Things to Do in Holborn & Covent Garden, London This area offers a mix of shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, with Covent Garden Market and the Royal Opera House just a short walk away.
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Charles Dickens Museum ★ 4.6 · 2.7k
Manuscripts and personal items displayed in author's former home, where he wrote Oliver Twist.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
October Gallery ★ 4.6 · 209
Long-established gallery renowned for exhibiting contemporary, international, avant-garde works.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sat 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sun Closed
Sir John Soane's Museum ★ 4.7 · 5.6k
Eccentric 19th-century collector's home, packed with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Leather Lane Market ★ 4.6 · 1.7k
Lively weekday street market with stands selling fresh produce, clothing, street food & sundries.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
The Phoenix Theatre ★ 4.5 · 6.1k
Musicals and plays in Italian-styled red-and-gold theatre with frescoed panels and painted curtains.
Where to eat & drink in Holborn & Covent Garden · £20–80
Scarfes Bar is inspired by the atmosphere of a drawing room and a sophisticated gentleman’s club. Art and books adorn the walls whilst a creative menu of cocktails and live music throughout the week adds to the exciting ambiance.
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 12 AM
Thu 6 PM – 11:59 PM
Fri 4 PM – 12 AM
Sat 4 PM – 12 AM
Sun 4 PM – 12 AM
Lever & Bloom Coffee ★ 4.9 · 1.1k· £1–10
A coffee shop known for artisan coffee, cinnamon buns, and other decadent treats, with locations in Bloomsbury, Covent Garden, and Russell Square.
Mon 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Ye Olde Mitre, Holborn ★ 4.7 · 3.4k· £10–20
A traditional 1547 real ale pub, tucked away in a small alleyway, with framed historical pictures.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun Closed
Prufrock Coffee ★ 4.6 · 2.7k· £10–20
Expertly trained baristas serve bespoke brews in a buzzy open-plan cafe with minimal furnishings.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 8 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Princess Louise ★ 4.4 · 3.4k· £10–20
Real ale and pub grub in ornate Victorian bar with tiling, oak furnishings and etched glass panels.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Honey & Co. ★ 4.5 · 1.8k· £20–70
There's a bright, pared-back style to this Middle Eastern restaurant consisting of several light and airy rooms; opt for a seat in the middle one, or on the pavement terrace in the summer months.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun Closed
Colonel Saab High Holborn ★ 4.8 · 6.8k· £30–90
Fancy restaurant with an old-world vibe offering creative Indian cooking, plus cocktails.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Sun 5 PM – 9 PM
Tattu London ★ 4.7 · 8.3k· £100+
Chic, spacious restaurant turning out sophisticated, contemporary takes on Cantonese classics.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM
The Ship Tavern ★ 4.5 · 3.1k· £10–50
Mahogany-panelled 16th century pub with traditional real-ale bar and upstairs dining room.
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
Plan Burrito Holborn ★ 4.7 · 2.2k· £10–20
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 11 PM
Fri 8 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat 9 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun 9 AM – 11 PM
Pizza Express Live Holborn ★ 4.6 · 1.1k
An intimate live venue in London that hosts a variety of live entertainment performances.
Mon–Thu 6:30 PM – 11 PM
Fri 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM Planning time in Holborn & Covent Garden?
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