London area of Theatreland guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Theatreland neighbourhood

London's main theatre district contains around 40 stages and is located in the heart of The West End, occupying the space between The Strand to the south, Oxford Street to the north, Regent Street to the west and Kingsway to the east. A true rival to New York's Broadway, the hallowed boards of London's Theatreland frequently attract key Hollywood players and international stars. Specialising in musicals and comedies, some of Theatreland's longest running shows include The Mousetrap, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Woman in Black and Chicago. The majority of the theatres have a great character and are renowned for their grand neo-classical, Romanesque or Victorian facades and lavish interiors. Key venues include the Lyceum Theatre, the Savoy, the Theatre Royal, the Aldwych and the London Palladium. Although outside the technical boundaries, the Victoria Palace, the Apollo Victoria, the Old Vic and the National Theatre are considered West End venues.

See our recommended nearby Theatreland Hotels, and Pubs.

W London Leicester Square
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
10 Wardour Street, W1D
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Thistle Piccadilly Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Coventry Street, W1D
The main attraction of this traditional Victorian hotel is that it has many of London's famous landmarks, including Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, within minutes’ walking ... More

 

 

The Soho Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
4 Richmond Mews, W1D
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Hotels in Theatreland

 

Waxy O'Connors
London > Nightlife > Pubs
14-16 Rupert Street, London, Theatreland, London W1D
Located where it is, Waxy’s is fairly predictable. It’s expensive, it’s busy and it’s got a fair smattering of tourists, but it also has that certain ... More

 

 

Waxy's Little Sister
London > Nightlife > Pubs
20 Wardour Street, London, Theatreland, London W1D
If you're not up for the hectic atmosphere of Waxy O'Connors it might be worth slipping across the street to her infinitely more tranquil Little Sister. ... More

 

 

Norman's Coach & Horses
London > Nightlife > Pubs
29 Greek Street, London, Theatreland, London W1D
Claiming to be 'the West End's Best Known Pub', Norman's Coach & Horses certainly has more than its fair share of unique features. Firstly there's the ... More

 

 

Pubs in Theatreland