Pre-Theatre Dining in the West End
Three courses from £25, served unhurried - the insider's dinner before a West End curtain.
A good meal should never be a race against the curtain. Our pre-theatre menu is built for the West End evening - three courses, properly cooked, paced to your show time so you arrive at your seat relaxed rather than rushed.
Both of our restaurants sit in the middle of Theatreland. The Charing Cross dining room is a minute from Leicester Square and a short stroll from the London Coliseum, the Palace and the Prince Edward. Our Soho room on Old Compton Street is moments from the Soho Theatre and the Prince Edward too. Tell us where you are headed and we will make sure the timing works.
The cooking is the same kitchen that has served the West End since 1960 - Punjabi tandoor, Mughal-style slow braises and the quiet precision that defines the Maharaja standard, in a menu chosen to suit an evening with somewhere to be.
Three Courses, £25
Starter, main and dessert from the à la carte - considered value before a show.
Minutes from the Curtain
A short walk to the Coliseum, the Palace and the Prince Edward Theatre.
Timed to Your Show
Give us your curtain time and we pace the evening so you are never late.
Pre-Theatre Dining, Answered
What is on the pre-theatre menu?
Three courses drawn from our à la carte - a starter, a main with rice or bread, and a dessert or coffee. The kitchen keeps vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options ready, so the whole table is looked after. Tell us any allergies when you book.
How much is the pre-theatre menu?
Three courses are £25 per person. It is one of the best-value ways to eat properly before a show in the West End.
When is it served?
The pre-theatre menu is available daily in the early evening. If your curtain is tight, let us know your show time when you book and we will pace the meal so you are never rushed and never late.
How close are you to the theatres?
Our Charing Cross dining room is a minute from Leicester Square tube and a short walk from the London Coliseum, the Palace Theatre and the Prince Edward Theatre. Our Soho restaurant on Old Compton Street sits in the heart of Theatreland too.
How do I book a pre-theatre table?
Reserve through the Book a Table button on this page, or call Charing Cross on 020 3091 3500. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability, but a booking is wise before a show.
Book Your Pre-Theatre Table
Reservations via SevenRooms. For same-day tables before a show, call Charing Cross on 020 3091 3500.