It’s not often new theatres are built – especially in the heart of Soho – so it’s exciting to see The Boulevard fling open its theatrical doors. It’s an impressive setup which can boast Europe’s most advanced revolving theatre. We see a two man play, The Sunset Limited, which doesn’t make use of this technical wizardry yet still keeps ups captivated for the full 95 minutes.

It’s not just a theatre though, there’s a bar and restaurant too. All pretty-in-pink with an Art Deco vibe this is you’re best option for a pre-theatre bite. The menu is large and features plant-based dishes unless noted otherwise; (m) for meat, (f) for fish and so on. Very novel.

I start with twice baked Comte soufflé (£8.50) which instantly takes me back to Lakeland’s café in Cumbria sharing a cheese soufflé with my Mum. Now that’s my happy place. Here, it’s light and fluffy balanced with a suitably sweet onion marmalade. I’d go back for this alone.

From the grill, a 70 day-aged beef rump from the Lake District (£27) is an unusual square shape. The cooking is spot-on and the accompanying chips, triple cooked no doubt, have crisped up in the way only a roast potato knows how. Glorious stuff.

For pud, chocolate and olive oil cake (£7.50) comes with a whiskey custard AND vanilla ice cream for added indulgence. The cake is super rich – perfect for sharing.

The food at Boulevard isn’t revolutionary or wildly daring. It keeps things simple and cooks without fuss or fanfare. Even better, there’s a theatre stumbling distance from your table. Theatres, especially new ones, need our support, and this one thoroughly deserves to do well.

Would we go back? Yes

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We dined as guests of the restaurant