If you are visiting us, below is information to help you plan your trip.
Opening Times
Our bar is located upstairs at the Lyric with access to the Roof Garden. We serve beer, cocktails, snacks and pizzas. Everyone is welcome at the Lyric bar whether they are attending a performance or not. For those attending performances we encourage our audience members to pre-order their drinks in advance of the show where possible. Use our online service to book a table in advance.
Festive Opening Hours
During the festive period, our building opening hours and Box Office phone lines operate slightly differently, as outlined below.
Building Opening Hours |
Box Office Phones |
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| Sun 21 Dec | 9am – 9pm | 9am – 6pm |
| Mon 22 Dec | 9am – 10.30pm | 9am – 6pm |
| Tues 23 Dec | 9am – 10.30pm | 9am – 6pm |
| Wed 24 Dec | 9am – 4.30pm | 9am – 4.30pm |
| Thurs 25 Dec | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Fri 26 Dec | 10.30am – 4.30pm | 10am – 5pm |
| Sat 27 Dec | 9am – 10.30pm | 9am – 6pm |
| Sun 28 Dec | 12pm – 9pm | 12pm – 6pm |
| Mon 29 Dec | 9am – 6.30pm | 9am – 6pm |
| Tues 30 Dec | 9am – 10.30pm | 9am – 6pm |
| Wed 31 Dec | 9am – 5pm | 9am – 5pm |
| Thurs 01 Jan | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Fri 02 Jan | 9am – 10.30pm | 9am – 6pm |
| Sat 03 Jan | 9am – 10.30pm | 9am – 6pm |
| Sun 04 Jan | 12pm – 9pm | 12pm – 6pm |
Outsider Tart
The café on the ground floor is run by Outsider Tart. Usual opening hours are 9am until curtain up during shows. Outside of show times the café is open 9am – 5pm. Walk-ins are welcome.
Festive hours: Outsider Tart will be closed from 3pm on 24 December; normal opening hours will resume from 05 January 2026.
For bookings: info@outsidertart.com
Orders: https://outsidertart.com/shop/
Find them on Instagram @outsidertart
FAQs
We have put together a list of frequently asked questions that should cover everything you can expect in a visit to our theatre. You can read them here.
Accommodation
If you are looking for somewhere to stay nearby, we recommend local hotel Luma Hammersmith just a few minutes’ walk from the theatre.
Lost Property
If you think you’ve lost something at the Lyric, send a description of the item to enquiries@lyric.co.uk and we’ll let you know if we’ve found it. Please note that items are only kept for a 14 day period.
Breastfeeding
The Lyric welcomes babies to be breastfed in any public area of these premises. Click here to read the full statement.
Toilet Facilities
The Lyric has a range of toilet facilities available including all-gender, gender specific and private accessible toilets in our café, on the Stalls level and on our balcony level near the creative space. We also have a baby change facility and accessible toilet on our first floor near the entrance to the Reuben Foundation Wing.
