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Maxwell's Restaurant - Covent Garden Summary
- Address: 8-9 James Street, London, WC2E 8BH (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)20 7395 5804
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Website: Go to the Maxwell's Restaurant - Covent Garden website
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- Cuisine(s): American, Brasserie
- Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs: 11:30 - 23:30 (last orders)
Fri - Sat: 11:30 - 23:45 (last orders)
Sun: 11:00 - 23:00 (last orders) - Avg Price: £24.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)
Maxwell's Restaurant - Covent Garden Description
Owner Brian Stein was shocked by lots of things after his arrival in the UK from Johannesburg in the 1960s. He quickly adjusted to the climate and the twin obsessions with tea and queuing but was dismayed to discover that there were no decent American style burger and cocktail bars in the entire country. Eventually, after tiring of queuing up in the rain waiting for one to open he created his own. More than thirty years later he presides over the largest single independent restaurant group in the UK.
Maxwell's Covent Garden is the majestic, two-tiered flagship restaurant, which sits snugly next to the Opera House. There is seating for twelve guests on the front terrace, which affords front seat views of the carnival of artists performing along James Street.
Inside you will discover a vast, effervescent, 300-cover setting, with an elegant wood bar stretching into the distance. There are also private booths on the lip of the mezzanine where you can relax in the embrace of dark wood surrounds and look down onto those eating and dancing on the lower level.
Down the sweeping stairs lies seating for 120 guests who are surrounded by a huge mural that wraps itself around the walls and presents an irreverent vignette of twentieth century celebrities. Here, Lady Thatcher winks coquettishly at ribaldry from the Pope and Mother Theresa flirts with Elvis.
Maxwell's, rightly, takes pride in its menu, which has drawn critical approbation from Jamie Oliver, the doyenne of enormous, pukka burgers. The James Street restaurant is at the vanguard of dish creation for the rest of the group.
The signature dish is the famous 'Old Timer' burger made from 100% imported beef with chunky, spiced chips, although there is a range of American influenced recipes such as shrimp Caesar salad. Puddings include warm apple pie and New York cheesecake served with fresh blueberry sauce. To view their menu just visit their Website; do note that they are happy to accept bookings and enquiries by e-mail.
Of course, there is still plenty of choice for vegetarians and a specialised kids list is always available complete with activities and games.
The drinks menu is an eclectic mix of cocktails ranging from the well-travelled traditionals to newly coined upstarts. There is also a prodigious array of quality wines and bottled beers served by some of the country's most accomplished and outrageous cocktail waiters; you will find more information on their wine list.
Do note that they are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Fixed Dinner
- £12.95 (3 courses), pre & post theatre
Your Reviews of Maxwell's Restaurant - Covent Garden
Mandy (14 April 2008)
We ate at Maxwell’s Restaurant in Covent Garden last week whilst in London to celebrate our son's eighteenth birthday. We had a fabulous meal and the food was of a high standard - very tasty and enjoyable. The staff were attentive and we will return soon.
Lex (25 February 2008)
I visited this restaurant on a Friday night with my boyfriend while in London for the weekend. It was lovely with a nice lively atmosphere and excellently priced food for the amount you got on your plate. I’m visiting London again in the near future, and and will definitely visit the restaurant again.
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Additional Info for Maxwell's Restaurant - Covent Garden
Children welcome
Groups allowed
Air conditioning
Outside seating
Reservations
Cover Charge
- House red: £12.50
- House white: £12.50
- Service charge: Not included, 10% for 5 or more
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