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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Swift

Swift

London, W1D 4TQ
0.3 miles
Gold Bars
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"The words ‘fancy a swift drink?’ have never been better chosen – though we’re sure you’ll want to linger over cocktails a ..." Read our full review
Hovarda

Hovarda

Soho, W1D 6DW
0.4 miles
Bronze £50 - £79GreekTurkish
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"Yo-yoing between Turkish and Greek cuisines, this Soho grill isn’t quite sure where its culinary expertise lies. Nevertheless, Hovarda (‘va ..." Read our full review
Shake Shack Tottenham Court Road

Shake Shack Tottenham Court Road

London, WC1A
0.4 miles
BurgersNorth AmericanUnder £30
Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack has been wowing them stateside since 2004, and now the New York restaurateur has brought his modern-day ‘roadside burg ... Find out more
Stereo

Stereo

Covent Garden, WC2E 8BE
0.0 miles
£30 - £49BarsBurgersNorth American
Nestled away under Covent Garden Market you’ll find the dark and moody Stereo, that’s managed to find the perfect balance of cocktails, food and ... Find out more
Wagamama Holborn

Wagamama Holborn

Holborn, WC2B 6PA
0.4 miles
£30 - £49JapanesePan Asian
Being in central London can be overwhelming. With so many places to eat, how will you know if you’ve picked the best place? Will you find a better pla ... Find out more
ROVI

ROVI

Fitzrovia, W1A 3AE
0.8 miles
Silver £50 - £79InternationalMiddle Eastern
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"Having been open for a few years now, it feels as though ROVI has really settled into itself. We wonder if Ottolenghi’s accessible reputation mea ..." Read our full review
Ember Yard

Ember Yard

Soho, W1F 8SU
0.6 miles
Bronze £30 - £49ItalianMediterraneanSpanishTapas
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"“Cool but not too expensive”, this casual spot deals in Spanish and Italian food with a “smoky twist”. The two-tiered spac ..." Read our full review
Burger and Lobster Fitzrovia

Burger and Lobster Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia, W1W 7JE
0.9 miles
£30 - £49BurgersFish
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"Burger & Lobster definitely takes some beating. There’s a winning simplicity to its eponymous offering of hand-minced corn-fed Nebraskan beef ..." Read our full review
Pizza Pilgrims Waterloo

Pizza Pilgrims Waterloo

Waterloo, SE1 7AB
0.9 miles
Bronze PizzaUnder £30
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"Since its launch in 2012, Pizza Pilgrims has established itself as a must-visit spot for Pizza lovers in London. Thee brand's South London branch can b ..." Read our full review
The Gentlemen Baristas Piccadilly

The Gentlemen Baristas Piccadilly

London, W1J 9EF
0.8 miles
£30 - £49British
London-based coffee shop The Gentleman Baristas' flagship store in Piccadilly is its 10th site since opening on Unio ... Find out more
Temper Covent Garden

Temper Covent Garden

Covent Garden, WC2H 9FA
0.1 miles
Bronze £30 - £49BarbecueSouth AmericanSteak
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"Temper Covent Garden, located on buzzy Mercer Walk, had a brief dalliance with Italian cuisine but has now converted to a menu not dissimilar to its po ..." Read our full review
Flesh & Buns Covent Garden

Flesh & Buns Covent Garden

Covent Garden, WC2H 9LX
0.2 miles
£30 - £49JapaneseSushiTapas
Located in a cavernous basement in Covent Garden, Flesh & Buns is a lively izakaya restaurant that serves small and large plates of tasty Japanese fare. ... Find out more
Barrafina Adelaide Street

Barrafina Adelaide Street

Covent Garden, WC2N 4HZ
0.2 miles
Silver £30 - £49SpanishTapas
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"Mixing authenticity with confidence and urban gloss, Barrafina’s lively theatreland outlet shows its glamorous side with huge windows, glittering ..." Read our full review
Ham Yard Bar at Ham Yard Hotel

Ham Yard Bar at Ham Yard Hotel

Piccadilly Circus, W1D 7DT
0.5 miles
Silver £30 - £49Bars
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"Whether you're warming up before a trip to the theatre or simply chilling on the terrace with something suitably intoxicating, the bar at this boutique ..." Read our full review
Temper Soho

Temper Soho

Soho, W1F 0DF
0.6 miles
Silver £30 - £49BarbecueSouth American
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"This buzzing bonfire of a restaurant is dedicated to the art and craft of cooking in-house butchered meat: below the small, ground-floor taco bar lies ..." Read our full review
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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.