Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Charing Cross

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CheshuntCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonNorth LondonNorth West London

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AldgateAldwychAngelBalhamBankBankside

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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543 restaurants available nearby

1. Ivy Market Grill

4.3

Awesome(18699)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 200 times today

Sibling of the classic Modern European eatery offering walk-in seats in a polished, elegant space.

A photo of Palm Court Brasserie restaurant

2. Palm Court Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(15358)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Covent Garden

Booked 48 times today

Palm Court is the quintessential Parisian-style brasserie in the heart of Covent Garden. The restaurant has been lovingly crafted to recreate a classical 1920’s art nouveau-style venue echoing elegant dining rooms in Paris’s most affluent arrondissements.The restaurant offers a menu of French classics centred on seasonal meat, fish, seafood and vegetable dishes with quality and flavour at the forefront of our work. Whether you are dining for lunch with colleagues, dinner with a special someone, for Afternoon Tea with family or simply stopping by for a glass of wine, Palm Court Brasserie resonates the ideal environment to help you relax and unwind. Our wine list boasts an enviable list of labels spanning the vineyards of France, Italy and the New World.

A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden restaurant

3. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(303)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covent Garden

Booked 106 times today

In London's theatre quarter, our restaurant on Henrietta Street combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Enjoy quality sushi and Japanese-inspired cocktails in a historic setting near the Piazza – perfect for pre/post-theatre or shopping treat. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.

4. WOLFOX SAVOY

4.2

Awesome(88)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Covent Garden

Booked 7 times today

WOLFOX Savoy is an everyday grand café offering a modern Mediterranean menu with an elegant Italian flair, led by our esteemed Head Chef, Filippo Bellani. Designed to bring people together, our menus inspire connection—whether over a shared dining experience or a perfectly crafted coffee, creating an atmosphere of warmth, community, and conviviality.Located just a short stroll from Covent Garden and adjacent to the iconic Savoy Hotel, WOLFOX Savoy London is ideally situated for a pre-theatre dinner, with many of the West End’s celebrated theatres only moments away.With a focus on impeccable service and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey that promises to delight your senses and leave a lasting impression.Discover a place where great food and good company come together seamlessly, your table awaits.

5. Gouqi London

4.6

Exceptional(249)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Charing Cross

Booked 5 times today

Chef Owner, Tong Chee Hwee, former Group Executive Head Chef of Hakkasan, has returned to launch Gouqi, an Award-Winning, Fine Dining Chinese restaurant located at 25-34 Cockspur Street, St James's opposite the Canadian Embassy, Trafalgar Square. The restaurant name derives from the goji berry, a symbol of health and vitality that inspires the ethos of the restaurant. Using premium produce sourced from around the globe, the menu offers an abundance of flavours, techniques, and ingredients. The Berri Bar offers Asian inspired cocktails and an eclectic wine list.Gouqi seats 100 guests, including 2 private interconnecting dining rooms; Crimson & Ruby, which seat 10 and 12, or combine to accommodate up to 22 guests.Pre-orders required: Legendary Peking Duck 24hrs, Emperor’s Lobster Soup with Rice Pin Noodle and Crispy Rice 24hrs, Dim Sum Afternoon Tea 24hrs, and Live Norwegian King Crab 72hrs.

A photo of Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay restaurant

6. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay

4.7

Exceptional(7931)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Covent Garden

Booked 52 times today

Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is without doubt one of London's most legendary restaurants with a plethora of menus to choose from, reviving recipes from the original Chef's days in the kitchen back in 1889.

7. The Lowdown

4.4

Awesome(69)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Trafalgar Square

Booked 8 times today

THE LOWDOWN IS NESTLED IN THE VIBRANT BEATING HEART OF COVENT GARDENBy day it is the perfect destination to meet for coffee and brunch and by night it transforms into an elegant atmospheric 70s cocktail lounge and bistro.The peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere draws a crowd by day and night making it a go to destination for those who live, work and play nearby.Whether your stopping by for brunch, an evening meal or drinks this will become your favourite hidden gem in Covent Garden.Daily changing cocktail menu in the evenings, and all wines served by the glass all day long.

A photo of Le Garrick - Covent Garden restaurant

8. Le Garrick - Covent Garden

4.5

Awesome(4477)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 24 times today

Le Garrick, located in London's theatreland, is an intimate French restaurant. There is a homely restaurant at ground level, while at lower ground level the friendly bar/dining room has intimate nooks and booths for romantic moments. Expect classics and favourites of French bistro cooking; Faux filet Rib Eye or Onglet with sauce poivre or Béarnaise & French fries. For pudding choose from Crème brulée or Lemon tart among the classic desserts. The 2/C prix fixe menu is a lifesaver pre-theatre. In an area that's full of chains, Le Garrick is a one-off. Annual celebrations in the restaurant for Beaujolais Nouveau and Bastille Day. Perfectly located for Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square.

9. LIMA Cantina

4.6

Exceptional(1688)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Covent Garden

Booked 14 times today

Located only a short 1-minute walk from Leicester Square tube station and 5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station, LIMA CANTINA brings you a true taste of the Peruvian capital’s buzzing local food scene: what Peruvians love to eat and drink! LIMA CANTINA is born out of a desire to bring the soul of LIMA to London: its flavoursome daily life, with simple dishes directly inspired by markets & home cooked meals. The restaurant’s chefs use traditional cooking methods to transform quality UK and Peruvian sourced ingredients into mouth-watering dishes. The menu delivers classics such as Pollo a la Brasa (arguably the national dish of Peru and possibly the best roast chicken you’ve ever had), whilst retaining signature Ceviches and Pisco Sours, and many more Lima locals’ favourites. The restaurant’s vibe is warm and modern with a hint of nostalgia. You’re encouraged to share always; bring your friend, neighbour, and colleague for an authentic and unpretentious all-day dining experience.

10. The Rooftop

4.5

Awesome(443)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • St. James's

Booked 1 time today

Situated in the heart of the city and at one of London's most iconic landmarks, The Rooftop, is an oasis set high in the sky overlooking Trafalgar Square and London's spectacular skyline. Offering a seasonally changing menu of delicious European-inspired dishes and a carefully curated cocktail and drinks selection, The Rooftop is the perfect spot to unwind, relax and soak up those London views.Should you make a request for the outside area of The Rooftop, please be advised that while our team will always do their best to grant requests, this may not always be possible. The outdoor space with the view of Trafalgar Square are limited, so please ensure you book your reservation in advance.

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