Covent Garden in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Round House

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

1. The Round House Marker

Inscription.
In 1860 Garrick Street was opened to improve access to Covent Garden Market and the theatres.

Garrick Street became so popular that this public house was opened in 1868 as the "Petters Hotel and for the next 75 years became a famous watering hole for visitors to the theatre and market tradesmen alike.

In 1943 the "Petters Hotel" was renamed The Round House to compliment the unmistakable shape of the building. Apart from the name change. little has altered including the pub's reputation for serving a fine range of ales to its many visitors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 51° 30.673′ N, 0° 7.532′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Covent Garden. It is at the intersection of New Row and Garrick Street, on the left when traveling east on New Row. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Garrick Street, City of Westminster, England WC2E 9EB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally,

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it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Dryden Assaulted (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salisbury (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Hazlitt (about 120 meters away); John Dryden (about 120 meters away); John Logie Baird (about 120 meters away); Agatha Christie Memorial (about 150 meters away); The Long Acre (about 150 meters away); The London Gasketeers (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

2. The Round House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.