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
If you’re on a budget: Shoryu Ramen
Trafalgar Studios
Someplace nice: Tandoor Chop House
If you’re on a budget: Itsu
Vaudville Theatre
Someplace nice: Simpson’s on the Strand
If you’re on a budget: Flat Iron
Victoria Palace Theatre
Someplace nice: Nova Victoria
If you’re on a budget: Market Halls
Wyndham’s Theatre
Someplace nice: Dishoom
If you’re on a budget: Five Guys
I hope my list of 60+ reommendations has given you some delicious ideas of 60+ great places in London for pre-theatre dining.
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