Posts Tagged “Covent Garden”

Opera Tavern, Covent Garden – restaurant review

Opera Tavern, Covent Garden – restaurant review

Opera Tavern was built in 1879 by the then celebrated public house architect George Treacher. Those were the days when there was a traditional pub with tiled facade and etched glass windows on almost every street corner. This more ornate example was considered the most striking of his 1870s buildings. Catherine Street, under that or…

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The Real Greek, Covent Garden – restaurant review

The Real Greek, Covent Garden – restaurant review

The Real Greek was founded in 1999 by celebrity chef and author Theodore Kyriakou and his team. His books include A Culinary Voyage Around the Greek Islands, The Real Greek at Home: Dishes from the Heart of the Greek Kitchen, and other cookbooks promoting Greek food. The group opened the Hoxton branch and won “Best…

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Browns Covent Garden – restaurant review

Browns Covent Garden – restaurant review

Over the last three decades Browns has become a familiar name for those looking for an authentic brasserie experience. In 1973 the very first Browns opened its doors and it has been a popular chain ever since. We visited Browns Covent Garden and it had anything but the feel of a chain restaurant. There were…

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