
Quick info
About Dem Shish Crawley
Dem Shish Crawley is a Turkish gastropub on Worth Rd built around dining paired with live entertainment. The menu runs to the Dem Shish Special platter, often ordered with a side of chicken wings, and bottomless brunch is offered as a separate sitting. On some nights belly dancers perform alongside a live singer, and birthday parties get a cake brought to the table with staff leading the room in song. Table service runs throughout the meal, with a waitress assigned to check on each table. Weekend evenings, particularly Fridays, get busy, and booking ahead is recommended. On-site parking is limited, though free on-street parking opens up in the evening once the lot fills.
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Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Mixed Shish Kebab Platter
- Creamy Chicken
- Chicken Wings
- Dem Shish Mocktail
- Lamb Chops
- Baklava
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention birthday celebrations with cake and singing, belly dancer performances, dem shish special platter and live singer entertainment.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention birthday celebrations with cake and singing, belly dancer performances, dem shish special platter and live singer entertainment.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly center on the Dem Shish Special platter and other generous shared plates, praising tender meats, chips and salad arriving quickly and in portions large enough for a family. Close behind, the birthday and celebration experience comes up again and again, staff bringing out cake with singing, sparklers, and clapping, plus live singers and belly dancers turning ordinary dinners into occasions. Drinks earn individual mentions too, from an exceptional strawberry daquiri to a decent Old Fashioned and a bottomless brunch. Lamb ribs and the chocolate cake also draw praise. One diner's only complaint was having to request basics like tissues, salt, pepper and dips, and being told only on the day that a "happy birthday" couldn't be written on a dessert despite booking ahead. Another had a takeaway order arrive wrong, though staff corrected it quickly and added free baklava and halloumi as an apology. Several note booking ahead for weekend evenings, when the venue gets busiest.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly center on the Dem Shish Special platter and other generous shared plates, praising tender meats, chips and salad arriving quickly and in portions large enough for a family. Close behind, the birthday and celebration experience comes up again and again, staff bringing out cake with singing, sparklers, and clapping, plus live singers and belly dancers turning ordinary dinners into occasions. Drinks earn individual mentions too, from an exceptional strawberry daquiri to a decent Old Fashioned and a bottomless brunch. Lamb ribs and the chocolate cake also draw praise. One diner's only complaint was having to request basics like tissues, salt, pepper and dips, and being told only on the day that a "happy birthday" couldn't be written on a dessert despite booking ahead. Another had a takeaway order arrive wrong, though staff corrected it quickly and added free baklava and halloumi as an apology. Several note booking ahead for weekend evenings, when the venue gets busiest.
Featured reviews
- Hannah Theedom
“Visited Dem shish for my birthday for the first time and it did not disappoint. I was recommended by a friend and can't wait to return. The service is 10/10 and the atmosphere was fab also lovely to have a live singer whilst dining. The food was so fresh, and bought out very quickly. thankyou for making my birthday memorable .😬”
- Hollie Petty
“Very good - service was lovely, Kira was very attentive, 7 of us had bottomless brunch and it was so much fun! Food was wonderful and very good for what you pay. Fantastic start to bank holiday weekend! Xx”
- Shawn M
“The food and service here is excellent. Loved my lamb ribs. They also make a decent Old Fashioned 😊”
- Alexia Hanchard
“Incredible takeaway from here. Initially the order was wrong (these things happen, not to worry), but the staff sorted it out quickly and were absolutely lovely. They even gave me free baklava and halloumi, which was such a kind touch. The bread was gorgeous and the chocolate cake was unreal! I had such a lovely meal and plenty of leftovers for the next few days. Will definitely be coming back🥰”
- Enock Kabungo II
“The food here and atmosphere is amazing. Enjoyed an anniversary dinner and the meal was next level. The staff too were amazing. They also have belly dancers on some nights. Limited Parking available on site, if full, there was free (evening) on street. Generally okay for spaces Highly recommended”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Chic Turkish Gastropub, for social drinking & dining. Live Entertainment & DJs.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Beer
- Coffee
Show more amenities
- Dancing
- Food
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 12
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near Dem Shish Crawley
- Frogshole Farm4.21,5100.6 mi
pub garden, dirty fries, cocktails menu
- Coaching Halt4.22,1860.8 miWheelchair accessible
festive menu starters, outdoor garden area, burgers
- Barista & Barrel4.41150.8 miWheelchair accessible
full English breakfast, indoor kids play area, Turkish coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dem Shish Crawley | 4.4479 | — | birthday celebrations with cake and singing, belly dancer performances, dem shish special platter |
| Frogshole Farm | 4.21,510 | 0.6 mi | pub garden, dirty fries, cocktails menu |
| Coaching HaltWheelchair accessible | 4.22,186 | 0.8 mi | festive menu starters, outdoor garden area, burgers |
| Barista & BarrelWheelchair accessible | 4.4115 | 0.8 mi | full English breakfast, indoor kids play area, Turkish coffee |
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