Bar/Cafe

Yes, we will. It is compulsory for customers and visitors on arrival to share their details in order to support NHS Test and Trace. This information will only be used where necessary to help stop the spread of COVID-19. We will do this via an online form which you will be able to access via your smartphone.

We will ask customers and visitors for the following information:
– Your name. If there is more than one person in your group, then we will ask you all to fill in the form.
– A contact phone number for each customer or visitor.
– The date of your visit, arrival time and, where possible, departure time
– Your table number

If you need to cancel a table please reply to your confirmation email with CANCELLED in the subject line or, if you can’t find that email, then drop us a note on reservations@southwarkplayhouse.co.uk directly to let us know.

Great question! We’ll be operating with a limited capacity of 28 (indoors) and 16 (outdoors). You’ll notice that the tables and chairs will be arranged slightly differently to usual and there will be more general signage around to show you where to go.

We’ll be operating a table service so you don’t need to queue at the bar. When you arrive at the theatre you’ll be shown to your table and then, when you’re ready to order, a member of staff will approach your table with a tablet and card machine. You can let the member of staff know what you’d like to order and, once you’ve paid, they will send your order to the bar where it will be prepared. Once your order is ready it will be brought to you direct on a tray.

Yes. You can bring in food from Mercato Metropolitano opposite us, you can bring your own snacks or you can order Deliveroo to the theatre. We will not be serving any food from our bar.

We will have most of our usual drinks, minus the cocktails. This includes draught beer on tap, wine, prosecco, coffee, tea including herbal tea, spirits, soft drinks and fruit juice.

We’ll be COVID-proofing our toilets and cleaning them regularly. There will be signage and markers on the floor to show you how to get to the toilets and they will observe social distancing.

We’ve conducted an extensive risk assessment and briefings for all staff which includes strict cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures. Rest assured we have everything in place to make your visit as safe as possible. There will also be hand sanitizer available.