Charing Cross Theatre Players Bar and Kitchen (WC2N)

Adjoined to the theatre is a place where you can treat yourself to a few pre-match snacks and drinks. The bar is very dimly lit, too much so, perhaps, but in doing so, the place does have some ambience, I’ll give it that. And, despite the modest size and set-up of the bar, the food served was surprisingly high quality. For starters, I had fish dumplings. They came in dainty settings and whilst not being the most filling appetisers I had, were excellently cooked (I presume on the grill), with just the right amount of sauce accompanying it.

I also fish on my main meal, which was salmon and noodles. Lots of restaurants get noodles wrong, either by serving too much of it, serving too little, or undercooking, but I’m happy to say Charing Cross Theatre Players Bar and Kitchen was not one that was guilty of this. The mozzarella balls and tomatoes accompanying the meal also worked a treat, to contribute to a fabulous mesh of foods to tantalize my tastebuds.

The company I was with were just as pleased with their dishes (don't be fooled by the fact that I had fish for starter and main - the menu had a fair bit of variety), and thanks to the meal deal on offer, it came to £8 each for all of us, which truly was a bargain. Drinks were quite expensive but that’s to be expected from a bar at such a prime location. Overall, a personable place to eat, with some excellent dishes. Go if you can.

Grade: A-

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