Garrick Theatre
The Garrick Theatre is a quintessential West End venue best known for staging a mixture of serious dramas, crowd-pleasing comedies and jukebox musicals.
It has a seating capacity of 732.
The Garrick Theatre is located on Charing Cross Road, near to Leicester Square in London’s West End. Below you can find information on how to get to the theatre and a map showing the location of the venue.
- Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly)
- Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo)
- Embankment (District and Circle)
The Garrick is well served by bus routes –
see which buses stop nearby.
The closest mainline station is Charing Cross.
- JustPark at Trafalgar Square
- Titan Leicester Square
The bars and auditorium open approximately 45 minutes before the start of each performance.
There are a number of places to dine in the immediate vicinity of the Garrick Theatre. A few options are listed below for you to consider before or after your performance:
Dishoom,
12 Upper St Martin’s Ln, London WC2H 9FB
Dishoom aims to recreate the atmosphere of old Irani cafes in Bombay, blending a chic setting with carefully crafted, casual dining. Enjoy authentic Indian comfort food served all-day, from breakfast to dinner.
J Sheekey,
28-32 St Martin’s Ct,
London WC2N 4AL
J. Sheekey is a renowned seafood restaurant located in the heart of Theatreland, serving everything from extravagant shellfish platters to their signature fish pie with al fresco dining on the terrace.
Pizza Pilgrims,
3-5 Irving St,
London WC2H 0HA
Proper slow proved Neapolitan pizza served fresh in Covent Garden.
Steak and Company,
3-5 Irving St,
London WC2H 0HA
Steak and Company is a collection of modern London steakhouses known for their focus on provenance and high-quality cuts of meat, brasserie-style dishes, expertly crafted cocktails, and an exceptional wine selection.
The Alchemist,
63-66 St Martin’s Ln,
London WC2N 4JS
A cocktail bar and restaurant located in the heart of Theatreland. Specialists in molecular mixology, come and enjoy creative cocktails alongside an all-day menu.
Please note that food and drink details are provided for information only and do not constitute a recommendation from Nimax Theatres.
The Garrick Theatre opened in 1889 and was named after actor David Garrick.
Financed by playwright W. S. Gilbert (of Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas), the theatre was designed by Walter Emden with C. J. Phipps. During construction, architects discovered an underground river on the site.
In its early years, the Garrick specialised in melodrama before becoming known for its comedies, including a four year run of No Sex Please, We’re British.
The theatre became part of the Nimax Theatres group in 2005 when it was acquired by Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer.
