Pivot British Bar & Bistro in City of London, Westminster

Fantastic atmosphere, we had it booked for our private client event! Loved the service & food. Any time again. Thank you

We booked here for a lazy Sunday morning brunch in Covent Garden. It was a lovely little place and we they were very accommodation of our little tweaks we wanted to the breakfast menu. The Full English was good and nice to see some black pudding making a showing on the plate. Staff were very accommodating and would certainly recommend.

Nice restaurant in a prime location in Covent Garden, small enough to make it a personal experience and therefore not overwhelming. We had the sharing platter between 2 of us, it's supposed to feed four but we felt that it wouldn't be quite enough for four adults, it would probably feed 3 at a push. In saying that the food was fresh, hot, well presented and of good quality. Our bill came to £128 (including drinks and service charge) but we felt that it was worth the price. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to this restaurant and would recommend it to others.

Went for Sunday roast as promoted by some vegan influencer on Instagram. The vegan roast was decent but horribly overpriced for a piece of cauliflower steak which is quite basic in taste and really tiny portion. Sure you get the bottomless carrots, cabbages, potatoes and yorkies, pretty basic in flavour as well. Two stars for the vegan roast, one for value and three for its average flavour. Now it comes to the beef roast, I’d give 0 star if I could. First of all, it’s not roast beef, it’s a steak. I saw the reviews mentioning the beef was overdone, so I asked the waiter how do they serve the roast, he said medium rare. Yes that’s what I wanted to hear, it came out, almost well done, and it’s two pieces of cheap steak, the ones that you get as an essential range at the supermarket. It’s rather chewy and definitely not a good cut, for £29. It’s laughable. It’s a tourist trap if you ask me. Lastly, the staffs there didn’t have much a clue of their menu, most of them look like they have just arrived in London last week. They are very nice but definitely lack of professionalism. I’m a London local, my friend who’s a vegan and visiting in London booked this place. Otherwise I’ll never go there, and you are basically paying for their rent. Might as well go to Pret for a hot wrap.

Food was fine, but starters and mains came to the table at the same time? Sat there with two meals squashed into a table, eating one quickly while the other went cold. Really weird, never experienced that before. Also we were asked to order pudding while eating our food? Again very odd. The main issue was that the restaurant filled with smoke from the kitchen while we were eating, and even after opening all the windows, an asthmatic family member struggled while all our clothes stank of cooking oil and smoke for the rest of the day. Won't be going back.

Lovely informal Sunday roast lunch. Service was great, good attention to and awareness of allergens. Cost was a little on the pricey end but well worth it...

Coffee pricing is astronomical for the size and flavour profiles. Overall food was okay however was one of the only places we could find open early on a Sunday morning so we were stuck to choose. Service could have been better as we wanted to stay and enjoy the rest of our coffees but felt rushed out as soon as our plates were taken away. Portion sizing as well for the scrambled eggs and eggs benedict were not in value for the money spent on them.

Delicious vegan roast and amazing service - 10/10!

Food was really delicious, I ordered the vegan roast. Best vegan roast I’ve had eating out. The service was really good and friendly staff. Visited with my husband, mum and mother in law for Mother’s Day and everyone was really impressed.

Being on a short city break my girlfriend and I dropped in for a late lunch before our flight. The fish and chips and burger were great. Unfortunately they ran out of Guinness but the manager served us a delicious pudding. I would happily go back there.

We recently dined at Pivot Bar & Bistro in Covent Garden and were very pleased with the overall experience. We ordered the Buttermilk Chicken Burger and the Free Range English Chicken with a side of Buttery Mash. The quality of the chicken was surprisingly high — very well cooked and tender. The Buttermilk Chicken Burger was a generous portion, satisfying and flavorful. However, the Free Range Chicken on its own was on the smaller side, so pairing it with a side is definitely recommended. Drinks were on the pricier side, which is worth noting, but overall we were satisfied with the meal. While the staff weren’t exceptionally fast, they provided a satisfactory level of service and ensured everything we needed was taken care of. Overall, a great spot for a quality meal in Covent Garden, and we would happily return.

