Legendary British rock band Marillion dined at Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar in Gateshead ahead of their performance at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
The band visited the award-winning restaurant on Friday evening while in the North East as part of their 2026 UK Tour.
Marillion are due to perform at Sage One at The Glasshouse on Saturday 26 September.
With more than 40 years of music behind them, Marillion have built a devoted international following and remain one of Britain's most enduring progressive rock bands.
A New Indian Dining Experience
During their evening at Raval, the band praised both the food and service, describing their experience as fantastic.
They also complimented Raval's menu for being very different, saying that dining at the restaurant had given them a new Indian dining experience. The band told the Raval team that the food was very tasty and particularly enjoyed discovering something different from the Indian dining they had experienced before.
A spokesperson for Raval said:
"It was a real pleasure to welcome Marillion to Raval. We're especially pleased that they enjoyed the food and recognised what we're trying to do with our menu.
"Raval has always been about showcasing the breadth of Indian cuisine, from regional and coastal dishes to food cooked over fire. Hearing that it offered the band a new experience Glasshouse,was particularly rewarding for our team.
"We wish Marillion a fantastic show at The Glasshouse."
Award-Winning Indian Dining in Newcastle & Gateshead
Established in 2007, Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar is located beside the Tyne Bridge in Gateshead, close to The Newcastle Quayside and the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead.
Raval specialises in regional and coastal Indian cuisine, bringing together dishes from across India with cooking over tandoor and charcoal.
Over the years, the restaurant has welcomed a number of notable guests from the worlds of music, film, television and entertainment.
Marillion perform at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead on Saturday 26 September 2026.
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