Story Cellar

4.5

145 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Charming
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

A new resident of the iconic Seven Dials, Story Cellar brings you Parisienne-inspired dining and unique wines, all with a distinct London identity.

With an open-plan layout, our intimate yet lively space blends the charm of classic counter dining with a contemporary London twist. Overlooking the vibrant Neal’s Yard, Story Cellar invites you to indulge in exceptional food and drink.

Curated by Two Michelin Star Chef Tom Sellers, our menu features signature rotisserie chicken, cooked over an open grill, alongside the finest steak and reimagined classics. An extensive selection of rare and exceptional wines is carefully housed in our on-site wine cellar.

Nestled in London’s theatre district, Story Cellar is an inviting destination—whether dining at the counter, enjoying drinks and small plates in the bar area, or hosting in our private dining space. Expect outstanding food, incredible wines, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, British
Hours of operation
Sat 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
020 7183 0021
Website
https://storycellar.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
17 Neal's Yard, Seven Dials, London, Greater London WC2H 9AS
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Public transit
The nearest tube stations are Tottenham Court Road, Covent Garden, and Leicester Square. The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, London. Celebratory decorations are not permitted.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Story Cellar in Covent Garden offers a "fantastic" dining experience with delicious, inventive dishes and "exceptionally attentive" service. Highlights include the "amazing" roast chicken and unique snail bolognese. A cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a top spot for casual meals. Some seating areas might feel less comfortable, but the overall experience shines.

145 Reviews

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Panos
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place with very tasty food and excellent service.
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Mathilde
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely spectacular ! Food was remarkable, rare to taste mushrooms in so many different ways. Will come back. Worth going. The service was fantastic, feeling like being in a Michelin.
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Nic
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quality execution of what seem to be simple dishes, but are seriously refined. Sitting at the bar was like watching a high trained choreographed dance company.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great meal. What a great experience sitting at the bar watching the chef work! I’ll go back. Soufflé starter was amazing.
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Angeliki
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, delicious food, kind and helpful staff in a lovely London area - what else can you ask for?
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JJ
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Special shout out to Kevin! Keep doing what you’re doing!
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Jonathan
VIP
Western NC
40 reviews
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Story Cellar occupies a quaint space in Covent Garden, conveniently situated near Seven Dials. The restaurant's relaxed setting seems perfect for casual dining with friends. While the bar offers a serviceable selection of drinks, the menu stops short of any adventurous offerings. The kitchen demonstrates its strengths in fresh produce: both the beet salad and the side salad accompanying the rotisserie chicken showcased excellent preparation and flavors. The main courses brought mixed results. The steak, served as an English cut filet, was nicely prepared. The rotisserie chicken, while moist and enhanced by thoughtful sauces, arrived merely warm rather than hot, with skin that had lost its crispness. Their novel snail bolognese on toast, while interesting in concept, lacked the depth of flavor we had anticipated. The french fries proved disappointing, lacking both flavor and the essential crunch that elevates this standard side dish. Story Cellar shows promise in certain areas but falls short of exceptional dining. While we might return for salads and casual meals, the restaurant has not yet earned a place among our regular destinations.
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Susan
Liverpool
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hi the meal was delicious , bit disappointed with the desert which was fantastic last time I had it . Still great though
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Susan
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent NYE menu - the food was very very good. However just felt that given that it was NYE, could’ve been a bit more generous with the wine pairing. Restaurant vibe was also a bit more on the casual side.
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Holly
VIP
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’d been looking forward to going here. It seemed to have the makings of a wonderful restaurant. But it was bitterly disappointing on all counts. Wouldn’t recommend.
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Story Cellar is rated 4.5 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

17 Neal's Yard, Seven Dials, London, Greater London WC2H 9AS

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Sat 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
The nearest tube stations are Tottenham Court Road, Covent Garden, and Leicester Square. The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, London. Celebratory decorations are not permitted.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://storycellar.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7183 0021

Story Cellar

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