🥐BreakfastClosed · Opens 8:00 AM$$ · Mid-range

Buvette London

Name: Buvette London
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Discover Buvette, a French café tucked into Neal's Yard's colourful courtyard. Settle in for a relaxed brunch of Parisian bistro classics, surrounded by lively music and away from Covent Garden's busier streets.

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Reasons to go

This is the London outpost of a French café concept that originated in New York and Paris
It's tucked in the covered courtyard of Neal's Yard, a spot easy to walk past from the main Covent Garden street

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Full description

Buvette brings its French café concept — first known from New York and Paris — to the covered courtyard of Neal's Yard in Covent Garden, pairing a compact bistro menu with a lively, music-filled atmosphere. Reviewers describe it as a recent discovery rather than an established institution, which fits its notably high hidden-gem score relative to a modest review count of just over 170.

Despite the smaller footprint, its 4.7 rating suggests consistently strong experiences for those who find it. It's well suited to a relaxed brunch away from the more crowded main thoroughfares of Covent Garden.

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Address

2 Neal's Yard, London WC2H 9DP, UK · Bloomsbury

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h30

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Booking is recommended given the limited seating
Neal's Yard can be easy to miss, so look for the courtyard entrance off the main street
go for brunch rather than a quick coffee to make the most of the menu.

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Reviews

We brought our family of five to this amazing French cafe on our trip to London. The food was amazing, they were so good with our picky kids and most important was our server Jay! He was so kind, had perfect recommendations and constantly checked on us to ensure our experience was nothing less than perfect! Thank you…

Alex Mathai

1/5

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