When the tube strikes, Arros QD is still easy to reach
Tube strikes disrupt most of central London, but Arros QD sits at 64 Eastcastle Street in Fitzrovia, a neighbourhood served by the Elizabeth line and within walking distance of Oxford Street. When other restaurants become a taxi problem, this one stays accessible.
Chef Quique Dacosta's fire kitchen is worth planning around at the best of times. On a strike day, it might be one of the best decisions you make.
Multiple ways in, including the Elizabeth line
Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road are both on the Elizabeth line, either stop puts you within easy walking distance of Arros QD in Fitzrovia.
Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road on the Central line both drop you a short walk from Eastcastle Street.
Oxford Circus on the Victoria line, walk south through Fitzrovia and you're at the door.
If you're already on Oxford Street or in the West End, Arros QD is an easy walk straight through Fitzrovia.
From the Elizabeth line to your table
Exit Bond Street or Tottenham Court Road station (Elizabeth line)
Head north toward Oxford Street
Take Eastcastle Street heading east (off Great Portland Street or Newman Street)
Arros QD is at 64 Eastcastle Street, look for the fire through the windows
Address: 64 Eastcastle Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W 8NQ · Elizabeth line: Bond Street or Tottenham Court Road (both under 10 minutes walk)
Accessible, bookable, and genuinely worth it
On the Elizabeth line route
Both Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road are served by the Elizabeth line, putting Arros QD within walking distance even when most of the tube network is on strike.
No cab needed
Fitzrovia sits between Oxford Street and Soho, you can walk here from most of central London, or hop off the Elizabeth line and stroll over in under 10 minutes.
Book ahead and skip the chaos
Strike days fill up fast. Arros QD takes reservations, lock in your table before the morning rush and guarantee your evening.
Worth the journey anyway
Quique Dacosta's Valencian paella, wood-fired, Cullera de Fusta certified, is a destination in its own right. The Elizabeth line just makes it a no-brainer.
Arros QD during a tube strike
Is Arros QD accessible during a tube strike?
Yes. Arros QD is located at 64 Eastcastle Street in Fitzrovia, within easy walking distance of Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road, both served by the Elizabeth line, which typically runs during tube strikes. It's also walkable from most of central London.
Which tube stations are near Arros QD?
The closest stations are Tottenham Court Road (7-minute walk, Elizabeth/Central lines) and Oxford Circus (8-minute walk, Central/Victoria/Bakerloo lines). Bond Street on the Elizabeth line is also within walking distance.
Does the Elizabeth line stop near Arros QD?
Yes, both Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road are on the Elizabeth line, and both are under a 10-minute walk from Arros QD on Eastcastle Street, Fitzrovia.
Can I walk to Arros QD from Oxford Street during a strike?
Absolutely. Arros QD is roughly a 10-minute walk from Oxford Street through Fitzrovia. It's one of the easiest fine-dining restaurants in central London to reach on foot.
Should I book ahead on a strike day?
Yes, restaurants accessible during strikes fill up quickly. Arros QD accepts reservations online via SevenRooms. Book ahead to guarantee your table.
Don't let a strike ruin your evening
64 Eastcastle Street, Fitzrovia W1W 8NQ · 7 minutes from Bond Street or Tottenham Court Road on the Elizabeth line.