Punch & Judy

Pause for refreshments at the Punch & Judy, a traditional pub in Covent Garden’s piazza which spans two levels.

The pub gets its name from the Punch & Judy puppet shows which were put on in the past for the children of local flower sellers. The first recorded show took place in Covent Garden in 1662 and was said to have been watched by writer Samuel Pepys.

Enjoy classic pub dishes such as steak and ale pie, fish and chips, burgers and sandwiches, while on Sundays there are also hearty roasts with all the trimmings on the menu. Make sure you leave enough room for some sticky toffee pudding or chocolate caramel torte.

As well as indoor and outdoor seating, the rooftop terrace provides a bird's-eye view of the street performers in the square below.