Looking for a London lunch experience that doesn't involve long wait times and mediocre food? We’ve got you. These Covent Garden lunch venues will win you and your palette over! Between street performers and boutique shops, you’ll find everything from sleek private dining rooms to charming cafés serving up the city’s best midday bites. Whether it’s a client lunch, birthday brunch, or just an excuse for a long midday catch-up, Covent Garden restaurants are ready for you! Check them out below!
Booking costs of lunch venues average £1500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £600 | to £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £35 | to £49 | per person |
| From £1750 | to £3500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill
in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I booked Maxwells for my sisters surprise birthday party.’
La Scala Room at Opera Tavern
in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Our party enjoyed the evening - the food was INCREDIBLE as well as the venue, facilities etc.’
Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden
in Covent Garden - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I held my 30th Birthday party here and the staff were incredible from pre-booking all the way to the event.’
You'll find lunch venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Covent Garden, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £700 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for lunch venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 200 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £750 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 80 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 120 guests |
| Bar | prices average £800 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £650 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 120 guests |
Smaller lunch venues usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden, rated 4.4/5 - dining room for 15 guests
Our user said: ‘Nothing was too much trouble, and she coped well with the 'small people' at the lunch!’
Private Dining Room at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay, rated 5/5 - dining room for 16 guests
Our user said: ‘The venue is gorgeous and immaculate…. I did my research and we mostly had the Beef Wellington, so good!’
Private Dining Room at Clos Maggiore, rated 5/5 - dining room for 23 guests
Our user said: ‘We were celebrating my husbands 50th in the private dining area and it was wonderful.’
Cheap lunch venues in Covent Garden start from £280 hire fee per day or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Onion Room at 3 Henrietta Street, from £280 hire fee per day
(up to 25 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘If you have the budget, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend booking El T’akoy.’
First Floor Private Dining at Boulevard Brasserie, from £250 minimum spend per event
(up to 35 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Very helpful and friendly service. Canapes were very good.’
Downstairs Area at Byron Covent Garden, from £20 per person (up to 250 guests seated)
Page last updated in September 2026
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