Pre-theatre set menus near Charing Cross
15 pre-theatre set menus near Charing Cross, £18.95 to £59 for two or three courses. Prices, days and hours from each restaurant's own menu.
15 restaurants near Charing Cross serve a pre-theatre set menu, priced from £18.95 to £59. 2 of them hold a Michelin star or a Bib Gourmand. 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 restaurant below counts Charing Cross among its nearest stations, listed by walking time, which is quoted against each one. Every price on this page is taken from the restaurant's own published menu and refreshed whenever the catalogue changes. Browse the full pre-theatre set menus in London shortlist or every set menu near Charing Cross using the links at the foot of the page.
Last verified 25 October 2026. Prices and hours come from each restaurant’s own published menu and are refreshed nightly against the catalogue.
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Named on this page
All Set London lists 15 pre-theatre set menus near Charing Cross and names Gaucho Covent Garden for the lowest price (from £18.95), Harry's Covent Garden for the highest Google rating (4.8), Brumus for the latest seating (to 10.45pm) and Paro Indian for the most Google reviews (10,528).
- Prices start at
- Gaucho Covent Garden lists the lowest price here, 2 to 3 courses for £18.95 to £20.95, served Mon to Sat.
- Highest Google rating
- Harry's Covent Garden carries the highest Google rating on this page, 4.8 from 1,143 reviews, on a £24.95 to £29.95 set menu.
- Latest seating
- Brumus keeps its set menu on latest, to 10.45pm, at £29 to £34.
- Most reviewed
- Paro Indian has the most Google reviews of anywhere on this page, 10,528 at 4.7, on a £21 to £24 set menu.
At a glance
| Restaurant | Walk | Cuisine | Price | Courses | Days | Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay | 4 min | British | £59 to £66 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Fri | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm to 5.45pm |
| Cassette | 5 min | French | £27 to £31 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Sat | Lunch & Pre-Theatre |
| Wild Honey St James 1 Star | 6 min | Modern European | £45 to £60 | 3 courses | Tue to Sat | Pre-Theatre 5pm to 6.15pm |
| Whitcomb's | 6 min | Mediterranean | £29.50 to £35 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Sun | Pre-Theatre 12pm to 10pm |
| Wolfox Savoy | 6 min | Italian | £28 to £35 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Sun | Pre-Theatre 5pm to 7pm |
| Boulevard Brasserie | 7 min | French | £22.95 to £27.90 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Sun | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm to 6.30pm |
| Le Garrick | 7 min | French Bistro | £22 to £26 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Sat | Lunch & Pre-Theatre | 12pm to 6.30pm & after 10pm |
| Henri | 7 min | French Bistro | £29 to £33 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Sat | Lunch 12pm to 2.30pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm to 6pm |
| Brumus | 8 min | Modern British | £29 to £34 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Fri | Pre-Theatre 5pm to 10.45pm |
| Harry's Covent Garden | 8 min | Italian | £24.95 to £29.95 | 2-3 courses | Thu to Fri | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 11.30am to 6pm |
| Gaucho Covent Garden | 8 min | Latin American | £18.95 to £20.95 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Sat | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm to 6.30pm |
| Cafe Murano Covent Garden | 8 min | Italian | £25 to £29 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Sat | Pre-Theatre 5pm to 7pm |
| Paro Indian | 8 min | Indian | £21 to £24 | 2-3 courses | Mon to Sun | Pre-Theatre 11.45am to 6.30pm |
| Poon's at Somerset House | 9 min | Chinese | £32 | Sharing | Tue to Sat | Pre-Theatre until 6.30pm |
| The Palomar Bib Gourmand | 9 min | Jerusalem / Mediterranean | £28 | 3 courses | Mon to Fri | Pre-Theatre 5pm to 6pm |
01 | Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay
4 min walk | Strand | British
£59 to £66, 2-3 courses, Mon to Fri, Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm to 5.45pm.
02 | Cassette
5 min walk | Covent Garden | French
£27 to £31, 2-3 courses, Mon to Sat, Lunch & Pre-Theatre.
03 | Wild Honey St James
6 min walk | St James's | Modern European | 1 Star
£45 to £60, 3 courses, Tue to Sat, Pre-Theatre 5pm to 6.15pm.
04 | Whitcomb's
6 min walk | Leicester Square | Mediterranean
£29.50 to £35, 2-3 courses, Mon to Sun, Pre-Theatre 12pm to 10pm.
