Covent Garden venues launch discount scheme

Restaurants and other hospitality venues in Covent Garden have launched two discount initiatives this month, to encourage diners to book earlier dinners following tighter industry restrictions that are attempting to try and slow down the rate of Covid-19 infections.

Restaurants offering 20% off food bills include RedFarm, Cora Pearl, Buns & Buns, The Gentleman Baristas and more; there are also limited edition menus from Din Tai Fung, Frenchie (pictured) and Floral by Lima.

This discount will be applied all day from Monday to Friday across participating restaurants – kitchen and coffeehouse Abuelo will run the offer every Monday and Tuesday, and Italian restaurant VyTA from Wednesday to Friday for orders over £25 per person.

Guests receive a complimentary first drink when they sit down at selected restaurants, with 14 venues including MEATliquor and Aubaine taking part.

Earlier happy hour and aperitivo hour specials will be available from Petersham Nurseries’ La Goccia, The Oystermen and Din Tai Fung.

The estate will be offering the ‘First Drink On Us’ initiative across eight bars and restaurants including Cora Pearl, Abuelo, Bubblewrap, Buns and Buns, Chez Antoinette, and Floral Street Coffee House throughout the month.

Despite being required to close their doors earlier than usual, Din Tai Fung will offer two-for-one drinks from 3pm to 6pm every Monday to Thursday, and La Goccia will extend its aperitivo hour with two-for-one drinks from Wednesday to Saturday at 5pm to 8pm, and 4pm to 7pm on Sundays.

The Oystermen will treat guests to six fresh oysters and a glass of bubbles between 3pm and 5pm from Monday to Friday and Floral by Lima will add the option of bottomless prosecco or beer to its weekend ‘Nikkei’ brunch menu for an additional £15 per person.