Covent Garden Food and Drink Guide

It’s pretty easy to find great food and drink in Covent Garden, an area famous for its eclectic mix of shopping and fun times. Here’s our pick from wander around the foodie paradise

Augustus Harris

Situated just a few seconds away from the famous Drury lane theatre royal and 3 minutes from Covent Garden market. You can sit at the traditional tables besides the nice large windows or retire to the interesting copper bar they have here. The entire setup is inspired by bacari of Venice with Italian wine list being a precise but still an amazing one for people who love to drink. With a wide selection of crostini, cheeses and seasonal small plates. Try out their goat’s cheese with wild mushrooms and beetroot combination teamed with the superb parsley butter.

Address: 33 Catherine St, London WC2B 5JT, United Kingdom  Website: http://www.augustusharris.com/
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden station/Temple

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

This Michelin starred restaurant is a favourite of Londoners who love an amazing dining experience with perfect ambiance. Spread over three floors, each of the floors has its own charm and vibrancy. You enjoy a more theatrical experience when you are seated at the ground floor in Indian rosewood counter as you face the kitchen and witness the making of modern French classics of this restaurant. You get a more interactive experience with chefs in open plan kitchen and you can call it ‘quite traditional’. They also have a bar on the second floor offering a wide range of cocktails, snacks and a lot of vegetarian options with menu focusing much on natural flavours.

Address: 13-15 West St, London WC2H 9NE, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7010 8600
Website: http://joelrobuchon.co.uk/  Nearest tube station: Covent Garden station

Dishoom

Opened way back in the year 2010 in the Covent Garden area, this culinary hub reflects the food of India – to be specific, food of Bombay. This sophisticated brassiere in London is home to a wide range of traditional dishes for lunch, breakfast and dinner and you get everything – tandoori grills, bun maska, pau bhaji and what not reflecting the heritage of India. They have been celebrating almost all of the major Indian festivals presenting special menus and events on occasions of Diwali, Holi, Eid and Ramadan. The amazing celebrations are filled with music and entertainment with family friendly environment.

Address: 12 Upper St Martin’s Lane, London WC2H 9FB, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7420 9320
Website: http://www.dishoom.com/  Nearest tube station: Covent Garden station/ Leicester square station

Opera Tavern

One of the best tapas restaurants in London which was also a former traditional pub and has been ranked among the most popular dining venues in the city! Spread over two floors, they offer three-course options upstairs whereas the street-level bar offers smaller dishes. Fresh and varied Spanish-Italian style tapas that are being served here are good to go with other seasonal menu items and regular specials. Open charcoal grill is used to prepare most of its dishes and some of the most popular ones are foie gras burgers and mini iberico pork (signature dish). Copper spotlights, pig-trotter decorations and a mirror-backed bar make the entire setup appealing.

Address: 23 Catherine St, London WC2B 5JS, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7836 3680
Website: http://www.operatavern.co.uk/  Nearest tube station: Covent Garden

The 10 Cases

The 10 cases has much to do with the number 10 as here you will find only specifically 10 tables where it focuses more on wine and not more than 10 cases are bought at a time. Wine being offered in this amazing French style bistro can be bought by bottle, carafe or glass. They serve seasonal and European style menu that majorly focuses on three starters, desserts and main. Cave à vin offers a huge range of popular wines they serve here along with cheese and other accompaniments at decent prices.

Address: 16 Endell St, London WC2H 9BD, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7836 6801
Website: http://10cases.co.uk/  Nearest tube station: Covent Garden

Asia de Cuba

Inspired by the Asian Cuba culinary culture, they bring to you a perfect amalgamation of what the Latin and Asian ingredients, flavours and techniques can do together. They keep updating their menu from time to time with a major focus laid on innovation and fun. You get Ceviches, salads, small plates, wok and plancha. At Asian de Cuba, they bring a good selection of hand-crafted cocktails exclusively built on classic formula. They have been presenting the tropical nature of food drawing inspiration from both Cuba and Asia; Asian influenced Cuban food is also into picture.

Address: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7300 5588
Website: https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/  Nearest tube station: Leicester square station

The White Lion

The white lion is a popular English pub in Covent Garden serving real ales. Welcoming environment is teamed with pre-theatre options where they have only limited seating on the upstairs filling quickly. Staff is friendly and more than willing to accommodate. The White lion features traditional British favourites and pub classics with its famous chips and fish sausages and mash that are worth every penny. Apple burger and Iberian black pig are among the top dishes served here.

Address: 24 James St, London WC2E 8NS, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7240 1064
Website: http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/london/thewhitelioncoventgardenlondon
Nearest tube station: Covent Garden

Sticks ‘n’ Sushi

They have been recognised as one of the most successful restaurant chains in London and worldwide and while they first opened in Wimbledon, the popularity of its next venue in Covent Garden remains unmatched. Sticks ‘n’ Sushi have been known as the market leaders in Japanese cuisine with specialty in yakitori and sushi sticks straight from the grill. Even though they have been popular and attract plenty of customers, they never compromise on quality. The Japanese inspired flavours are well complemented with sleek and stunning interiors by Diener and Diener. You get meat, fish, sushi rolls and choices like vegetable nigiri have been delighting the seafood lovers that want to try things other than fish.

