Opera Tavern

4.6

337 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Opera Tavern is a beautiful two-storey bar and restaurant in the heart of central London’s theatre land. Located on Catherine Street we are opposite the Drury Lane Theatre, seconds from the Opera House, a stone’s throw from The Strand and a lovely walk across Waterloo Bridge from the South Bank.

A beautiful former pub, the exposed brickwork, bold artwork and flattering low lighting help our two-story restaurant create the perfect atmosphere for a pre-theatre meal or drink. The ground floor houses a long bar with the open grill at one end, and a few tables placed beside the theatre box windows, where guests can watch the world go by.

We specialise in Italian and Spanish influenced tapas and have a charcoal grill on the ground floor where we cook up all manner of stunning small plates.

For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
020 7836 3680
Website
https://www.saltyardgroup.co.uk/opera-tavern/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Łukasz Kiełbasiński
Private party facilities
The upper floor of Opera Tavern is artistically designed, combining raw brickwork with an exquisite interior. Enhanced by impactful art pieces and soft, mood-enhancing lighting, it's an ideal setting for high-end events or professional meetings. The space caters to 45 seated attendees or 50 standing.

Location
23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Cross street
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden Station - 4 min walkLeicester Square Station - 9 min walkTemple Station - 9 min walkCharing Cross Station - 13 min walk
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Opera Tavern, nestled in the heart of the theatre district, offers a "fabulous" dining experience with its "great tapas and wine." The staff is "friendly" and "attentive," making it perfect for pre-theatre meals. Patrons praise the "delicious" food, cozy ambiance, and accommodating service, ensuring a memorable visit.

337 Reviews

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Patrick
London1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was lovely from the moment I arrived. The hostess, Leah, doubled as our waitress for most of the night and was always timely in getting us food and drinks. Incredible food was served, great Lamb and croquettes. Wide variety of drinks. Definitely will com again
Opera TavernResponded 1 day ago
Hi Patrick, thank you so much for your positive comments about Opera Tavern!
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Bob
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love tapas. It means you get to try lots of different dishes. Two of us shared 5 plus desserts! It was all fab.
Opera TavernResponded 5 days ago
That's fab, glad you've enjoyed. Thank you for reply.
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Eliza
Gloucestershire8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, staff and atmosphere. I went with a group of friends and had a wonderful table and were allowed to relax there for most of the afternoon. We all said we will be going back.
Opera TavernResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much Eliza, we really appreciated your wonderful feedback.
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Nicola
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to the Opera tavern many times and have always loved it the food and service is outstanding. A great pre theatre venue
Opera TavernResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for a kind words Nicola. See you next time!
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Simon
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly and nice staff. Great food and superb location for the theatre district.
Opera TavernResponded 7 days ago
Thank you Simon for a nice review!
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kim
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pre theatre meal. Nice size portions for tapas. All dishes, octopus, tuna, ox cheeks, pork belly, prawns were delicious
Opera TavernResponded 7 days ago
Thank you Kim, glad you've enjoyed. Hope to see you soon again.
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David
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and fabulous service - we'll definitely return.
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Becky
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food and excellent service, our second time coming in our recent trips to London, well worth the return.
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Peter
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Valentine's Day special menu & it was superb. The 2 girls running the first floor were brilliant.
Opera TavernResponded 7 days ago
Thank you Peter, glad you've enjoyed! (one of the girls :)
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S
Surrey3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place. Always a pleasure to visit here. Great food, and amazing cocktails and collection of wine. Service was amazing too! Leah who served us was very friendly and helpful.
Opera TavernResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for kind words, hope to see you soon again.
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FAQs

Opera Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 337 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Covent Garden
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden Station - 4 min walkLeicester Square Station - 9 min walkTemple Station - 9 min walkCharing Cross Station - 13 min walk
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Łukasz Kiełbasiński
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.saltyardgroup.co.uk/opera-tavern/
Phone number
020 7836 3680
Private party facilities
The upper floor of Opera Tavern is artistically designed, combining raw brickwork with an exquisite interior. Enhanced by impactful art pieces and soft, mood-enhancing lighting, it's an ideal setting for high-end events or professional meetings. The space caters to 45 seated attendees or 50 standing.

Opera Tavern

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

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Menu

What 337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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