Dining Before a Concert at The Glasshouse – Formerly Sage Gateshead
Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar is located just a few minutes’ walk from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (formerly Sage Gateshead), making it an ideal choice for dinner before or after a concert or performance.
Located on Church Street beside the Tyne Bridge, Raval has welcomed concertgoers dining around performances at The Glasshouse and the former Sage Gateshead for many years.
Our Early Evening Menu is available from 5:00pm, alongside our full à la carte menu, making Raval particularly convenient for pre-concert dining.
Just a Few Minutes’ Walk from The Glasshouse
Raval is approximately a three-minute walk from The Glasshouse, allowing guests to enjoy dinner before a performance without travelling across the city.
From The Glasshouse, walk towards the Tyne Bridge and Church Street. Raval is located beside the Tyne Bridge at the Gateshead end.

Pre-Concert Dining Near The Glasshouse
If you are attending a concert or performance at The Glasshouse, Raval offers pre-concert dining just a few minutes’ walk from the venue.
Our Early Evening Menu begins at 5:00pm, making it particularly suited to guests attending evening performances. Our full à la carte menu is also available, bringing together familiar Indian favourites with regional and coastal dishes from across India, with charcoal and tandoor cooking at the heart of the kitchen.
When booking before a performance, we recommend allowing enough time to enjoy your meal before making the short walk to The Glasshouse.
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The Glasshouse – Formerly Sage Gateshead
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is one of the North East’s best-known music venues and was formerly known as Sage Gateshead.
Its distinctive riverside building sits on Gateshead Quays, close to the Tyne Bridge, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and Newcastle Quayside.
For many years, Raval has welcomed guests dining before and after concerts at the venue, from local concertgoers to visitors staying in Newcastle and Gateshead.
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Award-Winning Indian Dining Near The Glasshouse
Raval is a multi award-winning Indian brasserie and National Champion of the British Indian Good Food Guide.
Since opening in 2007, Raval has welcomed diners from Newcastle, Gateshead and across the North East, as well as visitors attending concerts, events and performances around the city.
Located only a few minutes from The Glasshouse, Raval combines a convenient pre-concert location with distinctive Indian dining beside one of the North East’s most recognisable landmarks — the Tyne Bridge.
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Getting to Raval from The Glasshouse
Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar
Church Street, Tyne Bridge
Gateshead NE8 2AT
The restaurant is approximately a three-minute walk from The Glasshouse.
For detailed information about parking, public transport, Newcastle Quayside, Gateshead Quays and travelling to Raval from Newcastle or Gateshead, visit our full location guide.
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Dinner Before Your Next Performance
Whether you still know the venue as Sage Gateshead or now visit it as The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Raval is just a short walk away.
Join us for an Early Evening meal or choose from our full à la carte menu before your next concert or performance.
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