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Stanza

London is celebrated as perhaps having the most vibrant and eclectic theatre district in the world. Yes, going for an evening of roaring grease paint and smelly crowd is still a treat but it’s never been more accessible. Tickets are easy to book and you won’t need to mortgage the kids to finance the trip... but how about turning the adventure into an unhurried and memorable event?

Why not consider a pre- or post-theatre meal at the Stanza. Overlooking Shaftesbury Avenue the 80 cover first floor restaurant offers a comfy perch for relaxing and people-watching. The décor is modern with dark wood and several pieces of urban art to give a bit of city buzz. This is a surprisingly good-value venue right where you need it to be. It’s a short walk from every theatre of note so you’ll not need to invest in a taxi ride to get to your show before the curtain rises... although an encounter with a London cab driver is often amusing and educational it’s frequently costly.

Tourists praise London for many things: its historic buildings, museums, charming policemen but food hardly ever reaches the list. Great food is all around but it’s a matter of finding it. Locals will have favourite eateries with good food at reasonable prices but you need to be in the know. You could walk right by Stanza’s anonymous entrance and that would be a shame.

Stanza has a menu that, although not the longest around, is a good representation of the changed face of modern British cuisine. Head chef Maggie John Lewis has imagination and style and offers a bill of fare that I would be happy to eat my way through (I’ll be returning for Maggie’s signature dish of Braised Pork Belly stuffed with apricots served with crushed potatoes and caramelised apple). She has graced the kitchens of