Don't accept a room in the new block. That section is more like a Radisson and a million miles away from the charm of the main/old building. I love the hotel but these rooms are just below par.
Club Sandwich at the restaurant is easily the best club sandwich in the world. Bold statement - but 100% true.
The oldest restaurant in London. It serves traditional British food, specialising in classic game cookery, oysters, pies and puddings. A Must!
The best place to visit if you want to learn more about London’s history. And of course it houses the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewellery collection in the world
Harrods is the jewel in England's retail crown. A seven-storey wonderland in Knightsbridge, don't forget to check in at all our various departments and restaurant locations as you explore the store!
The British Museum began from the collection of naturalist Sir Hans Sloane which he left to the nation on his death in 1753. Now it houses 7 million objects including more than 100 Egyptian mummies.
Investing in a stand-out piece of jewellery is an easy way to update your look - Liberty’s new Jewellery Emporium is amazing! See summer’s best jewellery here: http://bit.ly/OITC7Q Read more.
The Tate boat, decorated by coloured spots inspired by Damien Hirst, travels every 40 minutes from Tate Modern - the world's most visited art gallery in its renovated power station - to Tate Britain.
Although a nice meal is great, this is the place for tea & scones at 5pm. Don't forget to buy some delicatessen products afterwards.+44 (0) 20 7734 8040http://www.fortnumandmason.com/ Read more.
The world’s largest toy shop began life in 1760 as Noah’s Ark at 231 High Holborn. The Regent Street branch opened in 1881, and was bombed 5 times during the war.
You definitely want to get hold of the info booklet, or you're just looking at artfully arranged junk. The Richard Wilson room at the back is spectacular...in a stationary, gloopy way.
Located out in Shepherd's Bush, it's not the most central place to shop in London, but has everything you need for a whole day of shopping, eating and entertainment.
If you're starving for the ultimate caffeine injection, Monmouth is the place. Read more.
A wonderful place for people watching on a sunny day or as a romantic meeting place at dusk, but look out for the pigeons. A visit to the National Gallery is also highly recommended.
‘Billionaires Boulevard’ tells you all you need to know about local property prices. Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, the richest man in Europe, bought Nos.18-19 for £70 million in 2005.
Take a few minutes, even in winter, to explore the central Rose Garden. Lots of flowers with silly names, and plenty of sculpture.
Delicious & affordable rustic Italian dishes, inspired by the "Italian table" to create a relaxed environment. Recommend the smokey mozzarella arancini! Read more.
A cheese shop that goes above and beyond expectations. La Fromagerie comprises walk-in cheese rooms, and a kitchen producing homemade jam, bread and biscuits to take home or enjoy in its tasting café. Read more.
The staff are so super friendly! If the sandwich you want isn't out just ask, they will gladly make it up for you whilst you wait! Also try the ham cheese and tomatoe croissants! Heaven!
Outstanding food. Great service except for slightly angry waitresses and door staff. Worth every penny though.
Great views over the Thames - our favourite is the Brasserie rather than the formal restaurant - more chilled
Robuchon in London has some menu items not found at other locations around the globe. The atmosphere is amazing!
A small fillet of plaice with Bengali spices; an Anjou pigeon breast cooked in the tandoori oven; grilled scallops with squid and cauliflower; we both left the table ready for an afternoon’s work. Read more.
A delightful experience - pure and elegant yet intense tastes and perfect technique. Every bite is a pleasure. Bonus: wonderful warmhearted personality of the chef & very kind staff.
Enjoy the classical French service at this renowned fish restaurant. For the full FT review... Read more.
Australian chef Brett Graham wows Notting Hill with food that is not overly pretentious, but bold in flavor. You must do the wine pairing with your meal!
Who says the U.K.’s culinary fare consists only of fish and chips? Dinner is certainly expensive, but serves thrilling, British dishes inspired by historic menus as far back as the 14th century
Classic timeless restaurant. One of the best in London. Michel Roux jnr's tasting menu is sublime.
Fun, delicious, glamorous and one of the most fashionable haunts in town. An excellent dining experience from the master chef himself. -Catherine Ommanney, Real Housewives of DC
Wiltons Restaurant is one of Londons finest fish and game restaurants.Starter Oysters with raspberry vinaigrette and for Main course Dover Sole with cream spinach! Try to get one of the bull tables !
Do visit this bustling food market where top London chefs come to buy their ingredients. If you don’t find it here, where will you? Open from Thursday to Saturday, but come early to avoid the crowds! Read more.
Tea at the Ritz is an experience and a half. They have nice little sandwiches and cakes for you to enjoy for a relaxing afternoon. Plus the hotel sights are worth admiring.
probably one of the best Italian in London, could even do celeb spotting there Read more.
Awesome London branch of the Milan bakery. Pretty much everything is yummy, best to come during the day when you have a chance of being able to get a seat. Always lots of Italians, a good sign surely.
