The Royal Bengal recently celebrated its 30th year since opening its doors at Bridge Street in Northampton, making it the town's longest established Indian restaurant. The Royal Bengal has stood the test of time by catering for customers and their families over three decades as a family-run restaurant serving a variety of authentic dishes.

The Royal Bengal was started by Abdul Rohim in1975 at 38 Bridge Street. His son Mohammed Ahmin, who now runs the business with him, said "At number 38 there were only about 40 seats and a counter. We just outgrew the premises, so in 1983 we moved across the road and have been there ever since. It is twice as big with 100 seats and a bar where 30 people can have a drink before their meal, or a coffee afterwards".
V8 Curry Night 2011
An annual V8 Curry Night has been a tradition of the V8 Register from its formation in 1978. It is usually held in early February and starts the programme of
V8 Gatherings for the year! This year it is on
Saturday 19th February 2011
in Northampton

The Royal Bengal
a spacious restaurant in the centre of Northampton.
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The Royal Bengal
39-41 Bridge Street, Northampton,
Northamptonshire NN1 1NS
01604 638617
Why not stay overnight in or near Northampton and attend the International MG Show at Stoneleigh the following day, Sunday 20th February 2011? The date for the V8 Curry Night has been chosen to enable members to link both events. More
How can I book a place for the V8 Curry Night?
We do not have an online booking system this year so all bookings will need to be made with Tony Lake, V8 Currymaster for 2011, using the booking form you can download here. Booking form
You can contact Tony Lake on 01604 589104
Tony Lake's briefing. More

Bookings list
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Cancellations
If having booked you find you are not able to attend, please do let Tony Lake know as early as possible so others may attend. If we have "no shows" on a busy Saturday evening that may cause difficulties with the restaurant. Contact Tony Lake on 01604 89104 or by email

The Royal Bengal website
See their website for further details.
The Royal Bengal

All Club members and friends welcome
All members of the MG Car Club and their friends are very welcome to join V8 enthusiasts at their annual V8 Curry Night.

The Royal Bengal
The restaurant layout will enable members to mingle and chat to folk on other tables. The Royal Bengal has been booked for 6.45pm for dinner at 7.00pm prompt.

Party menu available this year
There will be a set party menu offering a selection of mixed dishes at a special price of £20.00. The advantage of the party menu is the restaurant will be able to prepare the dishes for our large party so we should have a prompter service. On a Saturday evening in a popular restaurant in Northampton that is likely to a worthwhile benefit. See the party menu

Drinks policy - cash bar
Please note to avoid possible confusion with unidentified unpaid drinks bills at the end of the evening, all members attending the V8 Curry 2011 must pay for their drinks as they are ordered. No drinks tabs please.

Special dietary needs
If any member has a specific dietary requirement the restaurant can cope with this given advanced warning. Please note any dietary needs on the booking form.
Not familiar with Northampton? - see our V8 Guide to finding the restaurant, parking and hotels
How do I find the Royal Bengal?
As driving to strange places on a cold February evening can be a challenge, there is a full set of location maps on this webpage. You can see a good quality copy of the detailed location map above using the wonderful Streetmap service by just typing in the postcode for the restaurant which is NN1 1NS Streetmap
Directions 		Suggested hotels for an overnight stay
The Ibis Hotel is within 7 minutes walk with a taxi rank next to it. With internet booking, the hotel offers a room from around £39 per room plus breakfast at £6.95 per person. The Travelodge Northampton Central Hotel is close to the Royal Bengal. More

Parking in Northampton
Car parking is £5.50 per car per night some 7 minutes from the restaurant. More
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