Restaurants in Leicester Square
A charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar two minutes from Leicester Square tube, with one of the area's largest terraces and one of its latest kitchens.
Leicester Square has no shortage of restaurants, but most share the same trade-off: central location, small footprint, early last orders. Ember at Horizons sits at Queens House, 1 Leicester Place — a charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar built around a covered outdoor terrace that's one of the largest in the square, with a kitchen that stays open later than most of its neighbours.
What Sets Ember Apart
Two things distinguish Ember from most Leicester Square restaurants: the terrace, and the hours. The terrace is covered and heated, one of the largest outdoor spaces attached to any restaurant in the square, with room for groups to settle in rather than squeeze onto a pavement table. And where many Leicester Square kitchens wind down by 10 or 11pm, Ember serves food until 2am (last orders 1:30am), with the terrace open until 1am and the bar until 3am.
Food and Drinks
The kitchen is a charcoal grill, with sharing platters, kebabs, and à la carte mains spanning Mediterranean, Indian, and Pan-Asian flavours — see the full food menu for the current selection. Cocktails, wines, beers, and a full soft-drink list are served throughout the day, with a dedicated pre-theatre menu for anyone eating before a show.
Location
Ember is at Queens House, 1 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BP — a two-minute walk from Leicester Square Underground station via the north exit. Charing Cross and Piccadilly Circus are both around ten minutes on foot. See our contact page for a map, full opening hours, and direct contact details.
Open Late
Ember is open daily from 12pm. The kitchen serves until 2am with last orders at 1:30am, the terrace until 1am, and the bar until 3am. It's a natural stop before or after a show, and one of the few places in the square still serving well after the theatres empty out.
Book a Table
Tables are walk-in friendly outside peak times, but the terrace is the busiest part of the venue and books up most Friday and Saturday evenings. Booking ahead is recommended, especially for groups of four or more.