The Last Days of The Raj — Indian Restaurant in Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Last Days of the Raj is an Indian & Bangladeshi restaurant on Clayton Street West in Dinnington, Newcastle upon Tyne. It's been operating since 1984 in the former Bay Horse pub building and offers a starter, main, rice, and nan for £14.95 early evening. You can find it serving dinner, casual drinks after work, or weekend family meals. A short drive away from the city centre, it remains one of Newcastle’s most popular dining spots.

About The Venue

The Last Days of the Raj is on Clayton Street West in Dinnington, repurposed from its original identity as the Bay Horse pub building and has been running since 1984. It features authentic Indian decor with warm lighting that reflects both heritage architecture and a traditional dining atmosphere. The interior maintains a family-run ethos while serving cuisine rooted in over three decades of culinary expertise. A short drive away from the city centre, it blends historic building form with modern restaurant utility through signature features like its £14.95 early evening offer.

Typical Experiences

The Last Days of the Raj offers Indian & Bangladeshi cuisine via a detailed A' la Carte menu. Guests typically visit for late drinks or dinner, especially in the early evening when the £14.95 starter, main, rice and nan deal delivers value across multiple courses. This high-crowd venue is known as one of Newcastle's most popular dining spots due to its authentic decor and family-run tradition since 1984.

Notable Features

  • 30+ years of culinary expertise
  • A' la Carte menu with £14.95 early evening offer
  • Voted best newcomer at British Curry Awards (2015–2017)
  • Family-run business since 1984
  • Maharajas banquet booking
  • Former Bay Horse pub building
  • Outdoor seating
  • Authentic Indian decor

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Information about this venue is based on publicly available sources and may be incomplete. Last updated in April 2026.