The best pre-theatre menus in Belfast

Kicking off our guide to the best places to enjoy a delicious pre-theatre meal in Belfast is the fantastic Howard Street Restaurant. Specialising in exceptionally curated creative dishes made using the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients that focus on flavour as the forefront of every plate, you will be blown away by the quality of the food on offer here.

Available from Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 6pm, the fantastic pre-theatre menu offers diners the chance to enjoy two delicious courses for £28 or three for £36. Friendly staff are happy to accommodate any dietary needs or requirements to ensure all diners are catered for, so do not hesitate to ask any questions about changes to specific menu items.

For starters, you will have the choice of everything from a mouthwatering pulled pork pasty with Korean BBQ sauce, charred padron pepper and spiced peanut crumb, a delicious and traditional mixed seafood chowder with peas and spring onion, or a warming spiced carrot and chilli soup. For mains, there’s everything from braised green lentil dahl to chicken massaman curry and roast Irish chicken ballotine. And for dessert, there’s a fantastic selection of sweet treats including tiramisu, sticky toffee bread and butter pudding, and crème brûlée. No chance of a rumbling tummy while at the theatre after a visit here!

When it comes to epic pre-theatre menus in Belfast, one place that immediately comes to mind is Flame Restaurant. A unique venue first opened in 2013, Flame offers a mix of cuisines and an array of fine cocktails, making it the perfect place to enjoy an unforgettable meal before heading out for an evening of entertainment in the city.

The pre-theatre menu is served from Monday to Saturday between 5pm and 6:30pm, offering diners the chance to take advantage of two or three delicious courses from the menu.

Fancy seeing what all the fuss is about when it comes to the cocktails? You’re in luck. For the extremely reasonable price of just £6.50, you can add on one of Flame’s famous cocktails to your meal. The creative kitchen team here pride themselves on offering a wide range of cuisines, so opting for the pre-theatre menu here means you can expect a choice of everything from roast root vegetable biryani and the classic Flame beef burger, to tandoori chicken and beer battered fish and chips.

A fine dining modern European-style restaurant located in the city’s up-and-coming Linen Quarter, Coco has gained a reputation over the past decade as one of the very best restaurants in Belfast. Renowned for its creative dishes, quirky artwork and relaxed atmosphere, this spot is truly one of a kind making it the perfect place for those with a penchant for the more aesthetic things in life.

Served between 5:30pm and 6:30pm on Wednesday and Friday, and 5pm and 6pm on Saturday, the reasonable pre-theatre menu offers diners the opportunity to enjoy one course for just £16.95, two for £23, and three for £29.50. The quality of what’s offered here rivals the finest restaurants around the world, and the fantastic pre-theatre menu is no exception. You can expect everything from prawn and tomato risotto to goats cheese beignet, seared cod and seafood linguini, and much more. Our mouths are watering just at the thought.

Located at the heart of Belfast’s thriving Linen Quarter, Actons is perfectly situated close to many of the city’s top entertainment venues. Therefore, making it the perfect place to enjoy a delicious pre-theatre meal. A well-established, family-run restaurant offering delicious food in a modern and friendly environment, Actons prides itself on offering high-quality dishes suited to all tastes and dietary requirements.

For just £21.95 or £25.95, you can enjoy two or three delicious courses from the fantastic set menu served all-day Wednesday and Thursday and between 5pm and 6:30pm on Friday and Saturday. For just £8 extra, you can also add on a 250ml carafe of Sauvignon or Shiraz; for that price, it would be rude not to! When it comes to the food, you can expect a vast array of creative dishes with offerings such as chorizo and red pepper baked chicken, sirloin steak with pepper sauce and frites, and teriyaki glazed salmon served on a bed of basmati rice, with pak choi, chilli and ginger.

First opened in 2011 as a three-month pop-up, Home Restaurant proved to be an instant hit with foodies and has grown to become one of the most beloved eateries in Belfast. Offering a variety of fresh and familiar dishes with a vibrant and modern twist, this spot caters for all tastes and dietary requirements, even earning itself a well-deserved Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for its high-quality offerings at affordable prices. All food is sourced locally with ingredients free from colourings and preservatives to ensure you get the chance to enjoy the freshest, most authentic flavours possible.

The Prix Fixe menu is served Monday to Friday  for lunch, and between 5pm and 6:15pm, and all day on Sundays. Priced at just £23.50 for two courses and £26.50 for three, you can enjoy delicious menu offerings such as smoked salmon and crab fishcakes, herb roasted chicken, spiced Moroccan carrot soup, and delicious sweet treats like an indulgent chocolate tart or a steamed sticky toffee pudding.