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Rose Street is a narrow, historic lane running between Garrick Street and Floral Street on the western side of Covent Garden, close to the theatres and the central market. It is one of the older passages in the district, retaining a tight, enclosed character with low buildings and a partly stepped route that keeps it on a human scale. The street is pedestrian in feel, carrying walkers between Garrick Street and the streets towards Long Acre, and it is known for its traditional pub and the intimate, tucked-away atmosphere of an old London lane. Its narrowness and the closeness of the surrounding buildings give it a sheltered, almost hidden quality distinct from the wider streets nearby. Foot traffic is a mix of visitors seeking out its character and locals using it as a short cut through the dense street pattern. Rose Street connects to Floral Street at its northern end, linking it towards the shops and market of central Covent Garden, while Garrick Street leads towards St Martin's Lane and Leicester Square. It sits within a short walk of Covent Garden and Leicester Square Underground stations. Rose Street is valued as one of the surviving historic lanes of the district, preserving something of the older grain of this part of London.
