DINING IN LONDON
Hard Rock Cafe
American – London’s original burger joint keeps packing them in. Lots of rock memorabilia, funky décor and fun atmosphere. A must-visit for rock fans of all ages. Daily 11.30am-midnight (last orders 11.30pm).
www.hardrock.com
↓ Locations
Old Park Lane W1, Hyde Park Corner. 0207 629 0382
Hakkasan
Chinese – Multi award-winning, extremely fashionable restaurant & bar. Luckily the food matches the ultra-plush interior. Daily dim sum and main dishes. Light meals in the Ling Ling Lounge. Thurs-Sat last orders 12.15am.
www.hakkasan.com
↓ Locations
8 Hanway Place W1. Tottenham Court Rd. – 0207 927 7000
J. Sheekey
Fish and Seafood – This long-established fish restaurant in Theatreland is a much-loved institution and an excellent place for star-spotting. A real treat for fans of great fish dishes in a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere.
www.j-sheekey.co.uk
↓ Locations
28-32 St. Martin’s Ct WC2, Leicester Square. – 0207 240 2565
Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
French – If it’s dining for an occasion you want, this one delivers on all counts – attentive service, exquisite food and the kind of setting you have to dress up for. 3-course set, Tues-Fri L & D; Sat D.
www.alainducasse-dorchester.com
↓ Locations
The Dorchester, Park Lane W1, Hyde Park Corner. – 0207 629 8866
Andreas
Greek – Family-run restaurant established in 1962 serving a wide variety of fresh seafood, specialising in Greek and continental cuisine. Many meats cooked on a traditional charcoal grill, plus lots of vegetarian dishes. Top choice is meze for £18 per person. Open Mon-Fri L; daily D (last orders 11.30pm).
www.andreasrestaurant.co.uk
↓ Locations
22 Charlotte Street W1. Goodge St. – 0207 580 8971
Benares
Indian – Extremely smart, sophisticated décor with impressive food to match. Well-deserved Michelin star for chef/owner Atul Kochhar who serves some wonderful dishes, using western ingredients to great effect. Try the whisky-matching meals. Sun-Fri L, Daily D. Modern regional cuisines.
www.benaresrestaurant.com
↓ Locations
12a Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square W1. Green Park. – 0207 629 8886
Chor Bizarre
Indian & Pakistani – This atmospheric, welcoming restaurant offers delicious dishes from all over India and selections from the Wazwan, the legendary Kashmiri feast. Indian High Tea also available. Mon- Sat L; Daily D. Kashmiri, Delhi chaat, Punjabi tak-a-tak
www.chorbizarrerestaurant.com
↓ Locations
16 Albemarle Street W1. Green Park. – 0207 629 9802
Nobu
Japanese – Light, airy and very fashionable restaurant of Nobuyuki Matsuhisa (of Los Angeles’ Matsuhisa and New York’s Nobu). The array of delicious, innovative dishes inc favourites like sashimi salad with Matsuhisa soy sauce dressing and black cod in miso. Dine at the sushi bar with views Hyde Park.
www.noburestaurants.com
↓ Locations
Old Park Lnane W1. Hyde Park Corner. 0207 447 4747
Eat & Two Veg
Vegetarian – Funky vegetarian restaurant for those who still hanker after the taste and texture of meat. Of the many substitute dishes on offer you’ll find great tasting burgers, veggie sausages, roasts, soya ‘bacon’ and veg sausages. Also a good choice of hotpots and nut roasts.
www.eatandtwoveg.com
↓ Locations
50 Marylebone High St W1, Baker Street. – 0207 258 8595
The Gate
Vegetarian – Proof that vegetarian food doesn’t have to be boring. Drawing on a wide range of ethnic cuisines, the deliciously creative menu inc delights such as aubergine schnitzel and shitake won ton.
www.thegate.tv
↓ Locations
51 Queen Caroline Street W6, Hammersmith. – 0208 748 6932
MAJOR SHOPPING AREAS.
BEECHAM PLACE – HISTORIC BEECHAM PLACE PRESERVES ITS VILLAGA STREET AMBIENCE.BOUTIQUES INC COURTSHOES DESIGNER,FINE JEWELLERS,COLLECTORS SHOPS AND LEATHER GOODS. KNIGHTSBRIDGE
BOND STREET - HOME TO THE WORLDS BEST DESIGNER BOUTIQUES AND JEWELLERS,PLUS AUCTION HOUSES,SOUTHEBYS AND BONHAMS.BOND STREET
CANARY WHARF – A SMART MODERN AND VERY IMPRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT,CANARY WHARF IS WELL WORTH CHECKING OUT FOR BOTH SHOPPING AND AN INCREASING NUMBER OF GOOD RESTAURANTS.CANARY WHARF
CARNABY - ONCE THE DOMAIN FOR 1960S MODS AND ROCKERS,THESE DAYS THE CARNABY AREA STILL APPEALS TO THE FASHIONABLE SET,WITH SPORTS-INSPIRED STORES AND EDGY INDEPENDENT DESIGNERS,PLUS CAFFES AND BEAUTY SPOTS IN KINGLY COURT.OXFORD CIRCUS
CONVENT GARDEN – A FORMER FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKET,NOW A POPULAR CENTER OF ARTS,CRAFTS AND SPECIAL INTEREST SHOPS AND STORES,PLUS A HUGE SELECTION OF RESTAURANTS,WINE BARS AND PUBS.CONVENT GARDENS
JERMYN STREET&ST.JAMES’S – SOME OF THE OLDEST SPECIALIST MENSWEAR SHOPS IN LONDON ARE FOUND IN THIS HISTORIC AREA,INC A FINE SELECTION OF SHIRTMAKERS,SHOEMAKERS,HATTERS,PERFUMERS AND WINE MERCHANTS.PICCADILLY CIRCUS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE – DOMINATED BY HARRODS AND HARVEY NICHOLS, THIS MAJOR FASHION SHOPPING AREA INCLUDES SLOANE STREET WITH ALL OF THE TOP – NOTCH INTERNATIOANL DESIGNER BOUTIQUE.KNIGHTSBRIDGE
OXFORD STREET – EUROPES BUSIEST SHOPPING STREET WITH MAJOR DEPARTMENT STORES INC SELFRIDGES,JOHN LEWIS,DEBENHAMS,HOUSE OF FRASIER,MARKS AND SPENCERS,AND POPULAR HIGH STREET CHAINS.OXFORD CIRCUS/BOND STREET/MARBLE ARCH
REGENT STREET – LINKING PALLMALL WITH PORTLAND PLACE AND REGENTS PARK, REGENT STREET WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED BY JOHN NASH.STORES INC AQUASCUTUM, BANANA REPUBLIC, SWAROVSKI AND FERRARI STORE. OXFORD CIRCUS/PICCADILLY CIRCUS
SAVILE ROW – One of Londons most famous and exclusive streets, great for gentleman and full of bespoke tailors like Anderson & Sheppard and Hardy Amies, along with Richard James and Kilgour. Green Park
WESTFIELD LONDON – A brand new shopping destination with 265 speciality stores housed under a spectacular glass roof. Outlets incl House of Fraser, Tiffany, Miu Miu and Mulberry. Shepards bush