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10/09/2026
WORTH THE WAIT.
This most incredible, and incredibly long, tapestry (which is, pedants rejoice, technically an embroidery) contains rather more than battle. There are ships being built and seas crossed, horses and hunting, messengers and meetings, omens in the sky and, of particular interest to us, some very good feasting. Bread is broken, wine is poured and an entire banquet appears to be underway before anyone gets down to the serious business of conquering England.
There may be a very long queue to see this very long tapestry, but it is worth the wait. And by the time you’ve made it to the actual battle, you may be in need of a very long drink. Or a very long lunch. Or both.
Fortunately, we are only a short walk away. Where the wait for a drink will also be short. Book your table.
05/09/2026
FRUIT FOREVER.
Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and pear under a fluffy hat of Chantilly cream with crisp shards of meringue. The sharp, sweet, sheer pleasure of high season fruit. A better way to five a day.
03/09/2026
MUST BE TRIED.
Honey Grilled Figs, Wild Rocket, Goat’s Cheese & Walnuts. The best figs, roasted for intense, jammy sweetness and glazed with honey. With goats cheese grilled to golden and bubbling, caramalised pecans for a bittersweet crunch, all perched on a bed of peppery rocket. Pre-theatre or long lunch, this one’s ready either way. Book your table before curtain up.
Our chef Michale put it best: must be tried. Fresh figs are only around for a short window, so get in before they’re gone. Pre-theatre or long lunch, this one’s ready either way.
01/09/2026
PILE IN.
Grilled Sardines with Aioli on Toast. Cornish sardines, butterflied and grilled over charcoal until the skin catches. Piled onto sourdough with a generous slather of aioli, togarashi for heat, red radish for bright crunch, scattered and scented with dill and parsley.
A starter that calls for sunshine, a cold glass of something, and no cutlery at all.
27/08/2026
TWO BITES IF YOU’RE BEING POLITE.
Silken and salty whipped cod’s roe piped onto hot, crispy potato, finished with caviar and a whisper of pickled shallot.
23/08/2026
GIN PUT TO GOOD USE.
Trout cured overnight in Beefeater gin, salt, sugar and lemon juice until the flesh turns silken and perfumed, then plated with nectarine and daikon for a clean, crunchy contrast. Horseradish cream, olive oil and a dusting of sumac to finish.
On the menu now for lunch and pre-theatre.
21/08/2026
WATERMELON, FETA & CRISPY PANCETTA.
A cooling salad of sweet-sharp pickled watermelon, bright with garlic and thyme, salty feta and crisp, Italian pancetta. Order one for the table (or two or three).
18/08/2026
DATE NIGHT IN COVENT GARDEN?
Order the steak. Finish the bottle. Tell the West End you’ll be late.
13/08/2026
It’s never too early to start preparing for Christmas - yes, even on a 33 degree day in the middle of August
31/07/2026
CLICK & COLLECT
The office can wait. The Strand will not judge you. St Paul’s churchyard has seen stranger things. And if you time it right, Waterloo Bridge at golden hour with a Portland Crab Toast in hand is, frankly, a better evening than most.
Cora Pearl’s Click & Collect is live for summer. Gin-cured sea trout, almond gazpacho, wild stone bass with pine nuts and mint, minute steak with oregano butter.
Click via the link in bio, Collect in Covent Garden.
29/07/2026
SHARE THIS.
Gruyère & Onion Croquettes, Bread & Butter, Gin-Cured Sea Trout with Lime & Nectarines.
Golden, creamy, bright. Order the lot and put it in the middle. Book a table x
27/07/2026
ORDER YOUR OWN. You have been warned.
Peach Melba. A Saturn peach, poached until it gives, raspberry ripple ice cream, chantilly, coulis, freeze-dried raspberries.
Named after Nellie Melba, the Australian soprano who sang at the Royal Opera House just around the corner from Cora Pearl. Escoffier created it for her at the Savoy. She probably didn’t share hers either.
Address
30 Henrietta Street
London
WC2E 8NA
Option 1 - Public Transport:
Take the tube to Covent Garden station and walk down Garrick Street, then take a right on Maiden Lane until you reach Henrietta Street. The restaurant is located a few doors down on the left-hand side.
Option 2 - Driving/Parking:
Drive towards the Strand and turn onto Surrey Street, continue until you reach Tavistock St and turn left. Take a right onto Southampton St, then left onto Maiden Lane before turning right onto Bedfordbury. Then, turn left again onto Henrietta Street where the restaurant is located. There are public parking garages available nearby, including NCP in Drury Lane or Q-Park in Chinatown.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 3:30pm |
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What people say
Cora Pearl is a must-visit restaurant in London's historic Covent Garden townhouse. The elevated British comfort food and strong liquor are sure to satisfy your cravings. The restaurant has received high praise for its delicious drinks, including the "Best Bloody Mary" according to a reliable source. The General Manager Ruby is known for her love of Billecart Salmon Rose Champagne and her impressive peacock impression. Cora Pearl also offers a taste of New Orleans with their Vieux Carré cocktail. If you're feeling nostalgic, try their Coronation Chicken Buns while sipping on a Bad Kitty cocktail. Don't miss out on the fun during special events like the Coronation weekend celebration. And if you're a dog owner, bring your furry friend along as Cora Pearl is dog-friendly! Book now for an unforgettable dining experience at Cora Pearl on Henrietta Street.