Pescado y patatas fritas y lubina se cocinaron perfectamente. El servicio fue excelente, amable y rápido; y la ubicación es privilegiada.

Very helpful and friendly nice setting. Loved the fish and chips and very good burger. The waitress Sumon was very helpful with food choices and friendly.

Trying fish and chips in the UK was something I was really looking forward to, and today’s experience was absolutely spot on! The fish was crispy on the outside, soft and flaky inside, and the chips were just perfect—golden, crunchy, and full of flavor. It tasted exactly how I imagined proper fish and chips should be. But what really made the experience special was the amazing service from Suman. She was so welcoming, friendly, and made sure everything was just right. If you’re looking for great food with even better service, this is the place to be. Huge thanks to Suman and especially the Chefs for making our visit such a great one!

Went for Sunday Roast- the good food was let down by the very loud atmosphere and perfunctory service.

Very friendly and fast staff. The burger and fish & chips are very good.

Delicious vegan sunday roast with bottomless vegan Yorkshire puddings!

Very beautiful, quiet place with a subdued atmosphere, ideal after a long day of visiting. Dishes made to order and in good quantities.

Didn't eat here, but the Negroni was very nice!

We enjoyed our visit to Pivot Bar and Bistro. Food was good only little niggle was that there was a bit too much salt on the roast potatoes considering that we are all trying to reduce salt. Other than that servers were attentive and not overbearing. Enjoyed and would visit again

Delicious, filling, hot. Unlimited sides. Just what you need on a Sunday! Attentive staff. A good dining experience!

Brilliant. We were walk-ins early Sunday lunch - seated and looked after while we waited for the lunch serving to begin. Food outstanding: cauliflower steak vegetarian roast was glorious. Also recommend the Bloody Mary; spicy as hell. In a good way! Service was great, whole experience brilliant. Highly recommend.

The experience started off well – despite most tables being reserved, they managed to find us a spot. We opted for the Sunday lunch (still served late into the evening!), and the trimmings were absolutely lovely. However, the meats could have been better, particularly the beef, which was served well-done despite being advertised as medium-rare. Unfortunately, there wasn’t an opportunity to flag this with a waiter early on. As there was only two of us we didn’t opt for the four-person roast sharing plate for £95, although I think this would be the better value option for a group. It comes with unlimited potatoes and cauliflower cheese and selection of all the meats so for a larger party, I’d definitely recommend this option! Our waitress was very sweet and seemed to be learning the ropes, and while her English wasn’t fluent, we all have to start somewhere. With a little patience, the service was pleasant overall. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience, and while there’s some room for improvement, I’d happily return for the atmosphere and the hearty trimmings.

Nice restaurant in the center of Covent Garden on two floors. Well-kept and friendly staff. The menu choice is not huge and the portions are not abundant, but the food is good and the prices, given the area, are not excessive. Recommended.

Visitamos Pivot Bistro con grandes expectativas, gracias a su brillante presencia en línea y atractivo sitio web. Lamentablemente, la realidad era una historia completamente diferente. 1 . Información falsa y obsoleta: El sitio web todavía anuncia con orgullo a un chef que claramente ya no forma parte del equipo. El restaurante está dirigido actualmente por un grupo de indios poco profesionales. Nada en contra de los indios, pero si tu equipo es 100% indio es difícil venderse como un lugar británico moderno. 2 . Fotos engañosas: El ambiente que se muestra en el sitio web se siente como si perteneciera a otro restaurante por completo. El entorno real es sucio y poco inspirador, difícilmente el bistró elegante que se muestra en las imágenes en línea. Lo mismo pasa con el plato de comida que es realmente malo. 3 . Servicio – o falta de servicio: La grosería del personal fue la parte más impactante de la experiencia. El ambiente era más cercano al de un local de comida rápida india mal dirigido que un acogedor restaurante londinense. 4 . Asado de res de domingo: El punto culminante de nuestra comida resultó ser el más decepcionante. No era un asado en ningún sentido de la palabra. No estoy seguro de haber sido lo suficientemente claro o convincente pero en definitiva: confía en mí, es una estafa, ¡no te vayas!

