40 metres from the King's Theatre
Pre-Theatre Dinner in Glasgow
Royâ is directly opposite the King's Theatre on Elmbank Street — a one-minute walk to your seat. Three courses, ninety minutes, curtain-up made.
From £24.95 per person · 2:30–5:30pm, Mon–Fri
Why book here
You will not miss the first act
40 metres, door to door
Royâ sits on the corner of Elmbank Street and Bath Street, directly opposite the King's Theatre. One minute on foot. No taxi, no dash across town, no cutting it fine.
90 minutes, guaranteed
Tell us your curtain-up time when you book and we'll build the table around it. In and out in 90 minutes — that's the promise, not the ambition.
A dinner, not a pit stop
Charcoal grill, mezze made to order, sourdough pideh out of the oven and a proper cocktail list. Quick where it needs to be, unhurried everywhere else.
The offer
From £24.95 per person, three courses
Served 2:30–5:30pm, Monday to Friday
- Three courses — one Dip, one Mazzeh, and one Main or Baked pideh.
- Sides are extra — naan, barbari and saffron rice are charged on top.
- £7.95 supplement on Iskander Steak and Lamb Chops. Every other main is included.
- Your table is yours for 1 hour 30 minutes — the 90 minutes we guarantee, start to finish.
Menu prices include VAT. Because sides and the two supplemented mains are charged on top, £24.95is the starting price for three courses rather than a fixed final bill — so we quote it as “from”.
What you'll eat
Modern Middle Eastern, off the charcoal
Dips whipped to order, small sharing plates, Persian and Turkish kebabs over charcoal, and a 7-inch sourdough pideh baked to order. Everything is halal, and dishes are marked GF, V and VG throughout.
Dips — choose one
- Olive & Pistachio Dip
- Hummus
- Ezme
- Muhammara
Mazzeh — choose one
- Turkish Cigars
- Batata Harra
- Harissa Cauliflower
- Harissa and Garlic Prawns
- Watermelon Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Smoked Aubergine Hummus
- Tahchin Arancini
- Meatballs
- Balal
- Shawarma Tacos
- Oyster Mushroom Tacos
- Kotlet Tacos
- Potato Tacos
- Short Rib Taco
Mains & Baked — choose one
- Kebab Torsh
- Joojeh Kebab
- Spicy Chicken Tawook
- Koubideh Kebab
- Oyster Mushroom Kebab
- Iskander Steak
- Lamb Chops
- Lahmacun
- Pesteh
- Aubergine & Goat's Cheese
- Short Rib Pideh
Full descriptions, dietary marks and side prices are on the pre-theatre menu. We also have dedicated gluten-free and vegan menus.
Getting there
Restaurants near the King's Theatre, Glasgow
The King's Theatre stands on the corner of Bath Street and Elmbank Street. So do we. Cross the road and you're at the door — around 40 metres, which is roughly a minute at theatre-crowd pace.
59 Elmbank StreetGlasgow G2 4PQ
How long to allow
For a 7:30pm curtain, a 5:30pm table is the comfortable answer: three courses, ninety minutes, and you're back on Elmbank Street at 7:00pm with the theatre in sight. Earlier curtain? Book earlier in the window and the same maths holds.
Put your curtain-up time in the booking notes. It's the single most useful thing you can tell us.
Getting here
- On foot:Directly opposite the King's Theatre on Elmbank Street.
- Train: Charing Cross, a 3-minute walk.
- Subway: Cowcaddens, around 8 minutes.
- Parking: Q-Park Elmbank Crescent, 1 minute away.
Full directions and a map are on our contact page.
Good to know
Pre-theatre in Glasgow — your questions
- Where can I eat before the King's Theatre in Glasgow?
- Royâ, at 59 Elmbank Street, is directly opposite the King's Theatre — around 40 metres, or a one-minute walk. Our pre-theatre set menu is built around curtain-up: three courses, in and out in 90 minutes, guaranteed.
- How much is the pre-theatre menu?
- From £24.95 per person for three courses — one Dip, one Mazzeh and one Main or Baked pideh. Sides are extra, and Iskander Steak and Lamb Chops each carry a £7.95 supplement.
- Is pre-theatre available every day?
- Served 2:30–5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Outside those days and times our full à la carte menu is served all day — let us know your curtain-up time when you book and we'll plan the table around it.
- Will I make curtain-up?
- That's the entire point of the 90-minute guarantee. For a 7:30pm curtain, book a 5:30pm table: you'll be back out on Elmbank Street by 7:00pm, and the theatre door is 40 metres away.
- Do I need to book?
- Show nights fill up, and panto season fills up early. Book online or call 0141 332 7906, and add your curtain-up time to the booking notes. Your table is held for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Is there parking near the King's Theatre?
- Q-Park Elmbank Crescent is about a minute from both Royâ and the theatre. Charing Cross station is a 3-minute walk, and Cowcaddens subway around 8 minutes.
- Do you cater for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diners?
- Yes. Dishes across the pre-theatre menu are marked GF, V and VG, and everything we serve is halal. We also run dedicated gluten-free and vegan menus — mention it in your booking notes and we'll have it ready.
Book your pre-theatre table
Tell us your curtain-up time when you book and we'll get you there relaxed, fed and on time.
Groups of 8 or more? Explore our banquet menus or call 0141 332 7906.