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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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Forza Wine National Theatre

Forza Wine National Theatre

South Bank, SE1 9PX
0.5 miles
£30 - £49ItalianMediterraneanModern EuropeanWine Bars
What we think
"The new opening at the National Theatre comes with a lot of expectations behind it, following in the footsteps of its first site in Peckham which has b ..." Read our full review
Circolo Popolare

Circolo Popolare

Fitzrovia, W1T 1PB
0.6 miles
Bronze £30 - £49ItalianPizza
What we think
"Big Mamma has made a big splash in 2019. The French restaurant group has eight venues in Paris, one in Lille and has followed the Eurostar to London, w ..." Read our full review
Hiba Express

Hiba Express

Holborn, WC1V 6JQ
0.4 miles
LebaneseMiddle EasternUnder £30
Hiba Express is a family-owned and family-run business with three outlets in London, serving up Palestinian and Lebanese food. The head chef is simply refer ... Find out more
The Rooftop at Trafalgar St. James

The Rooftop at Trafalgar St. James

Trafalgar Square, SW1A 2TS
0.4 miles
Silver £50 - £79BarsModern European
What we think
"With its picture-postcard views of Trafalgar Square below and the city’s skyline beyond, The Rooftop is The Trafalgar St James Hotel’s crow ..." 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
Maison Bab

Maison Bab

Covent Garden, WC2H 9FA
0.2 miles
Silver £30 - £49LebaneseMiddle EasternTurkish
What we think
"Kebabs were once the preserve of post-lash pig-outs, only to be devoured after 2am. But, along with burgers, hot dogs and fried chicken, the humble &rs ..." Read our full review
Shackfuyu

Shackfuyu

Soho, W1D 4TJ
0.3 miles
Bronze JapaneseUnder £30
What we think
"Bone Daddies' year-long pop up has gone permanent, with a refurbishment including a new upstairs bar and basement private dining. Housed in a former It ..." Read our full review
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
The Oxford Market

The Oxford Market

Soho, W1W 8AH
0.8 miles
InternationalTapasUnder £30
Nightjar Soho

Nightjar Soho

Soho, W1F 9PY
0.7 miles
Bronze £30 - £49Bars
What we think
"As prohibition-themed speakeasies go, the new Nightjar feels surprisingly authentic. The dim lighting, plush leather banquettes and hunched over jazz p ..." Read our full review
Sticks 'n' Sushi Soho

Sticks 'n' Sushi Soho

Soho, W1F 9RQ
0.6 miles
£30 - £49JapaneseSushiVeganVegetarian
This Danish-based chain has established itself as one of London’s most popular sushi places since arriving in Wimbledon in 2012, so it came as no surp ... Find out more
Dapur

Dapur

Holborn, WC1R 4RH
0.6 miles
MalaysianUnder £30
Jurema at The Mandrake

Jurema at The Mandrake

London, W1T 1PG
0.7 miles
£50 - £79BarsModern EuropeanSouth American
London’s drinking and dining scene is eclectic, surprising and often mind-bogglingly beautiful – you just have to know where to l ... Find out more
Honey & Co. Bloomsbury

Honey & Co. Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury, WC1N 3LW
0.7 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Middle Eastern
What we think
"There was a moment of panic at the beginning of 2022 when Honey & Co announced it was to close after 10 years of falafel-loving, spice-celebrating, ..." Read our full review
Radio Rooftop

Radio Rooftop

Covent Garden, WC2R 1HA
0.2 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Afternoon teaBarsMediterranean
What we think
"Impossibly glamorous (and sometimes impossible to get into if you haven't booked) the exclusive rooftop bar at ME London piles on the wow factor with i ..." 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.