Food and Drink

Indigo

Overseen by Head Chef Dominic Teague, Indigo’s menu exemplifies his penchant for British ingredients crafted into delicious dishes with a touch of imagination. Dominic goes to extraordinary lengths to source an incredible medley of foods from across the British Isles, working with a network of trusted independent producers who support his commitment to seasonal and sustainable cooking that is ever-changing and always exciting. Plates have both substance and style, imbued with the skill and passion of a team that celebrates flavour and provenance in every dish.

Lobby Bar

Whether its a morning cappuccino over the papers, a light working lunch or an after-hours nightcap, the Lobby Bar is where captivating conversations happen at all hours. A London institution – the Lobby Bar is a dynamic drinking destination at the corner of Covent Garden, known for exquisite and inventive signature cocktails crafted by our master mixologists.

Afternoon Tea

In Indigo, working to Chef Dominic’s brief of distinctively British with a tempting twist, classic scones sit next to chocolate and salted caramel interpretations served with rich ganache, and lemon and black sesame cake is topped with honeycomb crunch made with honey from the hotel’s rooftop bees.

For those who like their tea served with a dash of eccentricity, you’re invited to become Charlie in the Chocolate Factory with a very different sitting inspired by Roald Dahl’s famous story and served in our downstairs lounge. Fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake and fluffy floss, the boxes stacked high of wondrous treats seem to be never-ending in our tastiest tale of all.

Local Area

The Covent Garden Neighbourhood

One Aldwych is the hotel for Londoners at heart, wherever they might be from. For the curious minded, there is access to the finest entertainment and cultural adventures, positioned as the hotel is on the doorstep to galleries, museums, West End theatres and the famous Royal Opera House.

Shopping

Chanel, Burberry and Polo Ralph Lauren have some new neighbours. Europe’s leading watch retailer, Bucherer has opened on the Piazza showcasing collections from Rolex, Cartier and Breitling. Bespoke jewellery brand Vashi has also chosen Covent Garden for its workshop and store.

Theatre

Families are in for a heart-melting treat with Disney’s Frozen the Musical at the neighbouring Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The Royal Opera House will showcase Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake, and a new opera The Marriage of Figaro. Whilst this season at the Donmar Warehouse sees Kit Harrington take the powerful lead in Henry V and Marys Seacole directed by Nadia Latif.

Exhibitions

Discover Van Gogh’s self-portraits at the recently refreshed Courtauld Gallery, Francis Bacon’s fascination with painting animals at the Royal Academy of Arts or head over to Somerset House for something a little more unusual.

The Curators

Think of One Aldwych’s Curators as the friends with the best recommendations. Brunch, ballet
boutiques, cocktails, exhibitions and the little-known corners of the city that you’ll love. Each one a specialist in a fascinating field, from history and theatre to art, our quintet of quintessentially inspiring characters offer guests private and privileged access to London on the inside. Talk to the Concierge for extraordinary experiences, handpicked to personalise and enhance a stay at One Aldwych.