The Premises also has a cafe/bistro on the Hackney Rd entrance. It features many photos of the…read moregreat recording artists that have worked in the studios, and it has a nice intimate atmosphere as well as an outside seating area. I only got coffees from here but they were well made and the staff were really nice and friendly. The food comprises a meze bar, charcoal grills, fresh fish and vegetarian, which sounds fantastic. I can't wait to go back and eat here - and maybe even run into the next chart topper. You can catch the number 28 or 48 buses from Liverpool St or the 55 from Old St.

Great Breakfasts - the owner of the cafe is fantastic. You can sit there for hours too. Rammed…read moreevery day of the week.

Trafalgar Studios s reminds me of The Berkeley Rep in California. Seats incredibly close together…read morewith no armrest separation Very steep theater. We were in row M & were practically seeing tops of heads.....point being, you'll want to sit in a lower row if you'd like an untainted view Sound carried well and easy to find.....A-OK

Trafalgar Studios, formerly the Whitehall Theatre until 2004, is a West End theatre in Whitehall,…read morenear Trafalgar Square, in London. The building consists of two theaters. Studio 1, the larger of the two spaces with 380 seats, opened on 3 June 2004 with the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Othello. Studio 2, with 100 seats, opened in October 2005 with the play Cyprus. As a big fan of London's west end theatre scene we booked to go see a play called "Admissions" here. It was played in Studio 1 and we enjoyed it very much. The acoustics in this place is not brilliant but it worked. The seats were comfortable enough and you access the studio through the bar downstairs. Staff are helpful and the box office is a good place to collect your pre booked tickets. All in all quite ok and we will probably be back here again. It was the first time we had seen anything in this particular theatre. Plenty of dining options nearby for a pre theatre meal or drink. A Wetherspoon's is right next door for a cheapish option.

This pub is not what it seems from the outside. It's situated on a quiet, run-down little road just…read more5-10 minutes walk from Clapham North tube station. The pub just looks like any old old man's pub in London but you get a completely different feel once you step inside. I love the decor - heavy wooden furniture, dim lighting and candles, with tables placed around the bar make it feel really traditional and cosy. The theatre is upstairs and hosts and array of amateur plays and comedy nights. My friend used to run a comedy night on Sundays here and it was really great and inexpensive. This place is not only a brilliant pub but there's something for theatre buffs too - it's built it's reputation as a sold theatre/pub - great.

This whole "theatre pub" thing is something I can really get behind…read more Step 1: Buy booze Step 2: Buy ticket for under a tenner Step 3: Drink booze while watching up and coming actors do their thing A pub for pub's sake is a beautiful thing in itself. Add a theatre in the attic and you've got yourself a cheap date and a four star experience, right there! (And for once, I'm not talking about your Mom...) Highly recommended. (That time I was.)

Local amateur dramatics is alive and kicking at this 400-seater venue in North London. Throughout…read morethe year there's a wide variety of plays, musicals and pantomimes, performed by local drama groups. It's a relatively inexpensive night out, though of course you can never be quite sure of the quality of performances you'll be seeing,unless you know the drama group. However, I've been pleasantly surprised by some of the local talent who are good enough to make a career out of acting. The theatre boasts an impressive heritage as many big names have trod its boards in the past, including Roger Moore, Richard Attenborough, Vivien Leigh, and , er Tony Blackburn. The only downside for me is that the building is not quite its old self. I feel that the interior décor is on the slide; years ago they ripped out the red velvet seats and replaced them with the sort of plastic stools you can find in any old church hall. It took something away from the theatrical experience. Nevertheless it has ever spoiled the joy of watching an entertaining show well performed.

Fantastic. Any place where local talent can be nurtured and displayed should be cherished. Big up.read more

I'm reviewing the bar also, rather than the theatre…read more I had my work leaving drinks here, so reserved the mezzanine area. The bar itself is a good size with a really nice appearance. It's just such a shame the piano music doesn't come on from a little earlier, as this is the real appeal of this place, and the atmosphere only really comes alive once he starts playing. I'm assuming they have to wait for any performances to end. I was here from about 5.30pm, and whilst there was some (fairly quiet) background music on, there was a corporate event downstairs, so the music was off for a large part of the evening. I hadn't realised that the piano man wasn't on until late, so whilst there were a small number of my party left to enjoy it, most people had meandered off home by that point. It's a really nice place, I would just plan to end your work drinks here, rather than start them, as it's fairly 'plain' here without the performer.

I'm reviewing the bar here rather than the theatre. Regardless of whether there is a show on or…read morenot, the bar and restaurant are open until 2:30am and from 11pm on there is live music every night. What sets this place apart from every other bar I have ever been to is the clientelle. Note the time the live music starts.... 11pm. The bar here is almost entirely inhabited by performers that have just finished a show in the West End. If you don't sing for a living or earn your crust on stage you are the exception. The live music is almost invariably a grand piano and a singer or singers. Normally I would rather pierce my ear drums with pencils than suffer a karaoke night, here when the patrons decide to sing, you are in for something truly spectacular. The repetoire is generally much loved classic numbers from the last thirty years and show tunes and the standard is very high. It gets very busy after midnight and there's a reason for that. The atmosphere is friendly and the live music is great.

