Covent Garden can be thought of as the more genteel neighbour of Soho, consisting of cobbled streets lined with charming Victorian shops now selling nice things that I can’t afford.
The centrepiece of the area is the Georgian former fruit, vegetable and flower market. When the market was moved out to Nine Elms in 1974 the building was saved and has been redeveloped as a shopping destination.
Museum documenting the history of London’s police force, in the cells of a former police station
Engaging museum charting 200 years of London’s transport history.
Coffee by day, cocktails by- well, also by day. There’s a small amount of outdoor seating.
I’m going to be bold and call this my favourite flat white in London. The shop is tiny so ordering can be a hectic experience, but it is worth it.
You have to take along a reusable cup, or there’s a refundable £5 deposit to rent a cup. I wouldn’t advise trying to sit in-store!
