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Opera Tavern, La Scala Room

Location pin

23 Catherine St, London, WC2B 5JS - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £2000 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    42 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

About Venue

With a refreshed look and feel, Opera Tavern is a buzzy and inviting tapas bar and restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden's theatreland. Downstairs, striking graphic prints by the likes of Ben Eine complement the stylish bar, counter seating, and communal table, with a warm and atmospheric first-floor dining space above. whilst a quick venture upstairs reveals a dining room decked out with polished plaster walls, a gold-leaf ceiling, and large sash windows to create an intimate space perfect for hosting a private get-together.

The team at Opera Tavern has pulled out all of the stops to provide guests with as authentic tapas experience as you are likely to find in the city. Iberico sourced from Spain accompanies thoughtfully sourced meats from around the country, whilst the wine list is made up of exclusively Spanish and Italian imports. There's also a strong list of spirits to choose from, with brandies, whiskies, and no less than ten variants of sherry available to guests. Perfect to stop in and enjoy a pre-theatre tipple, the location of the venue mirrors the quality of the food, drink, and décor to create an all-around stylish establishment.

La Scala Room on the first floor can be hired for private events and can accommodate up to 42 seated guests or 45 standing. This amazing space allows you to play your own personal music and has a screen/projector available upon request and has its own private bar making the perfect place for a private event.

There are multiple group set menus available for private parties which feature an array of Salt Yard’s most popular tapas dishes and are designed to be shared by the whole group.
Our team is happy to assist with any additional requirements such as flowers, name cards, personalized menus and wine selection.

Capacity & Layout

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 16

Classroom

Classroom

up to 42

Pricing
& Opening Hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    00:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    00:00 - 24:00

Price type: Minimum spend/day
  • from £2000 minimum spend/day

  • from £2000 minimum spend/day

  • from £2000 minimum spend/day

  • from £2000 minimum spend/day

  • from £2000 minimum spend/day

  • from £2000 minimum spend/day

  • from £2000 minimum spend/day

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Natural light

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Sound system

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

WiFi

WiFi

Space Rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

0

Cancellation policy

• Cancellations - We require 1-month cancellation notice otherwise we'll keep the deposit (50% of the min spend agreed)

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Reviews

  • Ashley Jones
    July 2025

    Service was a great part of the lovely atmosphere. Delia especially made our visit effortless and relaxing. She was very knowledgeable on the food and beverages on offer. We came for a small bite to eat and a few drinks before our show at the drury lane theatre, and would definitely recommended.

  • Marian Razvan Bordean (JordyWild)
    July 2025

    Exceptional Service by Jose! We had a lovely dining experience, and a big part of that was thanks to our waiter, Jose. From the moment we arrived, he was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. He made great recommendations, checked in just the right amount, and always had a smile on his face. You could tell he cared about making sure we had a good time. It’s rare to come across service this genuine Jose really went above and beyond. Thank you for making our evening so enjoyable!

  • Dazza Greenwood
    September 2025

    The food we great and the location is in a fun neighborhood of London. There was a possibly Italian waitress who was amazing and so were Jose, Monica, and Delia. Honestly, the entire floor team was top notch and working together like an engine.

  • Vicky Goldsmith
    November 2025

    We redeemed our Groupon voucher this afternoon and had a great meal. Aaron was attentive and made us feel really looked after during our dining there. The lady was also great ( sorry we didn't get your name! ) The food was fantastic and there were no complaints. Would come again!

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