Restaurants near Charing Cross
- The Arches, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, WC2N 6NG, United Kingdom
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- L'Ulivo, 21-23, Villiers Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England, WC2N 6ND, United Kingdom
- Craven Passage, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, WC2N 5PH, United Kingdom
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Tandoor Chop House, 8, Adelaide Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, WC2N 4HZ, United Kingdom
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- London, Greater London, England, WC2N 6NG, United Kingdom
Charing Cross, located in the heart of central London, is renowned for its historical and geographical significance. It marks the southern boundary of Trafalgar Square, an iconic public space adorned with historic monuments and the National Gallery. As a major transportation hub, Charing Cross Station connects London to various destinations, making it a focal point for commuters and travellers alike.
If you are visiting Charing Cross and are looking for restaurants, this guide is for you!
These restaurants are ranked in no particular order, and it is not an exhaustive list.
Champagne Charlies
Hidden beneath Charing Cross Station, Champagne Charlies offers a fine-dining experience. The wood panelling, exposed brick, intimate alcoves and candlelit tables, provides a cosy, intimate atmosphere. Enjoy traditional British dishes, prepared using seasonal ingredients from local suppliers. A trip to Champagne Charlies is not complete without trying their extensive wine collecting and an enticing variety of craft beers and spirits.
Chargrilled sirloin steak
Champagne Charlies
17 Villiers Street
Charing Cross
London
WC2N 6NG
Monday: 12:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 23:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00
Friday: 12:00 – 23:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00
Sunday: Closed
Barrafina
Barrafina serves modern Spanish tapas, prepared in an open kitchen with an elegant marble-topped bar and stylish red leather stools, where guests can watch the chefs at work. The menu offers a selection of seafood and meat dishes inspired by traditional Catalonian cuisine. . The cuisine is brimming with bold flavours, creating a memorable dining experience meant for sharing.
Piquillo croquetas
Barrafina
10 Adelaide Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2N 4DH
Lunch
Monday: 12:00 – 15:00
Tuesday: 12:00 – 15:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 15:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 15:00
Friday: 12:00 – 15:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 15:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 15:00
Dinner
Monday: 17:00 – 23:00
Tuesday: 17:00 – 23:00
Wednesday: 17:00 – 23:00
Thursday: 17:00 – 23:00
Friday: 17:00 – 23:00
Saturday: 17:00 – 23:00
Sunday: 17:00 – 22:00
Tandoor Chop House
Tandoor Chop House combines the communal dining style of North Indian eateries with a traditional British chop house. It brings together the distinct flavour of the tandoor, enriched with Indian spices and marinades, with prime cuts of meat, all within a lively atmosphere. Socialise over drinks while sharing plates of hearty, comforting food.
House tandoor chicken
Tandoor Chop House
8 Adelaide Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2N 4HZ
Monday: 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday: 12:00 – 23:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 23:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00
Friday: 12:00 – 23:30
Saturday: 12:00 – 23:30
Sunday: 12:00 – 22:00
Thunderbird Fried Chicken
Thunderbird Fried Chicken serves award-winning wings, buckets, burgers, milkshakes and beer.
Their renowned Chipuffalo Wings, crowned the best buffalo wings at Wingfest in 2019, are a must-try, satisfying anyone’s cravings for delicious chicken. Additionally, all chicken is halal and they also provide a variety of plant-based options.
Chipuffalo Wings
Thunderbird Fried Chicken
29 Villiers Street
Charing Cross
London
WC2N 6ND
Monday: 11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 23:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 23:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 00:00
Friday: 11:00 – 01:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 01:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 23:00
Ship and Shovell Pub & Restaurant
Full of character and charm, this traditional pub restaurant is uniquely split on either side of Craven Passage. Try their award-winning Steak and Tanglefoot Pie, traditional Sunday Lunch or their renowned burgers, along with seasonal specialties and indulgent desserts. Pair your meal with a fine range of handpicked drinks.
Steak and Tanglefoot Pie
Ship and Shovell Pub & Restaurant
1-3 Craven Passage
Charing Cross
London
WC2N 5PH
Monday: 11:30 – 23:00
Tuesday: 11:30 – 23:00
Wednesday: 11:30 – 23:00
Thursday: 11:30 – 23:00
Friday: 11:30 – 23:00
Saturday: 11:30 – 23:00
Sunday: Closed
L'ulivo
L’ulivo serves award-winning, fresh authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant’s rustic interiors, ambient lighting and a mix of natural materials and tones creates a relaxed ethos, with strong Italian influences. In addition to their traditional Italian menu, L’ulivo also serves daily specials inspired by seasonal ingredients and the current weather conditions.
Pizza Prosciutto and Rucola
L’ulivo
23 Villiers Street
Charing Cross
London
WC2H 6ND
Monday: 11:00 – 23:30
Tuesday: 11:00 – 23:30
Wednesday: 11:00 – 23:30
Thursday: 11:00 – 23:30
Friday: 11:00 – 23:30
Saturday: 11:00 – 23:30
Sunday: 12:00 – 22:30
Go Falafel
Go Falafel is a vegan Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant, offering falafel wraps, falafel and hummus platters, lunch boxes, salads, stuffed vine leaves and tabbouleh and a wide selection of refreshing and delicious juices and smoothies. They prepare their falafel mix fresh on the day, following a recipe that has been handed down through generations from the Middle East.
Falafel wrap
Go Falafel
7 Villiers Street
Charing Cross
London
WC2N 6NA
Monday: 11:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 20:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 20:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 20:00
Friday: 11:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 19:00
MOC Kitchen
MOC Kitchen is a relaxed Vietnamese restaurant under Charing Cross The Arches. They specialise in crafting fresh, authentic dishes daily, bursting with vibrant, natural flavours and colours. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or planning a pre-theater meal, MOC Kitchen is an ideal choice.
Spicy grilled beef
Unit 2,9,10
The Arches
Villiers Street
London
WC2N 6NG
Monday: 11:30 – 22:00
Tuesday: 11:30 – 22:00
Wednesday: 11:30 – 22:00
Thursday: 11:30 – 22:00
Friday: 11:30 – 22:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 22:00
Sunday: Closed
Tortilla
Tortilla is a chain of Mexican fast-food restaurant hat offer an array of options including burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas and more. Their dishes are made from scratch, with thousands of flavour combinations, using fresh, quality ingredients. Indulge in fast, filling, fresh and budget-friendly food.
Burrito
Tortilla
460 Strand
Charing Cross
London
WC2R 0RG
Monday: 11:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 21:00
Itsu
Itsu is a British chain of East Asian-inspired fast food restaurants. They use nutritious food made with quality ingredients full of flavour like seaweed, miso, toasted seeds, herbs and ginger. From sushi, rice or noodle bowls, to gyozas, Itsu offers healthy, quick and affordable food.
Salmon & avocado dragon roles
Itsu
32-33 Strand
Charing Cross
London
WC2N 5HY
Monday: 10:00 – 22:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 22:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 22:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 22:00
Friday: 10:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 22:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 22:00
020 3764 0385
Charing Cross FAQs
Charing Cross Underground Station is on the Bakerloo line and the Northern Line. Railway trains are operated by Southern Trains and Southeastern trains.
Charing Cross is associated with the Eleanor Cross, one of twelve memorial crosses erected by King Edward I in the 13th century in memory of his late wife, Queen Eleanor. Additionally, Charing Cross marks the southern end of Trafalgar Square, a celebrated public space housing iconic monuments like Nelson’s Column.
Charing Cross is located in the City of Westminster, a borough in central London. It is situated south of Trafalgar Square at the junction of Strand, Whitehall and Cockspur Street.
