Pre Theatre Restaurants & Set Menus.
The pre-theatre meal is an important part of the evening experience. Often express style and with a set menu, making them perfect for groups, these venues with pre-theatre menus will have you fed, watered and on cue.
Please check with each of the individual restaurants listed, to ensure their set menu offerings are still in place and you have the correct timings for their pre-theatre and set menus. Pre-theatre menus are typically served 12-4pm and then 6-7pm
This is the Brighton restaurant guide to pre-theatre menus and set menus:
Indian Summer
Join Indian Summer for a real Indian food experience before the theatre, their thali-time menu is served every day except Saturday for early evening sittings. A thali is a well-balanced selection of dishes that will leave you satisfied but not heavy, so there’ll be no nodding off halfway through act one.
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Pre-theatre menu
- Vegetarian/ vegan, meat or prawn Thali meal for £13.95, available Sun-Thurs 6-7pm, Friday 5-6.30pm.
- Read our food review at Indian Summer
Nuposto Italian Restaurant
Serving you a slice of Naples on Brighton’s West Street, Nuposto Italian restaurant brings you the real deal Italian pizza with all the smells and flavours of authentic Italy. Ideal for a quick bit pre or post theatre. Nuposto offers a 10% discount on your meal if you have same-day tickets for either the Odeon or the Brighton Centre, dinner and a movie just got cheaper.
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Take a look at the Nuposto feature page to find out more
- Walking distance from the theatre and beach, reasonable prices & authentic flavours.
- Read our food review at Nuposto
Kooks Restaurant
Kooks is situated on Gardner Street within hopping distance of The Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome and Theatre Royal. Small and large modern plates are served daily until 5.00 pm, big on cocktails and music (as the name suggests), Kooks is a great place to get in that pre-gig mood. As a popular venue for the crew of the Great Escape Kooks is conveniently located with plenty of buzz.
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Visit the Kooks feature page
- Perfect for gigs at The Corn Exchange
Market
For a little pre-show theatre and lively social vibes head to the bustling Market on Western Road, not far from The Old Market Theatre. Spanish tapas plates are served from an open plan kitchen alongside a fine selection of wines and cocktails. An enticing menu is packed with special deals throughout the week and owner Kate’s showbiz background shines through in the service.
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Visit the Market Feature Page
- Just a short distance from The Old Market Theatre
- Check out the daily Market offers
The Dorset
The Dorset’s pub grub classic menu is available at a set menu price Monday-Thursday evenings. Located in the heart of the North Laines, The Dorset boasts a brilliant central location that is close to the theatres as well as the other hubs for activity in Brighton. They say the early bird catches the worm and you might just bag one of their outside tables before the dinner rush…
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Visit The Dorset feature page to find out more
The Coal Shed
Situated on Boyce’s Street, The Coal Shed is well situated for access to The Brighton Centre and only a short distance from the Theatre Royal and The Brighton Dome. The Express menu is available lunchtimes Monday to Friday from noon till 4.00 pm and for dinner, Monday to Thursday from 6.00-7.00pm, with one, two or three courses available at a set price, allowing you time to experience the magic of the Josper Grill before the magic of the stage.
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Pre Theatre Menu Options
- Set menu 1, 2 or 3 courses; available Mon – Fri 12-4pm, Mon-Thurs 6-7pm excl. Bank Holidays
- Read our food review of The Coal Shed
Plateau
Plateau’s ethos is one of low intervention; when you work with quality ingredients overdoing the delivery becomes unnecessary. The seasonal menu changes depending on what is available, with a set menu of two or three courses available all day Sunday to Thursday and lunchtimes Friday and Saturday. Relax with wonderful organic, low yield wines, award-winning cocktails and chilled beats, but be careful you don’t lose track of time; you’ve got a show to get to.
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Head over to Plateau’s feature page for more information
- Two and three-course set menu
Gars
Gars is one of Brighton’s most loved Chinese restaurants with a long history in the city and dedicated following. The family-run restaurant serves traditional and modern dishes and includes a Dim Sum menu, perfect for sharing with groups and a one or two-course specials menu both available daily from 12-5.00 pm
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- View the Gars feature page
- Dim Sum and Specials menu available daily 12-5.00pm
Ten Green Bottles
Ten Green Bottles is a classy and informal wine bar/shop located opposite Jubilee Square, just a short hop down from the Theatre Royal. Ten Green Bottles stock a huge selection of popular and rare wines which you can choose to drink in for a small corkage fee. They serve lovely platters of cheeses and charcuterie, mixing Spanish meats with both local and European cheese. The perfect spot for a drink, nibble and catch up before a show.
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Ten Green Bottles Menu
- Snacks, small plates & natural wine available for a light bite before your show.
- Read our wine tasting review at Ten Green Bottles
Terre a Terre
Vegetarian restaurant, Terre a Terre is centrally located on East Street and offers a variety of pre-theatre dining options, including the Terre a Verre menu (tapas, chips and a carafe of wine – served in multiples of 2) party menus for large groups and set menus. Beware though, Terre a Terre’s reputation to dazzle its diners means there is a distinct possibility your meal will upstage the main event.
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Taste your way around the menu for £25 per person inc. wine carafe
- Read our food review of Terre a Terre
Pompoko
Pompoko’s reputation amongst Brighton locals for fast, yummy and incredibly good value grub means that there is hardly ever a quiet moment at this super busy pre-theatre venue. Pompoko is not an intimate dining experience, and be prepared to sit very close to other diners to get a seat quickly. Pompoko will serve you a great meal in no time at all, and with all mains for under a fiver, it really is great value for money.
Pre Theatre Dinner Facts
- Read more about Pompoko on their feature page
- Located very close to the theatre and is a BYO restaurant
•Please check with each of the individual restaurants listed, to ensure their set menu offerings are still in place and you have the correct timings for their pre-theatre and set menus. Pre-theatre menus are typically served 12-4pm and then 6-7pm.