Dining In London's Theatreland

With most shows in the West End starting between 7.30 and 8pm it's sometimes a bit of a dilemma whether to choose a restaurant that offers good food and excellent service for fear of missing curtain-up or just going for the fast-food option.

In the directory listings we bring you restaurants that are conscious of the theatregoer's needs and offer excellent set-price menus at reasonable prices to help you enjoy the show without suffering from indigestion or a rumbling stomach.

Though the trend for 90 minute shows gives you more time, in-house theatre restaurants are variable. The Royal Opera House's facilities offer you a starter before the show, a main course during the interval and pudding after the curtain call. The Royal Court's casual menu hits just the right note. In the West End pre and post- theatre menus are easy to come by, though do let your waiter know what time your show starts before you order.

"Too many people just eat to consume calories. Try dining for a change" John Walters