Address: 11 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8PY, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 3141 8 810
Website: http://www.sticksnsushi.co.uk/  Nearest tube station: Leicester square/ Covent Garden

Big Easy Bar BQ and Crabshack

Thanks to Big Easy Bar BQ and Crabshack that was once an electric power station, residents of Covent Garden could not have got to a better cool and quirky underground venue filled heavily with American influences. Big Easy Bar BQ and Crabshack offers weekly delicacies at decent prices – includes lobsters, steak and drinks on Thursdays and limitless shrimp on Tuesdays. The 9 metre long back bar (inspired by Gulf coast) and the shelter bar is completely stocked with a huge selection of cocktails and delicious bar snacks. The décor and the food are both bold in flavours. In food, these authentic flavours are a result of its preparation from southern barbecue pit where they cook meat for almost 18 hours.

Address: 12 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NA, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 3728 4888
Website: http://bigeasy.co.uk/  Nearest tube station: Leicester square/ Covent Garden

Hawksmoor Seven Dials

Formerly a fruit warehouse, this location in seven dials has now turned into a carnivore venue serving some of the most amazing steaks and cocktail. This basement location is also a high-end destination with superb interior where you get to experience meat and other taste sensations like lobster, crab, sirloin, pudding, wine, bone marrow with onions, Ginger Pig Longhorn ribeye, kimchi burger, beef drinking chips, hot dogs, etc. Known as a famous British steak and seafood restaurant located in the seven dials of Covent garden, this is just perfect for the pre and post-theatre in the west end. This award winning British steakhouse and cocktail bar is worth a visit.

Address: 11 Langley St, London WC2H 9JG, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7420 9390
Website: http://thehawksmoor.com/locations/seven-dials/  Nearest tube station: Covent Garden

The Delaunay

A brainchild of Chris Corbin and Jeremy King, The Delaunay has something for everyone and it seems as it has been around for decades now. Interiors include green leather seating, brass rails, black and white marble floors, dark wood and antique mirrors. This has a promising grand European cafe surrounds and is an all day restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with morning and afternoon tea.

Address: 55 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BB, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7499 8558
Website: https://www.thedelaunay.com/  Nearest tube station: Covent Garden/ Temple

Frenchie

French elements in the decor and polished service are a plus; food is served in modern European small plates. Signature from the Parisian Frenchie’s wine bar with house smoked meat and the crunchy red cabbage is surely a must-try. Creamy ricotta, tortelli and smoky tea broth are just amazing. Brilliant cooking in this hugely popular frenchie restaurant and bar makes it worth a visit in Covent Garden.

Address: 16 Henrietta St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8QH, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 7836 4422
Website: http://www.frenchiecoventgarden.com/  Nearest tube station: Leicester Square/ Covent Garden

Other Top recommendations in Covent Garden

Some of the top recommendations for a good lunchtime in Covent garden are ‘Mishkin’s’, ‘’Canela Cafe’, ‘Barrafina’, ‘Seoul Bakery’, ‘Pe Pe Italian street food’, ‘wild food cafe’, ‘sargar’, ‘Balthazar Boulangerie’, ‘Battersea pie station’, etc.

Among the top pubs in Covent garden area, some of the best worth recommending are ‘Brasserie max’, ‘Bedford and strand’, ‘Cellar door’, ‘Pheonix artist club’, ‘Detroit’, ‘Circus’, ‘Freud’, etc. Among the array of pubs located in the area, ‘Cross Keys’, ‘Lamb & Flag’, ‘Harp’, ‘Lowlander’, ‘Potterhouse’ also deserve a mention.

Other top venues where you can enjoy food and drinks in Covent garden are ‘All Bar One’, ‘American bar’, ‘Aubaine Deli’, ‘Amorino’, ‘Bajo Bar’, ‘Beaufort Bar’, ‘Bill’s’, ‘Ben’s cookies’, ‘BYOC’, ‘Busaba Eathai – Floral Street’, ‘Byron’, ‘Cafe des Amis’, ‘Caffe Nero’, ‘Carluccio’s’, ‘Christopher’s’, ‘Clos Maggiore’, ‘Chez Antoinette’, ‘Crème de la Crêpe’, ‘Club at The Ivy’, ‘Flat Iron’, ‘Dirty Martini’, ‘Hubbard & Bell’, ‘J Sheekey Atlantic Bar’, ‘Joe Allen’, ‘Jamie’s Union Jacks’, ‘Kaspar’s Seafood Bar & Grill at The Savoy’, ‘Kastner & Ovens’, ‘Joe’s Southern Table and Bar’, ‘Ladurée’, ‘L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon’, ‘Le Restaurant de PAUL’, ‘Le Pain Quotidien’, ‘Mabel’s, ‘LIMA floral’, ‘Light Bar’, ‘Maple leaf bar’, ‘Masala zone’, ‘Morelli’s Gelato’, ‘Murakami’, ‘Nag’s head’, ‘Notes’, ‘Orso’, ‘Pizza experes’, ‘Polpo’, ‘Roka’, ‘Snog’, ‘Starbucks’, ‘The Ivy’, ‘Tuttons’, ‘Wagamama’, ‘Wahaca’, etc.

Spiced hot drinks, powerful breakfast cocktails, Caribbean soups, saltfish fritters and what not – these top restaurants and foodie hotspots in Covent garden have the potential to make your day with market-inspired menu to fill your stomach! You are surely coming back for more!

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