Top Venues for Lunch Events in Covent Garden
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!
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from £3500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAfternoon Tea Room
100 guestsBrowns Covent GardenLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, LondonGGary N.
“Staff was very helpful and flexible, supporting guests reach the current room.” -
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Onyx Bar
70 guestsInamo Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonSSamuel H.
“A good space, and the food was very good!” -
from £800
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityStudio Bar
40 guestsMaxwell's Bar and GrillCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonAAlexandra E.
“This venue was perfect for my 28th birthday dinner. The food was amazing and came out very quickly.” -
from £750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLa Scala Room
42 guestsOpera TavernCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonYYana Y.
“The space itself is comfortable and cozy, and truly feels separated from the rest of the restaurant.” -
from £26
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
84 guestsInamo Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonCCaroline B.
“Fun, original venue for an 18th birthday party.” -
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityConstabulary
18 guestsBow Street TavernCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonOOscar M.
“Booked the Constabulary room for a surprise poker evening for my brother and everything was fantastic!” -
from £1000
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityThe Sapphire Room
75 guestsNags Head, Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonGGillian N.
“Amazing location; great team, so very helpful; beautiful space; our lunch was very good too.” -
from £280
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Onion Room
25 guests3 Henrietta StreetCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London#Supervenue
CCharis M.
“Clear communication and the service was great. Good location for an intimate baby shower.” -
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Party Venue - Lounge
60 guestsLe Bab Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London#Supervenue
LLauren S.
“Space, food and staff were all really good. Event went down without any problems.” -
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Event Venue London
80 guestsLe Bab Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London#Supervenue
KKam E.
“They ticked all my boxes and so many guests commented on what a great space it was to hire.” -
from £24
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room A
130 guestsPARO - Awarded Best Indian RestaurantCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonKKetachi U.
“It is a beautiful restaurant and great value for money. I will definitely be recommending to friends.” -
from £1750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Judges Chamber
40 guestsBrowns Covent GardenLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, LondonJJohn B.
“Excellent and attentive staff, good food and wine, lovely room. The one long table worked very well for us.”
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FAQs about Top Venues for Lunch Events in Covent Garden
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 £650 | to £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £49 | per person |
| From £1750 | to £3500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 95 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £5750 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for lunch venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 180 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £750 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 70 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £650 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 55 guests |
| Pub | prices average £750 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 60 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 100 guests |
Smaller lunch venues usually fit up to 35 guests seated. Here are some great options in Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Covent Garden, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 18 guests
Venue said: This Cote Brasserie is in the heart of Covent Garden surrounded by some of London's best theatres. This dynamic venue with pockets of hidden spaces is brilliant for those smaller and larger bookings. -
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!’
Cheap lunch venues in Covent Garden start from £280 hire fee per day or £20 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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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.’ -
Private Room A at PARO - Awarded Best Indian Restaurant, from £24 per person (up to 130 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘So tasty, will definitely be coming back. It is a beautiful restaurant and great value for money.’ -
Mezzanine at Marlborough Head, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘We were in the mezzanine section, which was great as a private space for our team Christmas do.’
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Page last updated in October 2026
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