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St Martins Courtyard was renamed The Yards in 2019 and the pedestrianised area off Long Acre given a rebrand and a refresh. This enclave of well kept shops gathers independent labels, a florist's, flagship stores, international brands and boutique shops in one easy-to-navigate space. The shops line up next to each other in an open space bordered by Long Acre, Upper St Martin's Lane and Mercer Street. Shops include & Other Stories, COS, Pretty Ballerinas, The White Company and a massive three-storey Jack Wills as well as florist's The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers. The centre-piece is a spacious open courtyard with some greenery and scope for al fresco summer dining. Eating and drinking options include Indian cuisine at Dishoom , steakhouse Hawksmoor , Italian wine and cocktail bar Dalla Terra and t he excellent café/deli combo Bill's . Around the corner, on Mercer Walk, you'll find more food options at Maison Bab and Temper . Back at The Yards t here's also spa and massage specialist Relax and the Crazy Bear Members' Club (famed for its coconut mojitos).
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Seven Dials, WC2H | 2 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
Boutique haven in Covent Garden's vibrant Seven Dials village. Guests can enjoy stylish, comfortable rooms, smart TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi on unlimited devices. Monmouth Kitchen ... More
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Leicester Square, WC2H | 5 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
The Hampshire Hotel is located in the heart of film and Theatreland. Guests can enjoy superb Mexican- Peruvian sharing plates at Leicester Square Kitchen with drinks ... More
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Aldwych, WC2B | 6 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
Positioned between the City's Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ... More
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London > Shopping > Street or Area
Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
The 'Seven Dials' refers to the layout of the cobbled streets in this scenic part of Covent Garden which includes Monmouth Street, Earlham Street and Mercer ... More

London > Shopping > Street or Area
Carnaby Street, Soho, London W1F | 11 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
The name Carnaby Street is synonymous with 1960s "Swinging London" - a phrase coined by Time magazine. Nowadays the area has gone through something of a ... More

London > Shopping > Street or Area
Regent Street, Soho, London W1B | 12 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
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Shopping near The Yards, Covent Garden

London > Shopping > Delicatessens
28 St Martin's Courtyard, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as The Yards, Covent Garden
Combining an old-fashioned grocer with an appealing delicatessen and an informal café serving a British and Mediterranean-influenced menu, the first London outlet of Bill's boasts a ... More

London > Shopping > Florists
St Martin's Courtyard, 9 Slingsby Place, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as The Yards, Covent Garden
Run by Gillian Wheeler, the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers is not only filled with beautiful blooms to buy, supplying London hotels with their floral designs, ... More

London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
St Martin's Courtyard, 132-133 Long Acre, WC2E | 1 minute from The Yards, Covent Garden
Scandinavian design emporium & Other Stories has six shops in London including this one in St. Martin's Courtyard in Covent ... More

London > Events > Theatre Dates: 7th June 2016 to 24th January 2021
The Yards, Covent Garden, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1A | 3 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
From the 36,000 retweets Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling got when she announced the Cursed Child on Twitter back in ...More

London > Events > Theatre Dates: 5th September 2014 to 2nd May 2021
The Yards, Covent Garden, Catherine Street, WC2B | 5 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
Presented by the award-winning, international comedy company Mischief Theatre, The Play That Goes Wrong follows the inept and accident prone Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society ...More

London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st January 2020 to 27th March 2021
The Yards, Covent Garden, Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 5 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
One of the less well-known West End fixtures, this adaptation of Susan Hill's gothic novel has been packing out houses since 1989 through word of mouth ...More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Yards, Covent Garden
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde fare. ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
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Sights and Attractions near The Yards, Covent Garden

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
A visit to Covent Garden is a must, whether you intend to shop, sightsee or soak in the carnival atmosphere. The focal ... More

London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ... More
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London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
23 Slingsby Place, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as The Yards, Covent Garden
SUDA in St Martin's Courtyard, Covent Garden, is a two-storey 'Siamese Rice Bar' claiming to house 'the UK's first som tam bar' brought to you by ... More

London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
19 Slingsby Place, St Martin's Courtyard, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as The Yards, Covent Garden
With the original branch opened in Leather Lane Market in 2010, the Department of Coffee and Social Affairs now has eight branches across London. Aiming to ... More

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5 Mercer Walk, WC2H | 1 minute from The Yards, Covent Garden
Smoked meat aficionado Neil Rankin started out at Pitt Cue Co and Smokehouse but now he has his own mini chain of restaurants and he's ... More

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 1 minute from The Yards, Covent Garden
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More

London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 6 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 8 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Yards, Covent Garden
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ... More

London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More

London > Leisure > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
On the site of the old St Paul's Hospital in Covent Garden, hip private members' club h Club London has been designed specifically for the creative ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from The Yards, Covent Garden
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
58 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 3 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
Themed around explorer Phileas Fogg, this traditional Victorian tavern in the heart of Covent Garden's ... More

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
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London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Yards, Covent Garden
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
The London Cocktail Club is a members bar but - luckily for us - it's not a very exclusive one; it's free ... More

London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
10 Upper St Martin's Lane, WC2H | 2 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
A wine bar with a focus on 30 wines, 28°-50° Covent Garden is decorated with pink armchairs, ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from The Yards, Covent Garden
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