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Inside the King's Theatre, Glasgow — directly opposite Royâ

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.
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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.