The Best Pre- and Post-Theatre Menus in London

As January finally comes to a close, the bright lights of the West End beckon with a plethora of fabulous stage shows to enjoy. For discerning diners, we’ve rounded up the best pre- and post-theatre menus to elevate your evening, perfect for those with a curtain to catch.

Bocconcino Soho
Located in the heart of Soho on 59 Great Marlborough Street, make trips to the West End extra special with an authentic dining experience full of Italian soul. Offering two-courses of luxury Italian plates for £30pp, and three-courses for £35pp, enjoy delicious, elevated dishes such as Andria burrata with baby plum tomatoes and pesto; tagliatelle with slow-cooked braised beef ragu; handmade wood-fired pizzas; and a classic tiramisù to finish, before (or after!) a visit to London’s glittering West End.
Menu is available Sunday to Thursday, 5pm – 6.30pm & 9.30pm – 10.30pm
📍59 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7JY
⭐ Book here: www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk

100 Wardour Street – Soho
Experience show-stopping dining at the legendary music venue 100 Wardour Street in Soho just a short walk away from some of the capital’s most renowned theatres. Expect a thrilling two (£18pp) or three (£23pp) course meal alongside a glass of wine, with dishes including; Korean fried chicken, pickled cucumber, bean sprouts, sesame seeds; Thai green curry, aubergine, peppers, baby corn, jasmine rice; and potato, chilli, spring onion, sweetcorn and coconut; and warm Valrhona chocolate fondant salted caramel ice cream, enjoyed before the curtain call, or after.
Menu is available Monday to Thursday, 5pm – 10.30pm & Friday 5pm – 7.45pm
📍100 Wardour Street, W1F 0TL
⭐ Book here: www.100wardourst.com

Cinnamon Bazaar – Covent Garden
In the heart of the theatre district, Cinnamon Bazaar is a stone’s throw away from all the legendary West End musical productions, providing you with the perfect pre- or post-theatre feast to warm your soul. Be prepared for a taste sensation with a two (£24pp) or three (£28pp) course meal with dishes such as; samosa chaat with curried white peas and tangy tamarind chutney; paneer butter masala and peas in a rich onion sauce; and carrot and ginger toffee pudding with banana ice cream. This is Indian food worthy of a standing ovation.
Menu is available Monday to Sunday,12pm – 4pm, 4pm – 6.30pm & 9.30 till late
📍28 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7JS
⭐ Book here: www.cinnamon-bazaar.com

Chop Chop at The Hippodrome – Leicester Square
With its sumptuous interiors and luxe take on Chinese dining, Chop Chop is the ideal spot for theatregoers looking to feast on a fabulous array of refined Cantonese staples at all hours. Open from 6pm – 4am daily in the heart of the West End, enjoy a delicious selection of exquisitely crafted bite-sized buns and dumplings, such as chicken chiu chow dumplings and spicy beef buns with sweet potato noodles. For mains, indulge in Chop Chop’s signature dish, Cantonese style roast duck, described by The Financial Times as ‘the best in the world’, before finishing up with desserts, made in collaboration with acclaimed Japanese patisserie Sakurado, including the brand’s signature pistachio mille crepe cake and yuzu cheesecake.
Menu is available daily from 6pm – 3.30am
📍 Cranbourn Street, London WC2H 7JH
⭐ Book here: www.hippodromecasino.com/chopchop/