Covent Garden — Neighbourhood Guide

Why visit Covent Garden?

Covent Garden is one of London’s most iconic neighbourhoods — a lively mix of historic piazzas, boutique shops, street performers, theatres, restaurants and hidden courtyards. It’s the perfect place to wander, explore, eat, shop and soak up the West End atmosphere.

Highlights

  • Covent Garden Piazza & Apple Market
  • Street performers & live entertainment
  • Neal’s Yard colourful courtyard
  • Seven Dials boutiques
  • West End theatres nearby

Best Places to Eat

  • Dishoom Covent Garden
  • Seven Dials Market
  • Flat Iron
  • Hawksmoor Seven Dials
  • Avobar

Top Attractions

  • London Transport Museum
  • Royal Opera House
  • Jubilee Market
  • St Paul’s Church (The Actors’ Church)
  • West End theatres

Shopping in Covent Garden

  • Apple Market
  • Seven Dials boutiques
  • Beauty Quarter
  • Independent fashion & lifestyle stores

Want to explore Covent Garden with a guide?

Join a top-rated walking tour covering Covent Garden, Soho and the West End.

View Covent Garden tours

Top things to do in Covent Garden

  • Explore Covent Garden Piazza & Apple Market
  • Watch the famous street performers
  • Visit the London Transport Museum
  • Walk to Leicester Square & the West End
  • Discover Neal’s Yard — London’s most colourful courtyard
  • Shop at Seven Dials boutiques

Where to eat & drink

  • Dishoom Covent Garden
  • Seven Dials Market
  • Flat Iron
  • Hawksmoor Seven Dials
  • Avobar

Try a Covent Garden food tour

Taste the best of Covent Garden with a guided food experience.

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Shopping in Covent Garden

  • Apple Market
  • Seven Dials boutiques
  • Beauty Quarter
  • London Transport Museum Shop

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