £6.75
- Chicken & bacon mayo: £6.75
Served 5pm-7pm. Last orders 30 mins prior to performance. Service times may differ depending on show times.
SHARING BOARDS
Our sharing boards are available in large (2-3 people) or small (1-2 people).
Northumberland Christmas board £12.50 small/£25 medium
Gammon ham, Northumbrian cheeses, cranberry and stuffing pork pie, chicken liver pate, chutney, pickles, freshly warmed bread, selection of crackers, pot of cranberry sauce
Charcuterie and cheese board (V) £12.50 small/£25 medium
Selection of charcuterie meats and cheeses, antipasti vegetables, mixed olives, houmous and freshly baked bread with a drizzle of Modena balsamic glaze. (Cheese only option available)
Christmas vegetable antipasti board (V/VE) £11 small/£22 medium
Beetroot falafel, roasted root vegetables, antipasti, mixed olives, houmous and bread of the day
LIGHT BITES
Crispy spinach, pea and lemon bites (V/VE): £6.50
Served on a bed of mixed greens with vegan garlic mayo
Spicy sweetcorn fritters (V/VE): £6.50
Served with tomato salsa
Buffalo cauliflower (V/VE): £6.50
Spicy, crispy cauliflower served over pickled Asian slaw, drizzled with sweet chilli sauce
Cranberry and stuffing pork pie: £6.50
Accompanied by a pot of cranberry sauce
Garden fresh mangetout salad (V/VE): £6.50
Tossed with balsamic vinegar and served on a bed of fluffy couscous
Served 5pm-7pm. Last orders 45 mins prior to performance. Service times may differ depending on show times.
All of our pizzas are freshly made and can be prepared with a gluten-free base, with vegan cheese, or without cheese. Please ask one of our team for more information.
Double pepperoni: £13.95
Tomato and mozzarella base topped generously with pepperoni
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables & artichoke (V/VE*): £12.95
*please request a vegan option
Tomato and vegan mozzarella base topped with artichokes, black olives, roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines and fresh basil
Brie, cranberry, ham and rocket: £13.95
A festive favourite with Wiltshire ham, melted brie and cranberry on a tomato and mozzerella base, finished with fresh rocket and a drizzle of olive oil
Margherita (V/VE*): £10.50
*please request a vegan option
Mozzarella, cheddar, tomato and fresh basil
Have it your way: £1 each extra topping
Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, pepperoni, pimento peppers, Wiltshire ham, mushroom, pickles, olives
Served 11.30am – 3pm
Mac ‘n’ cheese (V): £6
Baked beans on toast (VG): £5
Sausage roll and baked beans: £6
Houmous pot with carrot, cucumber sticks & pitta: £4
Children’s sandwich box Choose from ham or cheese: £5
Walk-in food orders are subject to availability at the time of request and are therefore not guaranteed to be accepted. We strongly recommend reserving a table to avoid disappointment.
Please note, we can only accept reservations with one working day’s prior notice.
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.