The apartment is situated to the east of Covent Garden piazza, and is home to a small selection of nice shops, bars and restaurants. Unlike the tourist packed streets further west. Below is a local’s selection of the best….

• The New London Theatre showing America’s Blue Man Group

Restaurants & Cafes

• Eco - Great £3 pizza’s and filled fresh baked baguets under £2
• Drury Lane Café - Morning coffee & free pastry deal, and great quality salad bar, also only £3
• The Poetry Society Poetry Café – Cult café with free Wireless
• Bhangra Beat - One of the best Indian Buffets in London, certainly the only one in The West End
• Sapori – Renowned Italian restaurant
• Juice Bar at Drury Lane First Food

Pubs & Bars

• The Cross Keys - Fairy lights and the outside seating make this the best pub in Covent Garden with mix of locals and trendies. Excellent value lunch for under £3 (drinks not included!)
• Lowlander – Beer specialists with a laid back Belgium/Dutch Grand Café atmosphere. Good food and free beer tasters
• The White Heart - Atmosphere and décor to appeal to non-pub goers and has Monday & Tuesday jazz live by top London jazzers
• Guanabara - The only late-night Brazilian bar in London

Shopping & Services

• Late opening deli with small selection of necessities and liquor
• Essentials Pharmacy & Spa treatment Centre
• Newsagent/Tobacconists
• Tuxedo Express - Dry Cleaning, repairs and alterations
• Print & copy shops
• Electrical supply and small appliance shop
• Shoe repair shop
• Hair Salon – Owned by celebrity Hairdresser Desmond Murray
• ATM – *This one has a fee* Free withdrawals can be made from Sainsbury’s ATM on Kingway, Holborn corner
• Soho Athletic Club – Temporary Gym memberships available
• Wow Retro – Trendy vintage clothing store