The Lowdown

Name: The Lowdown
Address: 38 Bedford St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC2E 9EN
Telephone: 07810 063188
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

19 Reviews

£25 and under

Bistro

Top tags:

THE LOWDOWN IS NESTLED IN THE VIBRANT BEATING HEART OF COVENT GARDEN
By day it is the perfect destination to meet for coffee and brunch and by night it transforms into an elegant atmospheric 70s cocktail lounge and bistro.

The peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere draws a crowd by day and night making it a go to destination for those who live, work and play nearby.

Whether your stopping by for brunch, an evening meal or drinks this will become your favourite hidden gem in Covent Garden.

Daily changing cocktail menu in the evenings, and all wines served by the glass all day long.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 25, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Bistro, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon 8:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
07810 063188
Website
http://www.thelowdowncoventgarden.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
38 Bedford St, London, Greater London WC2E 9EN
Neighbourhood
Trafalgar Square
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Weekend Brunch

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

London
Great for brunch
West End (London)
Great for brunch

19 Reviews

A
Anna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited for brunch and received a really warm welcome, excellent service and range of menu options including vegetarian. Generous portions and value for money. Would absolutely recommend. Our teenage daughters were also impressed with the playlist!!
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Anna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful, such a nice atmosphere 😍 We really enjoyed it
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RyanR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch spot in London hidden off the busy streets.
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RoseW
Hertfordshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little cafe near my daughters office. We really like the sweetcorn fritters and friendly service, so are becoming regulars. Thank you
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MazenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Other than the dark ambiance for breakfast time, everything else was fantastic.
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Lynn
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Absolutely loved the brunch menu food as well as the service we received. Definitely one of the best brunch menus I've seen in London and the taste was exquisite. My favourite was the Turkish eggs which came with in a bed of herb cream.
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JemM
Hertfordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Food was pretty good but the ambience was strange for a breakfast/brunch place. It was incredibly dark in the downstairs dining area we could hardly see the menus or the food.
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RoseW
Hertfordshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A hot humid day in London so good to sit inside for lunch. Great little cafe with friendly helpful staff. Delicious food and coffee. We will definitely be going back.
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MN16
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing ambiance & music, delicious food, expertly made coffee, lovely staff. The Lowdown is a winner a keeper!
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JenniferO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing thank you! The food is amazing and the Martinis hit the spot!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Lovely food (albeit small portions), lovely service! Music a tad too loud when eating, but a great cocktail bar!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome brunch experience! Food was great, good relation quality/price and the staff was really friendly. Highly recommend!!
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TaraC
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My absolute fave spot in London, best coffee, best staff and insanely good food, a proper gem in the heart of Covent Garden
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved our time here, the food was amazing, we went for the eggs benny, the poached eggs on toast and the chicken bun type thing, all amazing! Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was super chill and relaxed. We will be back for sure! X
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DanB
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charming little coffee place. Friendly and accommodating service. Perfect poached eggs.
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Adriana
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So much fun! Loved the music and the vibe
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptionally good cafe with amazing staff, great coffee and delicious food. Highly recommended!
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RenG
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
incredible vibes, staff and food!! one of my favourites
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Raquel
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were really friendly and accommodating. We told them it was a hendo and they asked if we wanted a seat at the front or in the back where we could be a bit louder and not bother others. Luckily it was not that kind of hendo! The basement is quite dark but it's a nice atmosphere. Food was very tasty and filling. Recommend asking if you don't like specific ingredients as they are not all fully listed on the menu.
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FAQs

The Lowdown is rated 4.8 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 25, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

38 Bedford St, London, Greater London WC2E 9EN

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Trafalgar Square
Hours of Operation
Mon 8:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Cuisines
Bistro, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.thelowdowncoventgarden.com/
Phone number
07810 063188

The Lowdown

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What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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