Pre-Theatre Menu in Covent Garden: Pizza Before the West End
- Daniel Turner
- 6 hours ago
- 3 min read
Covent Garden is basically built for a good pre-show routine. You’ve got the buzz of the Piazza, the lights coming on around the theatres, and that familiar London question: “Where can we eat that’s actually good—and still make curtain-up?”
That’s where the Crust Bros Covent Garden pre-theatre menu comes in. It’s £20 per person, served 3–6pm, Monday–Friday, designed specifically for theatre-goers who want something quick, filling, and genuinely delicious before a show.
What’s Included in the Crust Bros Covent Garden Pre-Theatre Menu (£20pp)
The format is easy (which is exactly what you want before the theatre): aperitivo-style starters, then your choice of pizza—done.
Aperitivo Starters
You’ll start with classic sharers that feel snacky but satisfying:
Pasta crisps with whipped feta dip
Nocellara olives
Tomato & mozzarella skewers with pesto dip
Plus Crust Bros fries (Covent Garden special)
It’s the ideal lead-in to pizza: quick to land on the table, great with a drink, and not so heavy you’re regretting your life choices by Act Two.
Choose Your Favourite Pizza
Next, pick from a tight edit of Crust Bros favourites:
Margherita (tomato, mozzarella, basil — with an option to swap to vegan mozzarella)
Cheesus Walks (white sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, smoked mozzarella, gorgonzola, goat’s cheese, spicy honey)
Nonna’s Yard (tomato, mozzarella, caramelised onions, goat’s cheese, mushrooms, pesto drizzle)
Harlem Truffle (crema tartufata base, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian sausage — or swap to vegan mozzarella and mushrooms)
Big Poppa (tomato, mozzarella, double pepperoni, parmesan — halal pepperoni available on request)
Straight Outta Hell (tomato, mozzarella, chicken, chillies, pepperoni, ’nduja)
Want to add a little extra without slowing anything down? Add a dip for £2.
Why Covent Garden Is Perfect for Pre-Theatre Dining
The big headline venue here is the Royal Opera House—the kind of place where you want to arrive with time to soak up the atmosphere, find your seat, and feel properly “out out.” Covent Garden also puts you within easy reach of the wider West End, where your evening might involve anything from big musicals to classic crowd-pleasers.
If you’re seeing something fun and high-energy—think The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, or whatever West End favourite your group has been quoting all week—your pre-show meal should match the vibe: satisfying, no-fuss, and on a timetable that works.
That’s why Covent Garden pre theatre food works best when it’s built around a clear window. With the pre-theatre menu running 3–6pm (Mon–Fri), you’re not trying to squeeze dinner into peak-time chaos. You’re eating earlier, enjoying it properly, and still walking into your venue feeling un-rushed.
How to Find Crust Bros Covent Garden
Crust Bros Covent Garden is easy to reach for pre-show plans, whether you’re coming straight from work or meeting friends in the West End. We’re a short walk from:
Covent Garden Underground Station
Leicester Square Underground Station
Charing Cross Underground Station
Charing Cross Train Station
Pre-Theatre, Without the Stress
A good pre-theatre plan removes the awkward bits: indecisive ordering, long waits, and the creeping fear you’re going to miss the start. This menu is designed to keep things straightforward, while still giving you choice — perfect for pre theatre dining in the heart of London.
Practical tip: if you’re heading to the Royal Opera House (or a busy West End show night), aim to arrive earlier in the afternoon window so you’ve got breathing space for travel, queues, and finding the right entrance.
If you’re planning pizza before theatre in Covent Garden, Crust Bros is an easy way to start the night well — great food, theatre-friendly timing, and you’re still at your venue with time in hand.
