Namaste Lounge
ENTRY
from £34
WHERE
Northwood
What it’s like
Indian brunch at weekends, street food all day, and a big screen for the match, with a 2-hour limit on your table.
You come here to eat, and there's more of a day in it than you'd think. Brunch runs weekends from 9am to midday, street food plates turn up daily from 11 to 4, and there's an afternoon High Chai if you'd rather sit over tea and snacks than a full meal. A 175 inch screen shows Premier League matches, and the same building has a shisha lounge and cocktail bar, so the evening has a different shape to the morning.
Kids get their own menu, so you're not splitting a curry three ways and hoping. The naans are the bit to order more of than you think you need: garlic, butter and chilli are all £4.75, cheese is £5.50 and keema £6.50, with an assorted bread basket at £13.50. Rice is £5 for basmati or £6 for pulao. Vegetarian, vegan and Jain menus are all listed, and the meat is halal.
The catch is timing on Friday and Saturday nights. Under-18s have to be out by 9pm, so an early table is the one to book if you've got children with you, and the whole table is limited to 2 hours. Tables are held for 15 minutes if you're running late, and no-shows or late cancellations cost £25 per person, though it's free to cancel 24 hours ahead. Booking isn't technically required, but the site advises it, and card details are taken to hold the table.
A few bits worth knowing before you go. Bringing your own cake is fine and costs £3 per person, served with vanilla ice cream; balloons and banners are allowed but no confetti, and no alcohol can come in with you. Parking on site is limited, with overflow at Argyle House car park after 7pm on weekdays and from midday at weekends. Groups of 8 or more get sharing menus and Christmas party menus from £34 per person at weekday lunchtimes.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Walk-ins possible but reservations advised
- Parking
- Limited on-site spaces. Overflow at Argyle House car park after 7pm Mon-Fri & midday weekends
- Parties
- Birthdays, baby showers, weddings and private dining in a private dining room, glass room and garden
- Worth knowing
- Christmas party menus from £34 per person (Mon-Fri lunchtime, min 8 guests)
- Under-18s must be out by 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights, so book early if the kids are coming
- Tables turn over after 2 hours and are only held 15 minutes if you're late
- Your own cake is fine at £3 per person, but no confetti and no bringing your own alcohol
- On-site parking is limited; Argyle House car park takes the overflow after 7pm on weekdays and from midday at weekends
Plan your visit
How much is it for a family meal?
Mains aren't listed, but sides give you the shape of it: naans £4.75 to £6.50, an assorted bread basket £13.50, rice £5 to £6. Group sharing menus start at £34 per person for 8 or more. Festive cocktails are £14.
Do we need to book?
Walk-ins are possible but they advise reserving, and card details are held to secure the booking. If you want a table before the 9pm under-18 cut-off on Friday or Saturday, book it.
What happens if we're late or cancel?
Tables are only held for 15 minutes. Cancel 24 hours ahead and it's free; a no-show or late cancellation is £25 per person.
Can we bring a birthday cake?
Yes, and it's £3 per person, served with vanilla ice cream. Balloons and banners are fine, but no confetti.
Can we bring our own wine?
No alcohol can be brought in. There's a cocktail bar and a £14 festive cocktail on the menu.
Can the kids come in the evening?
Under-18s must leave by 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Earlier in the day there's no issue.
How long do we get at the table?
Two hours.
What's on for kids to eat?
There's a kids menu, and vegetarian, vegan and Jain menus too. The meat is halal.
Is there parking?
On-site spaces are limited. Overflow is at Argyle House car park after 7pm Monday to Friday and from midday at weekends.
When is brunch?
Weekends, 9am to midday. Street food runs daily from 11am to 4pm, and opening hours are 11am to midnight Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 11am to 2am Friday and Saturday.
Is the match on?
Premier League matches are shown on a 175 inch screen.
Can you do a big group or a party?
Birthdays, baby showers, weddings and private dining are all listed, with a private dining room, glass room and garden. Christmas group menus run from £34 per person for 8 or more, and Christmas bookings need 3 weeks' notice.
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