Cecilias Wine House: Pub in Covent Garden, London

Cecilias Wine House is a place where the wine and the food carry the evening. It is a food venue first, with a room set up for long meals rather than quick stops at the bar. Expect programming that leans towards the table. Brunch-style sittings and small, sociable meals are the kind of thing it tends to host. These suit people who want to eat well and talk properly, more than people looking for a loud night out. Couples, small groups of friends and anyone planning a slow weekend meal tend to make up the room. Book ahead for anything with a set sitting. Go in curious, and let the kitchen set the pace.