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Covent Garden area guide
• Discover great restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels in Covent Garden
• See a show at the Royal Opera House or peruse the shops at Covent Garden Piazza
• Check out our handy map of Covent Garden and find plenty of things to do in WC2
Covent Garden overview
High on every tourist's visiting agenda, Covent Garden offers a mixed bag of restaurants, shops, hotels. The area is synonymous with the Royal Opera House, hosts daily alfresco entertainment at its central piazza, and is surrounded by a plethora of theatres. Chain stores have moved in, but it’s still a nice place to stroll – if you can catch it early on a fine morning.
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Covent Garden bars and pubs
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Bars in Covent Garden
Enjoy cabaret, live music and delicious cocktails at one of Covent Garden's many bars....
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Pubs in Covent Garden
Bustling and traditional, sink a pint in one of Covent Garden's pubs. Take your pick from our guide to the areas watering holes...
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Covent Garden theatres
With the Donmar Warehouse, Theatre Royal Drury Lane and many other fantastic venues, Covent Garden theatres have a great range of shows on offer for a theatrical night out.
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Boutiques, designer stores and a smattering of high street shops, Covent Garden stores have something for everyone. We reveal our top picks for finding fantastic fashion, gadgets and gifts around Covent Garden.
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Stay amongst some of London's best boutiques, finest restaurants and great pubs. Check out Time Out's recommendations for Covent Garden hotels and accomodation options for every budget.
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