One of the best meals I've ever had in my life. French cuisine, three michelin starred food. Service was amaze. Atmosphere was 11 out of 10. Only downfall, they overcharged me on a starter.
Hawksmoor's second steakhouse & cocktail bar uses a similarly NY-style space to showcase cuts like 55-day D-Rump, bone-in sirloin, and Chateaubriand. Read more.
Famous for its distinctive exhibitions, architecture & annual Pavilion commission. Every Saturday the Serpentine Gallery hosts talks and seminars with prominent artists, poets, curators and academics.
Impeccable Italian food & service. Giovanni is a perfect host, every detail is important. Fassone beef, risotto Milanese, truffle, ice creams and sea salt chocolate mmm. Perfect wines and coffee. Wow.
The Michelin-starred dining here is based on the best ingredients in the countryside. This may mean Berkshire truffles, or wild signal crayfish. Read more.
This beautifully appointed pâtisserie-chocolatier and café showcases an array of delectable specialities, including truffles sharpened with Japanese vinegar, shiny-glazed mousses and much more. Read more.
Great atmosphere/people watching and some of the most attentive service I have experienced in London.
ideal for those who can't settle for anything less than the best quality coffee.
You've *got* to have the flank steak with white truffle sauce - sublime strips of steak, cooked perfectly.
Al fresco dining out by the river in the summer, warm fires indoors in the winter, and a river terrace and posh indoor dining all year 'round
For those of you who've wondered whether they'll pay for your dry cleaning when they spill milk all over you - just checked, they will. Also I now smell of milk.
Awesome Bloody Marys, sherry by a half bottle, Breton Cider's, then an awesome selection of tequila. Plus if you like beer, they have more than 10, and on Mondays it's BYO! Read more.
A superb French bistro with all time Gallic favourites and many imaginative twists and great service
"If anything, the third outpost of the team behind the acclaimed Terroirs and Brawn is better even than its predecessors..." Read more.
Set in beautiful surroundings with a large garden (which produces the vegetables and herbs for the kitchen). Le Manoir also has 32 bedrooms and offers private dining as well as cookery courses.
With its outdoor tables on Dray Walk and its huge picture windows, Story Deli is great for people-watching. The mainstay here is the pizza - the supremely thin and crispy wood-fired oven variety. Yum! Read more.
There's a warm, smiley greeting, almost absurdly low prices and a short menu of simple, ingredient-led dishes that's the antithesis of cheffy indulgence. Metro gave it 4 out of 5 Stars. Read more.
Amazing, simple, fresh, innovative; definitely worth the slight wait and don't forget to grab a dessert piece with your main package!
The 1st Euro venture from multi-Michelin'd Frenchman-turned-NY'er Daniel Boulud, this spot aims to offer London-pleasing highlights from all 5 of his NYC restos. Read more.
Homemade wild honey icecream over the crunchy, caramelized honey comb is increadible. The slow cooked pork belly is to be remembered as well. Decent wine selection.
Delicious. Yes more expensive than other F&C but hey you're a tourist and you want the best in the area!
Handmade Gelato ice cream, without artificial coloring, organic eggs and fresh milk. The Nuttela chocolate flavor is a must.
At the newest opening from restaurateur Arjun Waney, aristos and art dealers alike dine on sea-bream ceviche, rib eye with chimichurri, and other bites from Peru. More: http://tandl.me/11DXO0J
On London’s funkiest boutique street, neoclassicism and 1960’s futurism meet in this funky and stylish restaurant. A true out-of-this-world experience.
If you are in a group, forget the £20 lobster/roll/burger. Instead go for the juicy big lobsters from 'The Catch' specials board.
one of the best burgers i've ever had in my life (for the record: i've been to the famous burger joint in NY and many others). ask for a burger+salad instead of burger+fries!
Anna Hansen’s Clerkenwell restaurant is a popular destination for those who like a breakfast with wow factor. Nearly all the essentially classic dishes are jazzed-up with unusual ingredients. Read more.
If ur lucky, try the fresh king crab! A bit pricy but how often wud u have a taste of that? With the black cod and some Turtle Legs, accompanied by Gyotaku! OMFG the Gyotaku!! Jorge's ur wine man👍.
The menu is designed to share with plates brought out as & when they’re ready; spread across grills, small plates, roomali rolls, biryanis & breads. Read more.
The only thing that out-cools the chic, artsy crowd here is the live performances. The resident pianist plays top hits during brunch, while cabaret singers keep the dinner crowds entertained.
Hard to find but well worth it - an unspoilt old pub with lovely atmosphere, unusual guest beers, and bargain toasted sandwiches Read more.
Whatever you choose, expect to be served the most fine version of it. And most importantly the ambience will make you feel you are in a top class European capital.
One of the most exciting beer selections in the city sees 37 of them on draught and a doorstopper of a list that includes rarely seen brews from the world over. Read more.