A Culinary Gem I recently visited Pivot British Bar & Bistro and was thoroughly impressed by the entire experience. Located on the first floor of a historic townhouse overlooking Covent Garden's famous Piazza, Pivot had a cozy and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements its delicious menu. The standout for me was the langoustines and the scallops and the sticky toffee pudding – a flavorful delight that I will definitely be ordering again. The service at Pivot is top-notch. The staff are attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve. They made sure our dining experience was enjoyable and memorable. The ambiance of the restaurant is equally impressive. The ground floor café/bar, Pivot Bar, offers a relaxed setting with great coffee and a good selection of other drinks . It's the perfect spot to unwind. Overall, it is a must-visit for anyone looking for a taste of modern cuisine in a charming setting. I will definitely be returning and recommending it to friends and family.

Highly recommended, the food was delicious and impressive

One star rating. The food was all pre-packaged and frozen. The soup was under-seasoned, the beef was chewy and had silver skin running through it. The Yorkshire puddings were bland, tasteless, soggy, and frozen. The pigs in blankets were clearly frozen. The vegetables were hard and not cooked properly. The only edible dish was the cauliflower cheese. Every single dish was covered in chopped chives, even found a few chives in the chocolate mouse. I will not be returning or recommending this establishment.

Do not come here if you’re looking for a roast - tiny portions and poor quality

Nice place got seated with out a booking on a very busy Christmas week

Just visited this place for a special occasion. I so regret booking the 3 Henrietta restaurant on 24 Dec. Festive food was not as per the reviews. Service was dull. Dry aged Steak was not good, turkey wrapped in very fatty streaky bacon not great and the christmas pudding submerged in custard was inedible. Food did not taste good. Even though we informed the staff ... no action taken to rectify. For this kind of prices .. I do not recommend this place as its dirty and walking past the kitchen did not seem hygenic.. scraps of food on the floor. There are many other better places to go in covent garden.

Pivot was absolutely amazing!! Nikhil our server was so attentive and kind. We had the bottomless sunday roast and it was amazing the roast potatoes were crispy the chicken was juicy and the leg of lamb was absolutely stunning. One of the best roasts i had, they were not stingy at all and everything was still hot and fresh!! Had an amazing time here and would 100% reccomend!

Habíamos estado deseando una buena noche de fiesta y nos decepcionó inmediatamente al entrar en Pivot, parecía despeinado y carente de ambiente. Era extraño que la elección de 1/2 / 3 cursos fuera inflexible. Tuvimos que decidir cuándo pedimos cuántos cursos queríamos. Muy poca elección de carnes para el asado (ternera o pollo) y solo 3 entrantes para elegir. El salmón ahumado vino solo sin pan. El asado era promedio en el mejor de los casos. Todo había sido recalentado y la salsa estaba directamente fuera de un paquete. El servicio era mixto. Generalmente lento y desatenta. Fue decepcionante y no volveremos. Era caro para una comida muy pobre y experiencia £ 34 para 2 platos + servicio (que se añadió automáticamente). ¿Te cuesta entender de dónde vienen las opiniones de 5* sobre trip advisor?

Comida excelente y servicio, pero por desgracia su mala publicidad llevó a un mal final para nuestra noche. Al hacer la reserva está claro que usted paga £ 25 por persona por el plato compartido. Si usted es una mesa de 4 usted paga £ 95 ahorrando £ 5. Ya había pagado 50 libras para reservar Me cobraron £ 131 en total por 1 adulto y 1 niño Lo que no estaba claro en absoluto y ver capturas de pantalla es que debería decir un mínimo de 4 personas. De lo contrario se le cobrará £ 95 independientemente de 1 , 2 personas . Esto me sorprendió ya que solo esperaba pagar alrededor de £ 70 ish incluyendo bebidas. Le expliqué que yo también estaba en el negocio y entendí claramente la redacción que usaban - no está claro. También expliqué que informaré mis hallazgos a las descripciones de los oficios, ya que debe ser claro para todos los consumidores. No ofrecieron ningún tipo de recompensa y me fui pagando £ 131 por 1 comida para adultos y 1 niño. Afortunadamente puedo permitírmelo, pero no estoy contento con una redacción poco clara y publicidad falsa.

