Neal’s Yard: A Cozy London Courtyard

When we first reached Neal’s Yard, a cozy courtyard near Covent Garden, we opted for lunch at World Food Café (at 14 Neal’s Yard, on the first floor). In Veggie & Organic London, author Russel Rose describes the World Food Café with “Regrettably, eating here is not great value for money overall, but then it is a great tourist vantage point.” True. Despite generous portions and appealing options (Mexican dishes with tortilla, falafels and Indian masala), £6.85 per meal is a tad too expensive.

Instead, continue to Neal’s Yard Salad Bar for a vegetarian salad, a soya hamburger, soup, or an exotic fruit drink, and sit under the parasols outside. A nice spot during warm spring days. Or visit Neal’s Yard Remedies (at 15 Neal’s Yard) for organic skincare products, herbs, cosmetics, and alternative medicine.

The easiest way to get to Neal’s Yard? From Monmouth Street near Covent Garden tube station. You can also step off at Tottenham Court Road or Leicester Square for an extra five minutes walk.