Sprawling brass beast of a bar, with more types of beer than you could shake an inebriated fist at. Any first-time visitor must try the oyster stout (no bivalves were harmed in the making).
Go now. Oh god, go now. This place is incredible, but is far too small once the commuting crowds know about it.
The menu here is precise with just six pizzas available and astonishingly cheap; the most expensive pizza, with chorizo and mozzarella, costs less than £6. It really is a delight to come here. Read more.
Breakfast-to-go from the Albion’s bakery at the weekend is a must - the giant pastries are second to none – but be warned, there’s only one coffee machine – so prepare to queue. Read more.
Put simply, this is some of the best coffee being served in London. Pop round the corner to their other shop (Lexington Street) and try one of their amazing sandwiches too. Read more.
If god exists, and I'm not so sure he does, BUT... If he does... He'll almost certainly start every day with a coffee and a slice of toasted banana bread from here.
Best coffee in Leather Lane. If you have time, have a syphon filtery thingie at the bar.
Food is great, the eggs are sourced in Italy and are just di-vi-ne! Also muffins, muffins, muffins! Amazing combinations and beautiful texture...
These guys have reached the semi finals of the best fish and chip restaurant in UK! The only London restaurant to be included too.
Crisp, soft, super-fresh and tasty, true to its name, it's the pizzas that you should head east for Read more.
Se volete mangiare la pizza (napolatanasu tutte), quella vera, a Londra questo è il posto giusto!
While the daily changing of the guards is a tourist magnet, this majestic palace is a London icon and home of the Queen. You know that she is in residence when the flag is flying above the palace!
Superb bar with rooftop garden. Go here on a hot summer day. Oustanding views of the Bank of England and it's surrounds. Great for sunset viewing's too. Pricey, but worth it.
It's the biggest and best arena venue in the UK but you pay well for food and booze once inside. Luckily, there are loads of restaurants in the complex to prepare you for the huge band that awaits. Read more.
Parisian steak restaurant where all you have to do is say how you like your steak. For dessert- nougat ice cream is a must! You'll likely need to queue for a table but its always worth the wait!
Forget Zuma and Nobu.. Sushisamba is the new coolest sushi restaurant in London town! The views are AMAZING!
I would easily recommend the Spag Lobster, which is basically spegeti filled within the lobster's body. If not try the Torfellini Gorgonzola. Excellent service and great italian staff.
Authentic dishes from Peru from mild to spicy. Beside the taste and presentation of the food, check their Art Wall created by South American artists. Read more.
This is the kind of place you take people who say: "London food is not good". Somewhere between good Ceviche and amazing company I found Peruvian paradise :)
Ask for a table on the east side, which has stunning views of the Gherkin, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, and even the Olympic Village. Oh, and the Foie Gras with Nutella? Just genius.
Might be the best latte and coffee in london right now. Great knowledgable staff and attention to detail. The water is excellent and well cared for.
Great place to take a break from the hectic shopping at Oxford Street. Relax next to one of the large windows with a big cup of tea or coffee and watch the busy bees walk by.
This New Zealand newcomer launched its first London roastery and café in Shoreditch a month ago. A huge space and a vast range of breakfast options. Read more.
My favoured lunch place for passing nomz. The sandwiches are incredible and, if you fancy something sweet, you *must* try the chocolate fudge brownies: £1.50 for a mouthgasm.
The restaurant and bar here are a real favourite. Some of the best all round meals I've had in London have been on the toptable offer here; they have addictive bread! Great cocktails and wine too.
Right on Dazed HQs doorstep- our favourite place to lunch, a street of market food from thai, Mexican, falafels and the best burritos. Also don’t walk past the guy selling brownies without trying one!
The baked eggs with chorizo is absolutely glorious. Flat white coffee is amazing as well (they roast their beans on site).
Best Russian restaurant in London with a great choice of food .. Try the pelmeni, they are delicious 😉
My favourite local spot for food shopping: excellent organic products - from fruit and vegetable over dairy, meat, bread and to juices and desserts. I also love interiors of this place and kind staff.
Arguably the best breakfast spot in town. Go all out for chef Bill Granger’s famous ricotta hotcakes, topped with sticky, molten chunks of honeycomb butter. http://tandl.me/SfGlu9
It's really easy to while away the hours on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon here. Great people watching. Note: they stop serving food between 5-6pm - it's just coffee/drinks/desserts.
A great atmosphere, very cute little village pub. A must visit in Notting Hill.
Small place with amazing food. Small plates great for sharing. Veg. Samosa, chili paneer & lamb bun SO GOOD! try the lychee drink, LOVELY! Pistachio Kulfi popsicle 💕 masala chai is not karak but good
The best quality coffee in the vicinity- great downstairs area also used for private bookings
S'all about the muscles and beer. Careful though, some of the beers are 9%. For something a bit lighter try a blonde beer. Make sure you book.
