Northern Stage Café Bar
Northern Stage Café Bar offers an open, welcoming space to work, relax, meet with friends or enjoy a pre-show 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.
Open Tues – Sat, from 11am until theatre closing, and pre-show for every performance. Our opening hours are available on Google, Facebook or Twitter.
Lunch Menu
Sharing Boards (Evening Menu)
We have a breakfast, lunch and evening menu.
Our breakfast menu is available before shows / events only from 10am. Our evening menu is available before shows / events only from 5pm. Our lunch menu is available weekdays 12pm – 3pm and on weekends if there is a show on that day.
To book a table for an evening meal, please fill in the form below.
View our menus by clicking the drop down options.
Served 10am-11:30am
Order your food and drink at the bar and we’ll do the rest.
(Eat-in or takeaway)
Bowl of Porridge: £2.00 (VE)
Choice of flavour:
• Original
• Golden Syrup
• Add Extras £1 Per Item: Strawberry Jam (V), Raspberry Jam (V), Marmalade (VE), Honey (V) or Mixed Fruit (Banana, Blueberries & Strawberries)
Piece of Fruit: 50p (V)
Pastries (Enjoy Hot or Cold): £2.75 (V)
Choose from:
• Pain au Chocolat (V)
If you have any specific allergen requirements, please let us know when you order.
Served 12pm – 3pm
Order your food and drink at the bar and we’ll do the rest.
(Eat-in or takeaway)
Soup of the day: £2.75
with a wedge of stottie or rosemary and rock salt focaccia
(GF bread roll option available)
**All soup options are vegetarian**
Sandwiches: £4.50 (served with a side salad)
Choice of bread: stottie or rosemary and rock salt focaccia (GF bread roll option available)
Add a small bowl of soup to your sandwich for an extra £1.
• Ploughman’s: Wiltshire cured cooked ham, cheddar cheese, Ploughman’s pickle
• Cheese Savoury: cheddar cheese, red onion, carrot, salad cream (V)
• Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, Artichoke & Houmous: roasted Mediterranean vegetables, artichoke and houmous (VE)
• Tuna Mayo: tuna, mayonnaise
Jacket Potatoes: £4.25 (served with a side salad)
Choose your filling:
• Baked Beans (Vegan)
• Cheese (V)
• Sheese Cheddar (Vegan)
• Tuna Mayo
• Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, Artichoke & Houmous (VE)
Salad Bowl: £4.25
• Ploughman’s: Wiltshire cured ham, cheddar cheese, Ploughman’s pickle
• Cheese Savoury: cheddar cheese, red onion, carrot, salad cream (V)
• Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, artichoke and houmous (VE)
• Tuna Mayo: tuna, mayonnaise
If you have any specific allergen requirements, please let us know when you order.
Served 5pm – 8pm
Order your food and drink at the bar and we’ll do the rest.
(Eat-in or takeaway)
SHARING BOARDS
Our sharing boards are suitable for 2-3 people.
Northumberland Sharing Board: £24 Northumberland Ham, Piccalilli, Two Cheeses from Matthew’s Cheese Specialists**, Cocktail Pickles, Newcastle Pork Pie, & Freshly Baked Stottie
Block & Bottle Charcuterie Board: £24 Three charcuterie meats, Mediterranean roasted vegetables and artichokes, mixed olives, freshly baked focaccia with a drizzle of Modena balsamic glaze.
Artisan Cheese Board: £22 3 Cheeses from Matthew’s Cheese Specialists**, caramelised onion chutney, celery, pear, Grapes and artisan Doddington’s cheese biscuits.
Seasonal Vegetable Board: £18 (VE) Mediterranean roasted vegetables and artichokes, mixed olives, sliced vegan “mozzarisella”, houmous & freshly baked focaccia
Add extra bread to any of our boards for 50p!
SMALL BOARDS
Our small boards are suitable for 1-2 people. Choose any of the sharing boards above, and you will receive the same delicious components, only more suitable for one person or two people for a smaller meal.
Small Northumberland Board: £12
Small Charcuterie Board: £12
Small Artisan Cheese Board: £11
Small Seasonal Vegetable Board: £9
**Please ask our team for more details (selection rotates weekly) **
SIDE DISHES
Caprese salad: £4 Mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil and olive oil **Vegan Option Available on Request**
Rocket and Pecorino Salad with Modena Balsamic: £4 Fresh rocket, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, red pepper flakes, pecorino and freshly squeezed lemon
Houmous, Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables & Toasted Pitta: £4 Houmous topped with paprika, seasoned roasted Mediterranean vegetables and served with toasted pitta.
Freshly Baked Focaccia with Modena Balsamic and Olive Oil: £4 Freshly baked rosemary and rock salt focaccia with a drizzle of Modena balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil.
SNACK CUPS
Mixed Olives: £1.50
Thai Crackers: £1.50
Wasabi Peas: £1.50
** All snack cups can be taken into the show with you **
Served 12pm – 3pm and 5pm – 7pm (Service times may differ depending on show times)
Order your food and drink at the bar and we’ll do the rest.
(Eat-in or takeaway)
Margherita Pizza (V/VE): £9.50
Mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil
Artichoke & Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables (V/VE): £11.50
Traditional tomato and mozzarella base with artichokes, black olives, roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and fresh basil.
Classic Pepperoni: £11.50
Traditional tomato & mozzarella base topped with classic pepperoni
Prosciutto & Mushroom: £10.50
Traditional tomato and mozzarella base topped with prosciutto, mushroom and mozzarella, finished with shavings of pecorino and fresh rocket leaf
Extra Toppings: £1.50
Toppings: Pepperoni, Roast Mediterranean Vegetables, Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Cheddar Cheese, Vegan Cheddar Cheese Mozzarella or Vegan Mozzarella, Black Olives, Artichokes, Mushrooms, Pecorino
Add Fresh Basil or Rocket for 30p!
All our pizzas can be made with a vegan cheese base, a no cheese base, or a gluten-free base. Please ask one of our team for more information.
If you have any specific allergen requirements, please let us know when you order.
Take a seat, relax and spend some time with us. Great food, good company and a warm welcome from Northern Stage.
(Eat-in or takeaway)
LUNCH
(GF option available upon request)
Brie, Bacon and Cranberry Toasted Sandwich: £5.75
Brie and Cranberry Toasted Sandwich (V): £5.25
Vegan, Mozzarisella and Cranberry Toasted Sandwich (VG): £5
All our toasted sandwiches are served with a festive side salad.
PIZZAS (AVAILABLE LUNCH & EVENING)
Brie, Bacon and Cranberry: £12
Traditional tomato and mozzarella base topped with brie, bacon and cranberry.
Brie and Cranberry (V): £11.50
Traditional tomato and mozzarella base topped with brie and cranberry.
Vegan Mozzarisella and Cranberry (VG): £11
Traditional tomato and vegan cheese base, topped with mozzarisella and cranberry.
EVENING SHARING BOARDS
Festive share board : £24
Brie, cranberry Wensleydale, prosciutto, sliced apple, chestnuts, cranberry sauce, crackers, focaccia, grapes and two mince pies.
Veggie Festive share board (V): £23
Brie, cranberry wensleydale, sliced apple, chestnuts, cranberry sauce, crackers, focaccia, grapes and 2 mince pies.
Festive vegan board (VG): £22
Sliced vegan mozzarisella, sliced apple. chestnuts, cranberry sauce, focaccia, grapes and 2 vegan mince pies.
If you have any allergens or dietary requirements, please let us know when placing your order.
Please note that 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.
Call Us
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
Accessible toilets in Stage 3 and 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.