backstage at the roh
Towering over Covent Garden is one of London’s most prestigious buildings, the Royal Opera House. The stunning new entrance on Bow Street, created following a three year £50million transformation unveiled in September 2018, is designed to entice passers- by through the stylish glass entrance into
strictly not ballroom
IN Covent Garden takes a look at some of the more surprising dance styles that Pineapple Dance Studios has to offer. In Covent Garden, the famous Pineapple Dance Studios offers classes in all your favourite Strictly styles. From ballroom to sensual salsa, whether you can’t tell a Foxtrot from a Qu
the church for actors
IN Covent Garden explores the colourful history of St Paul’s Church, a place of solitude for parishioners and entertainers alike. First and foremost, St Paul’s is a church. It exists to nourish the spiritual needs of parishioners as well as members of the stage fraternity, who have held long and
location covent garden
Did you know that Covent Garden has starred in some of your favourite flicks? Here are just a few examples of Covent Garden’s esteemed history as a film location. SPECTRE 2015 When James Bond wasn’t dashing through the streets of Mexico or bounding down a slope in Austria, the most recent Bond p
the art of online art platforms
With over a thousand art galleries and museums in London alone it’s hard to know where to even begin. Online art platforms have emerged to make it easier for people to discover and enjoy the art and artists they love most. As a global art capital, London is an art lover’s paradise. But the s
treasures of the northbank
Take a stroll along the Thames to discover hidden gems, as told by history expert and guide Lorie Church. City of London Dragon This fine silver dragon is the heraldic mascot of the City of London. On each wing is painted a Cross of St George. Thirteen of these magnificent beasts are dotted around t
coffee culture
Money (or maybe love) may make the world go round but coffee gets it going. We explore the cafés making the best flat whites in Covent Garden. Gone are the days of the Gold Blend couple falling slowly drip by drip in love over an average cup of *gasp* instant coffee. No one wants their […]
in food
CORA PEARL 30 Henrietta St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8NA ***** Hot on the success of Kitty Fisher’s, Cora Pearl opened in 2018 to a flurry of acclaim and rapture. You might already have heard about the iconic chips or the dreamy ham & cheese toastie, both of which surpass their reputation. C