Old Vic

Time Out says

Tue Jul 24 2012

The combination of double-Oscar winner Kevin Spacey and top producer David Liddiment at this 200-year-old Waterloo theatre continues to be a commercial success, with the 2011 revival of Michael Frayn's 'Noises Off' the most successful show in the theatre's history. As of mid-2013, Spacey himself has been absent from his venue's stage for a number of years, but there are plenty of big names and meaty revivals of classic comedies and dramas by way of compensation: after a rocky start the Spacey reign has been an undoubted success.

The Pit Bar, though not exceptional in terms of drinks selection, is a convivial late night haunt that's open to the general public and can be entered directly from the street. Open until 2am Thursday to Saturday, it's a popular choice of destination for those looking for a drink when the Southbank and other bars on The Cut call time. Even in the week it's open until midnight.