Backstage Cafe & Bar at The Old Vic

Café · Café & brunch · Steakhouse & grillWaterloo4.4 (38 Google reviews)

9 dishes marked gluten free+ 1 can be made gluten free on request

16 dishesmenu read 11 Novassets.oldvictheatre.com

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Lunch & Dinner Menu

Lunch 12am–4pm; Dinner 5pm–8pm. Pre-show & matinee: 5pm–7.30pm Mon–Sat two courses £26; 12pm–2.30pm matinee days three courses £33

Starters

  • Soup of the Day

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Goat's Cheese Stuffed Peppers

    Romano peppers, olive tapenade

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Meatballs Marinara

    Meatballs baked in rich tomato sauce, grated parmesan

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Courgette Fritters

    Herb aoili

    VeganFree of gluten

Mains

  • Chicken Escalope

    Fennel salad, roasted new potatoes, pomodoro sauce

    Free of gluten

  • Marinated Mushroom Skewers

    Greek salad, tapenade, garlic sauce

    Vegan optionFree of gluten

  • Beef Smashed Burger

    American cheese, mixed pickles, served with fries or salad

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Artichoke Orzo

    Pine nuts, leeks, artichoke, garlic, vegan parmesan, lemon

    VeganLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Hake

    Marinated vegetables, roasted red pepper sauce, samphire

    Free of glutenLikely fish

Sides

  • Skin-On Fries£5

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Pea Shoot, Fennel, Sweet Pickle Radish£6

    With seed mix

    VeganFree of gluten

Desserts

  • Crème Brûlée

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Lemon Posset

    Vegetarian

  • Hackney Gelato, Sorbet & Vanilla

    Vegan

  • Affogato

    Vegetarian

  • Chocolate Almond Espresso Cake

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely nuts

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · GF gluten free · VeO vegan option · Ve vegan/plant-based · VO vegetarian option · GFO gluten free option

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Facts

FactDetail
Address131 Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8UR, United Kingdom
AreaLambeth
KindCafé · Café & brunch · Steakhouse & grill · Pub & bistro
Phone+44 20 7960 4102
Websiteoldvictheatre.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.4 from 38 reviews
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from assets.oldvictheatre.com
Hours
  • Monday8:30am–11pm
  • Tuesday8:30am–11pm
  • Wednesday8:30am–11pm
  • Thursday8:30am–11pm
  • Friday8:30am–11pm
  • Saturday12pm–midnight
  • SundayClosed
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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Backstage Cafe & Bar at The Old Vic

Does Backstage Cafe & Bar at The Old Vic have gluten-free options?

Yes: 9 dishes are gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Backstage Cafe & Bar at The Old Vic coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Backstage Cafe & Bar at The Old Vic?

Beef Smashed Burger (gluten free option available (GFO)).

When is Backstage Cafe & Bar at The Old Vic open?

Monday: 8:30am–11pm. Tuesday: 8:30am–11pm. Wednesday: 8:30am–11pm. Thursday: 8:30am–11pm. Friday: 8:30am–11pm. Saturday: 12pm–midnight. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Backstage Cafe & Bar at The Old Vic online?

Yes, through Book online: https://s.stmpd.ai/ptuhce0

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