Best Places To Eat Near Palace Theatre Manchester

There are many places to eat near the Palace Theatre and The Opera House but in our humble opinion, Zouk is one of the best! Before you check out our menus here is a little run down at what's coming up at these fabulous theatres!

May Shows at The Palace Theatre Manchester

Mary Poppins The Musical comes to the Palace Theatre this month and it's the perfect family show for the young and the old - plus everyone in between! Based on the beloved 1964 film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, nothing will raise the spirits more than listening to classic tunes like "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," "Chim Chim Cher-ee," and "Let's Go Fly a Kite,". Mary Poppins starts on Tuesday 13th May and runs until Saturday 17th May, with matinees on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Book your tickets for the show.

The Best Places to Eat Near The Palace Theatre

Elf The Musical at The Palace back in December

Following Mary Poppins, The Palace welcomes to the stage legendary rock and roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, starring Jason Donovan! As Richard O'Briens famous show undertakes a new world tour Jason will reprise his iconic role is Frank-N-Furter. Showing from Monday 19th May to Saturday 31st May there is plenty of time to grab a frock and book a ticket to this fun filled frolic! hits including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, and of course, the one and only Time Warp this is a show that is a famous for dancing in the aisles as audience outfits! There will be two performances on 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st of May at 4:30pm and 8:30pm.

Get your tickets booked on The Palace website and visit Zouk before for our fabulous pre-theatre dining offer or afterwards to discuss the performance over drinks. We're open until midnight every day and our kitchen takes orders until 11:45 pm. Whether you are catching the evening show or a matinee remember Zouk is open from 9:00 am to midnight daily and can fit perfectly around your show time.

Pre-theatre Menu Starters

Zouk's Pre-Theatre Menu is £20 for 2 courses

Drinks with Pre-Theatre Menu for AGT+ Holders

Zouk's Pre-theatre offer means the restaurant is one of the best places to dine near The Palace Theatre

2 Course Pre-Theatre Menu

Pre-Theatre Menu

We love to offer extra value to our customers and our Pre-Theatre dining menu does just that! An evening at the theatre can become expensive but dining at Zouk and taking advantage of our pre-theatre menu will help make this cultural experience memorable and affordable. Arrive early and indulge in 3 courses for £25 or make a pit stop and try two courses for just £20. If you are a little tight on time we also offer a range of small places or light bites that are easy to grab before the show. Zouk is just off Oxford Road and only a short walk from The Palace Theatre. The pre-theatre menu is available from 4 pm to 7 pm Monday to Saturday.

Parking near The Palace Theatre

As well as being one of the best places to eat near The Palace Theatre, there is also plenty of parking outside Zouk restaurant. You can find on-street parking meters on Chester Street and the surrounding roads. These are free after 8 pm. Also on Chester Street, there is an NCP car park a few doors down from Zouk Tea Bar & Grill. However, if using the NCP do remember you will need your car registration to gain entry to the car park after the show.

What's on at The Opera House

Don't forget about the Palace's sister venue the Opera House. This grand theatre is also only a short distance away from Zouk on foot or in a taxi. Zouk is the perfect spot for pre-theatre or post-show drinks and dining and is open until midnight! This May the Opera House will have a production of Come Fall In Love from Thursday 29th May to Saturday 21st June.

Special Offers for AGT+ Members

Zouk likes to support its neighbouring businesses whenever we can. This is why we offer a little extra for holders of AGT+ cards. If you are joining us before the show for our pre-Theatre menu simply show your AGT+ card and our servers will also offer you a complimentary drink. This includes a small glass of house wine, a 330ml bottle of Cobra beer or a soft drink. AGT+ cardholders get a range of benefits and info can be found on the Palace and Opera House sites. Occasionally throughout the year, Zouk may have additional offers for card holders such as themed drinks during larger production runs. Please ask your server for more information or visit our pre-theatre page.

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