Pre-theatre dining is an art form; you certainly don’t want to scrimp on a poor meal when you are having an extravagant evening out, yet if you are heading straight from work, as I usually am, then speed is also of the essence to ensure that you can eat at your leisure yet still have time for a Prosecco at the theatre bar.
With this in mind, my mum Tina, sister Jess and I decided to visit tapas bar Ember Yard in Soho before heading to the nearby Soho Theatre for an evening performance. We chose an array of dishes, including a cheese platter and a steak focused charcuterie board that was certainly a step up from the traditional salami versions. This meat-laden platter was by far our favourite; the steaks were literally melt-in-the-mouth quality and sheer heaven to eat. We also indulged in some cocktails, including one that featured blackberry puree, smoked vodka and cava brut.
We all know that tapas means small dishes, however the eye watering price for these dishes, shared three-ways remember, meant that we were expecting the finest quality. Luckily, it massively ticked this box and had us oozing with delight over our table, however the portion sizes are very small and the expense does put you off ordering too much, so do pay attention to what you order and how much you might need for your group.
I’m glad we decided to try Ember Yard; it has a sophisticated and exclusive atmosphere, yet the seating is informal and relaxed so it will accommodate a range of get togethers. The food is exquisite and worth a try, especially that epic abundance of rare meat, however do save up first and be wary that plate sizes are small, even for tapas.
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