A big table is what Lebanese food was made for: plates in the middle, everyone reaching, nobody stuck with one dish. Whether you are celebrating with 40 of your closest friends or bringing the team out after work, here is how a group booking at Tarboush works - the rooms, the food, the drinks and the small print.
Four rooms, four moods
The restaurant is not one big hall. It is four dining areas, each with its own character, and choosing the right one makes the night.
- Garden Room - our all weather garden is a lively and vibrant area. On a Friday and Saturday night this is definitely where the party is.
- Lantern Room - the main part of the restaurant is more relaxed and intimate. You can chat with friends, watch our chefs in the open kitchen prepare your meal, or just watch the world go by.
- Moroccan Dining Room - our upstairs room is decorated in the Moroccan style and is better suited to groups. By the end of the evening people are often up dancing, and it is not unusual for different parties to mingle.
- Tent Room - when you enter it is as if you are entering a Bedouin tent (but without the sand in your shoes). It is normally recommended for private parties and groups.
You do not have to imagine them: each room can be explored in 360° from the home page - press “See inside”.
Which room for which occasion
- Birthday with dancing: the Moroccan Dining Room or the Garden Room.
- Private party where you want your own space: the Tent Room.
- Family meal or a quieter team dinner: the Lantern Room.
Tell us the occasion when you book and we will suggest the best fit.
The set menu: the easy way to feed a group
For groups of six and over there is a set menu at a fixed price per head. It consists of our most popular dishes and is great for groups, because everyone gets to try a bit of everything. Sharing platters are brought to the table:
- Starters: hummus, moutabal, al-rahab, tzatziki, spicy vegetable sambousak, falafel, grilled halloumi, batata hara, grilled sujuk, arayes and pitta bread.
- Mains: chicken tawouk, lamb shish, lamb kofte, chicken shawarma and lamb shawarma with rice and salad.
- Dessert: baklava.
For vegan and vegetarian guests and those with allergies, alternative dishes are provided - please make your server aware. The set menu is offered to groups of 6 or more with bookings after 5pm on Friday and Saturday.
Or order from the menu
Prefer to choose yourselves? The same sharing spirit works à la carte. Order mezza for the middle of the table - our mezza guide explains how many dishes to allow per person - and then add mains from the charcoal grill. A Mixed Grill brings skewers of lamb, chicken and kofta with salad and rice; the tagines are slow-cooked with Moroccan herbs and spices. Mixed tables are easy: there are plenty of dishes for vegans and vegetarians.
Bring your own
We operate a bring your own policy for alcohol, with a corkage charge per person drinking alcohol - so the birthday champagne or your favourite wine can come with you, and we will provide the glasses. Soft drinks and mixers must be purchased from us; we kindly ask you not to bring these. The fresh juices are worth ordering anyway.
Something extra for a celebration
Some nights at Tarboush are more than just dinner. Belly dancers might invite you to join in; a close-up magician might blow your mind; we have even had fire breathers and snake charmers. If you want something extra special for your celebration, give us a call - we love making magic happen.
Booking a group: what to know
- Up to 12 people: book online on the Booking page.
- More than 12, or a full room: call us on 01923 248898 and we will be happy to assist you.
- Deposits: required for bookings of 4 or more after 5pm, Wednesday to Saturday inclusive.
- Opening hours: Sunday - Thursday 12pm (noon) to 11pm, Friday - Saturday 12pm (noon) to 12am (midnight).
- Where: 57 Market Street, Watford WD18 0PR, in the heart of Watford.
Party at your place instead?
If the venue is your home, your office or a marquee, we do catering too: from simple platters for collection or delivery to fully catered events where we cook, serve, decorate and clean up. We have catered weddings, house parties, birthdays and hen dos as well as staff lunches and conferences.
Ready? Book a table or get in touch.
