Browns Covent Garden

£19 - £52 / British, Wine bars, Vegetarian options

82-84 St Martin's Ln, Greater, London

Awards

Excellent Roast Beef 2024

Opening hours

8AM-12AM

Sunday 9AM-10:30PM
Monday 8AM-11PM
Tuesday 8AM-11PM
Wednesday 8AM-11PM
Thursday 8AM-12AM
Friday 8AM-12AM
Saturday 9AM-12AM

Impeccable Service and Delicious British Fare

I recently traversed the buzzing byways of London to dine at Browns in Covent Garden, a venue that embodies the quintessential theater dining experience with an old-world charm and gastronomic grace that is hard to rival. The moment you step inside, the ambiance envelops you warmly, revealing a style and sensibility that draws patrons looking for classic British fare with a hint of refinement. Amid the hustle and bustle of pre-theater dinner programs and post-matinee rendezvous, the Browns staff stands as a bastion of service excellence. Vida, our waitress, was undoubtedly the star of the evening, demonstrating seamless attentiveness that turned mere service into an orchestration of hospitality.

The menu offers what feels like a carefully curated best-of-British selection, weaving through traditional favorites with a graceful flair. Honorable mentions must go to the Miso Salmon and the timeless roast beef; dishes that spoke volumes in flavors and presentation. Desserts brought their own kind of whimsy—perhaps a touch too sweet—but left us pleasantly satiated alongside expertly crafted Espresso Martinis. Add the diligent eyes of Rajani ensuring every need was met and smiles brought forth, it's clear why Browns sees diners returning time and again. Fabulously accommodating without losing its authentic charm, Browns Covent Garden maintains a balance between being a welcoming city enclave and a polished gourmet destination—it truly is a grand stage for an astonishing dining experience. — Audrey Al Dente