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223 Cool, Fun, Lively Restaurants near Covent Garden London

We found 223 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
What we think
"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
BAO Soho

BAO Soho

Soho, W1F 9AS
0.6 miles
Silver ChineseTaiwaneseUnder £30
What we think
"Despite the opening of Bao Fitzrovia in 2016, the diminutive original still entertains lengthy (some say “interminable”) queues, such is th ..." Read our full review
The Vault at Milroy's

The Vault at Milroy's

London, W1D 4NX
0.4 miles
Silver Bars
What we think
"To be sure of a seat in the cellar of this iconic single-malt emporium, you must book ahead. Head past the ground-floor bar, through a bookcase that do ..." Read our full review
Luci

Luci

Covent Garden, WC2E 9AD
0.1 miles
£30 - £49Central EuropeanCheeseItalianMediterraneanModern EuropeanPizza
In the heart of Covent Garden, just a two-minute walk from the station, you will find Luci, an Italian restaurant-bakery that is truly all about the food. F ... Find out more
Temper Covent Garden

Temper Covent Garden

Covent Garden, WC2H 9FA
0.1 miles
Bronze £30 - £49BarbecueSouth AmericanSteak
What we think
"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
Barrafina Adelaide Street

Barrafina Adelaide Street

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

The Balcony at The Hippodrome

London, WC2H 7JH
0.2 miles
£30 - £49BarsInternationalNorth AmericanSteak
What we think
"Night owls might take a gamble on the stand-alone Tom Dixon-designed cocktail bar in what was once the dress circle at The Hippodrome theatre, since dr ..." 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
What we think
"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
What we think
"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
Quaglino’s (bar)

Quaglino’s (bar)

St. James's, SW1Y 6AJ
0.7 miles
Bars
Rooted in the heart of Mayfair since 1929, Quaglino’s is the place to go for a healthy dose of glamour and sophistication. Aside from the restaurant, ... Find out more
Aqua Nueva

Aqua Nueva

Oxford Circus, W1B 3BR
0.8 miles
Bronze £30 - £49BarsInternationalSpanishTapas
What we think
"Aqua's upmarket Spanish eatery is predictably sleek and glamorous, although the food is sufficiently accomplished to hold its own. Low-lit black tables ..." Read our full review
Aqua Kyoto

Aqua Kyoto

Oxford Circus, W1B 3BR
0.8 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Japanese
What we think
"As far removed from the Zen minimalist school as it gets, Aqua Kyoto does high-end Japanese with a bit of razzmatazz. Feel the vibe as you circumnaviga ..." Read our full review
Stork Restaurant

Stork Restaurant

Mayfair, W1S 3NS
0.8 miles
FusionNorth AfricanOver £80South AfricanWest African
Found between Green Park and Regent Street, Stork Mayfair is a sophisticated pan-African restaurant, which serves a seasonally changing menu that is inspire ... 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.