We all need to eat and who doesn’t love to?! London is full of some amazing restaurants that offer special pre/post theatre dining menus.
Take a look at some of the mouth-watering places I have been visiting recently to sample their food! Like what you see? Why not book yourself a table for the next time you go to the theatre?
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Salaam Namaste (Bloomsbury)
Russell Square, London WC1N 3EF Good food, tasty, hearty and well thought out, and the service is great. Closest station: Russell Square/Holborn |
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108 Brasserie
Marylebone A peaceful setting for a relaxing breakfast, tucked away in Marylebone. Closest station: Bond Street |
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Thai Silk
Southwark, SE1 8DA Incredible food, great service and a wonderful vibe, Thai Silk is a hidden gem! Closest station: Southwark |
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El Pirata
Mayfair, W1J 7AQ If you like Spanish Tapas then definitely check out El Pirata next time you are in Mayfair! Closest station: Green Park/Hyde Park Corner |
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Namaaste Kitchen
Camden / Primrose Hill If you live in the area and are looking for a decent take away then this is probably a more suitable option to have delivered to your door rather than going out for a meal. Closest station: Camden Town |
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LOTUS (Authentic Indian Fine Dining)
London WC2H 0EP You must go and dine at Lotus if you like Indian food. Be prepared to try something a bit different and be prepared to be blown away. Closest station: Leicester Square |
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Hunter 486 at The Arch Hotel
London W1H 7FD Hunter 486, located within The Arch Hotel, London is open all day and serving guests and non-residents heavenly food and drink in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Closest station: Marble Arch |
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HAWKSMOOR (Seven Dials)
London WC2H 9JG From a labour of love to find the perfect beef, Hawksmoor were inspired to open the best steak restaurant. They are now amongst some of the best restaurants in the UK! Closest station: Covent Garen |
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MARGOT
London WC2B 5AA Ideally located around the corner from the New London Theatre, Margot offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to chill out and relax with some posh nosh before or after a show. Closest station: Covent Garen |
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ENEKO (One Aldwych)
London WC2B 4BZ In the heart of London’s West End, surrounded by theatres is One Aldwych, a luxury boutique hotel. However, what is perhaps lesser known is that they do afternoon tea and – more importantly – a pre- and post-theatre menu at Eneko. Closest station: Temple |
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Yumi Izakaya (Shaftesbury Avenue)
67 Shaftesbury Avenue Yumi Izakaya is a ‘Japanese style gastropub’ serving authentic tapas-style small plates and skewers from their open robata grill. Closest station: Leicester Square |
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Ballans – Seven Dials
32-34 Monmouth Street Balans is a beautifully hip chain of cafe’s in London and their latest restaurant has opened in Seven Dials. Closest station: Covent Garden |
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Cottons
157-159 Notting Hill Gate Cottons Caribbean Restaurant launched its flagship store in London’s Notting Hill in April 2016. I went to check out their menu! Closest station: Notting Hill |
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Tapas 37 at the Eccleston Square Hotel
37 Ecceleston Square SW1V 1PB London Victoria is a bustling place but head away from the concourse and less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Victoria Apollo is a hidden gem. Closest station: Victoria |
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Heliot Steak House at the Hippodrome
Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH The Hippodrome Casino features some of the best West End talent, live in their Matcham Room so why not book a table to eat here before you see a show. Closest station: Leicester Square |
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Hunter 486
50 Great Cumberland Pl Hunter 486, located within The Arch Hotel, London is open all day and serving guests and non-residents heavenly food and drink in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Closest station: Marble Arch |
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Blanchette -Soho
9 D’Arblay Street Blanchette is a French bistro run by three brothers, serving simple, classic and inventive French food. Closest station: Oxford Circus |
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Royal China Group – Baker Street
24-26 Baker Street Since launching in 1996, The Royal China Group has become an award winning chain of restaurants in London. Closest station: Baker Street |
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Nipa Thai
Lancaster London Nipa Thai is a restaurant inside the Lancaster Hotel, on top of Lancaster Gate tube station. Described as ‘a hidden away corner of Thailand in London’. Closest station: Lancaster Gate |
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Big Easy
12 Maiden Lane, London, WC2E 7NA In the heart of Covent Garden, just off of the Strand is Big Easy the BBQ and Crabshack. Conveniently located by some of the West Ends big theatres. Closest station: Covent Garden |
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Mango Tree
46 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7EQ A gorgeous Thai Restaurant in Belgravia that offers a wide range of delicious foods, wines and cocktails with a very affordable Theatre Dining menu. Closest station: Victoria |
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Kettners
29 Romilly Street, Soho, London W1D 5HP Ideally located in the heart of thriving Theatreland, Kettner’s is the perfect choice for pre and post show drinking and dining for actors and theatre-goers alike. Closest station: Leicester Square |
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Shackfuyu – Pop-Up Restaurant
14a Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4TJ Shackfuyu is a pop-up shack in Old Compton Street, where we playfully highlight foods current in Japan today. Closest station: Leicester Square |
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Tredwell’s
4a Upper St Martin’s Lane, London WC2H 9NY Tredwell’s is the new West End eatery from Marcus Wareing Restaurants. Just a stones throw from the majority of West End theatres this is the perfect place to come and eat before you head off to see a show. Closest station: Covent Garden |
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Eccleston Square Hotel
37 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PB The Eccleston Square Hotel is a high tech, luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Victoria, just minutes away from the train station and theatres. Closest station: Victoria |
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Rocket
36-38 Kingsway, London WC2B 6EY Whether you’re looking for a business lunch, a fabulous dinner with great wines, a family-style meal or gourmet pizza you will enjoy the freshest ingredients, bold flavours, professional service and relaxed vibe at Rocket. Closest station: Holborn
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