Reply to: Pre-theatre food in the W. End

[ZARDOZ]

because of, or despite, the pornographic murals in the toilets? (if memory prevails)

Oh yeah forgot about that

[Lockhouse]

Gf chef and I went to "L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon" 2 weeks ago in between seeing 'Miss Saigon' and 'War horse'. Both shows and the food were superb. You will need to book in advance for the restaurant though, definitely worth it. Outstanding food.

Apparently the missus and I were the only people who ever had the full tasting menu for lunch and then asked for an additional cheese course each. Ground floor, eat at the bar is my tip.

[chef]

Gf chef and I went to "L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon" 2 weeks ago in between seeing 'Miss Saigon' and 'War horse'. Both shows and the food were superb. You will need to book in advance for the restaurant though, definitely worth it. Outstanding food.

[clearedforlanding]

I'd say go to Belgo Centraal and hop in a cab if need be, or stroll down.

All the pre show clutter restaurants have no pause between courses. It is not a pleasant eating experience.

[thunderlizard]

Enjoyed this place in the past

Sarastro Restaurant - Drury Lane London

because of, or despite, the pornographic murals in the toilets? (if memory prevails)

[d000hg]

Yes, that was my point. Complaining about tourists in London when you're going to the theatre seems a little silly.

[FatLazyContractor]

It's London. Practically everyone is a tourist. Most of us who work there don't live there either.

So you are a tourist too.

[d000hg]

It's London. Practically everyone is a tourist. Most of us who work there don't live there either.

[Chuck]

The West End is a tourist infested tulip hole. Take sandwiches.

HTH. BIDI.

[d000hg]

Lots and lots of places do special pre-show menus/sittings.

[Lockhouse]

Been there done that.

Brasserie Zedel gets my vote.

Nearest thing to France in London, right in theatre district, quality reasonable menu, top class cocktail bar attached.

[Pondlife]

That might be better, means you can take your time over dinner, last time I did dinner and theater I was looking at my watch thinking "do we have time for pudding" and you can get absolutely trollied!

Lots of good restaurant recommendations, if you like steak you can't go wrong with The best steaks in London come to Covent Garden | Hawksmoor

+1 for Hawksmoor. But as SMc says, if it's a special evening you don't want to feel rushed.

[NotAllThere]

Savoy Grill is pretty good pre-theatre.

Seconded. Surprisingly affordable.

[Toastiness]

Savoy Grill is pretty good pre-theatre.

[SimonMac]

Makes no odds tbh. I'll shell out for a hotel if it's going to make it way more relaxed. We so very rarely get a night off from the kids. I'm also considering a Saturday matinee followed by a meal in the evening.

That might be better, means you can take your time over dinner, last time I did dinner and theater I was looking at my watch thinking "do we have time for pudding" and you can get absolutely trollied!

Lots of good restaurant recommendations, if you like steak you can't go wrong with The best steaks in London come to Covent Garden | Hawksmoor