What we bring to the table

From classic favourites to bold new flavours — something for everyone.

DARLINGTON MENUS

Hearty English breakfast with beans, sausages, eggs, toast, coffee, tea, juice, and pastries on a wooden table.

DAytime menu

The Laid-Back Side of Babul’s

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.

Assorted brunch with chickpea curry, flatbread, cappuccino, fresh juice, and pastries on a restaurant table.

evening menu

More Than Just Curry

Our evening menu is available from 3pm 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.

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Bottomless Brunch

Food, Vibes & Free-Flowing Drinks

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.

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DRINKS 

Signature Cocktails, crafted with spirit

As the evening unfolds, our cocktails come alive. Expect bold flavours, expertly mixed classics, and inventive creations that sparkle with every sip. From refreshing twists to warming favourites, each drink is made to celebrate good times.

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Evening DINING

 From street-style starters to indulgent signature curries, our Darlington evening menu brings South Asian flavour to life with a modern twist and a whole lot of soul.

Whether it’s crispy samosas or a rich dish of Railway Lamb, every plate is rooted in heritage and crafted with heat, heart and serious flavour.

Meat lover, vegan or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone, made to be shared, savoured and talked about long after the last bite.

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Dishes of the week!

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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Cocktails of the month!

Signature Cocktails

One-of-a-Kind. All About the Show.
These are the headline acts. Our Signature Cocktails are Babul’s originals handcrafted in-house with creative twists, premium pours and a bit of theatre thrown in.

Whether you go for something fruity, fiery or full-on flamboyant, each one’s a total showstopper. And yes, we’ve got alcohol-free versions too just as bold, minus the buzz.

Cocktails, but make them unforgettable.

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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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Revolutionising the way the public perceive Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. From our unique sharing experience to traditional curries.

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Darlington

2 Skinnergate, Darlington DL3 7NB
01325 790995

Find Us
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Barnard Castle

9 Market Pl, Barnard Castle DL12 8NF
01833 630575

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