Take a look at the best pre-theatre menus in Belfast. Whether you are heading out with the whole family or want a romantic meal before the show, Belfast has plenty of options. Take a look at the fine-dining and family-friendly options below. There is something for everyone.
Flame Restaurant
Fill your tummy before the show at Flame with 2 courses for £28 or 3 courses at £33 per person. Flame restaurant takes pride in its exceptional blend of “east meets west” cuisine, alongside the expertise of our highly skilled mixologists. Available every Monday – Friday from 5 – 6:30pm.

Coco
Great food, fine wine and fantastic service in the heart of Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland. Coco offers only the best food; locally sourced, cooked to perfection, and the kind of food that will give you a hug and keep you coming back for more. Coco’s pre-theatre menu is available every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (Main Course £18.50/2 Courses £25.50/ 3 Courses £32.50)
Sweet Afton
Enjoy this great pre theatre meal deal at Sweet Afton from 4 – 6pm every Monday to Thursday. Enjoy 2 courses for £21 or 3 courses for £26.
Home Restaurant
Home’s pre-theatre menu is available Monday – Friday, lunch and 5pm – 6.15pm, Saturday lunch and all day Sunday. Enjoy feel good food served in a well-established, award-winning restaurant in the heart of the city centre. 2 courses for £24.50 or 3 for £28.50.

Hope Street Restaurant
Hope Street Restaurant is offering fresh, high quality Northern Irish ingredients creating a varied menu with the focus firmly on great seasonal produce. They offer a spacious 78-seater dining experience with bring your own drink. Their Pre Theatre menu runs everyday (Tuesday – Sunday, last order at 6.15pm).
Robinsons Bar & Bistro
With Belfast’s Grand Opera House only a few minutes’ walk away and The Ulster Hall, Odyssey and Waterfront Hall all but a short distance away, Robinson’s Bistro is the perfect choice for a pre-show drink or after-show dinner. Robinsons pre-theatre deal includes 2 Courses for £20 and 3 Courses for £24. Find the bistro on the first floor and enjoy iconic views of the city whilst eating a delicious hearty meal.

Little Wing Pizzeria
Enjoy 2 courses and a glass of house wine, prosecco, soft drink, beer or cider at Little Wing Pizzeria before your show for just £18. Little Wing serves yummy, traditional Naples style pizzas made with fresh ingredients and cooked using time honoured methods, perfect for families. Offer is available Sunday – Wednesday.
AMPM
AMPM Restaurant offers a great value Evening Set Menu, available Tuesday to Friday from 3 pm to 9 pm. Guests can enjoy two courses for £25.00 or three courses for £29.50, making it the perfect choice for a relaxed evening meal.
Grand Central Hotel
Enjoy a pre-theatre meal at The Seahorse Restaurant in Belfast’s iconic Grand Central Hotel. With elegant surroundings and a menu showcasing the best of local produce, The Seahorse is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal before a show, just a short walk from Belfast’s theatres.

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast offers a stylish pre-theatre dining experience in the heart of Belfast city centre. Enjoy a delicious selection of dishes in elegant surroundings, with 2 courses from £28 or 3 courses from £33, served daily from 5pm-6pm.
Shed
Shed offers a relaxed pre-theatre dining experience, with a menu packed with delicious, seasonal dishes. Located close to Belfast’s main theatres, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a meal before heading to a show, with 2 courses for £25 or 3 courses for £29, available Monday-Thursday 5pm-7pm and Friday-Saturday 5pm-6.30pm.
House of Zen
Located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, House of Zen offers a delicious selection of Chinese and Asian-inspired dishes. Their pre-theatre menu is the perfect choice for something a little different before heading to a show, with the restaurant conveniently located close to Belfast’s theatres. Available Sunday-Thursday 5-6:45pm, with two courses for £23.50 or three courses for £25.50.
Fratelli
Located on Great Victoria Street, Fratelli is the perfect spot for a pre-theatre meal, just moments from the Grand Opera House. Enjoy delicious Italian favourites including pizza and pasta, with 2 courses for £22.50 or 3 courses for £27.50, available Sunday-Friday 4pm-6pm.

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