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Victoria Palace Theatre · Victoria Street
Dinner before Hamilton
The closest places to the Victoria Palace that get you fed and out in about an hour, what to order so the kitchen is fast, and a Book button for the right night. Sit down 90 minutes before curtain.
Sit down at 6pm, pay by 7:05pm, in your seat for the 7:30pm curtain.
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The Palm House
Order fast: The two-course set
A lively place in the Nova complex, very close to both Victoria theatres and good for groups.
Set menu: Two courses £19.50, three £22.50, Monday-Friday 4-8pm
From Hot Dinners' pre-theatre menus, May 2026. Photo like it: Lowell Heddings, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Rail House Victoria
Order fast: The pre-show menu
The Riding House Café's Victoria sibling, with a long counter for walk-ins.
Set menu: Three courses £25, Monday-Saturday dinner
From Hot Dinners' pre-theatre menus, May 2026. Photo like it: Jon Mountjoy, CC BY 2.0.
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The English Grill
Order fast: The lamb croquette
A beautiful room for a fancier night before Hamilton or Wicked.
Set menu: Two courses £49, three £55, Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-7pm
From Hot Dinners' pre-theatre menus, May 2026. Photo like it: russellstreet, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Lorne
Order fast: The set menu, and ask about the wine
Run by a former River Café sommelier and a former Brawn chef, so the wine list is the thing. Steps from the Apollo Victoria.
Set menu: Two courses £30, three £36, Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-6:15pm
From Hot Dinners' pre-theatre menus, May 2026. Photo like it: Mtaylor848, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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