Popular, buzzy restaurant serving South Indian cuisine as well as classic North Indian dishes. Summary via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Akbar's
Akbar's serves South Indian and North Indian dishes at its Northgate location in Blackburn. The kitchen offers vegetarian options alongside meat curries, and the menu includes giant naan bread. Diners report flavorful cooking and generous portions, though some find the food can be bland.
The restaurant holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. It takes bookings, accommodates groups and children with a dedicated children's menu, and offers takeaway and delivery alongside dine-in service. Beer, wine and cocktails are available, as are desserts and coffee.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 – 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
What's nearby
- Rump N Ribs Steakhouse next door
- Science and Industry Museum next door
- Castlefield Bowl next door
- The Crystal Maze 150m away
- Aviva Studios, home of Factory International 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners praise this restaurant's flavorful curries, fresh ingredients, generous portions, and the impressive giant naan bread. The lively atmosphere and good value for money are also frequently highlighted.
Some reviews mention the food can be bland.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.1 / 5 (3,874 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Blackburn With Darwen
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.