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Covent Garden Market
Shopping Plaza and Market
London
The experts at Time Out London and New York Habitat recommend this place
"Great place to hang out and check out the street performers."(32 Tips)
"Covent Garden is one of my favourite places to go in London!"(14 Tips)
"s crowded with tourists on most days"(13 Tips)
"Always a wonderful place to sit, stroll, shop and people watch."(6 Tips)
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ℳ𝒶𝓎♍June 4, 2016One of my London favorites and never more beautiful than at Christmas time. Filled with unique decorations, a large silver reindeer & an amazing Christmas tree. You can't help but feel jolly & festive
Upvoted 6 days ago- ℳ𝒶𝓎♍June 4, 2016At its best, Covent Garden Market can be a beehive of activity, with up to 3 levels of shops, bars, pubs and restaurants to explore. One of my fav spots is '21', an outdoor pizzeria, & 'Shake Shack'
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Never miss this place/market if u intend to visit London. Such a great mix of luxury brands, hand crafted shops, weird shops, and restaurants. There are also lots of entertaining street performers.
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KarenJanuary 6, 2018This market is so well worth the effort to visit. Every day in the square, there are musicians that play music live for public entertainment. Don't forget to drop a pound or two for these musicians!Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Saad M ™August 27, 2016When tourists say “Covent Garden” they mean the covered market in the center of the Covent Garden Piazza, but “Covent Garden” actually describes an entire neighborhood, Its my favorite spot in LondonUpvoted 1 week ago- ℳ𝒶𝓎♍June 4, 2016You can find yourself getting really wrapped up in the ambience, no matter what the occasion is. Always boasts a number of unique stalls, which suits Londoners and tourists alikeUpvoted Feb 12
FerasAugust 21, 2015Drop by here on sunday to see the street performers, dont miss having your afternoon tea at Laduree. Have fun!
One of the most atmospheric places in London, especially in the evenings when it really comes to life. Watch the street entertainers!
Good place to have fun and get good coffee, don’t go on Sunday 👀Upvoted Feb 26
Just Me .. @what_food23February 6, 2020The evening winter vibe.. the music .. lovely atmosphere and many many restaurants and cafes.. ice cream parlors there and not far away. Each corner has a different view choose to sit up or down 👍🏻
DenDo Al-OgaielFebruary 9, 2013There are 2 great old couple who make a personalized neckless, rings, bracelet & earrings & stuff ❤
New York HabitatApril 2, 2014Soak up the atmosphere here and check out the two separate markets - Jubilee and Apple. Go during the weekend for arts & crafts at Jubilee and artwork & jewelery at Apple!
NmDecember 27, 2021One of the best attractions to enjoy in London .. A must to visit, whenever in London !!
Very popular shopping / market / restaurant / tourist area. It gets very busy, so avoid peak times if you can. Lots of late night dining options. Great market with interesting finds.
Shamsa AbdulrahmanFebruary 16, 2015Great place to walk around. Check the street performers, cafés & the market. Best in the afternoons
Plenty of shops and cafes around here to eat in and buy things. There's a lot of street performers and therefore a lot of tourists so it can get busy.
NorahSeptember 28, 2014When in London this is a place where you have to visit nice shops, variety of restaurants and fun entertainment from street performers
Salwan FinjDecember 16, 2020The cutest markets ever! Amazing to walk around and experience the lovely nature of Covent Garden and the village vibes it has! It’s a small hidden gem in the middle of the big bad city...
S Marks The SpotsJanuary 10, 2014Located in in the beautiful Covent Garden Piazza, the market itself is quite small but full of little antique gems. If you like vintage jewellery and quirky crafts you’ll be pleasantly surprised! Read more
Edgar EAugust 20, 2016Awesome way to spend an hour or two going through the luxury or craft shops, grabbing a bite to eat, or watching the street performers.
Joury IbrahimApril 22, 2018This area is one of the best, especially in the day time. I avoid going there on weekends and public holidays. Tourists attraction with good cafe's, restaurants, and shopping stores.
MadaDecember 30, 2022You can enjoy live music, restaurants and cafes. Along with nice boutiques for shoppings and you can just enjoy your ice cream while watching some live performances 💜
Abdulrahman Almunayes 🇰🇼February 13Amazing restaurants, sweet & coffee shops! Very busy, some nice shows & singers around. Very recommended.- Always a wonderful place to sit, stroll, shop and people watch. Street performers get great crowds as well. A must visit in London.
