Covent Garden’s pub scene is pretty darn good. Who’d have thought that an area in central London would boast so many cool little boozers? Looking for the best pubs in Covent Garden. Start with these. Covent Garden – you know, that rather lively area tucked in between Soho, the Strand and Trafalgar Square? Not only …
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From slap-up dinners to cheap eats, here are our pics for the ten best restaurants in The West End. Home to some of London’s best theatres and some of its best restaurants too, The West End is an ever-popular place to hang out and dine out. Comprising what’s broadly Soho and Covent Garden you’ll have …
Covent Garden is packed with brilliant places to eat. Not sure where to start? Don’t miss this insider’s guide to the best restaurants in Covent Garden. With the piazza to explore and the abundance of theatres in the area, anyone visiting the area is likely to find themselves looking for places to eat in Covent …
Just around the corner from bustling Covent Garden, you’ll find one of the area’s quieter curiosities: Cecil Court. At first glance, you may think you’ve stepped back in time – with its antiquarian bookshops, faded facades and gas lamps, Cecil Court doesn’t quite fit with the buzzy 21st century London that’s engulfed it. I have …
Covent Garden might be one of London’s most touristy spots, but it’s also home to some of the city’s best bars. Don’t miss these Covent Garden bars for your next fabulous drink. Covent Garden might have more than its fair share of tacky souvenir shops… but there’s a reason that it’s one of London’s best-known …
Looking to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in London? Here’s where to start… Whether you’re an Irish expat, a tourist, or just a Londoner looking for an excuse to sink pints of Guinness, you don’t want to miss the St Paddy’s Festival and parade in Trafalgar Square. The annual celebration has been a huge deal for …
Devonshire House is such a hidden secret in London’s West End that it no longer exists. Yet the legacy of the Duke of Devonshire’s London pad remains. Words by John Rogers From fire damage to becoming one of London’s finest mansions, to its eventual demolition and replacement by offices, the history of Devonshire House is …
The Phoenix Garden is a rare green space embedded in London’s busy West End – here’s a sneak preview of its secrets and why you need to see it for yourself. Words by Sam Jean We hear a lot about London’s grandiose green spaces like Regent’s Park and Hyde Park – and we can’t speak …
Guinness have announced a brand new microbrewery is coming to Covent Garden. The question is, will it taste better than at your local? Big news for Guinness drinkers. Global booze peddler Diageo has announced that they will be opening a giant Guinness Factory in London later this year. The Guinness Factory, as it will be …
Mark your calendars, folks. The National Portrait Gallery is reopening on 22nd June 2023 after a mega refurbishment. For the first time in almost three years, The National Portrait Gallery, which sits just off Trafalgar Square, will open up its doors to art lovers and culture seekers alike, showing off its brand-new multi-million pound makeover. …