
Opposite the King's Theatre
Pre-Theatre Menu
Relaxed pre-theatre dining in Glasgow before the show — we'll have you to your seat on time, just 30 seconds from the King's Theatre.
£24.95 for a set menu — choose one dish from each category: one Dip, one Mazzeh, and one Main or Baked. Sides are extra. Supplements apply to selected mains.
Served 2:30–5:30pm, Monday–Friday · In and out in 90 minutes, guaranteed
GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
Dips (choose one)
- Olive & Pistachio DipGFVincluded
Olives, pistachio, yoghurt and feta whipped into a creamy dip.
- HummusGFVVGincluded
Beaten chickpeas with lemon, olive oil, tahini and paprika.
- EzmeGFVVGincluded
Chopped tomatoes, chilli, garlic, herbs, pomegranate molasses.
- MuhammaraVVGincluded
Roasted Aleppo peppers with garlic, pomegranate molasses and walnuts.
Mazzeh (choose one)
- Turkish CigarsVincluded
Fried pastries with feta, spinach and Persian dates served with a honey & thyme glaze.
- Batata HarraGFVincluded
Double cooked baby potatoes seasoned with coriander, garlic, chilli flakes and served with saffron alioli.
- Harissa CauliflowerVincluded
Smoky, spicy grilled and roasted harissa cauliflower with labneh, chickpeas, pinenuts & pickled shallots.
- Harissa and Garlic PrawnsGFincluded
Tiger prawns marinated in harissa, garlic and herbs (In the shell).
- Watermelon SaladGFVincluded
Watermelon, crisp lettuce, radish, toasted walnuts, shaved Persian feta, extra virgin olive oil.
- Caesar SaladVincluded
Little gem, tahini Caesar yoghurt dressing, flatbread shards, Parmesan & lemon.
- Cucumber SaladGFVVGincluded
Crushed cucumber and radish, pomegranate, mint, sumac, sesame & verjuice.
- Smoked Aubergine HummusVincluded
Hummus, smoked aubergine, caramelised onion, aleppo chilli butter & pine nuts.
- Tahchin AranciniVincluded
Golden fried crispy tahchin rice, mozzarella, barberries, saffron tomato sauce & pistachio almond dust.
- MeatballsGFincluded
Stuffed beef meatballs, with dried apricots, barberries, walnuts simmered in a saffron tomato sauce.
- BalalVincluded
Spicy, smoky charred corn ribs sprinkled with dukkah & Persian Feta.
- Shawarma Tacosincluded
Lamb or Chicken grilled Shawarma with lebanese bread, tomato, pickles & aleppo pepper mayo & sesame.
- Oyster Mushroom TacosVincluded
Grilled oyster mushroom, green peppers, pickled shallot, shirazi herb dressing & crumbled feta.
- Kotlet Tacosincluded
Crispy beef kotlet, tomato, onion, chilli sauce herbs & sumac.
- Potato TacosVincluded
Crispy potato, smoked corn, roasted chickpeas, herbs & harissa mayo.
- Short Rib Tacoincluded
Slow braised short rib, hummus, radish caramelised onion & chilli butter.
Mains (choose one Main or Baked)
- Kebab Torshincluded
Succulent lamb fillet kebab marinated in pomegranate molasses, walnut paste, and herbs.
- Joojeh KebabGFincluded
Persian chicken breast fillet marinated in olive oil, lemons, and spices with Grilled peppers and onion.
- Spicy Chicken TawookGFincluded
Lebanese spiced chicken kebab with lemon zest, garlic mayo and sumac.
- Koubideh KebabGFincluded
The classic Persian minced lamb Koubideh, charcoal grilled kebab.
- Oyster Mushroom KebabGFVincluded
Sumac spiced oyster mushrooms grilled on charcoal and served with a spicy date and red pepper sauce.
- Iskander SteakGF+£7.95
8oz Rump steak marinated in Turkish spices grilled to your liking and served with a grilled tomato sauce.
- Lamb ChopsGF+£7.95
Tender Persian marinated lamb chops with a 'Shirazi' chimichurri oil.
Baked (choose one Main or Baked)
Traditional middle eastern style sourdough 7" flatbread Pideh.
- Lahmacunincluded
Turkish spiced ground beef, onions, tomatoes and parsley, grated mozzarella.
- PestehVincluded
Tomato, onions, pistachio, rosemary, chilli oil.
- Aubergine & Goat's CheeseVincluded
Smoked aubergine, walnuts, goats cheese, basil & mozzarella.
- Short Rib Pidehincluded
Braised short rib, caramelised onion, hot honey pine nuts & mozzarella.
Sides (extra)
- Naan BreadVVG£2.50
Freshly cooked light & fluffy naan bread straight out the oven.
- Garlic Naan BreadV£3.25
Freshly cooked naan bread smothered in garlic butter.
- Persian 'Barbari' BagelV£4.95
Freshly baked Persian bread topped with sesame seeds.
- Saffron RiceGFVVG£5.95
Fluffy basmati rice steamed with saffron.
Good to know
Pre-Theatre FAQs
- How does the pre-theatre menu work?
- £24.95 for a set menu — choose one dish from each: a Dip, a Mazzeh, and a Main or Baked pideh. Sides are extra. Iskander Steak and Lamb Chops carry a £7.95 supplement.
- When is it served?
- Served 2:30–5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Your table is reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- How close are you to the King's Theatre?
- We're directly opposite the King's Theatre on Elmbank Street — a 30-second walk to your seat.
Reserve your pre-theatre table
Tell us your curtain-up time when you book and we'll get you there relaxed and on time.
Groups of 8 or more? Explore our banquet menus or call 0141 332 7906.