DK Travel : London : Covent Garden : Bars & Nightclubs

Café des Amis du Vin

Located in a side alley next to the Royal Opera House, this cafe is a good bet if you are looking to dine somewhere central. It serves good, fresh food at reasonable prices.
Frank’s Café

Run by the Ruocco family since the 1960s, this is one of few good, cheap cafés in central London. English breakfasts, pasta, veal, and sandwiches are served.
Freuds

This small basement attracts a designer crowd in the evenings. Huge choice of coffees (some with liqueurs), cocktails and bottled beers.
Gordon’s Wine Bar

An ancient dive where wine, port and Madeira are served from the barrel in schooners or beakers.
Lowlander

Belgian beer and European cuisine served in a relaxed setting attract drinkers and diners alike at this popular spot.
Monmouth Coffee House

One of the best places to buy and sample really good coffee, including organically produced brews. The tantalizing aroma drifts up to the wooden bench tables in the café at the back of the premises.
Paul

The best patisserie in Covent Garden has authentic French fruit tarts, croissants, breads and cakes, as well as filled baguettes and real French coffee.
Royal Opera House Café

Take the escalator up to the café in the Amphitheatre Bar for coffees, cakes and drinks.
The Lamb and Flag

This traditional pub, serving cask bitter, is one of the oldest in the West End.Delicious roasts are served upstairs at weekday lunchtimes.
World Food Café, Neal’s Yard Dining Room

Have a pot of tea or a coffee, an Indian mango ice cream or a vegetarian snack in this pretty corner of Covent Garden.