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Pre/Post-Theatre
(menu)We found 15 restaurants in Best restaurants for pre and post-theatre dining in London.
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As ‘huge and theatrical' as its thespian namesake across the road, Almeida has the authentic air of a proper French bistro with a menu to… more »
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Swanky Aqua Kyoto feels more like a nightclub, with bouncers, red carpets, loud music, moody lighting and a sexily groomed, exuberant clientele… more »
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Standing shoulder-to-shoulder on its fifth-floor perch alongside Aqua Kyoto, this Spanish stunner is a no-brainer for out-of-town revellers… more »
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Chef Richard Corrigan's Irish eyes have been smiling ever since he took over this redoubtable Mayfair sea dragon back in 2005. Founded in 1916… more »
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Bocca di Lupo has enjoyed abundant column inches since launching in 2008, and chef/co-proprietor Victor Hugo and Jacob Kenedy's gutsy Italian small… more »
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The Botanist is a breath of sophisticated air for the Chelsea denizens who cram its chic spaces from morn to night. British produce is given… more »
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A lesson in boutique charm, Brasserie Max combines homeliness with a sense of style – no wonder it’s popular with visiting celebs staying… more »
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For more than two decades, this splendid Grade II-listed Victorian edifice and Covent Garden grande dame has housed a Martini Bar and a smart,… more »
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Part wine ‘dég-ustation’ room, part ‘o-steria’(hence the name), Degò opened quietly in 2010 & has remained resolutely under the… more »
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Messrs Corbin and King have played a safe hand at The Delaunay by modelling it on their Piccadilly calling card The Wolseley – in fact,… more »
‘Is there a more professional package in London?' wonders one admirer of this ‘utterly dependable' seafood institution. From the comfort of… more »
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Always an all-round pleasure,' says one fan of this spacious Parisian-style brasserie from dynamic duo Anthony Demetre and Will Smith. Despite… more »
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The double-height grandeur of this palatial pile's airy lobby, with its showy mix of heroic floral displays and a monumental statement sculpture… more »
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Machiavelli’s all-day repertoire stretches from buttermilk pancakes & ‘the full Italian’ for breakfast in the smart ground-floor ‘kitchen’… more »
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Since upping sticks from déclassé Islington, chef/proprietor Morgan Meunier has settled nicely into his Barbican digs. Though reframed and… more »
London is a veritable paradise for fans of the theatre, with the West End packed full of fantastic shows. Square Meal’s guide to the best restaurants for pre and post theatre dining in London features the very best London restaurants catering for pre and post theatre diners. Whether it’s a hit musical in London’s theatreland or a more serious play you are attending, most theatre goers like to make a night of it with a good meal either before or after the show.
Square Meal’s carefully selected list of the best restaurants for pre and post theatre dining in London is a helpful guide for finding a restaurant that caters for pre or post theatre diners. Covering all of the major theatre areas, search for London’s finest pre or post theatre restaurants here. Also check out great restaurants in Covent Garden; Mayfair and Oxford Street as well as Soho and Bloomsbury for pre and post theatre dining.
Every one of the Pre and Post Theatre Dining restaurants featured in Square Meal’s list of London’s top Pre and Post Theatre Dining restaurants have been tried and tested by food critics and our own customers so check out the reviews and book a table online with Square Meal today. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from diners, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.