Best pre-theatre dining deals

Look no further for the ultimate pre-theatre dining deals. From Japanese bites to Mexican feasts, we’ve put together the perfect guide for all budgets.

Thai feed at Magic Mountain Saloon, 15% off

Whether you're heading to the city for a theatre show, gig or concert, Magic Mountain Saloon is the place to go. Just show your ticket on the day and score 15 per cent off your order. Fill up on drunken noodles and crispy popcorn chicken. Then wash it down with a bright and bubbly dragonfruit spritz.

Mexican feast at Bodega Underground, $55 per person

Fill up pre-show with Bodega Underground's spicy Mexican. Order a set menu of six dishes including dessert for only $55 per person. Begin with guava mimosas on arrival. Whether you go the regular or vegan option, everyone gets yummy churros, and it’s all gluten-free. Book ahead and don’t miss out.

Pre-theatre dining by the Yarra at La Camera, $85 per person

Located in Southbank is the ideal pre-theatre dining experience, La Camera. Overlook the river and feast on the three course set menu for $85 per person. Start with a selection of cured meats and appetisers, then move onto mains like vegetable risotto and slow cooked beef oyster blade. Make sure to leave room for the cannoli dessert at the end.

Express banquet at The George on Collins, $65 per person

Heading to a show but don't want to miss out on the full banquet experience? The George's $65 pre-theatre banquet menu is a highlights reel of the restaurant's best dishes. Available for ticket holders, it comes with five dishes including sticky lamb ribs and your choice of green chicken curry or yellow curry with tofu and eggplant. Go one better and throw in a serve of crispy pork belly if you're feeling particularly hungry.

New set menu at Robata, $70 per person

Before heading off for a show, catch The Prequel at Robata. Sit under the neon lights and dine your way through the latest line-up. The new set menu comes in at $70 per person. Start with chargrilled edamame and chirashi hand rolls. Then bite into cauliflower karaage and the crowd favourite nori fries with creamy mentaiko mayo. Finish with the decadent black sesame parfait coated in matcha chocolate.

Pre-theatre express banquets at Miss Pearl, $65 per person

Inside the Southbank Theatre is the delicious Miss Pearl. Banquets are $65 per person, and can be enjoyed by two. Be transported by the aromatic flavours of Asian cuisine with five share plates, from kingish sashimi to chicken and prawn siu mai dumplings. No need to fret about showtime, the express menu is designed to have you satisfied and on your way ASAP.

Fine-dine pre-show at Nomad, $90 per person

Less than a 20-minute walk to all theatres in the city, Nomad is the ultimate fine dining experience. For $90 per person, enjoy a set menu of Nomad’s most loved dishes. Dig into favourites like the wood-fired flatbread and burrata with fennel jam, then try the fish of the day. All bookings are for a 75-minute duration to get you to your show on time. Book ahead.