Royal Court Bar & Kitchen

Nice bar and kitchen below the Royal Court theatre. It was very busy before a show so definitely book ahead. There's a really decent drinks range for every taste at usual London prices. The food, considering the limited time the kitchen is open is good, mostly plant based. I went for a few small plates (3 for £13 or so) which were a perfect pre-theatre snack between two. The service is quick, efficient and friendly. Even if you're not visiting the theatre here it's well worth a visit as it has a great atmosphere...just check the limited opening times.

A great little spot in the basement of the multiple level venue, a bit pricey but theatres are as a rule. Enthusiastic staff all very bright an welcoming, I saw my daughter's play there 'Superhoe', parking is not good take the underground there if possible. Parking on Sloane street is a good idea after 18.30pm and is free on a SINGLE yellow line(very important you get this right). My daughter Nicole Lecky's play was a great success.

I went to the Royal Court to see the wonderful Andrew Scott perform in Birdland. The staff were extremely helpful when I called to change my tickets to another date as I had accidentally booked them a week earlier than I meant to. The more stage shows I see the more fascinated I am by how each production uses the stage area and with Birdland there was no exception. A lot of the action took place on those six lit up chairs that you can see with the actors not taking part in that particular scene facing away from the audience or dimmed by light. The stage is also surrounded by a moat of water which plays an interesting part towards the end as well. It gets more chaotic as the play progresses which is of course symbolism of Paul’s own mindset.