We love welcoming our guests and providing a memorable experience. During interval, we invite you to indulge in our selection of delicious artisan ice cream or refreshing drinks, available for purchase in our café, which is also open during the day. We’re excited to offer our Front of House spaces to members of the public every Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 2pm, as well as before and during all performances.
Our café proudly serves locally sourced, organic, and clean roasted coffee from Owens Coffee, along with sweet treats from South West-based Cakesmiths Artisan Bakery, and a growing range of savoury items like Paninis and Toasties.
We kindly ask for contactless payment whenever possible, but we are also happy to accept payment by card and cash. Please note that some mobile sales points may be card only. We kindly ask that any food or snacks brought in from outside be consumed in the foyers before taking your seat in the auditorium. We’re thrilled to welcome you to Theatre Royal Plymouth and can’t wait to provide you with an unforgettable experience.
During the festive season we will also be offering seasonal treats throughout the day, including mince pies, gingerbread, candy canes, festive hot chocolate and coffees, mince pie popcorn and more.
If you’re coming to one of our evening performances between Wed and Sat, join us in the First Floor Café and take the stress out of pre-show dining.
Enjoy delicious main meals and nibbles, plus our fully licensed bar and barista coffee options. Once you arrive you will be shown to a table which will be available for you to use throughout the evening. You can even pre-order your dessert to be waiting for you in the interval.
Available from 5.30pm – 7pm on Wed – Sat before performances in The Lyric. Please note: there may be occasions when the café will be closed for evening service but we will communicate this with you in your pre-performance email a few days before your performance date.
Walk-ins are welcome, however if you would prefer to book at table, email us via the button below.
Please note: Pre-Show Dinners will not be available in the festive season prior to performances of our pantomime Cinderella, Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas or The Loneliest Snowball.
Delve into our delectable Afternoon Tea, the perfect pre-show treat before matinee performances.
Enjoy limitless elderflower and lemon sponge cakes, alongside fruit and all-butter scones. Don’t forget your Cornish clotted cream and rich strawberry jam!
Savoury sandwiches include honeyed ham & mustard, fresh cucumber, smoked salmon & cream cheese, plus a British minced pork sausage and caramelised onion roll.
Opt for the traditional Devonshire breakfast tea or a smooth and chocolatey blend of Bantham Coffee locally sourced from Owens roastery included in your package. Or mark the special occasion and upgrade to a glass of CA’ Bolani Prosecco!
Whether visiting or gifting, we hope you enjoy your dining experience, which will be sure to leave you awaiting an encore!
Afternoon Teas are available from 12pm – 2pm before matinee performances, priced at £48 for two people including unlimited tea or coffee (or £58 to add an additional 200ml bottle of Prosecco per person). Simply book your slot and head to our First Floor Café to meet with your host. For the best experience, we advise arriving before 1pm to allow for a more relaxed experience. Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Unfortunately gluten free options are not available at this time.
Afternoon Tea is available to book until Sat 07 Nov, bookings in Dec and Jan will change to our Festive Afternoon Tea offering.
This Christmas, delve into our delectable Festive Afternoon Tea.
Savour a showstopping spread of festive favourites: oozing baked Camembert, pigs in blankets, and homemade sausage meat stuffing, alongside mushroom and white truffle arancini and Rostello ham & Manchego croquettes. A turkey and cranberry roll adds a touch of holiday tradition, perfectly complemented by Wensleydale and cranberry cheese, homemade focaccia, and a selection of dips and sauces for sharing.
Opt for the traditional Devonshire breakfast tea or a smooth and chocolatey blend of Bantham Coffee, locally sourced from Owens roastery, included in your package. Or mark the special occasion and upgrade to a glass of CA’ Bolani Prosecco!
Whether visiting or gifting, we hope you enjoy your dining experience, which will be sure to leave you awaiting an encore!
Festive Afternoon Tea is available to book for select performances only from Wed 09 Dec until Sat 02 Jan.
Joining us for a matinee performance or simply looking for a new food spot in town? We’re pleased to now offer a lunch menu in our First Floor Café! Enjoy freshly prepared light bites including jacket potatoes, ciabattas and winter favourites. Hot and cold drinks also available along with our licensed bar.
No advanced booking required, walk-ins only from from 12pm – 2pm on matinee performance days (Wed – Sat).
Please note: Lunch service will not be available in the festive season prior to performances of our pantomime Cinderella, Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas or The Loneliest Snowball.