Best Shaftesbury Avenue Restaurants

Hovarda is a sought-after Soho restaurant near Shaftesbury Avenue, taking inspiration from the Aegean Sea with its Greek and Turkish dishes. As you would expect, fresh fish and grilled meat take centre stage with signatures including slow roasted lamb, king crab and daily specials. 

Located slap bang in the heart of Shaftesbury Avenue, BrewDog is a haven for craft beer and burgers in the West End. Overlooking the iconic Palace Theatre, the bustling venue serves beer from around the world, 20 taps serving signature brews and a menu of American classics.

Perched a stone's throw from Shaftesbury Avenue, Dirty Bones is a cool NYC-inspired restaurant on Denman Street. Modelled on Brooklyn haunts with art and music-inspired decor, its menu reflects an American cool attitude with fried chicken with waffles and burgers topped with mac 'n' cheese.

A stunning cocktail bar and restaurant near Shaftesbury Avenue, The Bloomsbury Club Bar takes inspiration from a deck of tarot cards with its opulent interiors. Tuck into bar snacks including burgers, skewers and sharing boards while making your way through their famously enticing concoctions. 

Tucked away down a side street, Monmouth Kitchen is a luxurious Covent Garden restaurant for Peruvian and Italian dishes. Speciality plates include ceviche, anticuchos and robata meat, mouthwatering pizza and fresh pasta, all of which can be enjoyed with a long list of cocktails. 

Located right on Wardour Street, Wahaca Soho and the Azulito Bar is a brilliant Asian restaurant in Central London. Serving a menu of Mexican signatures including tacos, burritos and enchiladas, this venue's basement bar is a must for mezcal and tequila enthusiasts seeking refreshment. 

Four minutes from Shaftesbury Avenue, Neil Rankin's temper Covent Garden is a prime location for meat, meat and more meat. With an open grill at its centre, the menu includes goat carnitas, soft shell crab tacos and rib-eye on the bone, with an extensive wine menu to pair. 

Bourne & Hollingsworth Garden Room is an unmissable restaurant bar with panoramic views of the West End. Head on over and you can soak up the beautiful botanical decor with the option to enjoy small plates and casual drinks, three-course feasts or private dining depending on your occasion.

Located just seven minutes from Shaftesbury Avenue, Inamo is a Soho restaurant and bar with a cool technological twist. Order your meal, choose a tablecloth and view the chefs at work from your interactive tabletop, before tucking into mouthwatering pan-Asian plates and refreshing drinks. 

Located just off Shaftesbury Avenue, Bloomsbury Street Kitchen is a pretty restaurant serving Japanese and Mediterranean small plates. What makes this place so impressive? The swoon-worthy indoor garden that'll brighten up your Instagram feed as you drink and dine in luxury. 

As the name would suggest, Balans is a Soho mainstay offering its guests a dash of indulgence when it comes to dinner. The restaurant not only prides itself on creating impressive burgers, but also knocks up a mean boozy brunch, perfect if you're seeking refreshment after hitting the shops.

A suave drinking and dining venue in Soho Square, Six Storeys is a Shaftesbury Avenue staple. Looking for a luxurious bottomless brunch? The weekly offering here features free-flowing bloody Marys, mimosas, beer, wine and prosecco with high-end breakfast plates to accompany. 

Old Compton Brasserie is a Shaftesbury Avenue restaurant that champions itself on being a Soho staple. Against a backdrop of art-covered walls, visitors can indulge in classic brasserie dishes with top-quality cocktails and impressive weekend boozy brunches with live drag performances. 

Not sure what you're hungry for? Seven Dials Market is the perfect place to eat near Shaftesbury Avenue. Head to the bold and beautiful marketplace for salt beef bagels, vegan tortillas, stuffed bao buns and plenty more from some of London's top food and drink vendors. 

Perfectly poised for pre-theatre suppers, The Palomar is a Piccadilly Circus restaurant bar serving modern Jerusalem cuisine, inspired by the vibrant flavours of Southern Spain, North Africa and Levant. Located a short walk from Shaftesbury Avenue, it's a must for theatreland revellers.

Located a short walk away from Shaftesbury Avenue, Dalloway Terrace is a dreamy outdoor space with Insta-worthy floral decor inspired by British summertime. Naturally, this place gets packed out during the warmer months for its alfresco drinking opportunities and prime Central London location. 

Chotto-Matte is a unique Shaftesbury Avenue restaurant specialising in Nikkei cuisine (think Japanese meets Peruvian) with a colourful atmosphere any day of the week. Key dishes include warm beef fillet tataki, Nikkei sashimi and inside out sushi roll, perfect for those seeking something new.