Where to find a cheap place for lunch in and around Covent Garden. Our pick of the best budget takeaways, cafes, food halls and cheap restaurants.
Seven Dials Market
One of London’s newest food courts is housed in a converted banana warehouse. Over 10 traders serving a large variety of food plus Pick & Cheese, the world’s first cheese conveyor belt.
Address: Thomas Neal’s Warehouse, Earlham St, London WC2H 9LX
Open: Monday-Tuesday 12pm-10pm, Wedenesday-Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday 12-6pm
sevendialsmarket.com
Tesco Express
This supermarket is the cheapest place to buy food in the area. Pick up a ‘Meal Deal’ for £3.50 – a sandwich, snack and drink. Go just before lunchtime for the best ‘meal deal’ choice.
Address:22-25 Bedford St, WC2E 9QE
Open: Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
tesco.com
Homeslice
One of the best places for pizza in the area. Homeslice serve 20″ pizzas for £20 suitable for 2-3 people. Toppings can be split 50/50. £4 slices available to takeaway.
Address: 13 Neal’s Yard, London WC2H 9DP
Open: Daily 12pm–11pm
homeslicepizza.co.uk
Itsu
Asian inspired salads, sushi and soup & noodles
Address: 2-4 Neal St, London WC2H 9LY
Open: Daily
itsu.com
Top Tip: See our pick of places to eat near Leicester Square – a few minutes walk to the west.