Pre-Theatre Dining London | 60+ Great Places To Eat

Yes, the best thing about the theatre is seeing the show … but you know what the next best thing is? The food! I love meeting up with friends before the show to talk about how excited we are over a good meal.

On this list are some great suggestions on where to eat in London before going to the theatre. To make it easier, I’ve even set it out by each individual theatre and in alphabetical order. I’ve also put two suggestions – one, if you’re looking for some place a bit more fancy and another if you’re on more of a budget. Some of the restaurants I’ve suggested also do something called a pre-theatre menu where they offer a set menu for a set price. I’ve put a ‘P’ next to these for yout reference.

Check out 60+ recommendations for great places in London for pre-theatre dining …Bon appetit!

Almeida Theatre

Somewhere nice: The Pig & Butcher

If you’re on a budget: Nando’s

Adelphi Theatre

Somewhere nice: Smith & Wollensky

If you’re on a budget: Franco Manca

Aldwych Theatre

Someplace nice: The Delaunay

If you’re on a budget: Wasabi

Ambassadors Theatre

Someplace nice: The Ivy

If you’re on a budget: Pizza Pilgrims

Apollo Victoria Theatre

Someplace nice: Anywwhere in Nova Victoria

If you’re on a budget: Market Halls

Arts Theatre

Someplace nice: Tredwell’s

If you’re on a budget: Homeslice

Barbican

Someplace nice: The Jugged Hare

If you’re on a budget: Pret A Manger

Cambridge Theatre

Someplace nice: Hawksmoor

If you’re on a budget: Seven Dials Food Market

The Criterion Theatre

Someplace nice: Kiln

If you’re on a budget: Five Guys

Dominion Theatre

Someplace nice: Arcade Food Theatre

If you’re on a budget: Seoul Bakery

Donmar Warehouse

Someplace nice: Pix Pintos

If you’re on a budget: Seven Dials Market

Duke of York’s Theatre

Someplace nice: Steak & Co

If you’re on a budget: Lao Cafe

Fortune Theatre

Someplace nice: Balthazar

If you’re on a budget: Farm Stand

Garrick Theatre

Someplace nice: Bancone

If you’re on a budget: Koshari Street

Gielgud Theatre

Someplace nice: Bocca Di Lupo

If you’re on a budget: Leon

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Someplace nice: Barrafina

If you’re on a budget: Itsu

Harold Pinter Theatre

Someplace nice: Kanada Ya

If you’re on a budget: Ole & Steen

Her Majesty’s Theatre

Someplace nice: Duck and Waffle Local

If you’re on a budget: Ole & Steen

London Coliseum

Someplace nice: Bancone

If you’re on a budget: Jamaica Patty Co

London County Hall

Someplace nice: Anywhere on the Southbank

If you’re on a budget: OKAN

London Palladium

Someplace nice: Goodman

If you’re on a budget: Pastaio

Lyceum Theatre

Someplace nice: Joe Allen

If you’re on a budget: Eat Tokyo

Lyric Theatre

Someplace nice: The Palomar

If you’re on a budget: Leon

National Theatre

Someplace nice: Skylon

If you’re on a budget: Wagamama

Noel Coward Theatre

Someplace nice: Clos Maggorie

If you’re on a budget: Wahaca

Novello Theatre

Someplace nice: Champagne & Fromage

If you’re on a budget: The Real Greek

Palace Theatre

Someplace nice: Kettners

If you’re on a budget: Patty & Bun

Peacock Theatre

Someplace nice: ROKA

If you’re on a budget: Wasabi

Phoenix Theatre

Someplace nice: Flat Iron

If you’re on a budget: Arcade Food Theatre

Piccadilly Theatre

Someplace nice: Bob Bob Ricard

If you’re on a budget: Shoryu Ramen

Playhouse Theatre

Someplace nice: Gordon’s Wine Bar

If you’re on a budget: Herman ze German

Prince Edward Theatre

Someplace nice: Hoppers

If you’re on a budget: Pleasant Lady Trading

Prince of Wales Theatre

Someplace nice: Kricket

If you’re on a budget: Japan Center

Savoy Theatre

Someplace nice: Savoy Grill

If you’re on a budget: Honest Burger

Shaftesbury Theatre

Someplace nice: Dishoom

If you’re on a budget: Homeslice

Sondheim Theatre

Someplace nice: Balans

If you’re on a budget: Poppies

St. Martin’s Theatre

Someplace nice: The Ivy

If you’re on a budget: Rosa’s Thai

The Bridge Theatre

Someplace nice: Gunpowder

If you’re on a budget: Pizza Express

The Old Vic

Someplace nice: The Old Vic Restaurant

If you’re on a budget: Crust Bros

The Other Palace

Someplace nice: The Naughty Piglet

If you’re on a budget: Bleeker Burger

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Someplace nice: ‘Over