Covent Garden | Shopping, Dining and Culture Destination

#1 Our Infinity Chamber

Bright lights, big city - you'll find our hidden gem for the best selfie moment between Long Acre and Floral Street. The Covent Garden Infinity Chamber is a must-visit photo moment, just bring your best pose! Often busy during peak times, we recommend you visit during the mornings or late evening for the best selfie opportunity.

Previously taken over by iconic brands such as Disney's Frozen, keep your eyes peeled for creative updates to our light tunnel throughout the year as we partner with your favourite brands to add additional sparkle!

#2 Neal's Yard

One of Covent Garden's most photographed corners, this picturesque paradise of Neal's Yard is home to a range of independent al fresco dining, shopping and grab-and-go must-see's. Decorated in festoon lighting, beautiful greenery and the iconic coloured windows, take a wander to Seven Dials to get exploring.

Tucked away behind Shorts Gardens, discover this micro-village that can easily take the title as one of London's prettiest streets! Add Neal's Yard to your selfie shot-list.

Explore Neal's Yard

#3 The Dial

Located at the centre of Seven Dials, the iconic Dial is set in the middle of the Seven streets that make up our Seven Dials neighbourhood; Earlham Street, Shorts Gardens, Monmouth Street and Mercer Street. During the summer, you'll find shoppers taking photos, sitting on steps up to the monument and enjoy the atmosphere of the cobbled Seven Dials district.

#4 The Most Instagrammable Restaurant

Ave Mario

Voted as the 'most Instagrammable restaurant' by the Covent Garden team, Ave Mario on Henrietta Street brings you a whole host of insta-moments to fill your feed with colour, fun and food goals!

From the striking striped interiors on the first floor to the multi-levels of wall to wall style, we recommend a trip to the bathroom for a playful neon surprise in the cubicles! Never has a toilet selfie been more glamourous.

The Instagram worthy content doesn't end with the decor, their extraordinary cocktail servings come in all shapes and sizes to surprise and delight! Be sure to pre-book your table as it can get busy at times!

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#5 Christmas in Covent Garden

From the stunning Market Building decorations to the 60ft Christmas Tree on the West Piazza, Covent Garden at Christmas is a beautiful neighbourhood filled with photo opportunities!

Discover Christmas in Covent Garden

#6 The Royal Opera House

A classical architecture masterpiece, the Royal Opera House offers a stunning backdrop for any budding ballerina or sophisticated selfie taker. With spectacular aerial views from the top floor balcony bar, looking over the East Piazza to the statement Floral Hall arched window.

The terrace bar is free to enter and offers one-of-a-kind views of the historic Covent Garden neighbourhood.

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#7 Flower Barrows

The Covent Garden flower barrows are a key photo backdrop for any visitor looking to capture the essence of CG. Dressed with seasonal florals and plants, our barrows add colour and beauty to our Piazzas and can be found across all four street entrances to the main Piazza.

Home to local insects, not only do our barrows offer a visual delight, they serve the wildlife with carefully selected flowers, aiming to attract bees and butterflies. You'll also notice one of our barrows serving as a herb garden - open to local residents to enjoy pickings from.

#8 Floral Street

One of the prettiest streets in London, this cobbled lane is the backdrop to many insta shots. With it's twinkling lights and long stretching perspectives, a Floral Street selfie is a must!

Home to iconic fashion brands such as Paul Smith, GANNI, American Vintage and more, share your Floral Street selfie by tagging us @coventgardenldn

Explore Floral Street

#9 Our British Phone Booths

Follow the steps of Justin and Hailey Bieber with a James Street phone box smooch selfie, the iconic red booths are a London staple and Covent Garden has them galore. Take your instagrammable London shot on and tag @coventgardenldn to be featured.

Go to Royal Opera House Café