An overall 10/10 experience for us! We hosted our annual cousins' Christmas party here and were looking for a venue that captured the festive spirit, offered a seasonal menu, and included the bonus of a stunning view of the Covent Garden Christmas tree. From booking months in advance to answering all our questions and creating a personalised experience, the service was exceptional. The festive menu was appreciated, though some dishes fell short of expectations. The standout was undoubtedly the lamb shank pie—outstanding and a refreshing twist on traditional options. Unfortunately, my turkey was a bit dry and smothered in a gooey sauce that didn’t quite match the enticing image in the brochure. On a brighter note, all the sides were delicious, and I only wish I’d had room to finish the indulgent chocolate mousse! That said, I can’t fault the venue. The entire experience was truly memorable. The manager went above and beyond, keeping our area free from other bookings to create a private feel, even without a dedicated function room. A huge thank you to all the staff at Pivot—I’d highly recommend this venue for large gatherings!

Not worth it, overcooked steak. Wait more than 30 minutes to have the order. 3 Sunday Roast and three drinks cost £14X. Never never

Delicious and generous sunday roast. In the heart of Covent Garden so prices will definitely not be the cheapest but it’s reasonable for the portion. Lamb shank was personally a favourite. Good for 4-5 pax!

average Sunday roast - we did the 4 persons, and didn't think it was good value - they only tell you afterwards it's unlimited veg.

Amazing food and flawless experience

Este pequeño restaurante sirve un desayuno impecable justo al borde de Covent Garden. Mi esposa sólo quería un bacon butty, pero el menú la tentó a tener un huevo con él. Ambos eran increíbles, al igual que el café y el té. Fue tan bueno, que volvimos más tarde en el día por segundos.

Tourist trap. £6 for a weak tasteless hot chocolate

Great vibes, delicious food, excellent service! Highly recommended 🌟

Came here for the Sunday Sharing Roast- everything was fab! Service was really good too!!

Love this place so much! This was my second visit and I can't get enough. I came for the bottomless Sunday Roast this time and it was delicious, the cauliflower cheese was amazing! Great service too. Looking forward to coming back :)

Found this hidden restaurant in Covent Garden this afternoon. I had a burger that was absolutely delicious and super juicy. I loved the food, and the service was amazing. I’ll be back soon!

Had the sharing roast from Pivot. The atmosphere and the service were both good. However the food was second to none… Tender meats and great selection of side dishes which was a complimented to the meat!!! Will be back for seconds!! Great value for money 👍🏻

Had high hopes but was duped by influencers and their paid for posts. As soon as we sat down we were told when we had to leave by. Had the Sunday roast for 4. It came with 4 roast potatoes, 4 Yorkshire puddings, a small bowl of cauliflower cheese, cabbage and 4 carrots. Asked for more of the sides and got looked at with a stare.. 20 mins later 6 more potatoes, 4 carrots and a bowl of cabbage arrived. Service charge at 15% £8 a pint and £4 for a can of Cola. Oh and they wouldn’t accept my cash to settle the bill, it had to be card payment. Never again.

If there was less than one star, the style would have been poor, and we would have told them we wanted to have coffee. They would have placed us at a bar table, but the style was bad and the cup was dirty. I don't advise

The only meal in London we had to ask to have the service charge removed from our bill. The service was non-existent and the staff seemed pretty miserable to be there. Roast was tough but rest of the meal was decent. Restaurant was so loud we couldn’t hear each other. Overall really disappointing and don’t recommend.

