Covent Garden, London: Hours, Address, Covent Garden Reviews: 4.5/5
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets
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00:00 - 23:59
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
About
Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of theatergoers and patrons of the Royal Opera House by night.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Covent Garden
Whether you're headed here to check out the multitude of shops, theaters, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, or simply to be among the multitude of people who pass through this pretty part of town, you'll love soaking up the festive and historic atmosphere in and around Covent Garden. Even if you don't have tickets to the opera or a show at one of the many famous theaters here, don't be surprised if find yourself captivated by some impromptu act of a street performer wowing the crowds in Covent Garden's Piazza. If you do have tickets, you'll be pleased to note that many of the local eateries accommodate theatergoers with prix fixe menus, early dinners, and later than usual opening hours.
How to get there
- Covent Garden • 3 min walk
- Leicester Square • 5 min walk
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
10,000 within 5 kms
The Wine Place Covent Garden
225
34 m€€ - €€€ • Italian • Mediterranean • European
Cafe de Provence
354
0.4 km€ • Cafe • European • British
Frog By Adam Handling
631
0.1 km€€€€ • European • British • Contemporary
Da Mario Covent Garden
1,528
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Mediterranean • European
28-50 Wine Bar & Kitchen Covent Garden
364
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • European • British • Wine Bar
Steak and Company Covent Garden
2,332
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • British • Gluten Free Options
Bella Italia
734
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
Monmouth Kitchen, Covent Garden
1,378
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Peruvian • Mediterranean
Ben's Cookies
393
36 m€ • Bakeries
Beaufort Bar
459
0.2 km€€€€
Attractions
2,160 within 10 kms
Apple Market
192
15 mFlea & Street Markets
Royal Opera House
2,942
0.1 kmBallets • Operas
Kinky Boots at Adelphi Theatre
2,683
0.2 kmTheatres
St. Paul's Church (The Actors' Church)
168
69 mHistoric Sites • Religious Sites
The Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition
116
0.1 kmSpeciality Museums • Exhibitions
London Transport Museum
2,813
88 mSpeciality Museums • History Museums
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
1,216
0.2 kmTheatres
Adelphi Theatre
315
0.2 kmTheatres
The Vaudeville Theatre
360
0.2 kmTheatres
Lyceum Theatre
1,157
0.2 kmTheatres
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Popular mentions
4.5
24,960 reviews
Excellent
14,340
Very good
8,125
Average
2,057
Poor
316
Terrible
123
Dave
Waterlooville, UK660 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Really great to drop into Covent Garden. Love the coffee shops in the old fruit Market...ad hoc 4 piece string bands are fun!
Written 21 May 2022
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AL
7 contributions
May 2022
One of the best neighbourhoods in London! Has all the best shops and a great selection of restaurants. Would definitely recommend it!
Written 17 May 2022
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_glouise26
Redditch, UK158 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
So much to do here! From shops, markets, bars to street entertainers! Would definitely recommend an afternoon or an evening spent here!
Written 16 May 2022
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Hoppityskip
Basildon, UK13,077 contributions
May 2022
A number of units closed and sadly more and more are losing the origins of the market and becoming a tourist trap of expensive designer outlets
Written 14 May 2022
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland16,908 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Covent Garden is a centre of gravity and energy. Always lots to do and see with street traders, markets and bars / restaurants.
Written 5 May 2022
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ChrissyMirra
Canton of Basel, Switzerland272 contributions
Apr 2022
Cute as always! Great Music, great Shops amazing Harry Potter exhibition! It's a lovely part of London.
Written 5 May 2022
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Vanessa P
Calgary, Canada1,250 contributions
Mar 2022
Personally I think that if you have visited London more than once, Convent garden is a bit tiresome. Too many people, stores and noise. However, it is a must to see if it is your first time. Try to visit after lunch time around 3 or 4 pm to avoid the crowd (if it is ever possible) FREE to wander around.
Written 3 May 2022
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Muriel M
4 contributions
Apr 2022
Such a lovely place to stroll around so much to see beautiful shops and excellent restaurants …the streets are quite quaint.
