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Eating, Shopping & Exploring Near Coventry City Centre!

26 August 2025

Coming to study at Warwick or Coventry University? 

This article will help you sort out where to eat, drink, and shop, within a 15-minute walk from CODE Fairfax Street.👇 

 

🛒Supermarkets & Groceries 

– Sainsbury’s: Everyday groceries, snacks, and drinks 

– M&S: Find high-quality meats and trending snacks 

– Tesco Express and Co-op: Small convenience stores 

– Iceland: Stock up on frozen foods 

– CV Mart and Tongyi Supermarket: Stock up on instant noodles, hot pot bases, sauces, and more 

– Coventry Market: Local market, where fruits and vegetables are cheaper than supermarkets 

 

🍲Food and Beverage 

-Western Cuisine: Nando’s (Roast Chicken), Zizzi (Italian), Wetherspoons (English Pub), Turtle Bay (Caribbean Cuisine), Wingstop (Insta-Famous Chicken Wings – coming soon!)

-Cafes: Bagel Brunch, Bean & Leaf Coffee House, Croffke Bank, Mosai Brew Cafe

– Vietnamese: To Pho, Hello Vietnam 

– Japanese and Korean Cuisine: YAKII, Jinseon, SHIN 

– Bubble Tea: Royal Cha, Mooboo, T4 

 

🛍️Shopping 

– Boots: The UK’s largest pharmacy chain, stocking toiletries, cosmetics, and pharmacy products 

– Poundland: 1-pound shop, stocking home and cleaning products 

– Primark: Affordable fast fashion, with super low prices on clothes, slippers, and bedding 

– West Orchards: A shopping mall with McDonald’s and mobile phone accessories stores 

– Lower Precinct: A shopping mall with H&M and Pandora 

– Flannels: A luxury brand boutique 

– Fargo Village: There are vintage shops and creative markets 

 

🎉Relax and Recreation 

– Coventry Cathedral: A city landmark, stunning at sunset. 

– Players KTV: Provide comprehensive playlist, perfect for gatherings with friends. 

– Odeon Cinemas: A UK-wide chain, they also have many Chinese films. 

– Lady Herbert’s Garden: A city center garden, perfect for strolling and sunbathing. 

– War Memorial Park: Coventry’s largest park, perfect for jogging and picnics. Take the bus 🚌 from CODE towards the University of Warwick, an 8-minute ride away. 

 

📍CODE Fairfax Street is a student accommodation in Coventry city center. We specialise in studios with private kitchens and bathrooms, with Chinese-speaking front desk, free parcel collection, and 24-hour security. We are popular with international students from Warwick and Coventry. For more information about our property, please refer to the pinned post.