The Permission Lounge Review: The Stylish Lounge and Bar Near Leicester Square | A superb, beloved stylish lounge and bar near Leicester Square, with good cocktails, a stylish setting and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the West End
The Gods Rooftop Bar Review: The Multi-Level Rooftop Bar Atop the Hippodrome | A lively, popular multi-level rooftop bar atop the Hippodrome on Leicester Square bearing a fine theatrical name, with good cocktails, fine views and a good spirit, fairly mixed but well-placed
The Terrace Review: The Fine Terrace Bar Near Trafalgar Square | A superb, beloved terrace bar near Trafalgar Square, with good drinks, a fine al fresco charm and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the West End
The Studio Coffee Review: The Coffee and Cocktail Listening Bar of Covent Garden | A superb, beloved coffee and cocktail listening bar on Bedford Street in Covent Garden, with fine coffee, fine cocktails, a vinyl soundtrack and a warm welcome, one to watch
The Savoy Tap Review: The Welcoming Tap House of Covent Garden | A welcoming, characterful tap house near the Strand in Covent Garden with good beer on tap, good honest food and a warm welcome, a proper local for a good pint in the West End
The Long Acre Review: The Big, Busy Pub on Covent Garden’s Storied Street | A big, busy, no-frills pub on the storied Long Acre in Covent Garden, a solid, honest crowd-pleaser for a good-value pint and a bite in the heart of the West End, with a warm welcome
The Plume Wine Bar Review: The Sparkling Wine Bar in Dickens’ Old Publishing House | A lovely, beloved sparkling-wine bar on Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, set in Charles Dickens’ former publishing house, with bubbles from small producers, good small plates and a warm welcome
The Cecilia’s Wine House Review: The Elegant Wine House of Drury Lane | A gorgeous, beloved wine house on Drury Lane in Covent Garden, with elegant interiors, first-class Bordeaux and Burgundy and wines from around the world, a genuine wine-lover’s haven
The Condesa Review: The Mexican Bar and Tapas of Covent Garden | A lively, characterful Mexican bar and tapas spot in Covent Garden with good Mexican small plates, agave cocktails and a warm welcome, a genuine slice of Mexico in the West End
The Be At One Lyceum Review: The Lively Cocktail Bar by the Lyceum | A lively, hugely popular Be At One cocktail bar by the Lyceum in Covent Garden, with a vast cocktail menu, a great party atmosphere and a warm welcome, one of the liveliest spots in the area
The AMANO Rooftop Bar Review: The Rooftop Cocktail Bar of Covent Garden | A stylish rooftop cocktail bar in Covent Garden with good cocktails, an airy terrace and city views, a genuinely lovely spot for a drink above the bustle, with a warm welcome
The Blind Spot Review: The Hidden Speakeasy of St Martin’s Lane | A glamorous, hidden speakeasy cocktail bar behind a secret golden-hand door in the St Martin’s Lane hotel, with globe-trotting cocktails, dim-lit glamour and a warm welcome
The St. JOHN Neal’s Yard Wine Bar Review: The Wine Bar From a Legendary British Restaurant | A lovely little wine bar in Neal’s Yard from the legendary St. JOHN restaurant group, founded by the celebrated chef Fergus Henderson, a genuine bolthole for a good glass and a snack, one to watch
The BLOODSPORTS by MEATliquor Review: The Rock and Roll Burger Bar of Covent Garden | A lively, characterful bar and burger joint in Covent Garden from the celebrated MEATliquor group, with dirty burgers, strong cocktails, dark rock-and-roll style and a warm welcome
The Champagne and Fromage Review: The Champagne and Cheese Bar of Covent Garden | A lovely, beloved French bistro and bar in Covent Garden pairing boutique grower champagnes with charcuterie and cheeses, a genuinely delightful spot for a glass of fizz and a warm welcome
The 10 Cases Review: The Ever-Changing Wine Bistro of Covent Garden | A beloved, down-to-earth wine bistro in Covent Garden with an ever-changing wine list (only ten cases of each), thoughtful plates and a cosy, characterful setting, a genuine wine-lover’s gem
The Sun Tavern Review: The Historic Pub of Covent Garden’s Old Courts | A characterful, historic pub near the 18th-century pedestrian courts of Covent Garden, long offering good food and drink at this spot, a proper local for good beer, good cheer and a warm welcome
The Oriole Review: The Award-Winning Cocktail Bar and Jazz Restaurant of Covent Garden | An award-winning, subterranean cocktail bar and Latin American restaurant in St Martin’s Courtyard, with globe-trotting cocktails, live jazz and a warm welcome, sister to the celebrated Nightjar
The Pintxito Review: The Basque Pintxo Bar of Covent Garden | A superb, beloved Basque pintxo bar in Covent Garden bringing the flavours of San Sebastian and Bilbao to London, with traditional and modern pintxos, txakoli, cider and a warm welcome
The CellarDoor Review: The Tiny Cabaret Cocktail Bar Beneath Aldwych | A tiny, characterful 1930s-inspired cocktail bar tucked beneath Aldwych in a former Victorian public convenience, with nightly cabaret, burlesque, classic cocktails and a warm welcome
The STEREO Review: The Subterranean Music Cocktail Bar of the Piazza | A lively, subterranean music-and-cocktails bar on the south side of Covent Garden’s Piazza, with cocktails named after classic rock tracks, live music, DJs and a great party atmosphere
The Two Brewers Review: The Welcoming Covent Garden Pub With a Fine Old Name | A welcoming, characterful Covent Garden pub bearing the fine old brewing name of the two brewers, a proper local for good beer, good cheer and a warm welcome
The Cross Keys Review: The Welcoming Covent Garden Pub With a Fine Old Name | A welcoming, characterful Covent Garden pub bearing the classic old name of the cross keys, a proper local for good beer, good cheer and a warm welcome in the heart of the area
The Big Easy Review: The Southern BBQ and Crabshack of Covent Garden | A vast, lively Southern-style American BBQ and crabshack on Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, set in an old power station, with pit-cooked BBQ, fresh lobster, live music and a warm welcome
The Gaucho Review: The Argentine Steak and Malbec Bar of Covent Garden | A sleek, hugely popular Argentine steak restaurant and bar in Covent Garden, with premium cuts, bold Malbecs, classic cocktails and a moody, luxurious setting, a genuine slice of Argentina
The Dovetail Bar Review: The Tropical Tiki Cocktail Bar of Henrietta Street | A superb, beloved tropical tiki cocktail bar in the basement of Henrietta Street in Covent Garden, with rum-loaded tiki drinks, Hawaiian sunshine and a warm welcome
The Maple Leaf Review: London’s Only Canadian Pub on Maiden Lane | A characterful, hugely popular Canadian-themed pub on Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, London’s only Canadian pub, with Canadian beers, ice hockey on the screens, poutine and a warm welcome
The Alchemist Review: The Theatrical Molecular Cocktail Bar of St Martin’s Lane | A hugely popular, theatrical cocktail bar on St Martin’s Lane in Covent Garden, famed for its molecular, colour-changing, smoking cocktails, a genuinely fun and dramatic night out
The Mr Fogg’s Gin Parlour Review: The Chintzy Victorian Gin Salon of Covent Garden | A wonderfully chintzy, immersive Victorian gin parlour and salon in Covent Garden, part of the Mr Fogg’s family, with a vast gin selection, 19th-century cocktails and a warm welcome
The Blacklock Review: The Celebrated Chop House of Covent Garden | A celebrated, lively chop house in Covent Garden renowned for its good-value, expertly-cooked chops, its All In sharing feast and a superb Sunday roast, with good drinks and a warm welcome
