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Top Unique Restaurants in Covent Garden
If your idea of a good time involves dinner under neon lights or cocktails served in teapots, Covent Garden’s quirky restaurants were basically made for you. Located between street performers and boutique theatres, you’ll find venues that double as conversation starters on streets like Floral, Henrietta and Neal. For birthdays, team dinners, or just vibey nights out, these restaurants keep things weird (in the best way). Tagvenue helps you zero in on the right quirky dining room, with filters that actually matter—location, group size, vibe, and photos that show what you’re really getting. Start browsing and book today!
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![La Scala Room at Opera Tavern in Covent Garden, London]()
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.” -
![Semi-Private Room B at PARO - Awarded Best Indian Restaurant in Covent Garden, London]()
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-Private Room B
30 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.” -
![Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £650
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
15 guestsSUSHISAMBA Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonAAnne K.
“We reserved the private dining room at the Covent Garden location.” -
![Private Party Venue - Lounge at Le Bab Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Party Venue - Lounge
60 guestsLe Bab Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London
#Supervenue
YYosuzi S.
“My guests loved it. Very easy to work with the venue! Food was fantastic and the space downstairs was special.” -
![Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
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.” -
![Private Dining Covent Garden at Le Bab Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Covent Garden
12 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.” -
![The Judges Chamber at Browns Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £1750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Judges Chamber
40 guestsBrowns Covent GardenLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, LondonHHazel C.
“Great private dining room! Excellent service and food and we will be returning again!” -
![Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Covent Garden, London]()
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.” -
![Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
14 guestsCôte Brasserie Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonKKeith G.
“Great value, food quality, service & private dining room” -
![The Barristers Court at Browns Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Barristers Court
50 guestsBrowns Covent GardenLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, LondonBBenjamina E.
“Thanks very much to the team at Browns Covent Garden for making my graduation celebration a lovely evening!” -
![Private Event Venue London at Le Bab Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Event Venue London
80 guestsLe Bab Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London
#Supervenue
MManpreet
“I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to host a special event, especially a birthday party!” -
![Private Dining Room at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay in Covent Garden, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
16 guestsThe River Restaurant by Gordon RamsayCharing Cross StationCovent Garden, LondonJJoanna
“A well organised team made our day very special last Saturday…. The venue is gorgeous and immaculate….”
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FAQs about Top Unique Restaurants in Covent Garden
Booking costs of quirky restaurants 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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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.’ -
Private Party Venue - Lounge at Le Bab Covent Garden in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Very easy to work with the venue! Food was fantastic and the space downstairs was special.’ -
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 quirky restaurants 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 30 guests | prices average £700 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 |
Smaller quirky restaurants usually fit up to 30 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 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.’ -
The Onion Room at 3 Henrietta Street, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 30 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small professional teams and social friend groups benefit from the room's casual layout for seated meals or focused meetings. What sets it apart: An in-room PA and permission to bring an external DJ allow hosts... -
The Study at Browns Covent Garden, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 12 guests
Our user said: ‘Excellent and attentive staff, good food and wine, lovely room. The one long table worked very well for us.’
Cheap quirky restaurants in Covent Garden start from £280 hire fee per day or £300 minimum spend per event. 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.’ -
Drinks Receptions The Terrace at Le Bab Covent Garden, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Great value for money as well, and all of the guests loved the look of the venue. Thanks again, team!’ -
Private Room A at PARO - Awarded Best Indian Restaurant, from £24 per person (up to 130 guests seated)
Venue said: Delight in our award-winning Indian cuisine, as featured on television, conveniently located just moments away from Covent Garden, Temple, Charing Cross, Leicester Square, and Holborn underground stations.
In Covent Garden, quirky restaurants are most commonly booked for 15 to 40 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Private Dining | Usually between £500 and £1,000. |
User who booked Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden for 12 guests
said: ‘If you are thinking to reserve this place for a special event, I’d definitely recommend.’ |
| Party | Usually between £550 and £2,300. |
User who booked Private Party Venue - Lounge at Le Bab Covent Garden for 95 guests
said: ‘Super cool venue - wall art, drinks, soundsystem.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £500 and £1,000. |
User who booked Roof Top Garden at Bow Street Tavern for 12 guests
said: ‘Fun, vibrant and well decorated venue. Food was great and liked we could play our own music...’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £550 and £1,500. |
User who booked The Onion Room at 3 Henrietta Street for 10 guests
said: ‘It’s very easy to find! I will definitely be back and will recommend this venue to the rest of my company.’ |
| Drinks Reception | Usually between £650 and £1,600. |
User who booked Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden for 40 guests
said: ‘They responded to all our requests and went above and boyond with their service and attention to detail.’ |
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