Poetry Café

The West End


Covent Garden’s renovated Poetry Café is a favourite for lovers of verse. It has almost daily readings and performances by established poets, open-mic evenings and writing workshops. Vegetarian and vegan dishes include soups, stews and sandwiches.


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