Covent Garden: A Comprehensive Working Guide
1. Covent Garden - Overview
2. Demographics of Covent Garden
3. Types of Buildings in the Covent Garden Area
4. How Office Prices in Covent Garden Compare to Nearby Areas
5. Areas Similar to Covent Garden to Rent Offices In
6. Eating and Drinking In and Around Covent Garden
7. A List of Green Spaces Nearby
8. Covent Garden’s Business and Industry Events
9. Accommodation for Professionals in Covent Garden
10. Shopping in Covent Garden
11. Wellbeing in Covent Garden
12. Covent Garden’s Hidden Gems
Covent Garden - Overview
Located in the West End, Covent Garden is a historical and still-thriving London district known for its theatres, market, shops and restaurants. But did you know you can also find a selection of London serviced offices and coworking spaces to rent there?
Covent Garden is a fun place to work - there are many things to do after work, and it's one of the best places to shop. In this guide, we’ll share tips on where to go in Covent Garden and how office space in Covent Garden compares.
Demographics of Covent Garden
Covent Garden is home to thousands of residents, professionals working in various industries, and tourists.
Statistics include:
• Covent Garden's top work experience skill is ‘Artistic, Literary and Media’.
• More working-age residents are employed in the ‘Professional, Scientific and Technical’ industry than any other industry.
• 945 full-time students are living in Covent Garden.
Types of Buildings in the Covent Garden Area
Covent Garden’s architecture contributes to its historical charm and timeless atmosphere. Covent Garden Market is perhaps its most iconic structure - it contains the Apple Market, East Colonnade Market and Jubilee Market.
Today, the market hosts boutique shops, cafés, and restaurants. Other old buildings in Covent Garden have been repurposed, from industrial warehouses to offices, galleries, and artist studios. Famous theatres in Covent Garden include the Royal Opera House, the Duchess Theatre and the Vaudeville Theatre.
For anyone interested in working or renting office space in London, that offers charm, atmosphere and with cool and trendy vibe, Covent Garden is ideal.
How Office Prices in Covent Garden Compare to Nearby Areas
The average price of a coworking desk in Covent Garden is £352, while a desk in a private office will average £725 per month.
Just to the north in Holborn, a coworking desk averages £388 per month, and a private office desk averages £650. Further south in Embankment, a desk averages £320 for coworking and £608 for a private office desk.
Areas Similar to Covent Garden to Rent Offices In
Both Soho and Covent Garden boast rich histories dating back centuries, with well-preserved architecture, cobbled streets and historic landmarks that add to their unique character and appeal.
A coworking desk in Soho offices costs around £400, whilst a desk in a private office is significantly more expensive at £900.
Eating and Drinking In and Around Covent Garden
Covent Garden is brimming with fabulous drinking and dining options.
The Ivy Market Grill serves British classics and modern European dishes in an elegant setting. It's a popular spot for stylish afternoon tea.
Dishoom in Covent Garden is inspired by the Irani cafes of Bombay. It serves tasty Indian fare in a vibrant atmosphere.
For a post-work cocktail, look no further than The Covent Garden Cocktail Club - a speakeasy-style cocktail bar with an extensive menu.
A List of Green Spaces Nearby
While Covent Garden itself is primarily known for its bustling streets and historic market, there are nearby green spaces:
• Lincoln's Inn Fields (view map) – A public park with tennis courts and a bandstand.
• Victoria Embankment Gardens (view map) – A park with grassy picnic areas, a bandshell, gardens, and a 1626 Thames River gate.
Covent Garden’s Business and Industry Events
Unlike areas in the City of London or other parts of the West End, Covent Garden isn’t primarily known as a big networking destination.
However, it hosts smaller-scale corporate networking events, meetings, and conferences. Visit the Eventbrite website and search for business events in Covent Garden to see what’s available.
Accommodation for Professionals in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in London, and there are cheaper options for business travellers on a tighter budget.
Designed by renowned architects, Covent Garden’s five-star hotel ME London is in the heart of the theatre district, amid theatres, galleries and boutiques.
Then there’s NoMad London, a hotel inside the historic, grade II-listed building that was the Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station.
Radisson Blu Edwardian is in a classic red-brick building that was previously home to the Royal Dental Hospital. Today, it sports a sophisticated and contemporary interior, incredible views, and stylish public areas.
Shopping in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a hive of shopping activity, with high-end boutiques rubbing shoulders with high-street favourites.
Aside from Covent Garden Market, nearby Seven Dials is a charming shopping district featuring a blend of fashion boutiques, lifestyle stores, beauty shops and niche retailers. Tucked away around the corner is Neal’s Yard, home to health food stores, herbalists and organic beauty shops.
Wellbeing in Covent Garden
You’ll find a wide selection of gym and yoga facilities in Covent Garden that you can visit before, after or during the working day.
Digme Fitness Covent Garden is a fitness studio conveniently located in the heart of Seven Dials so that you can combine the trip with a bit of shopping. It also hosts cycle workouts, yoga, HIIT, and barre classes.
For specialised yoga, head to Yogarise Covent Garden on 13 Mercer Street. In addition to yoga classes, the studio offers yoga retreats and training courses.
Covent Garden’s Hidden Gems
Covent Garden is full of hidden gems waiting to be explored.
In the epicentre of Covent Garden is the London Film Museum, which is full of film memorabilia. There are props, costumes and even vehicles from some of the world’s most iconic films. It’s a true find for film fans and anyone who loves a good movie.
If books and travel are more your thing, head to Stanfords Travel Bookshop, a hidden gem on Mercer Walk. It's a world-class travel bookstore with many maps, guidebooks, and travel literature.
In terms of niche interests, you can’t get more unique than the Stanley Gibbons Stamp Shop, a hidden gem on The Strand. It’s a must-visit for philatelists (people who study or collect stamps) and contains some rare and intriguing exhibits.
