Eat & Drink
Find out about our range of restaurants, bars and our café, including opening times, menus and booking requirements.
Open all day
- Open to all
- No booking required
Piazza Restaurant
A stylish restaurant offering a sustainably sourced menu featuring London's finest market produce. Our Christmas set menu is available until 24 December for groups of 8+ – booking essential.
Lunch menu served 12pm – 2.45pm, Monday to Friday
Dinner menu served 5pm - 8.45pm, Monday to Friday and all day Saturday
(Sunday opening times: 12pm - 4.15pm)
- Open to all
- No booking required
Piazza Terrace
Take in the views of Covent Garden Piazza from our rooftop bar and enjoy seasonal drinks and light bites.
Lunch menu served 12pm – 2.45pm, Monday to Friday
Dinner menu served 5pm - 8.45pm, Monday to Friday and all day Saturday
(Sunday opening times: 12pm - 4.15pm)
- Open to all
- No booking required
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE CAFÉ
Freshly made salads, sandwiches, sweet treats and barista-crafted hot drinks by day with fresh food, cocktails and Champagne by night.
Open 12pm – 9pm, Monday to Saturday
(Sunday opening times: 12pm - 5.30pm)
Pre-theatre dining
- Ticket holders only
- booking required
Paul Hamlyn Hall Dining
In this magnificent light-filled hall at the heart of the Royal Opera House, sip on a glass of Champagne while enjoying sharing plates.
Open from two hours before the performance starts until the end of the interval. Pre-ordering essential.
- Ticket holders only
- booking required
Balconies Restaurant
With unrivalled views over the iconic Paul Hamlyn Hall, the Balconies Restaurant offers the best in modern, British fine dining.
Open from two hours before the performance starts until the end of the interval. Pre-ordering essential.
- Ticket holders only
- booking required
Crush Room
Enjoy delicious food served in the grandeur of the gilded Crush Room, which dates back to 1858.
Open from two hours before the performance starts until the end of the interval. Pre-ordering essential.
Theatre bars
- Open to all
- No booking required
Piazza Terrace Bar
Take in the views of Covent Garden Piazza from our rooftop bar.
Open 12pm – 8.45pm, Monday to Saturday
(Sunday opening times: 12pm - 4.15pm)
- Open to all
- interval pre-order required
Paul Hamlyn Champagne Bar
Sip on a glass of Champagne while enjoying sharing plates or traditional sandwiches at the heart of the Royal Opera House.
Open from two hours before the performance starts until the end of the interval.
- Open to all
- interval pre-order required
Dorfman Conservatory
Enjoy a glass of Champagne or your favourite cocktail with views of the bustling theatre atmosphere.
Open from two hours before the performance starts until the end of the interval.
- Open to all
- interval pre-order required
Level 5 Bar
Take in the interval atmosphere from our Level 5 Bar. Enjoy drinks and snacks with views over the iconic Paul Hamlyn Hall.
Open from two hours before the performance starts until the end of the interval.
- Open to all
- around performances
Linbury Bar
The Linbury Bar is hub of activity where you can enjoy performances by day and a glass of wine by night.
Open from two hours before the performance starts and throughout the day.
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