Best Things to Do in Covent Garden (2026): A Whole Day, Sorted
Covent Garden is good for better than the piazza suggests, and the things to do people save most are The National Gallery, Aire Ancient Baths and Afternoon Tea. Ranked from 38 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 38 places we track in Covent Garden, all first recorded in March 2026
Covent Garden is where you end up rather than where you set out for, and it has a reputation to match. Walk two streets off the piazza and that stops being true. Neal's Yard, Seven Dials and the roads behind them carry most of what is actually good here.
How we chose
We track 38 places in Covent Garden filed under things to do. 6 of them turned up in creator videos we pulled apart. Places with a creator mention, a member save or a member gem rank first, and mentions weigh most. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.
Ranked things to do in Covent Garden
1
The National Gallery
Landmark · Covent Garden
London's iconic art museum showcases centuries of European masterpieces and beloved paintings under one roof.
art gallery right next door, nice to visit for a well deserved break
@pouihkk on tiktok
1 creator video
2
Aire Ancient Baths
Experience · Covent Garden
Tucked below street level, a serene spa where you can unwind and restore yourself.
Aire Ancient Baths @AIRE Ancient Baths for a unique and calming experience
@thedateconnoisseur on tiktok
1 creator video
3
Afternoon Tea
Experience · Covent Garden
1 creator video
4
Brydges Place
Landmark · Covent Garden
London's narrowest street 38cm Brydges Place
@volga_londonstories on tiktok
1 creator video
5
London
Landmark · Covent Garden
1 creator video
6
Uber Boat Sighting
Experience · Covent Garden
1 creator video
7
STEREO Covent Garden
Experience · Covent Garden
Catch live bands and craft cocktails deep into the night at this buzzing Covent Garden hangout.
8
Bancone Covent Garden
Landmark · Covent Garden
Fresh handmade pasta and bubbly served right at the counter in a stylish spot.
9
Trafalgar Square
Landmark · Covent Garden
Nelson's Column dominates this bustling London square surrounded by fountains and historic statues.
10
Heaven
Experience · Covent Garden
Multi-room gay nightclub in London where you'll find different music styles across each space.
11
The Courtauld Gallery
Landmark · Covent Garden
Somerset House's hidden gem holds stunning impressionist works in an elegant, quiet setting.
12
Somerset House
Landmark · Covent Garden
Historic riverside palace hosting courtyard events and showcasing contemporary art collections.
13
Pick & Cheese - Covent Garden
Landmark · Covent Garden
Grab rotating cheese plates straight off the belt at this Seven Dials Market spot.
14
Away
Experience · Covent Garden
Premium luggage and travel accessories designed for frequent flyers and casual adventurers alike.
15
Royal Ballet and Opera
Landmark · Covent Garden
Watch world-class opera and ballet performances in Covent Garden's iconic Victorian theater.
16
The Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden
Landmark · Covent Garden
Cozy historic pub where writers used to gather, serving classic British food in the heart of Covent Garden.
17
Blame Gloria - Cocktail Bar in Covent Garden
Experience · Covent Garden
Head underground in Covent Garden for creative cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere fueled by excellent music.
18
Stanfords
Experience · Covent Garden
Legendary travel bookshop packed with maps and guides that spark wanderlust in every visitor.
19
Wyndham's Theatre
Landmark · Covent Garden
Victorian playhouse in the West End where contemporary productions and established actors still draw crowds.
20
Victoria Embankment Gardens
Landmark · Covent Garden
Victorian garden tucked along the Thames offers peaceful wandering among mature trees and flowerbeds.
21
Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese
Experience · Covent Garden
Hidden away in London, this cocktail bar serves expertly crafted drinks while live music fills the intimate, velvet-draped space.
22
London Transport Museum
Landmark · Covent Garden
Explore vintage London buses and underground trains while learning how the city's transport shaped its history.
23
The Apple Market
Landmark · Covent Garden
Historic covered market where locals browse handmade crafts and vintage treasures under elegant arches.
24
Murdock London Covent Garden
Experience · Covent Garden
Get a sharp haircut and grab a drink at this laid-back Covent Garden barber.
25
UNIQLO Covent Garden
Landmark · Covent Garden
Cozy spot in London where you can grab quality basics and personalize your own pieces across several floors.
26
Brigit's Bakery & Afternoon Tea Bus Tours
Experience · Covent Garden
Board a vintage bus for scones, tea, and views rolling through London's streets.
27
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre
Landmark · Covent Garden
Cabaret performances fill this historic Victorian music hall with intimate, moody charm.
28
Neal's Yard Remedies Therapy Rooms
Experience · Covent Garden
Find yourself unwinding in intimate therapy spaces tucked away in central London.
29
Vaudeville Theatre
Landmark · Covent Garden
Victorian playhouse in London's West End that's been hosting theatre lovers since the 1870s.
30
Circa Embankment
Experience · Covent Garden
Vibrant nightclub on the Thames where London's LGBTQ community gathers for great music and good times.
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 38 places we hold in the Covent Garden neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.