The indoor markets have so much beautiful handmade crafts ,thankfully the sun was shining which made it a pleasure to sit a sip your champagne
The indoor markets have so much beautiful handmade crafts ,thankfully the sun was shining which made it a pleasure to sit a sip your champagne
Written 2 May 2022
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Louis Cecile
London, UK222 contributions
May 2022
Covent Garden is becoming the star of Central London, with Oxford Circus going downhill. There is a strong vibrant buzz around the area. There is a trendy shopping scene with a mix of known brands and independent traders. It is surrounded by bars and restaurants. There are also regular themed events and street entertainers. The main issue is the value for money that remains questionable. It has that tourist inflated price range that makes bargains hard to come by. However, you get a vibe with plenty of history and spots for entertainment. The theatres are worth visiting to catch a show. Overall if you do your research before you can have a great time no matter your budget.
Written 2 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lilacwheaty
Nottingham, UK662 contributions
Apr 2022
Always worth calling in here on a London visit to soak up the atmosphere and see some performing art on the street. Loo's now cost £1 to pee, so cannot recommend that part.
Written 1 May 2022
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Carole D
Pelussin, France7 contributions
Hi, I would like to know if the street performers at covent garden market are there all week (in august) or week end only
Kelly McF
Cambridge, UK86 contributions
H, it depends on the weather. The nicer the weather, the more performers you will see. Covent Gardens thrives and has a wonderful buzz when the weather is lovely.
Attia317
London, UK193 contributions
Restaurants nearby for press theatre lunches
carrie47267
Cheltenham, UK89 contributions
We actually ate at the Opera House as that's where we were going that evening. Large and bright and plenty of choice, but not as strong on atmosphere maybe as many of the surrounding pubs and restaurants but they were all pretty full so the choice was decided for us!
Irene M
anapolis md25 contributions
We have a 10 hour layover at Heathrow coming up. If we want to visit Covent Garden how far is it from the Airport and how would we get there?
JackTheDog1
Moncton, Canada707 contributions
Piccadilly Eastbound line runs straight from Heathrow to Covent garden. £3 one way and approximately one hour. Hope that helps!
julie o
Derby, UK71 contributions
So me and 6 of us girls are coming to London to watch magic Mike at the hippodrome and I've taken the task to search for good bars/clubs for afterwards(Friday night show, finishes around 9pm). we want nice cocktail places but with room to dance/chat. But definitely later on a club or two to go and finish what hopefully will be a great night. We are early 30s with all kinds of taste of music. Pop, r and b. We are staying near kings cross so do we head back towards there or stay around covent garden. Many thanks. Hope I get a few suggestions
stay around convent garden or head back
Patrick P
Greater London, UK119 contributions
Hi Julie. I see you got some responses which is great, because I didn’t have any suggestions to offer.
Sorry
monica_1968_4
Pianiga, Italy96 contributions
Che pub mi consigliate nelle zone limitrofe x cena con ragazzini?? Buon rapporto qualità prezzo.. grazie
filocribr1
Rome, Italy365 contributions
shake shack oppure verso new garden tanti piccoli localini di ottima qualità
Frequently Asked Questions about Covent Garden
- Covent Garden is open:
- Sun - Sat 00:00 - 23:59
- We recommend booking Covent Garden tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 68 Covent Garden tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Covent Garden:
- Camden Market, Borough Market and Covent Garden Market Private Tour (From €178.68)
- Trendy Covent Garden and Soho Walk - Private Custom Tour (From €144.93)
- Secret Walking Tour of Central London (From €19.32)
- London Pub Walking Tour of Covent Garden (From €26.48)
- Potter About London - with games and quizzes (From €18.11)
- Hotels near Covent Garden:
- (0.02 km) Charing Cross | Embankment | Trafalgar Square | Bright & Quiet | ZONE 1
- (0.13 km) The Henrietta Hotel
- (0.15 km) The Z Hotel Covent Garden
- (0.23 km) The Resident Covent Garden
- (0.14 km) NoMad London
- Restaurants near Covent Garden:
- (0.00 km) Hotel Chocolat Covent Garden Piazza
- (0.00 km) Whittard of Chelsea Covent Garden Tea Bar
- (0.01 km) Battersea Pie Station
- (0.01 km) Venchi
- (0.02 km) Elsa's Erathean And Ethiopian Vegan Food
- Attractions near Covent Garden:
- (0.01 km) Apple Market
- (0.02 km) Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop
- (0.03 km) Il Papiro
- (0.03 km) Punch & Judy
- (0.03 km) The Moomin Shop