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historic·$$$·Covent Garden
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London's oldest restaurant (1798) with an upstairs cocktail bar; wood-panelled Edwardian glamour.

$$$Historic BarCovent Garden

Location

34-35 Maiden Lane
Covent Garden, London
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Order This

Classic martini or champagne cocktail. Keep it traditional here - the setting demands it.

Best Time

Pre-theatre for the full Covent Garden experience. Upstairs bar is quieter than the restaurant.

Know Before You Go

The restaurant is London's oldest (1798). Upstairs bar often overlooked by tourists focused on dinner. Jacket preferred.

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