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Hidden tales & extraordinary truths

The all-day destination for art, afternoon tea, dining and entertainment

During the day

Enjoy wine, cocktails and tasty light bites or live shows in Covent Garden

In the evening

The latest from The Lane

Join us for a dining experience like no other

NEW Showstopping Afternoon Tea

Delight in pre-theatre dining before your show

Pre-Theatre Dining

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit The Lane

A Royal Welcoming

The ambitious revival of the West End’s oldest & most iconic theatre site

Restoration

Make it an unforgettable visit with a hospitality experience

Hospitality

Open daily to the public during the day & into the evening, no ticket required

Opening Times

Experience The Lane in the evening

Where exquisite gourmet dishes meet luxurious indulgence for a truly memorable and theatrical start to your evening.

Our Pre-Theatre Dining menu encapsulates a refined yet comforting culinary experience, blending classic British flavours with contemporary finesse. Designed for a discerning palate, it offers a harmonious balance of rich, hearty mains like duck confit, seabass, and chicken skewers, alongside lighter starters such as smoked salmon and whipped taramasalata. Vegetarian and vegan options, such as our vegetable spanakopita and tomato gazpacho, highlight seasonal ingredients with thoughtful preparation. The dessert selection - featuring indulgent treats like chocolate mousse, crème brulee, adds a touch of decadence. The menu exudes sophistication and warmth, perfect for a pre-theatre rendezvous.

Pre-Theatre Dining Menu

Pre-Theatre Dining Drinks Menu

Delight in carefully curated 3 course pre-theatre dining menu in the opulence of our Grand Saloon. 

Limited availability, secure your booking with payment upfront

Open Times

Delight in the splendour of our Grand Saloon as you enjoy a delicious 3 course meal

All set within the uniquely historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Ours Bars & Restaurants

Cocktail bar celebrating the wildly inventive flair and flamboyance of Cecil Beaton and the Bright Young Things

“Be daring, be different” – Cecil Beaton

Our menu is made up of inventive signature cocktails inspired by snapshots of Cecil Beaton’s life and work. Each cocktail is dedicated to one of Cecil’s subjects, a costume design, pattern work, or a simple story. Our signature cocktails include; Pink Prince Charming, Beautiful Wasp, Britannia, Northern Lights, Shooting Star, Paris, Cleopatra and the iconic Eliza Doolittle, as well as some fabulous non-alcoholic cocktails; Coco and Peter Pan. The menu also features an impressive wine and champagne selection.

Cecils Cocktails & Snacks

Signature Serves & Seasonal Specials 

Beers, Wines & Softs

"Be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision” – Cecil Beaton

Reservations encouraged, book using button below

Enjoy a drink in our glamourous cocktail bar and lounge

Beautifully crafted cocktails by award-winning cocktail connoisseur Tristan Stephenson

At the heart of Covent Garden

Cecil Beaton Bar

The Only Theatre in the West End Serving Afternoon Tea

A dining experience like no other

Inspired by centuries of drama and the romance of the Regency era, this is a stage where legendary heroes, cunning villains, and unforgettable heroines have played their part. Now, as the curtain rises on a new experience, Afternoon Tea takes centre stage. Every great performance needs a captivating cast — and this one is no exception. Will you root for the Hero? A bold entrance from the free-range Blythburgh pork sausage roll, paired with piccalilli ketchup, sets the scene with savoury strength. Or perhaps it’s the Villain who steals the show? Our spenwood and Thyme tartle with chili jam and nutmeg, brings a delicious touch of danger. Enter the Femme Fatale: a layered Prawn Cocktail, with avocado and salmon caviar — elegant, alluring, and impossible to resist. And in the final act, we deliver a sweet resolution — but will the love last? Will there be an encore? Is it the final curtain, or will you be back for more...

Afternoon Tea Food Menu

Afternoon Tea Drinks Menu

The Synopsis: A performance like no other - celebrating theatre, exquisite taste, and timeless elegance, set in the opulent Grand Saloon of Theatre Royal Drury Lane. 

Afternoon Tea with a touch of drama, served in the Grand Saloon, no ticket required. £68 per person.

Served Wednesday - Sunday, dwell time is approx. 90 minutes

A Theatrical Dining Experience in Two Acts

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Showstopping Afternoon Tea

Grand Saloon

Step into summer at our sun-drenched terrace – a stylish open-air escape in the heart of the West End. 

Laid-back, lush and inviting.

Enjoy great wines, posh nibbles, brunch, desserts and hot drinks while relaxing on our open-air terrace, the perfect place to chill with friends.

Experience The Lane in the evening

Pre-Theatre Dining

Ours Bars & Restaurants

All set within the uniquely historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Cecil Beaton Bar

Grand Saloon

The Terrace

Private Functions & Celebrations

Meetings made elegant, celebrations made lavish

Extraordinary Cocktails

Celebrating Cecil Beaton’s larger-than-life personality and his iconic depictions of glamour

More than 350 years of unbelievable theatrical history

Planning Your Visit

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Experience The Lane in the evening

Pre-Theatre Dining

Ours Bars & Restaurants

All set within the uniquely historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Cecil Beaton Bar

Grand Saloon

The Terrace

Private Functions & Celebrations

Meetings made elegant, celebrations made lavish

Extraordinary Cocktails

Celebrating Cecil Beaton’s larger-than-life personality and his iconic depictions of glamour

More than 350 years of unbelievable theatrical history

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