Tom Stoppard Theatre (formerly the Duke of York's), London

Restaurants, Bars and Hotels Near the Tom Stoppard Theatre

The Tom Stoppard Theatre, the former Duke of York's, sits on St Martin's Lane with restaurants on both sides of it and a hotel bar directly opposite. With the advice to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the show, you can finish eating at about seven for a 7:30pm start and still be in your seat on time.

Eat

• J Sheekey, St Martin's Court, 1 minute. Round the corner, and a great option. A fish restaurant with a long history on this alley, and the Oyster Bar next door costs less. Book, and tell them your curtain time
• Dishoom Covent Garden, Upper St Martin's Lane, 4 minutes. A short walk up the street. Bombay comfort food, and it gets very busy, so go early. The queue moves fast
• Chipotle, 92-93 St Martin's Lane, under a minute. A few doors down from the theatre. Burritos and bowls, quick and cheap, and the answer when you are in a rush
• The Ivy, West Street, 6 minutes. Opposite St Martin's Theatre, a short walk up towards Seven Dials, and the theatreland institution, feeding audiences since 1929. Book ahead and tell them your curtain time

Drink

• St Martins Lane hotel, 45 St Martin's Lane, 1 minute. Opposite the theatre and good for a drink before the show. The Den is on the right as you walk in, a relaxed bar for drinks and afternoon tea. Straight ahead is Blind Spot, the hotel's secret bar behind a tea-counter front, which is well worth finding. Everyone in your party must be 21 or over for Blind Spot
• The Salisbury, St Martin's Lane, 1 minute. A Victorian pub on the same street, and the closest proper pub to the theatre
• The Harp, Chandos Place, 2 minutes. A short walk towards Covent Garden, and the one for cask ale
• Mr Fogg's Tavern, St Martin's Lane, 1 minute. On the same street, themed as a Victorian explorer's den over two floors. Good fun for a cocktail with a group

Stay

• St Martins Lane, 45 St Martin's Lane, 1 minute. The five-star design hotel directly opposite, with its bars open to guests and non-guests alike
• hub by Premier Inn London Covent Garden, 110 St Martin's Lane, under a minute. A few doors along from the theatre, at a sensible price
• The Z Hotel Piccadilly, 2 Orange Street, 7 minutes. Compact rooms, clean, central and cheap, for when you would rather the money went on the tickets
• The Clermont London, Charing Cross, Strand, about 7 minutes. Above Charing Cross station, so the easy choice if you are arriving or leaving by train