Central location with very good views. The staff was very friendly and took great care of us. The food was delicious but in my opinion they lack a little more variety in the main dishes. The price is expensive but if you go with a fork, they will give you a discount.

Absolute worst roast dinner i’ve ever had £29 for a roast dinner made with frozen yorkshire puddings, hair in the food, pigs in blankets with no bacon and stone cold roast potatoes. Do not go here with high expectations!

We went for a Sunday roast, unfortunately it was one of the worst times I’ve had at a restaurant in a while. We were a a walk-in in so appreciated that there would be a wait for our table, and had a drink whilst we waited. The lady that seated us was really lovely and had great service throughout. After we were seated it took a long time for a server to come and take our order. Our food took a long time to come once we’d ordered it. My food had a hair in it so I returned it, it took a while for my food to come back and when it did I wasn’t happy with what I received. On my first plate the piece of fish was cooked well and a well presented piece. On the second plate the piece of fish was very small and at £29 a plate I wasn’t happy with what I received, it was also not cooked well. The pigs in blankets were also not good and had to be replaced, however instead of making a fresh plate the kitchen put some new ones on top of the old plate. My roast potato was frozen on the inside and after taking a trip to the toilet, I had a look at the kitchen and saw lots of frozen potatoes and Yorkshire pudding (aunt Bessie’s style). I wasn’t offered a drink whilst I waited for my replacement meal and the waiter I was speaking to at the time was not particularly helpful and wasn’t very good at dealing with a complaint. We were offered a free dessert which was nice of the staff but we did not take it. We appreciated that our bill was was amended however as someone that manages a venue I was not very impressed by our experience. When we left the manager apologised for our experience which was nice of him. I would probably not return however appreciated the staffs efforts to rectify the situation. Whoever runs the kitchen needs to sort out their issues, the pigs in blankets could’ve been made better by a five year old. The fact you would even serve something like that means the standards throughout their kitchen are probably similar, I would never let anything like that leave my kitchen. I heard other tables complaining about their meals though did not talk to a waiter. I imagine this review won’t make much difference as you’re in Covent Garden though I would not recommend the Sunday roast at all.

Went for a pre show dinner. In the heart of Covent garden. It was quite pricey and not a lot on the menu. Unfortunately, a mouse 🐁 ran across the floor distressing our friend, the waitress saw it as well. They took the service charge off the bill as compensation

Nice drinks. The chicken as a main was very good. One is vegetarian and had Ratatouille which was nice but it would have been nice with another choice as well. Also had some British cheese, would have been good to be told what kind of cheese it was as one felt like Brie so was a bit confused. Food and drinks was of good quality and atmosphere is quite good as well.

Typical English rustic place! We ate the "Sunday Roast" which was really well presented and excellent!

Dire. Attractive website, but disappointed by the whole experience. Very short menu, odd vegetarian selection (ratatouille served with nuts?!), average and over-priced food, expensive wine, sticky tables, plastic banquettes, no atmosphere and empty by 8pm on a Friday night. A poor choice on my part, and an experience I won't repeat and wouldn't recommend.

Reservation made by The Fork with discount. Very good experience, very good meal, friendly waitress and the place is charming. We recommend.

I arrived as a walk-in and was seated promptly, the staff who were all very nice and very accommodating sat me in the back with some other guests. The place is a bit small but very cozy. I had the Bees Knees Gin & Tonic which was quite tasty and I started off the meal with the Burrata and Heritage Tomato Salad which was a delightful starter then came the reason I showed up in the first place, the Beef and Bone Marrow Pie, this dish is amazing and I enjoyed every bite. I even waited a bit like having an intermission to see if it would taste just as good not as hot and it most certainly did. I would defiantly go back just for this dish alone.

Good service. Great food just don't expect American portions.

Staff was amazing and so nice. Overall we found the food underwhelming with the exception of the cauliflower. Very expensive but a lot of food. Wouldn’t recommend for a Sunday roast.

The fish and chips is a no, the batter was bad and there was more batter than fish — very greasy. The chicken Caesar salad was so so good. A nice place to chill and relax, but don’t get the fish and chips. The chips were decent though.