- ZAINAB BOctober 30, 2018Love at first sight, inaugurated by its authenticity and immaculate preserving of this market place is a breath of fresh air on each visit. Inspiring place for creative minds.
- HeyTripsterDecember 9, 2021One of London’s most beloved places, Covent Garden is located in the West End. This is a real shopping place, you can think of it as a neighborhood market. Read more
Maryam AlsayeghJanuary 3, 2017My favourite , you can find food 🥘 🥘 ,entertainment specially the one in the basement (music band ) although the shopping is worth, I totally recommend it.
Khaled Al-SheddiSeptember 5, 2017You will enjoy the street shows, coffee shops , restaurants and more ,,, good for family avoid weekends , too busy
Cenker KöseMarch 30, 2016With it's cafes, restaurants, street art performers and market; this is the place, whenever I come to London, first I love to see!- THE REMOVALS LONDONJanuary 2, 2016Covent Garden is one of my favourite places to go in London! Many shops and cafes inside along with commercial retail stores surrounding the area. Love it! Read more
Richard DickinsApril 7, 2018Lots of stalls selling lots of different things, great to browse around. Plenty of Street performers outside. Can get super crowded at busy times.
HISTORY UKFebruary 15, 2011The square here was laid out by Inigo Jones in 1630, on land once used by the monks of Westminster Abbey as a garden, but confiscated by Henry VIII during the Reformation.
SAFebruary 17, 2017Wonderful place 👌🏻 i liked the open shopping area. Recommended to be here for sure. Restaurants, cafes, shopping store etc. Very live place
Kit&kafoodleOctober 14, 2014Lots of restaurants and a very busy market on the weekend. Cool nicknacks and random things to buy as well. Plus they have Ben's Cookies here too!!
Pratiti MajumdarOctober 11, 2015A very lively market, you get things relatively cheap here. Nice restaurants in the market place too.
Norman McLeodSeptember 14, 2013Had a nice breakfast here on a Saturday morning before it got crazy with tourists. Surprising how chilled and quiet it was, but hugely enjoyable and the breakfast was pretty decent too!- Lee HartJuly 16, 2018Lovely place to shop, eat and drink! there is also an old amusements arcade in the lower level which offers a unique experience
Avneesh KohliSeptember 22, 2018Cute market, but the best part is the live music. You’ll see some extremely talented musicians.
Fahad H.November 2, 2014One of the must visit locations in London. There are a lot of handmade shops and brands. Its like old story of London.
- Ministry of WaxingApril 4, 2012You can find anything here from antiques to vintage clothes. While it’s crowded with tourists on most days, we love coming to watch the street performers on a beautiful summer’s day.
Khalid AlnuaimiJanuary 26, 2020Place to visit when you visit LONDON 🇬🇧❤️ Don’t forget to try GODIVA Ice Cream 👌🏼
Jawahar HingoraniJuly 13, 2019Besides all the theatres and restaurants around the piazza is a great place just to hangout. Also love it at Christmas!
Dalal AlsharifJanuary 14, 2018I love the vibes here. It's a walking-friendly area. Stoles of different kinds. Street performers. It a must if you were in london.
Bailey SherwinMay 16, 2018Loved all the flea markets! A bit expensive but fun to walk around and explore in.
Stefania ManiAugust 20, 2014Absolutely lovely even though it's always overcrowded! Try the baked potatoes (next to the Transport Museum) they are delicious!!
iliannaJanuary 3, 2016A MUST place to go. The whole area is very beautiful, especially when it's near Chrismas time when it's full decorated.
Karen PhoenixJanuary 23, 2020Always interesting and great place to visit. Plenty of stalls selling arts and crafts. Great places to eat.
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"Excellent and efficient service. A rare find in London. Good burgers and fries too!"
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"Pub. In Covent Garden. Overlooking street performers. Especially good in the sun!"
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"Great speciality coffee. Spanish latte is my favorite. 💯 This place is often packed late afternoon / early evening."
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"Interiour is brilliant combination of modern and classic and the staff is traditionally Apply friendly;)"
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"It is a nice place to visit and to shop specially the perfumes section. Moreover, the amazing chocolate shops. I love this building and the outdoor restaurant."
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