Roadhouse Restaurant

Roadhouse is a lot of fun on Wednesday nights with the live band. The karaoke competition is fierce and everybody who competes in incredible. If you're a student, they have great drink deals. Unfortunately, it's pretty empty sometimes and our group seems to be half of the people there. Definitely worth a go if you have a big group.

This classic American diner experience is remixed with house music, alternative bands and a full course meal. I went to Roadhouse for a birthday celebration and had a blast. The venue features a dance floor, dining booths, a stage for entertainment, along with a full food and bar menu.

I had a generous portion of chicken fajitas and potato skins for dinner and was still able to recover in time to dance in beat to the band. Roadhouse is great for large parties or an entertaining night out on the town.

The Roadhouse is a bar/restaurant/club in Covent Garden. It is an American themed place. I've been a few times at the tail end unplanned inner city club nights. It is a sizable place decorated within the American diner theme.

It is a pleasant enough club, though the place has something of a reputation as place to go and pick up. Which, if is what you're looking for, generally seems to be a pretty sure thing. However, if you're just out with your friends for a fun night out, the predatory, slightly depressing nature of the place can be somewhat depressing.

Roadhouse is an absolute institution in Covent Garden. It has great music, live gigs on some nights, an amazing cocktail menu, and best of all if you are a true Londoner you will go during their 2-for-1 cocktail hours (usually 5-7pm), and have their food on BOGOF.


Their drinks and food are not necessarily the best in London, but for the price paid during the offers (it is a tad bit expensive otherwise), and for the atmosphere, location (perfect place to start before heading on to other clubs/lounges in the area), you really can't beat Roadhouse!


An amazing value for the guys is one of the massive sharing platters. Normally £32, with a TasteLondon card or 50% off promotion it is only £16, and for that you get 2 steaks, 2 chicken breasts, calamari, fries, salad, and other stuff! Bargain for only £8 each.

This is Not a bad review- it's just not a good one.

When someone said 'lets go to the Roadhouse' I agreed as I mistook it for another place around the corner. Surprised we were headed for the heart of Covent Garden.

My first thought *oh god tourist trap* and I was right. It's a big garish place with motorbikes and neon lights here there and everywhere. A big bar surrounded by tables and booths around the outside.

It was a bustling Friday night, but we had a taste card and so took advantage of that and the happy hour drinks specials. Overall we got a good deal, but paying full price for what we had would really bring that star rating crashing.

There's really one choice for veggies, but even when my friends ordered came out they were pretty uninspired. But hungry so we gobbled it all up and got the bill. The food was fine. Nothing special but nothing to go back for.

Luckily we'd managed to wangle a booth, which means we didn't have the wait staff rushing past us every 5 seconds and got a little bit of privacy. Being in the booth was great so I'd recommend asking.

The waitress was busy so there were no 'hi how are ya's, but she was on it. I initially got a wine glass which clearly had not have been cleaned at all - mmm lipstick marks - but got it changed pretty quick.

Apparently there's a rock karaoke competition here once a week and a bit of live music, but I'm thinking it's really for the tourists or the fans of tack.

I think this place has to be your thing... it's just not mine.

One of recommendations when I visited London.

My cousin and his wife live about 3 hours away from London though they had been to this place a couple of times. Ambience was good as i really don't know what to expect. As dinner time passes by, they do hold live bands for entertainment. Its kind a weird for me as when do they take a break, then it turns into a clubby scene for like 20 minutes then back to the live bands.

As far as restaurant food, it was ok for me. Your traditional restaurant/bar food. When we walked in, we were somewhat greeted. It was a bit busy at the time but we asked to be seated for 4 people and surprisingly, was asked if we had made reservations. Since we did not make any reservations, we had to wait to be seated which was acceptable though they had few tables that were empty.

Crowd was a mixed crowd though from my understanding that drinking age in London is 18.

Overall, I don't mind coming back to this place and trying it again.

Always a great night out at Roadhouse, particularly with cocktails on 2for1 or a bit cheaper during their happy hours (varying times throughout the week). They do some tasty little bar snacks as well as bigger food for the more hungry, which you can either eat at one of the restaurant type tables, or at one of the smaller tables with high stools around the stage and dance floor.


They have fantastic music here, lots of local (and far away - last night when I went they had a band from Australia) bands playing live music. My favourite group that play here is The Tide, but whatever or whoever your favourite, they list them all on their website and so you can see when you want to go based on who is playing.


Bartenders and security are nice and friendly, and if you go on the right night (last Sunday of every month I believe) you can see some flair competitions behind the bar, with bottles and glasses flying everywhere.


My only criticism is that if you're not buying during Happy Hour the cocktails and other drinks can be a bit expensive, and cocktails are so easy to drink that you end up spending loads, but that's the aim of the game, isn't it?!


Apart from that, a solid club, great décor inside, perfect for a good night out with a couple of friends or with a larger group.

This place is FUN. Locals go here and tourists. It was packed when I went. I was looking for something other than a pub or club and this was it. Tons of girls from London, France, Norway etc. it was a good time. The bartenders were cool and prices really weren't too crazy. Def recommend.

Where do I start with the Roadhouse? You must remember that you are in tourist trap country. Anywhere within walking distance of Covent Garden market is usually to be given a wide berth but sometimes needs must and we venture off into the unknown.

Roadhouse is one of those places I've ended up at accidentally. I've never arranged to meet here and I've never planned a night here, they have just sort of happened. While the bar itself screams 'Tourists waste your money here' the place is actually not that bad. The food is on par with your average bar food and the drinks are reasonably priced, so long as its happy hour!

The music is fun and later on most of the restaurant turns into a little club. It's a great place to dance and they have live bands and some sort of karaoke I've yet to try.

Overall it's not the worst place to end up after a few too many and I'm sure it wont be the last time I do end up there.

Finding an American-styled dive bar that doesn't reek of study abroad students isn't an easy feat; however, the Roadhouse is just that. Located right in the middle of Covent Garden, this spot is close to a slew of other restaurants, bars and the Piccadilly tube line.

While the Roadhouse serves American food -- think burgers, nachos (topped with a peppery spice powder) and fries-- the rinks and nightlife atmosphere is where. Affordable and decadent drinks mixed with a lively cover band? Does it get any better than that?

If you're looking for a chic, uppy bar to lounge at with your girlfriends, do not come here. But if you're looking to have a good time and dane without being trapped in the confines of a smokey club, this is your spot.