Food Guides

Al Fresco in Covent Garden

Over 55 locations and 1,000 seats available!

Home to London’s iconic pedestrianised Piazza, Covent Garden is the place to drink and dine outdoors. From terrific terraces to bird’s eye views of the neighbourhood, Covent Garden has a dining destination for everyone.

On the Piazza

Drink and dine in the sunshine on the iconic Covent Garden Piazza.

→ Ladurée

Feel French and fancy at Ladurée's outdoor terrace and upstairs balcony overlooking the West Piazza.
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→ SUSHISAMBA

With a Piazza bar and a balcony overlooking Covent Garden, SUSHISAMBA has a great al fresco offering.
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→ Le Pain Quotidien

From brunch to bar, LPQ's Piazza seating is on the South Piazza.
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→ Shake Shack

Burger, cheese fries and a concrete, please! Shake Shack has seating inside the Market Building and on the South Piazza.
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Sip Veuve Cliquot whilst enjoying the sights of the Piazza at Aubaine Deli.
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→ Tuttons

With an all-day dining menu, Tuttons is here for all your al fresco sessions.
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→ Dirty Martini

Happy hour is happening on the Piazza thanks to Dirty Martini.
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→ VyTA

With a Piazza area and a hidden balcony, VyTA is a great al fresco choice.
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Find Nana on the South Piazza serving up your go to summer cocktails.

In The Market Building

Because you can never fully trust the great British weather, these spots are covered by the Market Building.

→ Buns and Buns

Carbs and cocktails are on the menu at Buns and Buns.
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→ Chez Antoinette

Anyone for a petit dejeuner? Chez Antoinette is the perfect location.
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→ Crusting Pipe

Sit and listen to the incredible classical performers at the class Crusting Pipe.
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→ Shake Shack

Burger, cheese fries and a concrete, please! Shake Shack has seating inside the Market Building and on the South Piazza.
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The Punch and Judy's balcony is well known at the best seats in Covent Garden to watch a performance or two.

Henrietta Street

This street is home to some of London's best restaurants and now you can enjoy them outside!

→ The Ivy Market Grill

Quintessential British cuisine with a view overlooking the Piazza.
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→ The Oystermen

The finest seafood and the best happy hour in Covent Garden.
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→ Da Henrietta

The Italian Supper Club has arrived to Henrietta Street.
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→ Sticks 'n' Sushi

Japanese food offering sushi, sake and grilled yakitori skewers. Yum!
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→ Din Tai Fung

The only place in the UK to find the legendary soup dumplings
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→ Frenchie

A trip to Paris via Covent Garden, anyone?
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→ Avobar

Dear Avobar, you guac our world with your stunning dishes and delicious cocktails.
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→ Cora Pearl

The best chips you will ever have can be found a Cora Pearl.
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Floral Court & Floral Street

→ La Goccia

Tucked away in Floral Court, La Goccia is Petersham Nurserises' small plate Italian concept.
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→ The Petersham

On the other side of Floral Court you will find the fine dining concept, The Petersham
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→ FLORAL by Lima

Be transported to Peru with FLORAL by Lima's Pisco Patio on Floral Street
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King Street

→ Mariage Freres

Home to the largest tea wall in the world, Mariage Freres is a truly decadent dining experience.
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→ The Delicatessen at Petersham Nurseries

The perfect pit stop for coffee and cake from the acclaimed Petersham Nurseries.
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Floral Court

Tucked away between Floral Street and KingStreet, Floral Court is the ultimate oasis in the heart of the West End. Filled to the brim with sunlight and greenery, Floral Court is the perfect place to enjoy your lunch break, a takeaway coffee or just to watch the world go by.

Location: Just off King Street and Floral Street