Make your evening even more special with these delightful pre theatre dinners in Leeds.
So you’ve got your tickets to the hottest show in town, now what? A mighty good feed, that’s what. Leeds is packed with restaurants offering tasty pre-theatre menus and early evening delights. From Mediterranean-inspired restaurants perfect for you and a date, to all-rounders ideal for catering to a group, here are the best restaurants in Leeds to get your pre-show meal for a wallet-friendly price!
Whitelock’s
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Whitelock’s is one of the oldest pubs in Leeds and it offers a pre theatre dinner exclusively for Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera North ticket holders. You’ll have to book in advance and show a valid ticket when you’re there, but your reward is two courses for only £23 or three courses for £29 – it’s an absolute steal!
You could be tucking into cauliflower cheese croquettes or pig cheek terrine to start, beer-battered haddock and chips or the famous Whitelock’s Burger for your main, and a hunk of sticky toffee pudding with a dollop of Northern Bloc ice cream to finish. You won’t be needing those theatre snacks after all.
Where? Whitelock’s, Turk’s Head Yard, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HB.
When? Just book in advance and show valid ticket for redemption.
Kendells Bistro
Kendells’ French bistro-style restaurant has a tea-time set menu perfect for a romantic pre theatre dinner in Leeds. You’ve got a choice of soups, tarts and seafood for your starter (the French onion soup is a real winner) and a selection of classic Gallic dishes for your main.
It could be a slow braised ham hock accompaied by basil broth, white beans and creamed potatoes or a roast rump of beef complete with chips, crispy onions and pepper sauce. Dessert? The creme brûlée is top notch. Two courses are £29.95, three courses are £34.95 and three courses with a half bottle of wine is £41.95.
Where? Kendells Bistro, 3 St Peter’s Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8AH.
When? Available until 7:30pm Tuesday to Thursday and until 6:30pm on Friday.
Sarto
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Just a hop, skip and a jump Leeds Playhouse, Sarto offers one of the tastiest pre-theatre dinners in Leeds. Their dedicated menu lets you grab one snack and one pasta dish for only £18.50 per person.
Line your belly with delights like focaccia & marinated mixed olives, brie arancini with pear and walnut chutney or honey glazed carrots with mint salsa and pistachios – yum. The pasta dishes take you from a radiatori with tomato and basil and rigatoni with confit duck ragu to msio fettuccine with garlic mushrooms and spinach.
Where? Sarto, Munro House, Duke Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8AG.
When? Available from 5pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.
Brasserie Blanc
Did you know Brasserie Blanc has one of the best value pre-theatre dinners in Leeds? Opt for their prix fixe menu and you’ll enjoy two courses for £19.50 or three courses for an extra £6.
Start things off with parsnip soup or potted mackerel before choosing between delights like creamy chicken ballotine or a flavourful pumpkin, sage and chestnut ravioli for mains. Still hungry for dessert? Good, because there’s a treacle tart with salted caramel ice cream for you to dig into.
Where? Brasserie Blanc, 4 Victoria Mill, The Embankment, Sovereign Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4BJ.
When? 12pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Teppanyaki
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For a dose of theatrics before your show, it has to be Teppanyaki, just over the road from Leeds Grand. Chefs cook Japanese cuisine with flair on the hot plate right in front of you. And when we say flair, we mean that they juggle, flip food and even set things alight.
A meal here is guaranteed to get you hyped for the show at the theatre to come, and their set menus mean that you’ll be feasting on three courses from £35.95 per person. Start with an oh-so-slurpable miso soup, before tucking into the likes of king prawns, scallops and salmon with fried rice and veggies, then finish it all off with a slice or two of refreshing melon.
Where? Teppanyaki, Belgrave Hall, Belgrave Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8DD.
When? 3:30pm to 9:30pm Tuesday to Thursday, 12:30pm-11pm Friday-Saturday, 12:30pm-9pm Sunday.
Viva Italian
Viva is a traditional Italian restaurant serving up all your favourites within an intimate setting. From fresh caprese salad and moreish garlic bread to spicy arrabbiata and cheesy, comforting pizzas, you’ll be wanting for nothing when you visit. They have a set menu that’s perfect for your pre-theatre dinner in Leeds – you get three courses for just £26.95!
Slurp their homemade soup, or devour a prawn cocktail to get things started. For mains, there’s dishes like breadcrumbed chicken breast with crushed potatoes and for dessert, treat yourself to a truly terrific tiramisu.
Where? Viva, 9-11 Bridge End, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7HG.
When? Available until 7pm Monday to Friday all year, except for December.
