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March 10, 2014 by: Sunny London

St Martin’s Courtyard, a hidden treasure in Covent Garden

One of the reasons I love Covent Garden is because its streets are a maze of treasures. Just when I think I’ve seen every nook, I make a new discovery. Last week, I had the fortune of exploring St. Martin’s Courtyard. It would have been nice to look at some st martin villas but I enjoyed St. Martin’s Courtyard.

St Martin's Courtyard

With three different entrances, you would think I would have stumbled upon this courtyard of opportunities much earlier. It’s just off Long Acre, not too far from Leicester Square. (I avoid the Covent Garden tube station at all costs. But I’ll save that for a later post, Sunny friends.)

If you turn at Banana Republic and head north, you are in for a surprise of shopping and dining that doesn’t feature the nightmare of tourists so common to the piazza. (I do realize how ironic that looks on an expat’s blog 😉 )

St Martin's Courtyard

In fact, I think St. Martin’s courtyard has only been developed over the past few years, so it’s still new to Londoners.

I learned about it through Twitter, when Dalla Terra followed me. (Read about how I discovered White Mulberries through Twitter)

The Dalla Terra website defines it as an “…urbane, contemporary take on the Italian enoteca.” Intrigued by the Dalla Terra Twitter account, I did a little research to figure out where it was located.

So, one Sunny in London afternoon, I decided to pop in for a quick look see.

Dalla Terra Wine St Martin's Courtyard

It really is as gorgeous as it appears. The wine supply seems infinite, and it has a friendly, sophisticated atmosphere.

Dalla Terra Wine St Martin's Courtyard

Dalla Terra Wine St Martin's Courtyard

Even though I was having an afternoon tea across the courtyard at Bill’s, I couldn’t resist a quick glass of red wine and a starter at Dalla Terra.

Dalla Terra Wine St Martin's Courtyard

From the Cicchetti Italian Style Tapas menu, I chose the Crispy Bruschetta, Wild Mushroons, Organic Cherry Tomato and Tapenade of Taggiasche Olives

Dalla Terra Wine St Martin's Courtyard

DELICIOUS!

After doing a bit of research, I learned that they offer 180 wines by the bottle and 30 by the glass. That’s a FLOOD of liquid sunshine!

Dalla Terra Wine St Martin's Courtyard

They also are an off-license and sell their wine for takeaway. And… if you go on a Monday, you can receive 15% off your drinking and dining.

Dalla Terra Wine St Martin's Courtyard

While I was a bit distracted by the sea of bottled grapes, I made sure to snap some pictures of some other dining experiences available in St Martins Courtyard for you.

St Martins SudaSuda is a Thai cafe restaurant which has a second floor that offers a great view of Long Acre.

St Martins Jamie Italian

That, of course, is Jamie Italian.

Finally, there’s also a hot yoga studio, Yotopia and Blow, a beauty concept which brings you hair, nails and make up in 45 minutes or less. Sounds cool, right?

However, this location really caught my attention…

Covent Garden Academy of Flowers

Apparently, you can take flower design courses here. Hmmm. I think I’ve just received inspiration for a future post, Sunny friends.

I’d suggest that the next time you are in Covent Garden you make a special trip to St. Martin’s Courtyard, unless you’ve already been there. In that case, please share your experience below so we can all have the scoop!

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Comments

  1. Beauty Balm says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:51 am

    This looks a great little nook in London! I’m a huge fan also of Marylebone High Street x

    Reply
    • Sunny in London says

      March 13, 2014 at 7:34 am

      Thank you for reading and commenting! I’ll have to check out that high street, as I don’t know much about Marlyebone. Any place in particular you would suggest I visit?

      Reply
  2. Jen says

    March 12, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Wow! This looks like a wonderful little spot.

    Reply
    • Sunny in London says

      March 13, 2014 at 7:30 am

      Jen, like I mentioned in a previous response, the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers is super for when you’re done with all the touristy things and want something really invigorating.

      Reply
  3. Dru Roberts says

    April 12, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    St. Martins Courtyard does look like a great spot to unwind after a long day. I am yet to visit this place but I can tell you that they will have me sold out with the wide selection of wines!! I love good food too, so let me mark this place for the coming week.

    Reply
    • Sunny in London says

      April 16, 2014 at 7:57 am

      Thank you for reading! Dalla Terra has a ginormous wine collection. I hope you are able to make it there. 🙂

      Reply
  4. pavers for driveway says

    July 1, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Wow. St. Martin’s Courtyard sure does look inviting.. the food, the wine and most especially the whole place. I would totally come here one day. Awesome blog!

    Reply

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