Bill's Covent Garden Restaurant
Rating
Family of 4
USD 64–89 (approx GBP 50–70) for a family meal with soft drinks
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Best Ages
All ages
About
Bill's in Covent Garden is part of a well-established British restaurant group that has built its reputation on being genuinely and unpretentiously family-friendly. The all-day menu covers breakfast, brunch, and dinner with a range that is wide enough to satisfy most preferences: eggs and granola in the morning, burgers, salads, and pasta for lunch, and heartier mains in the evening. The children's menu is a proper one — not just smaller versions of adult dishes, but options that children actually want to eat, at prices that do not make parents wince.
High chairs are standard, staff are practiced at handling families, and the pacing of service is typically flexible enough to accommodate children's rhythms. The Covent Garden location puts it right at the center of one of London's most popular family areas, making it a natural choice for a meal before or after the London Transport Museum, a show, or an afternoon in the market. It is not a destination restaurant — nobody travels to London specifically to eat at Bill's — but as a practical, enjoyable, and genuinely family-accommodating meal in a prime location, it is hard to beat.
Walk-in availability exists on weekdays, but booking ahead for weekends is worth doing given the area's popularity.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Nursing / Changing
true
Kid Meals
Dedicated children's menu with smaller portions of classics; high chairs available
Setting
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Early lunch or early dinner to avoid peak Covent Garden crowds
Wait Times
Bookings recommended for weekends; some walk-in availability on weekdays
Nearby Food
Covent Garden has extensive alternatives if Bill's is fully booked
Why Kids Love It
Bill's is a reliably welcoming, family-forward restaurant that does the basics extremely well — good food, flexible portion sizes, a proper children's menu, high chairs, and staff who are genuinely used to handling families. In Covent Garden, where many restaurants feel geared toward tourists paying a premium for location, Bill's is a solid, honest choice.
Pro Tips from Parents
- The all-day brunch menu is available until late afternoon and is excellent value for families.
- High chairs are available but worth requesting when booking to guarantee one.
- The Covent Garden Market is a five-minute walk away — slot the meal before or after a browse through the stalls.
What to Bring
- Nothing special — Bill's is set up for families
- A booking for weekend visits
- Patience if visiting at peak weekend lunch time
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 64–89 (approx GBP 50–70) for a family meal with soft drinks
Tips to Save
- The children's menu is good value.
- Avoid alcoholic drinks to keep the bill down.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM