London restaurants…

[xxlshirts_fit_all]

We’re in London next week for our 30th wedding anniversary and going to see six at the vaudeville in the Strand…

I’m looking for a restaurant that’s a little bit different to go before the show ideally 5pm and not too far away, a.though i guess anywhere in central London is fine… i don’t mind the cuisine … just trying to stay away from the chain type we usually use like prezzo

Any recommendations of places you’ve been and would always go back to?

 

[rkangel]

Ippudo on Villiers Street, just the other side of the Strand, is one of my favourite ramen houses. It opens at 5 I think and is a 5 minute walk from the theatre.

 

[Brian Marwood]

My two favourite restaurants in London are Hide and Smith & Wollensky.

 

[hobblewobble]

Just had a look at the menu not cheap these places £150 for two courses for two ,thats the least expensive stuff i didn't dare look at the beer and wine, tap water please.
Wetherspoons next i need a drink.

 

[Cardiffdaffs]

Ok it kind of pains me to mention this one as we dont want the hoards going but is a fairly unknown place that no tourist goes to despite the Leicester Sq location. The food and drink are great and reasonable priced. Irs a quirky place too. Highly recommend

Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

The legendary Cork & Bottle wine bar in London’s Leicester Square was founded by the equally legendary Don Hewitson back in 1971.

www.thecorkandbottle.co.uk

Best to book at weekends.

 

[Jonny_Rondos_Disco_pants]

The Ginea Grill or Hawksmoor

 

[Geoff_B]

Get yourself to seven dials market. Freshly cooked street food, loads of choices, indoor location, craft beer and wine available and pretty well priced for central London

 

[masquesmog]

not sure of yr budget but ...

Cafe Murano

...... just off the Strand (Aldwych end) in Covent Garden. It is a 'chain' - she has 4 or 5 - but not £150 ... may also do a pre-theatre deal

 

[Jonny Ingbar]

Love this place, looks like a lap dancing bar from the outside (intentionally, neon lights etc), but a great atmosphere and fantastic food too.

La Bodega Negra | Restaurants | inside or outside

One of my favorite “cuisines” in the world is mexican but good an authentic mexican restaurants are hard to find in Luxembourg and even the greater region. There are a couple of acceptable places but ...

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[t4tomo]

Ok it kind of pains me to mention this one as we dont want the hoards going but is a fairly unknown place that no tourist goes to despite the Leicester Sq location. The food and drink are great and reasonable priced. Irs a quirky place too. Highly recommend

Cork & Bottle - Leicester Square

The legendary Cork & Bottle wine bar in London’s Leicester Square was founded by the equally legendary Don Hewitson back in 1971.

www.thecorkandbottle.co.uk

Best to book at weekends.

Had many a good Friday lunchtime there back in the day, although the wine bar in the basement under L'Estaminet was more frequented.

 

[Craggsy2]

We went to Amazonico in Berkeley Square for our 20th Wedding Anniversary last year. Amazingly plush decor, live Cuban music and excellent Latin American food and drink, great experience.

London

Situated in the heart of Mayfair on Berkeley Square Amazonico London creates a blend of tropical & Latin American cuisine to transport you to South America.

www.amazonicorestaurant.com

 

[BeanBeany]

San Carlo Cicchetti on Wellington St similar to tapas but Italian based excellent food and decent decor and atmosphere

 

[sledge]

Do you know boro are playing at moment

 

[BeanBeany]

Do you know boro are playing at moment

Yes and I can walk and talk at the same time too!

I take it you’re at the match, taking the time out to question me

 

[sledge]

Yes and I can walk and talk at the same time too!

I take it you’re at the match, taking the time out to question me

Walking and talking not watching match then

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

Sorry to steal the thread, but I’m in London in two weekends time… my first time as a tourist.

Staying in Covent Garden, any recommendations for ‘must do’? Going to a gig on Sunday night, but wanting to make the most of the weekend.

 

[speckyget]

Sorry to steal the thread, but I’m in London in two weekends time… my first time as a tourist.

Staying in Covent Garden, any recommendations for ‘must do’? Going to a gig on Sunday night, but wanting to make the most of the weekend.

Tate Modern and a stroll to Borough Market for scoffs is a good way to pass a few hours.

 

[joeydiaz]

Lucky Cat or Kerridge’s Bar & Grill at the Corinthia

 

[StanleySmith]

Clos Maggiore or Oystermen are both decent and an easy walk to the Strand. Also, it’s not a restaurant but GordonsWine Bar (just off the Strand) well worth a visit!

 

[xxlshirts_fit_all]

Sorry to steal the thread, but I’m in London in two weekends time… my first time as a tourist.

Staying in Covent Garden, any recommendations for ‘must do’? Going to a gig on Sunday night, but wanting to make the most of the weekend.

No worries…

We’re going the coals drop yard for a look around on the Saturday before train home….

Coal Drops Yard - Wikipedia

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We’re staying in tooting so a bit out of central London.. might try Kew Gardens. We’re doing a show on Thursday, shard on Friday so cramming quite a bit in in 3 days…