RestaurantsLondonCovent GardenWC2

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£103
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Opened in 1870 as London’s first licensed casino, this impressive Covent Garden mansion is proof that it takes more than a fine space in a handy location to make a terrific eatery. Relaunched as a luxurious American restaurant in 1991 (by the son of a Tory grandee), it aims to import Manhattanite sophistication, top-quality surf ’n’ turf and high-class brunch to the capital, alongside a popular Martini bar. But, while it does still receive the odd nomination as a place for a business lunch, it’s largely ignored in our annual diners’ poll nowadays.

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£102
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This stunning Covent Garden mansion (once a high-class brothel) is named for the son of one of Thatcher’s cabinet ministers, who launched it in its current guise as a grand American restaurant; and for about a decade it was the height of fashion. It retains a “great atmosphere” – and also, something of a following for business, brunch and its martini bar. But, given its location and dramatic interior, it attracts remarkably little feedback these days.

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£94
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This veteran American-style surf ’n’ turf restaurant occupies a stunning Covent Garden mansion but for most of its long history (three decades) has been a missed culinary opportunity. So, “go to see the room, but don’t expect much of the formulaic food”, which often elicited criticism this year (“like an expensive McDonalds”). “One day someone will take this astonishing space with its magical stone spiral staircase and open a great destination”.

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£89
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A Covent Garden mansion that once housed a bordello is now the “beautiful setting” for an all-day American restaurant and cocktail bar of 30 years’ standing. It tends to fly under the radar these days, although is still “great for pre- or post-theatre”, but its steaks and martinis are overshadowed by the “amazing pancake and French toast options” served for brunch until 4pm, which are “totally delicious” – and “the pecan pie is to die for!”.

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18 Wellington St, London, WC2E 7DD

Restaurant details

Yes
Highchair,Menu
40
No dress code
90

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always   £60.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£19.00 £35.50 £11.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £35.00
Filter Coffee £4.50
Extras  
Bread £6.00
Service 13.50%
18 Wellington St, London, WC2E 7DD
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Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday11 am‑12 am
Wednesday11 am‑12 am
Thursday11 am‑12 am
Friday11 am‑1 am
Saturday11 am‑1 am
Sunday11 am‑5 pm

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