Looking for a bite to eat before moving on to catch a performance in London's Theatreland? Take a look at our recommended list of pre theatre restaurants in London and enjoy some beautiful cuisine in the city. From famous outlets to secluded establishments, our guide to pre theatre restaurants in London will provide the ultimate hors d'œuvre to your main course.
Mixing Asian flavours with Cuban spices, Asia De Cuba serves up more than a few surprises, both visually and on the palette.
45 St Martin's Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N 4HX
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Assaggetti offers small, sharing plates which are made with seasonal Italian ingredients. An extensive choice of beers, wines and cocktails are available to complement your meal. The pleasing surroundings features large oak tables, chandeliers and a small bar area.
71 Haymarket,
Haymarket,
London,
SW1Y 4RW
Tucked beneath the main restaurant, this splendid venue in Covent Garden is a very well kept secret in the city.
11-14 Hanover Place,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 9JP
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The Carnaby Restaurant offers formal dining within the famous Courthouse Hotel and is a short walk from several famous theatres.
Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton,
19-21 Great Marlborough Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7HL
The Martin brothers open the Chiswell Street Dining Rooms in the spring. The venue has a 100 cover restaurant serving Modern British cuisine and a smaller bar area.
56 Chiswell Street,
The City,
London,
EC1Y 4SA
Dego Wine Bar and Restaurant is a sophisticated wine bar and restaurant on Great Portland Street. The Italian food menu is complemented by an extensive choice of wines and cocktails.
Portland House,
4 Great Portland Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1W 8QJ
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£25 for two courses and £30 for three courses on the set lunch and pre-theatre dinner menu.
Browns Hotel,
33 Albemarle Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 4BP
Located in the Strand Palace Hotel, Johnstons Brasserie offers pre-theatre menu of £15 for two courses and £16.50 for three.
2 Burleigh Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R 0JJ
Le Troisieme is an authentic French wine bar and restaurant where you will find a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome.
3 Panton Street,
Leicester Square,
London,
SW1Y 4DL
The Pantechnicon Public House and Dining Room offers a two course pre-theatre menu for £17.50. Choices include dishes such as ham hock terrine and salmon and cod fish cake with lemon dressing. The menu is available from 5.30pm to 7pm.
10 Motcomb Street,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1X 8LA
PJs Restaurant and Bar is a popular venue that boasts a wide range of cocktails on an extensive drinks list, accompanied by delicious International dishes on the food menu.
30 Wellington Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 7BD
Situated in stylish Jermyn Street, this restaurant was the birth place of Thomas Walls, the famous sausage and pie butcher in the 1840s.
113 Jermyn Street,
London,
SW1Y 6HJ
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Mediterranean dining in a theatrical atmosphere courtesy of the flamboyant Sarastro on Drury Lane.
126 Drury Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2B 5SU
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Sumptuous decor and highly professional service are to be expected at The Savoy Grill. It offers a delcious selection of modern European dishes from their kitchen.
Savoy Hotel,
Strand,
London,
WC2R 0BP
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Spaghetti House on St Martins Lane is a well-established restaurant serving traditional Italian fare. A typical menu includes pasta, pizzas, sharing platters and a children's menu.
30 St Martins Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N 4ER
Spaghetti House offers traditional Italian fare and a wide selection of drinks to complement your meal. This branch also offers pre-theatre menus and alfresco dining.
24 Cranbourn Street,
Leicester Square,
London,
WC2H 7AA
Spaghetti House on Haymarket is a well established chain of restaurants that serves traditional Italian meals within relaxed surroundings.
66 Haymarket,
Piccadilly,
London,
SW1Y 4RF
Pre theatre menu available at this pan Asian restaurant on Drury Lane.
167 Drury Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2B 5PG
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The Thomas Cubitt's pre-theatre menu costs £17.50 for two courses. Dishes include choices like potted house smoked salmon and roast chicken breast with green beans a red wine jus. The menu is available from 5.30pm to 7pm.
44 Elizabeth Street,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1W 9PA
tibits is a successful family-run Swiss independent dining concept serving vegetarian food that appeals to all, popular with trendy theatregoers.
12-14 Heddon Street,
London,
W1B 4DA
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Situated in Pimlico, UNo is a popular restaurant that serves a variety of authentic Italian meals that are reasonably priced.
1 Denbigh Street,
Pimlico,
London,
SW1V 2HF
Another attractive, Theatreland establishment, offering influences on the menu from all over the world.
170 Great Portland Street,
London,
W1W 5QB
Waterloo Bar and Kitchen is the place if you are looking for the cosy, relaxed ambience of a bistro combined with that of an open kitchen, light, high ceiling large restaurant. The food and service match the ambience. The menu is simply cooked and presented and served by staff who would grace any elite eatery.
131 Waterloo Road,
Waterloo,
London,
SE1 8UR