Local Reviews
In August 2025, The Curryholic said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
We used to be regulars here when our children were young some 15 years ago. I am not sure why but I thought the wife and I should give it another try.
I can't say it's the cosiest place around but apart from that it ticks all the boxes, especially the BYOB one.
It's your typical Bangladeshi restaurant so no worries about choosing from the menu, not that our waiter was familiar with it.
The food overall was good but the chicken was a bit dry in the wife's Balti and my Pathia. Apart from that everything else was very good.
It's obviously doing a few things right as the large dining room was quite full even though it was only just gone 6.00pm on a Friday.
One of these is possibly their prices, one of the cheapest meals we have had for a long time.
Driving past here recently I noticed a new sign above the door. The Royal Darbar Nepalese, well I just had to give it a go and I am glad I did.
On entering it was a case of spot the difference and in all honesty I couldn't find one apart from a new menu but it turned out to be a good thing. I was expecting it to be licensed but you can still take your own alcohol.
You will recognise the guys there and you'll also notice a couple of new faces. All are super friendly. We all have our own preferences and there are a few new tempting choices on the menu. I couldn't speak more highly of my clay pot dish and the wife raved over her salmon with a saag aloo side. The sides were excellent too, we couldn't fault any of it.
Prices have gone up since we were last here but that's to be expected, still good value in my opinion.
I can't say it's the cosiest place around but apart from that it ticks all the boxes, especially the BYOB one.
It's your typical Bangladeshi restaurant so no worries about choosing from the menu, not that our waiter was familiar with it.
The food overall was good but the chicken was a bit dry in the wife's Balti and my Pathia. Apart from that everything else was very good.
It's obviously doing a few things right as the large dining room was quite full even though it was only just gone 6.00pm on a Friday.
One of these is possibly their prices, one of the cheapest meals we have had for a long time.
Driving past here recently I noticed a new sign above the door. The Royal Darbar Nepalese, well I just had to give it a go and I am glad I did.
On entering it was a case of spot the difference and in all honesty I couldn't find one apart from a new menu but it turned out to be a good thing. I was expecting it to be licensed but you can still take your own alcohol.
You will recognise the guys there and you'll also notice a couple of new faces. All are super friendly. We all have our own preferences and there are a few new tempting choices on the menu. I couldn't speak more highly of my clay pot dish and the wife raved over her salmon with a saag aloo side. The sides were excellent too, we couldn't fault any of it.
Prices have gone up since we were last here but that's to be expected, still good value in my opinion.
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In April 2024, Cris Collins said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
Great food....wonderful staff.
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In April 2024, Claire Roberts said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
Thank you for the memories. The best curry I never had. I’ll never forget about you spice lounge. One day our paths will cross again.
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In April 2024, Paul Hinton said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
Food always good friendly service used this place for dine in take outs for years always great food recommend
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In March 2024, Nightmare Man said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
Tried here tonight. Food was delivered hot and fresh. Generous portion sizes. Everything was delicious. Will be ordering here again.
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In March 2024, Clo Merchant said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
Really great food customer service is great without being invasive. My new curry house could not fault it
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In March 2024, Karen Barnett said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
Lovely place and food. Staff are very friendly. Only downside is the car park
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In February 2024, Sheila Thomas said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
Love this restaurant
Food is always beautiful absolutely delicious and a good range to choose from.
Food is always beautiful absolutely delicious and a good range to choose from.
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In February 2024, Jenny Hunter said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
Lovely little place. The service was excellent and it was quiet but definitely a hidden gem would recommend the food was fantastic
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In February 2024, Micheal Lockley said about Royal Darbar (formerly Spice Lounge)
Its our first visit to spice lounge
Very nice
Will we back very soon
Very nice
Will we back very soon
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