Pre-Theatre Dining & Cocktails at The New York Bar

Description

  • Date Night, Food & Drink and Live Music
  • From £35 per person
  • Victoria
  • Background Music and Live Music
  • All welcome
  • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026 - Sun, 2nd Jan 2028
  • 16:00 - 18:45


Pre-Theatre Dining & Cocktails at The New York Bar
A relaxed and refined start to your evening — all served in time for curtain up.
Located moments from Victoria and Buckingham Palace, The New York Bar offers an elegant pre-theatre dining experience combining great food, exceptional cocktails, and a sophisticated atmosphere — perfect for easing into your night out.

Designed for Theatre Nights
Dining before the theatre should feel effortless. 
Our pre-theatre menu is thoughtfully designed to be served promptly, giving you time to enjoy your meal and arrive at your show with ease.
Whether you’re heading to the theatre, opera, or an evening performance, this is a polished yet relaxed way to begin your night.
Available daily from 4.00pm – 6.45pm

The Pre-Theatre Menu
Choose from a curated two or three-course menu featuring New York Bar favourites, seasonal dishes, and indulgent desserts.
Two courses – £35
Three courses – £45

Add a Rubens Signature Cocktail from £19


Expect a balance of:
Light, flavourful starters
Comforting yet refined mains
Classic desserts to finish on a high
Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Our team will be happy to guide you through the menu and recommend dishes suited to your timings.

The Bar Advantage
What sets The New York Bar apart is the experience beyond the plate.
Begin your evening with:
Classic and contemporary cocktails
A carefully selected wine list
Champagne by the glass or bottle

Perfect For
Theatre-goers and opera nights
Date nights and romantic evenings
Hotel guests looking for an elegant early dinner
Small groups meeting before a show
Early evening celebrations
If you’re celebrating a special occasion, our team will be happy to help personalise your visit.

Location
The New York Bar. The Rubens at the Palace. 39 Buckingham Palace Road,London, SW1W 0PS
Just a short walk from Victoria Station and close to London’s major theatres and cultural venues.

Book Your Pre-Theatre Table
Tables are limited during pre-theatre hours, and advance booking is recommended.
Reserve your pre-theatre table
View the pre-theatre menu

Let us take care of the details — so you can focus on enjoying the night ahead.


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Address

The Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS

Area

Victoria

Nearest Station

Victoria (Tube)

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Venue

The New York Bar

The New York Bar – The Rubens at the Palace   Why you’ll love The New York Bar: Expertly crafted classic and signature cocktails in an elegant, atmospheric setting Live music on selected evenings, creating a vibrant yet refined mood Perfect for date nights, after-work drinks and pre-theatre…

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1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, DesignMyNight WFL Media Ltd and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.

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  • Written by Laura

    Rating: 5

    I had the most amazing afternoon tea on my birthday at the Reubens, we were attentively served by Carlotta, Ellie (she was Irish) and Trina. The venue, and the food were amazing. The thoughtful additional touch of a cake for my birthday was amazing and I am very grateful. We had cocktails and the Queens swan is a must if you like a sweet drink- it was also beautifully presented.
  • Written by Tanqueray Gin Dinner Experience £85 per person customer

    Rating: 5

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    Visited 6 years ago
    This experience was exceptional! Very well organised and run by the company and staff. Very generous and delicious drinks and 5 course meal. It was a special and memorable evening.

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