C16 Leicester Square Circuit (Central London Eat and Drink and be Merry Tour)

INTRODUCTION

This collection covers four eating and drinking routes around Leicester Square, Chinatown, Trafalgar Square, St Giles and Covent Garden.

The F9 Leicester Square route goes around the western and southern sides of Leicester Square via the Haymarket and Trafalgar Square before going into its centre after passing the National Portrait Gallery.

The F10 Chinatown route covers most of Chinatown's main areas, including Newport Court, Newport Place, Gerrard Street, Wardour Street, and Lisle Street.

The F11 St Giles route covers Leicester Square, Monmouth Street, Seven Dials, Neals Yard, Seven Dials Market and Neal Street before ending up at Covent Garden.

The F8 Covent Garden route offers some of the best food and drink options between Covent Garden and Leicester Square, including Wellington Street, Catherine Street, Maiden Lane, Henrietta Street, King Street, and New Row.

MAP OF THE WHOLE ROUTE

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INDIVIDUAL ROUTE INFORMATION

(Use the link to view the detailed guide for each route)

Here, you can find all the information you need in one place, allowing you to explore the collection at your own pace, whether you do all three in one go or individually over several days.

Route - F9 Around Leicester Square

Station Start - Piccadilly Circus

Station End - Leicester Square

Distance in km - 1.4

Route - F10 Chinatown

Station Start - Leicester Square

Station End - Leicester Square

Distance in km - 0.7

Route - F11 St Giles

Station Start - Leicester Square

Station End - Covent Garden

Distance in km - 0.81

Route - F8 Covent Garden

Station Start - Covent Garden

Station End - Leicester Square

Distance in km - 1.6

WHAT THE ROUTE LOOKS LIKE AT SPEED (4.5 KM IN 4 MINUTES)

BEST TIME

Morning— This route can get busy in the mornings. The best time to do this route is on weekends in the early morning when it is quiet and free from crowds and heavy traffic.

Day - Most of this route will be busy during the day.

Evenings - Most of this route will be busy during the evening.

To get to know the area, it's recommended that you repeat the route several times to familiarise yourself with the places along the way and start building your unique relationships with this area of London.

WHAT TO SEE

These maps provide an overview of some of the sights on each route. For more information, see the detailed guides.

Route - F9 Leicester Square

Station Start - Piccadilly Circus Station End - Leicester Square