The Gielgud Theatre sits between Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Chinatown, so there is plenty of choice within a short walk. Booking ahead is sensible for a pre-theatre meal, especially at weekends.
Sit-down meals before the show
Macellaio RC Soho is an Italian steakhouse on Shaftesbury Avenue, with beef, focaccia and pizza on its menu. It suits a relaxed meal when you have time to sit down before the performance.
Thai Tho Soho on Rupert Street serves Thai favourites including curries, noodles and grilled dishes. Online booking makes it a practical choice for a planned pre-show dinner.
Quick bites and lighter stops
City Jollof Soho offers a focused West African menu built around jollof rice, plantain and meat or vegetarian toppings. The restaurant states that its meals are halal.
Singapulah London serves Singaporean and Malaysian dishes including laksa, nasi lemak and noodles, alongside desserts and traditional coffee. It can work for either a full meal or a shorter stop.
Drinks before or after
Rupert Street Bar is an LGBTQIA+ bar with cocktails, Champagne and regular entertainment. It takes table bookings and is one of the more convenient nearby options for a drink after the show.
Menus, opening times and availability can change, so check each venue’s own website and leave enough time to reach the theatre before curtain-up.
Frequently asked questions
Which nearby place is open latest after a show?
Which nearby place is open latest after a show?
Rupert Street Bar publishes closing times of midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 23:30 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 23:00 on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Where can I book a proper meal before the performance?
Where can I book a proper meal before the performance?
Macellaio RC Soho and Thai Tho Soho both provide booking routes on their own websites; Thai Tho also publishes its service hours.
Which nearby option serves halal food?
Which nearby option serves halal food?
City Jollof says all its meals are halal, and Macellaio RC describes a halal beef option.