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!
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 £600 | to £3500 | 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:
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 Dining Covent Garden at Le Bab Covent Garden
in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘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 - 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 (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 |
Smaller quirky restaurants 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 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 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.’
The Onion Room at 3 Henrietta Street, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘I will definitely be hosting my next wine session here.’
Cheap quirky restaurants 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)
In Covent Garden, quirky restaurants are most commonly booked for 15 to 50 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 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 £950 and £3,000. |
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 £600 and £2,000. |
User who booked Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill for 30 guests
said: ‘The atmosphere, the staff and the food!’ |
| 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 £1,000 and £1,800. |
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.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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