Favourite addresses

Restaurant


STICKY FINGERS
Rolling Stones fans will be delighted in this place created by the legentary group's former bassist, Bill Wyman. In a lively atmosphere surrounded by souvenirs, posters and photos dedicated to the Stones, drink a glass while tasting burgers elected among the best in London.
1A Phillimore Gardens
London W8 7QG
Tél : +44 (0) 20 7938 5338
www.stickyfingers.co.uk



FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Eaten on the go or taken away, soups, salads, sandwiches, sweet and savory pies, scones, cakes and brownies, all made from fresh produce. This little restaurant opened in 1974 in the heart of Covent Garden. You will enjoy taking a lunch break for a light price. Opened from 12a.m. to 8:30p.m.
31 Neal Street
Covent Garden
London WC2h 9PR
Tél +44 (0) 20 7836 0239/9072
www.foodforthought-london.co.uk



SKETCH BAR
This top trend place, used by many VIP in London West End, has an explosive deco with chic design and glamorous spaces with different atmospheres (gallery, library and lecture room) that are dedicated to art and music. Overseen by the French chef Pierre Gagnaire, cooking prepares premium inventive and refined dishes which won many awards in the best gastronomic guides.
9, Conduit Street
London W1S 2XG
Tél +44 (0) 20 7659 4500
www.sketch.uk.com



J. SHEEKEY
In the bustling heart of Covent Garden, the elegant and cozy atmosphere of this upscale restaurant delights lovers of seafood with refined flavors. Fish, seafood, oysters, shellfish and high quality crustaceans are revealed on a menu that put French wines forward.
In an chic brasserie atmosphere, the "J Sheekey Oyster Bar" offers a more lively scene in a room with an open kitchen and a large central bar.
28-34 St Martin's Court
London WC2N 4AL
Tél : (0) 20 7240 2565
www.j-sheekey.co.uk


Café, Pub, Bar, Tea Room


MAC QUEEN
Elected Best Bar in London in 2010 by the prestigious "London Club and Bar Awards", this pub and cocktail bar also offers a menu of U.S. and European specialties for lunch and dinner. Between the stone walls and near the large corner bar, DJ and live bands liven up the evenings and early night until 2:30a.m.. In this elegant and stylish place with shades of cream and chocolate, leather armchairs and sofas provide padded comfort and conviviality around low tables placed on pearl grey carpets.
55-61 Tabernacle Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 4AA
Tél : +44 (0) 20 7036 9229
www.mcqueen-shoreditch.co.uk/home.html



PUNCH BOWL
This cozy pub nested in a house dating from 1750 is owned by Guy Ritchie. The old-style atmosphere is warm and the choice of fine wines and whiskeys add a little something to the traditional decor illustrated with photos, frames and antique paintings.
41 Farm Street
London W1J 5RP
+44 (0) 20 7493 6841
www.punchbowllondon.com



LOUNGE LOVER
Laureate of numerous awards for its stunning baroque decor and quality of its services, the vast Bar Lounge offers a varied menu of wines, champagnes and cocktails. Large frames, grandiose mirrors, mosaic walls, floral arrangements, chandeliers and monumental vases, lounge area, rococo furniture and art deco... the vintage touch make the ambiance glam-chic.
1 Whitby Street
London E1 6JU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7012 1234
www.loungelover.uk.com



CALLOOH CALLAY BAR
This trendy and colorful vintage cocktail bar has often been the setting for TV shows. Here we can sip the various creations made in shakers by inspired bar tenders. The first room has a front bar and opens onto the bustling cobblestone street. The preserved backside area has a state-of-the-art and trendy decor.
65 Rivington Street,
London, EC2A 3AY
www.calloohcallaybar.com



HUMMINGBIRD BAKERY
The famous Hummingbird cupcakes with their standard or unexpected flavors can be enjoyed at lunch or tea time in three addresses in the heart of London.
With natural ingredients and no preservatives, in mini or gluten-free version, they have a choice of regularly reinvented flavors.
Historical address:
133, Portobello Road
London W11 2 DY
Tél: +44 (0) 20 7851 1795
www.hummingbirdbakery.com


At Night


PROUD CAMDEN
Located in the old equestrian hospital of the Stables Market, this place, renowned for its live music program combines a bar, a concert hall which produce local musicians and confirmed groups, a club with DJ and an exhibition space dedicated to rock icons.
The Horse Hospital
Stables Market
Chalk Farm Road
London NW1 8AH
Tél : (0) 20 7482 3867
www.proudcamden.com



FABRIC
One of the most renowned nightclubs in London features three different spaces and a world-renowned music program.
Charter House/2 Farringdon Road
London EC1M 3HN
www.fabriclondon.com



MASS
This large club in a disused church can accommodate up to 1500 people in three spaces on two levels.
St Matthews Church
Brixton Hill
London, SW2
www.mass-club.com


Shopping


COVENT GARDEN
First London square created around 1635, the halls were built later to accommodate the market had become the largest in the country. Renovated in the 1980s, the halls of Covent Garden gave their name to the entire neighborhood often animated by street performances and renowned for its covered market (Central Market), shops, trendy bars and the Jubilee Market flea market.
42 Long Acre
Covent Garden
London WC2E 9JT
www.coventgardenlondonuk.com
Underground : Station Covent Garden



BENJAMIN POLLOCK'S TOYSHOP
It is located in Covent Garden and is one of the most famous toy stores in London. There are traditional toys made ​​by hand, a wide range of 3D theaters, puppets, wooden toys and books.
44 The Piazza
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 8RF
Tel : +44 (0)20 7379 7866



OXFORD STREET
Famous shopping street among the largest in the world, Oxford Street has 300 shops along its 2.5 km length in the heart of London .
Underground : Marble Arch, Bond Street, Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road stations.



NOTTING HILL
Known for its carnival, this area houses every Saturday, from 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the famous flea market of Portobello Road where one can find clothing, flea market items, antiques, books, jewelry, accessories ... This colorful bazaar displays a trendy-beatnik-bobo atmosphere!
www.coventgardenlondonuk.com
Underground : Ladbroke Grove et Notting Hill stations



HARRODS
This luxurious shopping temple was originally a small neighborhood grocery store opened in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrods. The seven floors of the famous "Department Store" displays a chic and ostentatious kitsch decor. Former owner, Mohamed Al-Fayed had installed a 2.40m high memorial, sheltering a bronze sculpture topped by portraits of his son and Princess Diana.
87-135 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge,
London SW1X 7XL,
Tél +44 (0) 20 7225 6789
www.harrods.com



BEYOND RETRO
Conspicuous vintage, this old warehouse is home to over 10,000 garments and accessories for men and women, from the 1940s to the present time.
Brick lane
110-112 Cheshire Street
E2 6EJ London
Other address :
Soho
58-59 Great Malbourough Street
W1F 7JY London
www.beyondretro.com


With Children


IL RAINFOREST CAFÉ
Aquarium with tropical fish, rain, storm sounds, articulated animals robots, here the spectacle is everywhere! At the heart of Piccadilly Circus, we are immersed in the vast jungle scenery surrounded by tropical vegetation to enjoy American cuisine : burgers, sandwiches, salads, milkshakes, cheese cake ...
20-24 Shaftsbury Avenue
Piccadilly Circus
London
W1D 7EU
Tél : +44 (0)20 7434 3111
www.therainforestcafe.co.uk


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