05 | Wolfox Savoy
6 min walk | Covent Garden | Italian
£28 to £35, 2-3 courses, Mon to Sun, Pre-Theatre 5pm to 7pm.
06 | Boulevard Brasserie
7 min walk | Covent Garden | French
£22.95 to £27.90, 2-3 courses, Mon to Sun, Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm to 6.30pm.
07 | Le Garrick
7 min walk | Covent Garden | French Bistro
£22 to £26, 2-3 courses, Mon to Sat, Lunch & Pre-Theatre | 12pm to 6.30pm & after 10pm.
08 | Henri
7 min walk | Covent Garden | French Bistro
£29 to £33, 2-3 courses, Mon to Sat, Lunch 12pm to 2.30pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm to 6pm.
09 | Brumus
8 min walk | St James's | Modern British
£29 to £34, 2-3 courses, Mon to Fri, Pre-Theatre 5pm to 10.45pm.
10 | Harry's Covent Garden
8 min walk | Covent Garden | Italian
£24.95 to £29.95, 2-3 courses, Thu to Fri, Lunch & Pre-Theatre 11.30am to 6pm.
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Gaucho Covent Garden
£18.95-£20.95Gaucho Covent Garden is an Argentinian steakhouse on James Street, a few steps from the piazza and the theatres around it.
2-3 courses | Lunch & Pre-Theatre 12pm–6.30pm | Festive 2 Nov to 30 Dec
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Cafe Murano Covent Garden
£25-£29Cafe Murano Covent Garden is a trattoria on Tavistock Street, steps from the Royal Opera House.
2-3 courses | Lunch 12pm–3pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–7pm | Post-Theatre 9pm onwards
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Paro Indian
£21-£24Paro Indian occupies the Lyceum Theatre building on Wellington Street, cooking modern Indian food around a house blend of 48 spices. The Novello is across the street and the Aldwych is two minutes away.
2-3 courses | Pre-Theatre 11.45am–6.30pm
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Poon's at Somerset House
£22Poon's keeps a Cantonese kitchen beside Somerset House, a minute from the Strand, with the stoves in full view.
2 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Pre-Theatre until 6.30pm
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The Palomar
£28The Palomar is a Jerusalem inspired counter on Rupert Street in Soho, best taken at the bar watching the chefs work.
3 courses | Lunch 12pm–2.30pm | Pre-Theatre 5pm–6pm
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Questions people ask
How much is a pre-theatre set menu near Charing Cross?
Pre-theatre set menus near Charing Cross are priced from £18.95 to £59 on All Set, with a typical price of £28. Prices start at Gaucho Covent Garden, 2-3 courses for £18.95-£20.95. Each price is checked against the restaurant's own published menu.
How many restaurants near Charing Cross serve a pre-theatre set menu?
All Set lists 15 restaurants near Charing Cross with a currently served pre-theatre set menu, each with its price, courses, days and serving hours.
Which Charing Cross restaurants serve a pre-theatre set menu at the weekend?
On Saturday: Cassette, Wild Honey St James, Whitcomb's, Wolfox Savoy, Boulevard Brasserie, Le Garrick and 5 more. On Sunday: Whitcomb's, Wolfox Savoy, Boulevard Brasserie and Paro Indian. Days are taken from each restaurant's own menu and shown against every listing above.
Which Charing Cross restaurants with a pre-theatre set menu are in the Michelin Guide?
Wild Honey St James (1 Star) and The Palomar (Bib Gourmand). Their set menus come from the same kitchen as the tasting menu.
Which pre-theatre set menus near Charing Cross does All Set London name?
All Set London lists 15 pre-theatre set menus near Charing Cross and names Gaucho Covent Garden for the lowest price (from £18.95), Harry's Covent Garden for the highest Google rating (4.8), Brumus for the latest seating (to 10.45pm) and Paro Indian for the most Google reviews (10,528).
Which pre-theatre set menu near Charing Cross is the best reviewed?
Harry's Covent Garden carries the highest Google rating on this page, 4.8 from 1,143 reviews, on a £24.95-£29.95 set menu. Rating and review count from Google, refreshed with the catalogue.
Which pre-theatre set menu near Charing Cross is served latest in the evening?
Brumus keeps its set menu on latest, to 10.45pm, at £29-£34. Checked against the restaurant's own published menu.
Which pre-theatre set menu near Charing Cross is the most popular?
Paro Indian has the most Google reviews of anywhere on this page, 10,528 at 4.7, on a £21-£24 set menu. Rating and review count from Google, refreshed with the catalogue.