At The Yards, we’ve got an amazing selection of restaurants with traffic-free outdoor terraces for visitors to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for the perfect breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks spot, we’ve rounded up the very best of our al fresco dining options in the heart of Covent Garden.
Cheers from The Conduit
The Conduit rooftop has had a makeover for a good cause, in partnership with Ruinart. This nature-forward terrace promotes biodiversity in the city, while being the perfect spot to enjoy champagne, bespoke cocktails and a carefully curated menu of food overlooking Covent Garden.
Book your spot at Maison Bab
The team at Maison Bab have set up an extended outdoor dining area for you to enjoy this summer. Book your spot for unbelievable ‘babs, fondue fries and more. Our favourite is the new famous Chicken Shish kebab, you’ve got to try it.
Sizzling brunch at temper …
Looking for somewhere to eat this weekend? temper is the go-to place for brunch with some added spice! On Saturdays and Sundays from from 12pm – 3:30pm you can dig into the Bottomless Barbecue Brunch for just £39.50pp. Book your table now out on their beautiful terrace or inside just in case the weather’s temperamental.
Dine at Dalla Terra’s extended terrace
Dalla Terra’s beautiful extended terrace is in a prime location in the tranquility of St Martin’s Courtyard at The Yards. Book yourself a spot in the courtyard for an authentic Italian experience, complete with personalised wine tastings, food pairings and live music every week!
Meals the Milanese way from miscusi
Transport yourself to the warm squares of Milan with a bowl of pasta from miscusi. Grab a table outside in St Martin’s Courtyard for one of their classic combinations like the ‘Pacchero Tricolore’, with green pistachio, white burrata and red tomato sauce, or make your own creation.
Book a table here. Buon Appetito!
Experience Burmese cuisine at Lahpet
One of our newer restaurants to land in St Martin’s Courtyard, Lahpet is bringing the sunny flavours of Myanmar with authentic dishes and contemporary refinement.
Grab a few sharing plates like their trio of skewers, which are only available at our Covent Garden location, followed by some classic plates like the lahpet thohk salad and customer favourite, coconut noodles with chicken.
Get your caffeine fix
For those looking to have a cuppa after a morning walk, head to Stanfords Coffee House in Mercer Walk. Located in Stanfords travel bookshop, they serve an array of cakes, pastries and hot drinks, with the finest of artisan coffee. You can enjoy a coffee in peaceful Mercer Walk at their outdoor terrace.
Check out Arôme Bakery for French-Japanese fusion pastries like the Miso Bacon Escargot and the signature Arôme Honey Butter Toast. Perfect for takeaway, or eating in.
No need to book, just pop in as you’re passing through the area!
Cool down with some gelato
Temperatures have been breaking records so far this summer, and it is set to continue. With this in mind, why not head to Badiani’s parlour at Mercer Walk for a few scoops of the finest Italian gelato to keep cool.
We can’t get enough of their award-winning flavours La Dolcevita and Buontalenti, but they have scoops to suit everyone’s tastebuds!
Also back for another year at Slingsby Place, Darlish are creating queues for their artisan Persian and Iranian ice cream Ask anyone, and they will recommend the viral baklava ice cream sandwich, it really does taste as good as it looks!
At The Yards Covent Garden, you’ll find the perfect al fresco spot, whether you’re looking to stop off for a coffee and pastry, a late afternoon tipple or anything in between.
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