Bubala, the Middle Eastern restaurant group known for its vibrant vegetarian cooking, is opening its fourth London site in Covent Garden this October, with a new focus on wine and cocktails.
The new restaurant
The Covent Garden opening follows successful sites in Spitalfields, Soho and King’s Cross. While Bubala built its name on bold Middle Eastern vegetarian dishes, the new site puts drinks front and centre alongside the food, with an expanded wine list and a cocktail programme designed to match the menu.
What to eat and drink
Expect the signatures that made Bubala a hit: charred and spiced vegetables, pillowy flatbreads, dips with real depth, and plates built for sharing. The Middle Eastern pantry of tahini, pomegranate, preserved lemon and smoked aubergine runs through everything.
The Covent Garden site’s wine and cocktail focus makes it a strong shout for an evening out, whether you are after a full dinner or just drinks and a few plates at the bar. Vegetarians and vegans are exceptionally well served, but the cooking is confident enough to win over committed carnivores too.
Why Covent Garden
Covent Garden remains one of London’s busiest dining neighbourhoods, and a fourth site is a vote of confidence in the group’s formula. The area around the Piazza and Seven Dials is packed with options, but Bubala’s Middle Eastern vegetarian cooking still stands out from the crowd.
If you are planning a theatre trip this autumn, the new site makes an ideal pre-show dinner spot, a short walk from most West End venues.
