Towngate Café Bar
A great place to meet, eat and drink!
Located in the centre of Basildon, the Towngate Theatre Café Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a spot of lunch, grab a coffee with friends or enjoy a pre-show meal.
A vibrant and modern bar, we offer an extensive food and drink menu throughout the day, with some Lunch options available for less than £4.50, and Main Meals starting from just £8.85! Download a copy of our Winter 2023 menu here.
Bookings welcome now 01268 205 296
Please note that since the Towngate reopened (following the closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic), currently we are not accepting cash payments at the Box Office or Café Bar.
Winter 2023 Daytime Menu
Delicious meals to tickle your tastebuds!
Currently available on weekdays during School performances of Cinderella
Cinderella Performance Menu
Treat yourself this Panto Season!
Currently available 2 hours prior to evening and weekend performances of Cinderella
Opening times during Panto Season
Mondays & Bank Holidays
Closed
Tuesday to Friday
9am – 3pm
Performance Days
2 hours prior to performance
Weekends
The Café Bar will be open 2 hours prior to performances of Cinderella on Saturdays and Sundays
What Has Changed Since Your Last Visit?
Many changes have been made to ensure that our service is completely safe, so you can enjoy your visit in a relaxed environment. We will update this page as-and-when Government guidelines change.
SAFE ORDERING AND PAYMENT
Card and contactless payments only please, no cash
Pre-Order meals by calling 01268 205296 for collection
All meals freshly made to order
SAFE DISTANCING MEASURES
Reduced number of tables
Clearly visible safe distancing signage
SAFE CLEANING
Numerous hand-sanitiser stations available
Enhanced cleaning of touchpoints
Staff regularly hand wash for 20+ seconds