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The Café

Here for early risers, matinee-goers, last-minute snackers and everything in between.

Think barista-made coffee, the best bakes, crisp seasonal salads and sandwiches stacked fresh.

Perfect for a quick stop or a proper pause, whatever your plans.

When we're open

We’re open most of the time the building is – but not always right to the end.

  • On non-show days, we usually close around 30 minutes before the building closes.
  • On show nights, we close up just after the interval

Building opening times

Breakfast | Served until 11am

Turmeric porridge
Mixed seeds, fig jam (ve) £5

Toasted bloomer bread
Butter, preserves (gf*) (v) (ve*) £4

Toasted teacake
Butter, preserves (v) (ve*) £4.50

Smashed avocado on toast £8
Cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, chipotle chilli flakes, sourdough toast (gf*) (ve)
Add:
Poached egg £1
Streaky bacon £1
Smoked tofu (ve) £2
Grilled halloumi (v) £2
Flaked salmon £2

Baked shakshuka £7
Spicy tomato and red pepper ragu, baked eggs, sourdough toast (gf*) (v)(ve*)
Add:
Streaky bacon £1
Smoked tofu (ve) £2
Crumbled feta £1.50

Breakfast sandwiches
Buttered bloomer bread, choice of crispy bacon, Cumberland sausage or fried egg £6 (gf*)
Add:
Two hash browns (ve)   £1.50

American pancakes
Stack of three pancakes, with your choice of crispy streaky bacon and maple syrup or macerated berries and lime crème fraiche (v) (ve*) £6

Enjoy a cup brewed with Ringtons

A North East icon since 1907, as rich in flavour as it is in history. Starting from just £1.95. All drinks can be made decaf, with oat or coconut milk for 20p extra.

Don’t forget to bring your own mug to bag 25% off any hot or cold caffeinated drink.

Coming to a gig?

You can order food and drinks to your table not just from the Café, but from the Pub and the Concourse Bar too.

Pair your pint with parmesan and truffle fries or sip a glass of wine alongside a crispy halloumi flatbread – all without queuing twice.

Small Plates

Fries (ve) (gf) £3.50

Parmesan, and truffle fries (gf) £4.50

Seasoned potato wedges (ve) £3.50

Mixed salad bowl (ve) (gf) £4

Garlic flatbread (gf*) (ve) £4

Falafel bites with sweet chilli dip (ve) (gf) £4

Marinated mixed olives (ve) (gf) £3

Kid's menu

Pappardelle pasta in a rich tomato ragu (v) £5

Sausage and chips
Cumberland sausages, fries, garden peas or beans £5

Roast chicken and chips
Chicken breast, fries, garden peas or beans (gf ) £5

Sandwich bag
Choice of ham, cheese or tuna sandwich, fruit, crisps and a carton of juice £6.50

Find on the counter

Sandwiches and wraps
Freshly made and packed with flavour. Think classic combos, perfect between shows or as a reason to pause and take five.

Freshly baked treats
Brownies that mean business. Flapjacks that don’t mess around. Baked fresh in-house, with some scrumptious extras from our pals at Cake Stories.

Pick-me-ups
From fruit and popcorn to nuts and more.

Sweet  

Warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream £5

New York vanilla cheesecake with mixed macerated berries £6

Caramel apple betty with salted caramel ice cream (ve) £6

Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream (gf) £7

Come and co-work with us

Tired of stuffy offices or distracted at the kitchen table? We get it. Whether you’re freelancing, Zoom-calling, writing, designing (or just trying to get through your inbox), our co-working space is calm, flexible and made for focus.

Pull up a chair, plug in to fast, reliable Wi-Fi and make yourself at home. And when you need a breather, the Café’s just a few steps away.

Opening Times

We're a Warm Space

You’re always welcome here. Whether you’re settling in with your laptop or just passing through, we’ve got free Wi-Fi, charging points, fully stocked baby changing facilities, and free sanitary products in all our toilets.

In the Café, you’ll also find ‘pay what you decide’ tea and coffee – no questions asked.

Plated gourmet meals and drinks set on a marble-top table, with glasses of water, red wine, and a cocktail garnished with rosemary.

Dine just steps from the stage

Book a table in our Brasserie and enjoy a fresh Northern twist on classic British dishes. Sip exclusive drinks all night long and even save dessert for the interval.

Save me a table