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The Lowdown, London, Greater London

The Lowdown

4.6
4.6
64 Reviews
£25 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
THE LOWDOWN IS NESTLED IN THE VIBRANT BEATING HEART OF COVENT GARDEN
By 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 8:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    07810 063188
  • Website
    http://www.thelowdowncoventgarden.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 64 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lowdown in Covent Garden is a "hidden spot" with a "great atmosphere" and "friendly service." Ideal for brunch, their "potato-chive pancakes" and egg-based dishes are a highlight. While the ambience is cozy with "70s vibes," it can be dim downstairs. Perfect for casual bites and excellent coffee.

64 Reviews

  1. Ron

    Dallas

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming to this place whenever I am in London. There is a cool vibe, and their cocktails are unique and creative. You go down into the basement and it feels very mid century. They had a great holiday menu of drinks and we all enjoyed Gingerbread Martinis

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  2. Sarah

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience at The Lowdown. Thank you to the staff who made it a really fun and entertaining brunch. We didn't catch the name of the guy serving us but he was hilarious and took really good care of me and my friends. The food was delicious - really fresh produce was clearly used as it was so flavourful, and we appreciate you accomodating our request for mimosas which were not on the menu! We will definitely be recommending this place and we will be back!

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  3. Jessica

    London

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute little coffee shop and brunch place. Gets very busy so definitely book on the weekend. Very tasty egg based brunches, also would recommend the potato puffs on the side

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  4. Lianne

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely place to have brunch. So glad to have found this spot, will definitely be back. Lovely staff, very accommodating to a couple of tweaks to meals. Great vibe and delish food ✨

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  5. Aashna

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the vibes and ambience! The pancake portion did get smaller though and stayed the same price which is quite pricey. The pancakes also felt a lot denser than they used to be. Overall great food and experience but only for occasions because of the price!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The place is nice, ina good locationa nd food is very tasty. It was very dark as most of the tables are underground and there is no natural light so felt a bit more like a bar and that was a bit odd being there for brunch. But other than that all great

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Lowdown was the best breakfast we had duringout our entire UK trip. The Potato-chive pancakes were an immediate favorite! Coffee was also great and staff was friendly. Would absolutely visit The Lowdown for breakfast again :)

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  8. Ronno1976

    Dallas

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 3 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place. This time we stopped for drinks before the theatre. Great location for everything.

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  9. Moley

    Warwickshire

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden spot in Covent Garden, great atmosphere and friendly service. Delicious food, recommend the pancakes. Dog friendly too.

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  10. AnaW

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for something special as it has perfect food, service and we had a big round table in a quiet place to enjoy our group brunch. Thank you

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The Lowdown is rated 4.6 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The Lowdown

38 Bedford St, London, Greater London WC2E 9EN

Additional information

  • Area
    Trafalgar Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 8:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Weekend Brunch
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