The Opera Tavern
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Inspector comments
"High-impact tapas with uptempo vibe in Covent Garden."
Overview
Once classic old pub, now a two-storeyed tapas joint, The Opera Tavern rocks, transporting diners to the bustling bars and eateries of Spain and Italy. On the ground floor, the stylish bar, with it’s high stools, communal tables and banquettes, throngs with a high-energy vibe, while there’s a more intimate dining area upstairs. Top-draw tapas with punchy flavours is the form wherever you sit.
Ratings & awards
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Our inspector loves...
Top-notch tapas joint - Aspiring tapas with the bustle of the bars and eateries of Spain and Italy.
High-energy atmosphere - The ground floor bar exudes a hot spot vibe, likewise the first-floor dining area.
Wine and cocktails - Corking wine list, headlining Spain and Italy, and marries perfectly with the cooking
Alfresco opportunity - A few pavement-side tables under its awning offer sunny day al fresco dining.
Covent Garden destination - Smack in theatre- and opera-land, it’s the destination hangout for top-ranked tapas.
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 45
- Food and Drink
- Wines by the glass: 24
- Cuisine style: Spanish, Italian
About the area
London, the UK’s capital, is a metropolis of famous landmarks, unrivalled shopping, world-renowned arts venues, galleries and museums, dining and award-winning theatre. London is steeped in royal history, and visitors can watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, learn about the final days of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London, or take a leisurely stroll around the capital’s Royal Parks
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Z Hotel Covent Garden
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