Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
This is a free museum which has an unbelievable family collection - there is also a lovely cafe in a light airy restaurant. Hidden Gem!
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Manchester SquareThis is a free museum which has an unbelievable family collection - there is also a lovely cafe in a light airy restaurant. Hidden Gem!
Everything Else
Village like but in the heart of London - great for little boutiques (albeit expensive ones), little cafes, delicatessens, famous old Edwardian book store called Daunt
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Marylebone Road
Marylebone RoadVillage like but in the heart of London - great for little boutiques (albeit expensive ones), little cafes, delicatessens, famous old Edwardian book store called Daunt
Beautiful 5* Hotel .... brilliant afternoon tea option. They also have a fabulous bar called the Artesian bar
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The Langham, London
1C Portland PlBeautiful 5* Hotel .... brilliant afternoon tea option. They also have a fabulous bar called the Artesian bar
Literally two minute walk away - central point to get to all parts of the city - tube/bus. Follow Baker Street to get to landmark shopping Department Store Selfridges
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Baker St
Baker StreetLiterally two minute walk away - central point to get to all parts of the city - tube/bus. Follow Baker Street to get to landmark shopping Department Store Selfridges
Beautiful 5* Hotel also great for afternoon tea in the impressive glass roofed "Winter Garden"
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Spa at The Landmark London
222 Marylebone RdBeautiful 5* Hotel also great for afternoon tea in the impressive glass roofed "Winter Garden"
Really cute Arts style Cinema 5 minutes from the flat
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Everyman Cinema Baker Street
96-98 Baker StReally cute Arts style Cinema 5 minutes from the flat
Church Street
Church StreetFamous for its markets
Project London
78 Wells StreetOne of my favourite nightclubs in London - you will need to put yourself on Guestlist
Home to all the top end luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Tiffany & Co, Ralph Lauren... to name but a few
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Bond Street
Oxford StreetHome to all the top end luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Tiffany & Co, Ralph Lauren... to name but a few
Great for restaurants and cafes, also has cute creperie ... if it's a nice day it will be packed with people eating and drinking outside
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Saint Christophers Place
Saint Christopher's PlaceGreat for restaurants and cafes, also has cute creperie ... if it's a nice day it will be packed with people eating and drinking outside
This is a really busy area for going out to bars/clubs but also has lots of amazing restaurants
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Soho
This is a really busy area for going out to bars/clubs but also has lots of amazing restaurants
Tourist hotspot - Famous Saturday market is always worth a visit. Has little antiques market as well as clothes and accessories. Electric brasserie is great for lunch there.
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73a Lewisham High StTourist hotspot - Famous Saturday market is always worth a visit. Has little antiques market as well as clothes and accessories. Electric brasserie is great for lunch there.
Beautiful traditional, chic Mayfair hotel, particularly at Christmas when they have the most amazing tree inside. There is a dark and moody bar which is great for a relaxed drink
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The Connaught Hotel
16 Carlos PlBeautiful traditional, chic Mayfair hotel, particularly at Christmas when they have the most amazing tree inside. There is a dark and moody bar which is great for a relaxed drink
Queen Anne revival-style architecture, pristine red-brick shop fronts and distinctly old-world charm, antique shop, a cigar store, 170-year-old butcher and luxury brands. This Street is a must visit!
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Mount Street
Mount StreetQueen Anne revival-style architecture, pristine red-brick shop fronts and distinctly old-world charm, antique shop, a cigar store, 170-year-old butcher and luxury brands. This Street is a must visit!
An original Edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and graceful skylights situated in Marylebone High Street, London. Beautiful shop with lots of character paricularly good for travel books
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Daunt Books for Travellers
An original Edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and graceful skylights situated in Marylebone High Street, London. Beautiful shop with lots of character paricularly good for travel books
Beautiful Dept Store with rich history established in London in 1875 with original architecture - originally sold fabric and objets d'art from Japan and the East. Now great for skincare, luxe brands
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Regent StreetBeautiful Dept Store with rich history established in London in 1875 with original architecture - originally sold fabric and objets d'art from Japan and the East. Now great for skincare, luxe brands
Food Scene
Great, family run Turkish Restaurant - be sure to say you are staying with me and they will look after you!
Topkapi
25 Marylebone High StreetGreat, family run Turkish Restaurant - be sure to say you are staying with me and they will look after you!
Brilliant weekend brunch spot - reasonably priced. Make sure you try the pancakes!
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Riding House CafΓ©
43-51 Great Titchfield St.Brilliant weekend brunch spot - reasonably priced. Make sure you try the pancakes!
New Celeb hotspot - great for brunch, lunch or dinner ...if you can get a reservation
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Chiltern Firehouse
1 Chiltern StNew Celeb hotspot - great for brunch, lunch or dinner ...if you can get a reservation
Great restaurant tucked away on Dorset Square - has lots of charm and character plus great food. Also a good (cheaper option) for afternoon tea
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The Potting Shed
39-40 Dorset SquareGreat restaurant tucked away on Dorset Square - has lots of charm and character plus great food. Also a good (cheaper option) for afternoon tea
Really fun Mexican Restaurant with a secret entrance
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La Bodega Negra
9 Old Compton StReally fun Mexican Restaurant with a secret entrance
Very yummy dim sum - part of the famous Hakkasan group
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Yauatcha Soho
15-17 Broadwick StVery yummy dim sum - part of the famous Hakkasan group
The Wolseley
160 PiccadillyBeautiful restaurant setting
Yummy Steak restaurant....the most important thing to try on the menu has to be the cheesecake! Its to die for!
