German Doner Kebab

German Doner Kebab runs a branch on St Martin's Lane, the busy street of theatres, restaurants and hotels running south from Long Acre towards Trafalgar Square on the western side of Covent Garden. It is part of the international chain that has reworked the classic kebab into a fast-casual format, offering a fresher, tidier take on the doner served across the day rather than only late at night.

The menu is built around the doner kebab, with seasoned meats served in toasted flatbreads alongside fresh salad and the chain's signature sauces, plus wraps, boxes and sides. The brand positions the kebab as a made-to-order meal, which shapes the way it is presented and served, and the format keeps it available from late morning through lunch and into the small hours.

A kebab takeaway in Covent Garden for theatregoers and late finishers

St Martin's Lane carries a steady flow of theatregoers, workers and visitors, exactly the trade a quick kebab counter is built for, and the branch sits within easy walking distance of Leicester Square, Charing Cross and the Piazza. It handles eat-in, takeaway and delivery, and the late closing makes it one of the few options on the street still serving after the final curtain.

What to expect on a visit

Opening hours are 10.30am to midnight from Sunday to Thursday and 10.30am to 1am on Friday and Saturday. Expect counter service and a short wait while each kebab is assembled. Our guide to takeaways in Covent Garden lists the district's other quick options, and for a sit-down meal nearby Franco Manca on Maiden Lane serves sourdough pizza a few minutes' walk east.