Opera Tavern

Name: Opera Tavern
Address: 23 Catherine Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2B 5JS
Telephone: 020 7836 3680
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

298 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 24 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Opera Tavern is a beautiful two-storey bar and restaurant in the heart of central London’s theatre land. Located on Catherine Street we are opposite the Drury Lane Theatre, seconds from the Opera House, a stone’s throw from The Strand and a lovely walk across Waterloo Bridge from the South Bank.

A beautiful former pub, the exposed brickwork, bold artwork and flattering low lighting help our two-story restaurant create the perfect atmosphere for a pre-theatre meal or drink. The ground floor houses a long bar with the open grill at one end, and a few tables placed beside the theatre box windows, where guests can watch the world go by.

We specialise in Italian and Spanish influenced tapas and have a charcoal grill on the ground floor where we cook up all manner of stunning small plates.

For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
020 7836 3680
Website
https://www.saltyardgroup.co.uk/opera-tavern/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Łukasz Kiełbasiński
Private party facilities
The upper floor of Opera Tavern is artistically designed, combining raw brickwork with an exquisite interior. Enhanced by impactful art pieces and soft, mood-enhancing lighting, it's an ideal setting for high-end events or professional meetings. The space caters to 45 seated attendees or 50 standing.

Location
23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS
Area
Covent Garden
Cross Street
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden Station - 4 min walkLeicester Square Station - 9 min walkTemple Station - 9 min walkCharing Cross Station - 13 min walk
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Opera Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding" tapas and a "relaxed ambience." Guests praise the "attentive" service and "delicious" small plates, perfect for pre-theatre meals. Located near Covent Garden, it provides a "cosy" atmosphere and varied menu options, catering to diverse tastes. Highly recommended for its quality and convenient location.

298 Reviews

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David
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, ambience and great service we will be back
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David
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had good memories from the last time I went in 2013 so was very pleased to enjoy it just as much this time. Speedy service pre theatre. Mum loved it too. We sat at the counter on bar stools but I didn’t miss having g a table. Will come again.
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Nick
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely tapas dinner here. The food was delicious, especially the pork belly and patatas bravas. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive, and the atmosphere is relaxed and cosy.
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conor
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
this is a great place for some tapas especially before a show, quick and efficient service and great tasting food. staff were knowledgeable and polite.
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Jonathan
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good reviews had already set expectations high but they were exceeded. Delicious food expertly and originally presented, service perfectly attentive but not intrusive and friendly, I will be going back
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Gary
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the variety and taste of the food offered, good value and excellent service by Delia who was extremely knowledgeable about the menu items *****
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Henrik M.
Berlin
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Die Lage in Covent Garden ist top! Das war’s dann aber auch schon. Die “britischen” Tapas sind etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber geschmacklich ganz ok. In jedem Fall sind die Preise - selbst für Londoner Verhältnisse - recht überzogen! Aber, wie gesagt; das ist wohl der Lage und auch dem Selbstbewusstsein des Inhabers geschuldet…
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Harriet
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A superb dining experience for a birthday celebration. Our server, Max, was helpful and attentive; the portions were plentiful and the food was delicious with a great balance of flavours. I would recommend a cosy table upstairs and to not pass up the cod, lamb and pork belly dishes. We will certainly visit during our next visit.
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Elaine
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant- we’ve been coming here for years - it’s never disappointed in any way
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June
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place near lots of theatres. Everyone enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere.
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Opera Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 24 times today

23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Covent Garden
Area
Covent Garden
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden Station - 4 min walkLeicester Square Station - 9 min walkTemple Station - 9 min walkCharing Cross Station - 13 min walk
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Łukasz Kiełbasiński
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.saltyardgroup.co.uk/opera-tavern/
Phone number
020 7836 3680
Private party facilities
The upper floor of Opera Tavern is artistically designed, combining raw brickwork with an exquisite interior. Enhanced by impactful art pieces and soft, mood-enhancing lighting, it's an ideal setting for high-end events or professional meetings. The space caters to 45 seated attendees or 50 standing.

Opera Tavern

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What 298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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