We headed here to watch a production of "The Importance of Being Earnest"…read more You book tickets online and when you get to the counter, you are given tokens that "admit one". Seating for our show wasn't numbered. It looks like the seating arrangements can be moved around depending on the production. It's a small theatre, so sound wasn't an issue and great views all around. We were front centre, so we had a brilliant experience. There's a bar downstairs and they have washrooms. (Didn't use either) A word of warning, if your show ends late (10:15 on a Friday night), there's no place in walking distance to grab dinner later. So plan accordingly.

You're unlikely to find this theatre by accident given it's entrance is down an ally-way just off…read morefrom Fleet street/New Bridge street. Uninspiring to look at from the outside, the inside, too, holds back on the glitz and glamour. A couple of soulless corridors link the box office to the bar and the auditorium. The Bridewell doesn't put on large scale productions, it's a small theatre largely used for am-dram performances and the shows of small theatre groups. The auditorium seats around 130 and is quite adaptable. Depending on what performance is being staged at the time the setup is versatile, the seating can be changed and moved around so as the "stage" can be more easily manipulated and configured to suit the director's desires. The problem with this performance space is that the stage/seating areas are separated from the 'backstage' area by curtains only. This means you'll often hear the theatre staff and stagehands shuffling about and working away. Not dreadful but still a distraction. The bar is downstairs and isn't altogether impressive. The air in the bar has a feel and smell to it as that of a damp, concrete storage basement - which is exactly what it is/was. Other events are held down here and a small number of artworks from numerous small-scale temporary exhibits are displayed too. As well as some larger agricultural equipment/furniture. I imagine this is because there just isn't anywhere else to put it, though. All in all, the Bridewell Theatre probably won't impress you but it's theatre's like this that are necessary for grassroots production and, depending on the particular production you see, of course, I'm sure you will find some enjoyment from your visit. TTFN, Ian

I loved this theater and wish I had something like it back home! The theater looks to be old but a…read morerenovation added lots of restrooms, a lovely terrace, and a cafe/bar with affordable food and drinks. Overall this is a lovely third space and it makes me sad to not have something similar where I live. We were able to pick up very affordable tickets to see Relics (written Ben Ockrent & directed by Michael Longhurst). The performances were great, and as a fan of the Bridget Jones movies, it was a hoot to see Sally Phillips! Not only was the acting great but I really liked the stage direction, especially the fight scene! Two tickets to a great night of theater for $67 USD is likely the best value of my entire vacation!

Amazing theater with ongoing community a d culture programming and events. I came to the theater…read morefor the "For the culture " festival and it was amazing! Art shows, performances, film screening, lectures, talks, and more. The theater had plenty of space, a great bar & Cafe serving good food! I'd definitely return for any other event they host in the future

So glad to know that a great theatre like this is placed in the middle of Stratford. Only a 4 min…read morewalking distance from the station and soon to be 'Olympic stadium'. They have many musical, performances and exhibitions to offer. They also have a pub style bar that holds free events in the evenings and weekends. The bar is also known as Caribbean flavours which serves great Caribbean food at reasonable prices. Stratford theatre royal is a great place to go with friends and family. There is also a cinema and a few restaurants next door.

The Stratford Royal Theatre is a local gem for a myriad of reasons- I have seen a handful of…read moreproductions here over the past two years, ranging from pantomimes, new shows and retelling of classic stories, and all had high production values with a solid cast and engaging storytelling . Tickets are affordable and discounts are offered to Newham residents or occasionally online through deal websites such as Groupon or Amazon Local. The Victorian theatre is very charming and boasts a lot of character and the ushers and staff have always been extremely helpful and friendly. The theatre bar is a bit of a local secret- it serves a fantastic menu of Caribbean food that comes out of the kitchen quickly, hot and packed with flavour. All dishes offer great value for money for either lunch or dinner; there's also an expansive kids menu and freshly baked cakes on display daily. This is possibly the best theatre kitchen in London for a relaxed meal (provided you avoid the surge of theatre-goers ordering from the menu before an evening performance!). The atmosphere is colourful and relaxed- the bar is decked out with patio style rattan furniture and a few large booths as well. In the summer, there is a good outdoor space that spills out on to a square that is secluded from the high street. The theatre attracts a wide demographic of people for the productions and in the bar, so you get a real sense of community and a buzzing atmosphere whether you're there for a show or are just popping in for a drink after work. There are lots of weekly events that take place in the bar, including an extended happy hour on Thursday nights and various live performances throughout the week. Since moving to Stratford three years ago, the bar has really stepped up to offer more consistent service and has put in the effort to redesign their menus for a more polished look. This is a great little corner in Stratford that is worth a visit for a few drinks, its vibrant food and atmosphere and the quality and variety of productions. It will also be hosting a temporary theatre space called The Red Crate in collaboration with the National Theatre during the 2015-2016 season, which will double the size of its programme listings.