We were at the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon and sat outside. The service was OK, but the food wasn't great. The Caesar salad consisted of a cold piece of chicken breast and 4 whole leaves of lettuce piled next to it. Next to it were two toasted white bread chips the size of a coin and on top was a sauce that tasted like mayonnaise. I've never seen anything so loveless. It didn't taste good either. Unfortunately. The whole thing cost 16 pounds.

My family arrived without a reservation,but outstanding service by Suman a big credit to her she is knowledgeable,honest.Amazing fish and chips.We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here.My first time here,but will not be the last. What a first class establishment.Well done “Suman”.

Big up to Suman, she was perfect with us, prompt, kind and efficient - lovely place for dinner.

Thank you for a gorgeous afternoon after seeing celebrating a birthday food atmosphere and Sumon was so lovely taking care of us throughout Thank you we loved it

Diana she makes the best coffee

Diana is really sweet. She always serves great drinks. I loved her service and personality.

Appaling service by bored staff who had to be asked several times to bring wine, clear table etc. When questioned, one said they'd been too busy. But they were just sitting in the corridor blocking the access to the toilets upstairs. Food was brought out inconsistently. A plate of chips 15 minutes before the main it was supposed to go with. The menu in house does not reflect the one online. Food was mediocre. Beef pie was mushrooms in thin gravy. Totally overpriced. Seems only to be there to sting passing Covent Garden customers that won't be back again. Avoid

Place was busy but our server, John, made sure we didn’t have to wait too long for anything. Really friendly service!

Very lovely place friendly fab food lush food will definitely be coming back. Diana Adam all well done !!!

John and Janine provided world class service to our party of four. They were kind, professional and very accommodating. The food was fantastic too!

Great food and great service. John was incredible attentive and friendly. Would definitely come again

We had a great time. Amazing service by Laxmi.

Everything was amazing. Thanks Samia

Everything was great. Thanks Samia

John was a very attentive waiter :)

John service and was really helpful and friendly

Really enjoyed our meal. Our server John was great - polite, helpful when we had questions about the menu and did it all with a smile on his face!

We booked for Sunday Roast and the food was Amazing. Especially the beef was cooked to prefect. Thank you Sahil for accommodating us. Will be back soon

John was our server, did a fantastic job, and provided excellent service.

John was very polite and friendly. Service was excellent

Nice place to sit outside. John is a great server!

Great service from John! Nice wine.

Served by John, shared information about the gin when asked. Polite and courteous ;-)

Lovely spot in Covent Garden, great service Thankyou John:)

Staff was lovely Food was good. Thanks to Samia

Excellent meal. Especially service - provided by John. Thank you for making it special. Great job!

Liked it in here, will be coming back. Our waiter, John looked after us well. A well deserved pint after a day of trudging about in the heat!

Perfect spot for lunch. Amazed by food and outstanding service. John was our charming waiter and attended to our every need. Can safely say it’s the best dining experience I have ever had in London. I will be back!!

Samia made our visit to Pivot Bar and Bistro truly unforgettable. From the moment we sat down, she was attentive and made us feel so welcome. Her knowledge of the menu and thoughtful recommendations were impressive. Samia's kindness and professionalism turned our meal into an extraordinary experience. Thank you, Samia, for your exceptional service!

John was an excellent waiter and really nice.

Fab night and food - came here with friends. Highly recommended. A special mention to our server John who made a real effort and was super efficient and helpful. Thank you John!

Great meal, and super helpful waiter John who understood we were under time pressure

Everything great m. But a special mention for our waiter john who was very attentive!

We had a fabulous meal here last week- food was great and very well priced. The staff were very friendly, particularly our waiter John - would definitely come again!

john was really nice and friendly and drinks were good

5 star service all the way - thank you John

Excellent service from waiter John

Great place. Everything was amazing. Thank you Samia

Thoroughly recommend the experience, food was divine and nice ambiance. We were looked after John was really bright, polite and looked after us really well