Shisha in Leicester Square

Ember at Horizons sits at the heart of London's West End, a few steps from Leicester Square Underground station. The restaurant occupies the ground floor of Horizons Casino at Queens House, 1 Leicester Place, with an outdoor terrace overlooking the square. The space combines a charcoal grill kitchen, a cocktail bar, and an open-air terrace where shisha is part of the offering.

The brief is straightforward: somewhere comfortable to spend an evening in central London, with halal certified food, a full bar, and a covered outdoor space that stays open late into the night — whether you've come from a show, a meeting, or a long day in the West End.

The Terrace

The terrace is the heart of the venue for warm-weather visits and stays usable year-round under cover, with heaters running in the cooler months. You'll find marble-topped tables, lounge seating with cushions, and a quieter atmosphere than the streets just outside. Lighting is low and warm; service is the same as inside, with the same menu and drinks list.

The terrace is where the shisha offering sits, served alongside the main food and drinks menu rather than as a separate bar. It's a relaxed space — designed for long evenings rather than quick stops, with enough room between tables for groups to settle in without overhearing the next conversation.

Food and Drinks

The kitchen is a charcoal grill, with sharing platters, kebabs, and à la carte mains. Every dish is 100% halal certified — see the full food menu for the current selection, including the lunch menu and pre-theatre menu. Cocktails, wines, beers, and a full soft-drink list are served throughout the day.

Most groups order a sharing platter from the grill, a round of cocktails, and a slow evening on the terrace. The pre-theatre menu is a popular option for nearby West End audiences looking to eat before a show, with two- and three-course pricing that sits noticeably below typical Leicester Square rates.

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. The venue sits among the cinemas and theatres of the West End, so it's a natural stop before or after a show, and well-connected to the rest of central London by tube, bus, or taxi.

See our contact page for a map, full opening hours, and direct contact details.

Halal Certified

All meat at Ember is 100% halal certified. The terrace, the cocktail bar, and the kitchen all operate under the same certification, so groups can order across the menu without checking individual items.

Open Late

The kitchen and bar are open daily from 12pm. The kitchen runs until 11pm on weekdays and midnight on Friday and Saturday, with the bar and terrace open later. Weeknights tend to be quieter and well suited to dinner without booking; weekends and post-theatre evenings are busier.

Book a Table

Tables are walk-in friendly during quieter times, but the terrace is the busiest part of the venue and books up on most Friday and Saturday evenings. Booking ahead is recommended, especially for groups of four or more.