Book Your Table at Babul’s

Whether you’re planning a Friday feast, a birthday brunch, or just a midweek spice fix, booking ahead at Babul’s guarantees your seat at the table.

We’re ready when you are.
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All Day Menu

More Than Just Curry

Our all-day menu is available from 11am until close, serving up modern South Asian dishes that bring big energy and even bigger flavour. From bold street food bites to hearty signature plates like our on-the-bone Railway Lamb, every dish is rooted in heritage and served with the kind of flair you won’t find anywhere else.+

It’s big on spice, big on personality, and even bigger on variety with something for meat lovers, vegans, veggies and everyone in between.

  • A warm welcome and relaxed vibe
  • Dishes crafted fresh by our chefs
  • Signature cocktails and mocktails

Kevin Gilling

"Lovely evening with family. Attentive service and very friendly. Good choice of menus, really good value food."
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Bottomless Brunch

Good food. Great vibes. Free-flowing fizz.

Bottomless Brunch at Babul’s isn’t just for weekends. It’s served every day from 10am to 4pm, and it’s anything but ordinary. Enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails, mocktails or fizz, paired with bold South Asian-inspired dishes that bring the heat, the spice and the fun.

Our menu blends familiar favourites with our signature twist, creating a brunch experience that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Whether you’re easing into the day or kicking off the celebrations, it’s the perfect excuse to round up your favourites and settle in for showstopping cocktails and an electric atmosphere. 

  • A warm welcome and relaxed vibe
  • Dishes crafted fresh by our chefs
  • Signature cocktails and mocktails

Osman Awad

"Great food and excellent service. Really enjoyed the lamb biryani. Highly recommended!"
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Brunch at Babul’s

At Babul’s, brunch isn’t a side note. It’s a main event.

Forget dry toast and sad sausages, this is brunch the Babul’s way.

With dishes like our Loaded Naan, Smashed Avocado Pau, and the mighty Bombay Brit Breakfast, our brunch menu is full of bold flavours and laid-back vibes. Available everyday 9am - 3pm

Pair it with freshly made coffee, creamy chai or a cheeky mocktail and you’ve got yourself a morning worth waking up for.

  • A warm welcome and relaxed vibe
  • Dishes crafted fresh by our chefs
  • Signature cocktails and mocktails

Casey Crossman

"The atmosphere and restaurant is really nice. Food was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful. Being able to order drinks on the tablet at your own convenience is a nice touch. Would 100% recommend"
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What our guests say

Real voices. Real flavour. Real love.

Antonios Katsikadamos

First time in Babul’s despite being in Darlington for 8 months. We were impressed with the service and the food quality. Thank you very much. We will definitely be back

Osea Navuso

I’ve never been a big fan of curry but todays experience has changed it. Great setting, atmosphere and most important was the food.👌 …

Osman Awad

Great food and excellent service. Really enjoyed the lamb biryani. Highly recommend!

Kevin Gilling

Lovely evening with family. Attentive service and very friendly. Good choice of menus, really good value food.

Helen Baxter

We came in as a last minute dinner. We were served and looked after by a superb young lady, Anika. She was knowledgeable, her service and charm was far greater than many people in her profession twice her age. A real credit to Babuls.

Claire Johnson

We finally found somewhere in Darlington Town Centre that did Mocktails. Babul’s had a very good selection to choose from. I opted for Indian Summer and it looked great as was the taste. It cost about £6.90, this might sound a lot for a …

Mukarrom Hussain

From the moment you walk through the doors at Babul’s, you know you’re in for something special. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful – stylish, warm, and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for a memorable evening. …

Mr Frankland

Really good, right size portions, realistically priced, quality ingredients, fabulous flavours and service timed to a tee.
A lovely laid back atmosphere with excellent service.

Hilda Hirst

Came here tonight for the first time. It’s the nicest meal , I have had for a long time. Fresh, delicately spiced. Great flavour. Well made drinks and great choice if you are driving. Amazing value , great service and friendly staff. Will be back.

Casey Crossman

The atmosphere and restaurant is really nice. Food was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful. Being able to order drinks on the tablet at your own convenience is a nice touch. Would 100% recommend

diaaart

I highly recommend visiting this place! The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is beautiful. I was impressed by the option to order drinks from an iPad. Instead of being interrupted constantly for food orders, you can simply click on the …

Tom James

Once again, Bubul, you have impressed! Incredible atmosphere, incredible food, and incredible service! Thank you for a very enjoyable time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. You can book your table online here.

Yes but please bring in your identification to prove this.

Absolutely, you can find it here.

We are proud that our venues are nut free so anyone with a nut allergy can eat here safely.

Yes, Children under 6 are allowed to stay here until 5pm, 7-10 year old's can stay until 7pm, 11-17 year old's can stay until 10pm. This is due to licensing.

You can buy all vouchers here. You can either have an E-Voucher or have a physical voucher posted out to you.

Yes! all of our food including all animal protein is supplied halal, however, we are not HMC certified. We also offer an extensive range of soft drinks, hot drinks, mocktails and non alcoholic cocktails.

Please note that we DO sell/serve alcohol on the premises, our glassware and utensils are cleaned and sanitised according to FSA regulations.

We have a good range of allergen free options including our Dairy-free Korma, Egg Free Onion bhaji and gluten free curries. Please make sure you tell your server about any allergens you have and they'll do their best to accommodate you. 

Takeaway is available at our Barnard Castle restaurant however our Darlington restaurant is dine in only.

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