Top Spots for a Pre-Theatre Cocktail
- therevueuk
- 13 hours ago
- 2 min read
Struggling to find the perfect place to grab a drink in the West End before your next theatre trip? We've done the hard work for you! Take a look below at our favourites for a pre-theatre tipple.
Mrs Riot, Covent Garden
Mrs Riot is one of Henrietta Street’s newest residents, situated just off the Covent Garden Piazza and is the perfect location for a pre-theatre cocktail and snack.
The bar is inspired by Kitty Clive, a pioneering feminist who transformed the London theatre scene in the 1700s. This bistro and cocktail bar offers a huge range of cocktails, delicious food, live DJs and mind-blowing live entertainment every day of the week. The ideal bar for any theatre lover.
The hot pink interior is designed by Hollywood film designer Sonja Klaus and it feels like you are stepping into a technicolour punk paradise. Mrs Riot also offers 2-4-1 on the daily cocktail of choice until 8 pm on weekdays so why not pop in for a pre-theatre treat!
Address: 10 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8PS
Sophie’s Soho, Soho
Situated just around the corner from Piccadilly Circus and not far from the iconic Shaftesbury Avenue, Sophie’s Soho is in the heart of Theatreland.
A modern-day steakhouse and cocktail bar, Sophie’s offers a wide selection of cocktails plus a pre-theatre dining menu that is great value for money. Why not enjoy one of their legendary giant 10oz martinis in a spacious, chandelier-lit bar before seeing your next West End show?
Address: 42-44 Great Windmill St, London W1D 7NB
The Cocktail Club, Shaftesbury Avenue
Buried deep in the theatre district, The Cocktail Club is the edgier choice, with old-school tattoo artwork and an all-round moodier feel.
This underground bar also runs a Broadway Musical Brunch every Saturday with live show tunes from professional vocalists as well as bottomless prosecco and cocktails.
Happy Hour includes 2 for £12 on any cocktail of your choice and runs Tuesday-Friday until 8 pm and until 7 pm on Saturdays.
Address: 224a Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8EB
Dirty Martini, Covent Garden
Hidden underground in the heart of Covent Garden’s Piazza, Dirty Martini is the ideal location for all cocktail lovers.
They are renowned for their bespoke range of Martinis and many other classic cocktails. They offer an extensive selection of Martinis with exciting and innovative flavours as well as the classics you know and love.
With a beautiful interior filled with iconic artwork, Dirty Martini is the perfect spot for a pre-theatre cocktail. Or if you fancy a nightcap afterwards, Dirty Martini is the place to go as it's open until 1 am most evenings and 3 am Fridays and Saturdays.
If that wasn’t enough Dirty Martini also offers half-price martinis & selected cocktails, £25 bottles of Prosecco, £15 bottles of wine and £3.50 bottled beer during happy hour (hours below).
Happy Hour: Monday – Friday: Open-9 pm/ Saturday: Open-7 pm/ Sunday-All Day
Address: 11-12 Russell St, London, WC2B 5HZ
