A Lazy Afternoon at The Yards — Your Summer Pause in Covent Garden
On Wednesday 18 June, The Yards in Covent Garden is inviting you to do one very important thing: nothing. Well, nothing stressful. A Lazy Afternoon is an open-air long lunch, part slow-food celebration, part excuse to linger over shared plates, sip something delicious, and pretend the outside world doesn’t exist for a few hours.
The Yards itself is a charming tangle of independent boutiques, flagship stores, al fresco dining and wellness corners. It somehow manages to be lively without feeling exhausting — the sort of place where you can sip coffee, wander a little, and still feel like you’ve “done London” in style.
Expect bold tablescapes, playful touches, live performances and dishes designed to spark conversation.
Other summer temptations at The Yards:
- AllPress Coffee x Dishoom — Baba’s Beans: Smooth Dalston-roasted coffee with chocolate and orange notes. Serious enough to impress, easy enough to enjoy.
- Le Bab — Covent Garden Exclusive Dish: A brand-new creation only at this location, available for a limited time. Modern kebab wizardry.
- Caffè Concerto — Amalfi-Inspired Menu: Fresh, seasonal dishes and vibrant drinks that make you feel briefly transported to the Italian coast.
- Dishoom Mango Special: Alphonso mango with creamy ice cream — a seasonal treat that practically screams summer.
A Lazy Afternoon is your gentle nudge to unwind, indulge, and immerse yourself in the moment — because sometimes the best plan is no plan at all.
Find out more about The Yards at https://theyardscoventgarden.co.uk/
Elena Leo is the Culture & Lifestyle Editor of Ikon London Magazine.