JW Steakhouse
86-90 Park LnYummy Steak restaurant....the most important thing to try on the menu has to be the cheesecake! Its to die for!
Great thai restaurant - not your usual thai menu - located in st. christophers place which is home to lots of restaurants and cafes
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Busaba St Christopher's Place
8-13 Bird StGreat thai restaurant - not your usual thai menu - located in st. christophers place which is home to lots of restaurants and cafes
Unbelievable sushi .... you need to book well in advance
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Dinings
22 Harcourt StUnbelievable sushi .... you need to book well in advance
Myung Ga Restaurant
1 Kingly StGreat Korean BBQ place - nothing to look at but yummy food and reasonably priced
Amazing cakes as well as savoury things....open till late
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Princi
135 Wardour StAmazing cakes as well as savoury things....open till late
Food is amazing here...restaurant is nothing to look at but staff are really friendly and food is always superb - price is also reasonable
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Honey & Co.
54 Warren StFood is amazing here...restaurant is nothing to look at but staff are really friendly and food is always superb - price is also reasonable
Very Yummy Peruvian Food and great cocktails - pricey
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COYA Mayfair
118 PiccadillyVery Yummy Peruvian Food and great cocktails - pricey
Stunning Restaurant in the new chic Edition Hotel. Great breakfast and brunch menu
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Berners Tavern
10 Berners StStunning Restaurant in the new chic Edition Hotel. Great breakfast and brunch menu
If you want to try traditional "Fish and Chips", the golden hind is a great option and at a good price
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The Golden Hind
73 Marylebone LnIf you want to try traditional "Fish and Chips", the golden hind is a great option and at a good price
New restaurant in Baker Street. Amazing home made food, cooked on site daily...try veal and porcini ravioli if its available - its delicious. Homemade cake is great too! Great for breakfast or lunch
106 Baker St
106 Baker StreetNew restaurant in Baker Street. Amazing home made food, cooked on site daily...try veal and porcini ravioli if its available - its delicious. Homemade cake is great too! Great for breakfast or lunch
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous Italian Restaurant - little pricey but worth it!
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Il Baretto
43 Blandford StFabulous Italian Restaurant - little pricey but worth it!
Smart rooftop bar...be aware a cocktail bill can mount up at this venue!
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Aqua Kyoto
240 Regent StreetSmart rooftop bar...be aware a cocktail bill can mount up at this venue!
Bar with lots of character in "speak-easy" style
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Purl London
50-54 Blandford StBar with lots of character in "speak-easy" style
Shopping
Shopper's Paradise!! Well worth a visit. They also have a pop up restaurant on the roof during the summer
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Π‘Π΅Π»ΡΡΠΈΠ΄ΠΆΠ΅Ρ
400 Oxford StShopper's Paradise!! Well worth a visit. They also have a pop up restaurant on the roof during the summer
Ultimate in luxury shopping - 15 minute bus ride from baker street
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87-135 Brompton RdUltimate in luxury shopping - 15 minute bus ride from baker street
Great street for shopping ... has all high street stores you could need! Approx 5 minute walk from flat
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetGreat street for shopping ... has all high street stores you could need! Approx 5 minute walk from flat
Iconic old department Store in London - great if you need to get beautiful traditionally "English" gifts to take home as presents after your stay (particularly good for tea, jams, chocolates)
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Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyIconic old department Store in London - great if you need to get beautiful traditionally "English" gifts to take home as presents after your stay (particularly good for tea, jams, chocolates)
Sightseeing
Tourist Hot-spot - 2 minutes from the flat
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ΠΡΠ·Π΅ΠΉ Π¨Π΅ΡΠ»ΠΎΠΊΠ° Π₯ΠΎΠ»ΠΌΡΠ°
221b Baker StTourist Hot-spot - 2 minutes from the flat
Another Tourist Hotspot 5 minutes walk from the flat
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ΠΠ°Π΄Π°ΠΌ Π’ΡΡΡΠΎ ΠΠΎΠ½Π΄ΠΎΠ½
Marylebone RoadAnother Tourist Hotspot 5 minutes walk from the flat
One of my favourite Parks in London- take a boat out on the lake, check out the rose garden, grab a London "Boris Bike" and cycle round the park, grab a coffee in Benugo Cafe in the middle of park
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One of my favourite Parks in London- take a boat out on the lake, check out the rose garden, grab a London "Boris Bike" and cycle round the park, grab a coffee in Benugo Cafe in the middle of park
10-15 minute walk from the flat - straight through Regents park
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ΠΠΎΠ½Π΄ΠΎΠ½ΡΠΊΠΈΠΉ Π·ΠΎΠΎΠΏΠ°ΡΠΊ ZSL
Outer Circle10-15 minute walk from the flat - straight through Regents park