Life in London: A Student's day out in Covent Garden
Where to go? Where to eat? What to buy?
Is your apartment in or near Covent garden? New to the area and need some recommendations for what to do and where to go? Look no further! Here is a whole day planned out featuring the best that Covent Garden has to offer, from unique eateries to the perfect place to pick up your stationery. Student Luxe experiences have it sorted!
But First, Coffee!
Neal Street Expresso 34 Neal St
Start your day off with a beautiful, rich flat white and a delicious Pastrami and Cheese Toastie from Neals Street Expresso. It is the perfect place to get your daily caffeine hit! Walls adorned with fresh plants, cool mid-century modern comfy furniture, and coffee served in handmade ceramic cups, Neal Street Expresso is the ultimate destination for coffee in Covent Garden. They even have an area filled with large tables at the back, ideal for those study sessions and group projects!
Tidy Diary, Tidy Mind!
Nappa Dori 15 Monmouth St
Procrastinate no more! Head to Nappa Dori and pick up some handmade Indian leather stationary to help you get the work/life balance. From cardholders to store your Student ID to binders perfect for keeping those all-important lecture notes! Nappa Dori has an incredible selection to offer! Also with a cafe instore you can also pick up a Masala Chai to have as you browse. Our favourites include….
Zoom Call Apparel
Colourful Standard 18 Earlham St
Not enough layers packed for those brutal English winters? Or need some loungewear to wear to those zoom lectures? Grab some organic cotton t-shirts and sweats from Colourful Standard and build on your basics. This Denmark-founded brand uses only organic cotton and merino wool for their garments! So feel good knowing these items are sustainable and eco friendly for the planet.
Calling All Humous Lovers
Fafa’s 1 Monmouth St
A little piece of Greece in Covent Garden. Fafa’s is our favourite lunchtime spot! Classic Greek favourites with a 2022 update. From humous and tzatziki filled pitas to delicious sides such as sweet potato loaded fries this is the perfect pick for foodies!
Reset Your Mindset
Neals Yard Remedies 15 Neal's Yard
Neals Yard Remedies is a destination you can’t afford to skip! This iconic and quintessentially British store specialises in natural, organic skincare & wellbeing. It is the best place to stock up on those skincare essentials, from essential oils designed to maintain mood and keep you focused to wonderful soaps and toiletries ideal to put in your Student Luxe apartment!
Experience London Through Scent
Miller Harris London 14 Monmouth St
Miller Harris is one of the best perfumeries London has to offer! Their location on Monmouth Street is the perfect place to discover London-inspired scents. Pop in for a perfume pairing experience, where you will be walked through different collections and recommended perfumes to match your unique PH. Why not try the scent ‘Wander’, which is inspired by Hyde Park- the most iconic park in London. Pick up a London-inspired scent you can carry with you always and remind you of your time in London.
Cheese Conveyor Belt! Yes please!
Pick & Cheese Seven Dials Market
End your day in Covent garden with a high! Visit Pick & Cheese in Seven Dials Market and experience the weird and wonderful! A conveyor belt delivers dinner! See something you fancy grab it while you can! What a fantastic way to broaden your cheese knowledge and try some delicious cheese and wine pairings? We recommend the ‘Beauvale’ Cheese plate!
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