Burger King

Burger King runs a fast-food restaurant on Kingsway, the broad avenue between Holborn and Aldwych on the eastern side of Covent Garden. It is one of two Burger King branches within the district and serves the office and student crowd that dominates this stretch by day, staying open into the small hours for the late trade that follows.

The brand has been flame-grilling burgers for more than 50 years, and the Kingsway branch carries the full UK menu. The Whopper remains the headline: a flame-grilled beef patty topped with tomato, fresh cut lettuce, mayo, pickles and onion in a sesame seed bun. Alongside it sit chicken and plant-based burgers, including a vegan patty option, Chicken Fries shaped for dipping, standard fries, sides, desserts and soft drinks. The branch lists takeaway, dine-in and no-contact delivery among its services.

Burger King on Kingsway in Holborn, open until late

What sets Burger King on Kingsway in Holborn apart from most neighbours is the clock. Doors open at nine in the morning and do not close until one o'clock the following morning from Sunday to Thursday, stretching to two o'clock on Friday and Saturday nights. For anyone leaving a late shift, a show at the Aldwych theatres or a night out around Covent Garden, it is one of the few reliable hot meals still available on this side of the district after midnight.

What to expect on a visit

Ordering is quick counter and kiosk service designed for a steady lunchtime rush, with app offers for regulars. Holborn Underground station is at the top of the street and the restaurant sits among the offices and colleges that give Kingsway its weekday footfall. It is the late-night option among the takeaways in Covent Garden, while the Burger King on the Strand covers the southern edge of the district near Charing Cross for the same flame-grilled burgers earlier in the evening.