With three theatres, three restaurants, bars, a bookshop, Theatre Tours and more, all at our South Bank home, plus our West End transfers, these pages will help you get the most from your visit.
Your visit
Plan your visit to the National Theatre
Venues at the National Theatre
With three theatres, a workshop space, an intimate venue for talks and a rooftop venue for hire, there's a lot going on at the National.
Find out about the venues and spaces at the National Theatre
Food & Drink
There is a great range of places to eat and drink at the National Theatre, in our restaurants, cafés and bars
Pre-order interval drinks
Skip the queues by pre-ordering your interval drinks online, ready to collect at the theatre bars.
Theatre Tours
Our guides lead you backstage, revealing the secrets that bring our work to the stage. No two tours are ever the same, so come and see what’s happening behind the scenes today.
Talks, interviews, readings and discussions
An eclectic programme for all – from short pre-show talks to week-long courses. Discover more about theatre from the people who make it.
The Bookshop
Explore our Bookshop at the heart of the National Theatre, overflowing with books, playtexts and gifts you won’t find anywhere else
Exhibitions
Sherling Backstage Walkway
Lyttelton Lounge digital content
