West London Activities

Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5EZ

Monty Python's Spamalot is 100% pure entertainment. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is the new musical directed by Oscar Winning Mike Nichols, with a book by the third tallest Python, Eric Idle, and an almost but not entirely new score by Eric Idle (no relation) and John du Prez. Retelling the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and featuring a number of gratuitously scantily clad showgirls, not to mention the cows, killer rabbits and French people.

16/17 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8QH

Prepare to return to the good old days...

Way back when the piazza was still a working fruit and vegetable market, the seventh Earl of Bradford had the good sense to establish this fine tribute to traditional English fare. Now surrounded by all things trendy and slick, Porters remains a bastion of our culinary heritage, along with Simpson's in the Strand and Rules on Maiden Lane.

But unlike its fellow true Brit restaurants, Porters is refreshingly relaxed and child-friendly. It also has a firm grip on pricing, so its menu shows surprising value for money - an unexpected treat for all Covent Garden locals and visitors.

As to the food itself, well every dish is probably someone's favourite. Try the marvellous pies and grills, or the great wild boar and sage sausage to see what we mean. But do leave space for the super comfort-food puddings, just like nanny made.

Your meal is two course from a selected pre-theatre menu. Any additional items such as additional courses or drinks are not included.

Essential information

• Nearest station: Covent Garden
• Please contact the venue directly for information about disabled access