Benugo Bar & Kitchen at Warwick Arts Centre
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About Benugo Bar & Kitchen at Warwick Arts Centre
Benugo Bar & Kitchen at Warwick Arts Centre is a restaurant at the University of Warwick in Coventry, positioned for pre-show meals near the Arts Centre. The menu runs from pizza and tandoori chicken to scampi and chips, with tiramisu to close, and a harissa cauliflower steak alongside a vegan pizza cover the vegan options. Once a month, on a Friday, live jazz plays while diners eat. Tables are spaced through the room, with plants forming part of the decor, though groups can sometimes be split across shared tables at busier times. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to eat outside, and the step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. High chairs are available for families with young children. A 10% service charge is added to the bill. The restaurant opens daily, and reservations are recommended given its proximity to show times.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsHigh chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
81 dishes · mains £2–75- MARGHERITA (V*)£14.00
- BRAISED BEEF CHEEK£22.00
- VEGAN BURGER (Vg)£17.00
- ORTOLANA (V*)£16.00
- DIAVOLA£17.00
- CAPRICCIOSA£16.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, pre-show quick service, tandoori chicken and harissa cauliflower.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, pre-show quick service, tandoori chicken and harissa cauliflower.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently praise the pizza as a standout, with several calling it among the best they've had, alongside recurring mentions of the tandoori chicken and scampi and chips. The restaurant's role as a quick pre-show meal comes up repeatedly, with servers noting rush timing and getting food out fast so groups can make curtain time. Service is the dominant theme throughout, with staff described again and again as attentive, warm, and efficient even when busy, and one visit noting service slowed as the restaurant filled up. A few note minor stumbles, like a side dish that needed a follow-up nudge or difficulty catching a server to pay the bill, though these are quickly resolved. One reviewer flags the beer and wine as expensive enough to limit them to lunchtime visits without alcohol, and another wishes for more vegan protein options beyond the cauliflower steak. Many describe returning multiple times, often timing visits around Warwick Arts Centre shows, with one recalling a server writing their names on a coffee cup as a small personal touch.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently praise the pizza as a standout, with several calling it among the best they've had, alongside recurring mentions of the tandoori chicken and scampi and chips. The restaurant's role as a quick pre-show meal comes up repeatedly, with servers noting rush timing and getting food out fast so groups can make curtain time. Service is the dominant theme throughout, with staff described again and again as attentive, warm, and efficient even when busy, and one visit noting service slowed as the restaurant filled up. A few note minor stumbles, like a side dish that needed a follow-up nudge or difficulty catching a server to pay the bill, though these are quickly resolved. One reviewer flags the beer and wine as expensive enough to limit them to lunchtime visits without alcohol, and another wishes for more vegan protein options beyond the cauliflower steak. Many describe returning multiple times, often timing visits around Warwick Arts Centre shows, with one recalling a server writing their names on a coffee cup as a small personal touch.
Featured reviews
- Ryan George
“Absolutely amazing food, friendly staff and the best chef in the Warwick, lovely food Alex!”
- Liina Joseph
“We visited Benugo on 24th July 2026, for a meal after my friend's postgraduate graduation, and our server Max made the whole experience special. He was kind, attentive, and genuinely warm from the moment we sat down, checking in on us regularly without being intrusive, and clearly taking pride in his work. He struck the perfect balance of friendly and professional, and it really added to the celebratory mood of the day. Thank you, Max, for making it even more special!”
- Neill Butler
“We visited the restaurant ahead of a show at Warwick Arts Centre. My brother in law and I had the tandoori chicken and both agreed it was the best we had ever had. Michelin quality and beautifully presented. Definitely recommended and great value”
- Suraksha Jayakumar
“Had an amazing meal here today, the service was fantastic, they went above and beyond. Everyone had a smile on their face and had such a good sense of humour despite being busy. Special hats off to the chef who did an incredible job, they deffo need a raise. I would personally recommend the harissa cauliflower and the tandoori chicken. I’m indian myself but they definitely did this dish justice. Would 100% come here again”
- Michelle Dene
“James was fabulous. He was able to answer questions about menu choices, checked what he was unsure of and followed up to make sure we were happy with menu choices. He checked back on how we were enjoying our meal and engaged our dancers in conversation. Great experience, thank you”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo Bar & Kitchen at Warwick Arts CentreOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.2562 | — | £15–30 | pizza, pre-show quick service, tandoori chicken |
| Feather Bed Cottage B&BVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.576 | 0.6 mi | — | continental breakfast delivered to door, thin walls between rooms, nespresso coffee machine |
| Legends the Sandwich Shop | 4.094 | 1 mi | £1–15 | hand made sausage rolls, filled batches with tasty fillings, boxed salads and jacket potatoes |
| The Restaurant HubGood for kids | 4.498 | 1.6 mi | £1–10 | breakfast, cod bites and chips, coffee |
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