London · Set menu guide · Updated 1 September 2026
Modern British pre-theatre set menus in London
6 restaurants in London serve a Modern British pre-theatre set menu, priced from £26 to £65. Portland holds one Michelin star. Each one is timed to finish before curtain-up, and the seating window is shown against every restaurant so a 7.30pm start is easy to plan around. Every price on this page is taken from the restaurant's own published menu and refreshed whenever the catalogue changes. Browse the full Modern British pre-theatre set menus in London shortlist or every set menu in London using the links at the foot of the page.
At a glance
| Restaurant | Area | Price | Courses | Days | Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland 1 Star | Marylebone | £39-£95 | 1-4 courses | Tue–Sat | Lunch 12pm–2.15pm · Early Evening 5.30pm–6.30pm · Dinner 5.30pm–9.30pm |
| Jamie Oliver Catherine St | Covent Garden | £26-£29 | 2-3 courses | Mon–Sat | Lunch & Pre-Theatre · 12pm – 5.30pm |
| The Idler | Victoria | £28-£38 | 2-3 courses | Mon–Sun | Lunch & Pre-Theatre · 12pm – 6pm |
| Lasdun | South Bank | £32-£38 | 2-3 courses | Mon–Sat | Lunch & Pre-Theatre · 12pm – 2pm (Wed & Sat) & 4.30pm – 6.30pm |
| Indigo | Covent Garden | £42-£50 | 2-3 courses | Mon–Sat | Pre-Theatre 5pm–6.30pm |
| Cheneston's at The Milestone Hotel & Residences | Kensington | £65-£75 | 2-3 courses | Mon–Sun | Pre-Theatre 5.30pm–6.30pm |
Portland
£39-£951-4 courses · Lunch 12pm–2.15pm · Early Evening 5.30pm–6.30pm · Dinner 5.30pm–9.30pm
Jamie Oliver Catherine St
£26-£292-3 courses · Lunch & Pre-Theatre · 12pm – 5.30pm
The Idler
£28-£382-3 courses · Lunch & Pre-Theatre · 12pm – 6pm
Lasdun
£32-£382-3 courses · Lunch & Pre-Theatre · 12pm – 2pm (Wed & Sat) & 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Indigo
£42-£502-3 courses · Pre-Theatre 5pm–6.30pm
Cheneston's at The Milestone Hotel & Residences
£65-£752-3 courses · Mon–Sun · Pre-Theatre 5.30pm–6.30pm
How much is a Modern British pre-theatre set menu in London?
Modern British pre-theatre set menus in London are priced from £26 to £65 on All Set, with a typical price of £32. Prices start at Jamie Oliver Catherine St, 2-3 courses for £26-£29. Each price is checked against the restaurant's own published menu.
How many restaurants in London serve a Modern British pre-theatre set menu?
All Set lists 6 restaurants in London with a currently served Modern British pre-theatre set menu, each with its price, courses, days and serving hours.
Which London restaurants serve a Modern British pre-theatre set menu at the weekend?
On Saturday: Portland, Jamie Oliver Catherine St, The Idler, Lasdun, Indigo and Cheneston's at The Milestone Hotel & Residences. On Sunday: The Idler and Cheneston's at The Milestone Hotel & Residences. Days are taken from each restaurant's own menu and shown against every listing above.
Which London restaurants with a Modern British pre-theatre set menu are in the Michelin Guide?
Portland (1 Star). Its set menu comes from the same kitchen as the tasting menu.