213 Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London

We found 213 Cool, Fun, Lively restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Covent Garden London

Covent Garden is a major attraction for both tourists and Londoners alike due to its West End location, fantastic shopping scene and beautiful architecture. Not to mention the vast number of places to eat that make it a haven for foodies. In fact, even if you were to narrow down your search to a mile radius, you would still find hundreds of restaurants in Covent Garden that cater for your every need, from fantastic fine dining to photo-ready restaurants and places that are perfect for a quick bite. So densely-packed are the places to eat in Covent Garden that you’re never too far from a high-quality steakhouse, some of the freshest seafood in town, classic French fare or whatever else you might fancy. If you crave it, Covent Garden has probably got a restaurant to satisfy.

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Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London
Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London
Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London
Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London
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The Pink Chihuahua

The Pink Chihuahua

London, W1F 0RR
0.5 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"Formerly the domain of the late, great Dick Bradsell, this LA Low Rider dive continues to uphold the philosophy of the much-lamented London bartender & ..." Read our full review
The Blind Pig

The Blind Pig

London, W1F 7NR
0.6 miles
Silver BarsUnder £30
What we think
"Compared to the original 'blind pigs' – riotous mob-run Prohibition-era rackets that flogged illegal moonshine to parched punters – the des ..." Read our full review
Fortitude Bakehouse

Fortitude Bakehouse

Bloomsbury, WC1N 1JD
0.8 miles
Under £30
Figaro's

Figaro's

London, W1D 7EJ
0.5 miles
£30 - £49BarsFrenchItalianMediterraneanWine Bars
Figaro’s is a modern and inviting bar and Mediterranean restaurant located off Shaftesbury Avenue, in the heart of West London. The interior is unique ... Find out more
Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus

Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus

Fitzrovia, W1T 3LR
0.8 miles
Silver £30 - £49JapaneseVeganVegetarian
What we think
"The second site for this unique take on a Japanese izakaya restaurant finds its home in Fitzrovia, in a much larger space than the Covent Garden origin ..." Read our full review
Be At One Covent Garden Russell Street

Be At One Covent Garden Russell Street

London, WC2B 5HF
0.1 miles
BarsUnder £30
The vibey Be At One Covent Garden on Russell Street is one of Be At One’s most popular bars, offering late night opening hours into the early morning. ... Find out more
Dishoom Covent Garden

Dishoom Covent Garden

Covent Garden, WC2H 9FB
0.2 miles
Bronze £30 - £49Indian
What we think
"The more things change, the more they stay the same, it seems. It’s been 10 years since we started queuing outside Dishoom branches, bolstered by ..." Read our full review
Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour

Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour

London, W1D 6JE
0.4 miles
Bronze £30 - £49BarsDim Sum
What we think
"Arranged over three floors of a dodgy-looking townhouse, this neat Chinatown cutie is from Eric Yu, he of 68 and Boston and Marylebone newbie, Burlock. ..." Read our full review
Humble Chicken

Humble Chicken

Soho, W1D 4SJ
0.4 miles
Gold JapaneseOver £80
What we think
"Humble Chicken’s beak-to-foot yakitori made a splash when it first opened in 2021 - according to head chef Angelo Sato, that was just a step in t ..." Read our full review
The Shell French Seafood Restaurant

The Shell French Seafood Restaurant

Holborn, WC1B 5AA
0.6 miles
£30 - £49FishFrench
What we think
"It’s hard to miss The Shell, which lights up central London’s Southampton Row with its fluorescent blue signage, alerting passers-by to the ..." Read our full review
Fogo De Chão

Fogo De Chão

London, W1D 6PJ
0.4 miles
£30 - £49Brazilian
The Palomar

The Palomar

Soho, W1D 6DN
0.4 miles
Gold £30 - £49InternationalMiddle Eastern
What we think
"Siblings Leo and Zoe Paskin have opened two slick follow-ups (The Barbary and Evelyn’s Table) to their original West End smash hit, but The Palom ..." Read our full review
Barrio Soho

Barrio Soho

London, W1F 8PS
0.6 miles
Bronze BarsSouth American
What we think
"Much of its tropical kitsch was culled during this cool cabana's 2015 reboot, and Barrio's meaner, leaner, new retro pose (all mango, cream and jungle ..." Read our full review
J Sheekey Atlantic Bar

J Sheekey Atlantic Bar

London, WC2N 4AL
0.2 miles
Bronze £30 - £49Fish
What we think
"A rebranding of what could be considered as London’s most famous fish restaurant has moved the focus from slippery bivalves to lots of other fish ..." Read our full review
Bierschenke

Bierschenke

Soho, WC2H 9LJ
0.2 miles
£30 - £49German
Bierschenke is the epitome of authentic Munich Bierkeller culture in the UK. Located in Covent Garden, the Bierschenke Bierkeller offers guests the genuine ... Find out more
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This iconic area of London packs a lot into a fairly modest space. If you’re going for dinner in Covent Garden, almost every street in the area is crammed with highly-reviewed places to eat – it doesn’t matter if you’re hungry for a bowl of ramen or an elegant multi-course menu. Of course, at the centre of it all is the main piazza, which houses a stunning indoor market of boutique shops, cafes and more informal restaurants. But if you really want a meal that will blow you (and your party) away, then this list of the best restaurants in Covent Garden will do just that.

There are plenty more foodie pockets in this part of London to discover. One of the most picturesque has got to be Neal’s Yard, a colourful courtyard where a handful of restaurants, cafes and wine bars converge. And, if you’re craving a fluffy stack of pancakes or planning a bottomless birthday bash, there are loads of brunch spots in Covent Garden, too. Remember to use the filters on the left to narrow down your search and find a restaurant that perfectly matches your preferences.