Homeslice Neal's Yard

Homeslice Neal's Yard is the original Homeslice pizzeria, set in the small painted courtyard off Monmouth Street that the restaurant calls its cosy corner of Neal's Yard. It runs on a walk-in basis only, with no bookings taken, and serves wood-fired pizza either whole or by the slice from noon every day of the week.

Homeslice now has a second restaurant in the City that does take reservations, but Neal's Yard remains the one you simply turn up to: the website's instruction is to walk in and grab your spot, and the team can be reached by phone or email if you have a question before you arrive. Online ordering is available for those who would rather eat at home.

Pizza in Neal's Yard, whole or by the slice

The format is simple. Large pizzas come out of the wood-fired oven to share, and slices are available for anyone eating alone or on the move, which suits the courtyard's steady flow of visitors. The menu is published on the website and changes over time, so checking it before you go is worthwhile. Drinks are kept short and casual to match the room, and the whole place is built around a friendly, low-key experience rather than a formal sit-down meal.

What to expect on a visit

Neal's Yard is one of the most photographed corners of Covent Garden, a hidden courtyard of bright frontages and independent cafes between Monmouth Street and Short's Gardens, a few minutes from both Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road stations. Homeslice opens at midday and keeps going until 10pm from Sunday to Wednesday and 11pm from Thursday to Saturday, which makes it one of the easier late options around Seven Dials. Expect a queue at peak times since there is no way to book. For more quick-service eating nearby browse our Covent Garden takeaways, including the made-to-order pasta at Guido's on Kingsway.