Tourist Information

The City of London is full of life and brimming with entertainment. Below are some ideas of where to eat and where to go in the London Area.

Eating out

Browns
8 Old Jewry
EC2R 8DN
TEL:020 7606 6677

Good quality English food in a relaxed, comfortable environment. Food ranges from steak and chips to Fish in white sauce and meals can usually be purchased for around £30.00 per head.

Simpson's
38 Cornhill
London
EC3V 9DR
TEL:020 7626 9985

Traditional British food in an historic setting, a visit to Simpson's is a once in a lifetime experience to enjoy good, hearty British meals in an environment reminiscent of a trip back to Old London. Meals are charged at around £25 per head.

The Savoy Grill
The Strand
London
WC2R 0BP

One of London's most exclusive restaurants where you can almost always spot people from big business and entertainments enjoying traditional British cuisine in a relaxed, soft-lit atmosphere. Meals are charged at around £65 per head.

Chez Gerard
9 Belvedere Rd
London
SE1 8YL
TEL:020 7202 8420

French cuisine and an excellent selection of wines served in a comfortable, modern environment and a lively, friendly atmosphere. Excellent service and reasonable prices with meals charged at around £30-£35.

Casa Nostra
125 Great Titchfield St
London
W1W 6SB
TEL:020 7636 1995

Excellent Italian food served in a warm, friendly, relaxed and authentic Italian atmosphere. Meals are reasonably priced averaging at around £25 per head.

Theatre & Nightlife

Almedia Theatre
Almedia Street
London N1
TEL:020 7359 4404

The Almedia Theatre has an excellent programme and hosts the Almedia Opera Festival in the summer which always hosts an excellent and innovative selection of new opera and music theatre.

Open Air Theatre
Inner Circle
London NW1
TEL:020 7486 2431

The Open Air Theatre is famous for its unique layout and excellent performances of classic theatre. Food and Drinks are available from the bar, and meals can be enjoyed on the picnic lawn. A visit to the Open Air Theatre makes for an enchanting evenings entertainment.

Donmar Warehouse
41 Earlham Street
London WC2
TEL:020 7369 1732

For an evenings theatre with a difference, the Donmar Warehouse is an excellent choice. You can regularly see many of Hollywood's stars and starlets performing in bold, exciting new works and modern adaptations of the classics. The Donmar Warehouse is also a good place to see some of the worlds up and coming stars first performances.

Backyard Comedy Club
231 Cambridge Heath Road
London E2
TEL:020 7739 3122

T.V. Performer Lee Hurst's comedy club has become one of the premier nights out in London for anyone who fancies a giggle. Some of the funniest comedians in London take it in turns to perform stand up shows until 11.30PM, with drinks and music until 2AM. The Backyard Comedy club seats 400 people so it is an excellent choice for couples or parties.

The Comedy Store
1A Oxendon St
London SW1
TEL:020 7344 0234

The comedy store has given birth to some of the Britain's funniest stand up comedians, many of which have moved from The Comedy Store straight onto television. The Comedy Store has gained a reputation as "the birthplace of alternative comedy" and is the best place to see up and coming comedians performing alongside well established talents from around the country.

Bagley's Studio
Goods Yard
London N1
TEL:020 7278 2777

An enormous nightclub set in a converted warehouse, Bagley's studio has deliberately been left with minimal decor to create a night out that is reminiscent of the old warehouse rave days. A diverse selection of music is played by the worlds top DJs, and the atmosphere has a friendliness seldom found in modern day nightclubs. If you are looking for a night out on the town, you could do a lot worse than end up at Bagley's Studio.

Museums & Art Galleries

Royal Academy of Arts
Burlington House
London W1
TEL: 020 7300 8000

The Royal Academy hosts some of the most spectacular and landmark exhibitions, and is also home to the country's first art school founded in 1769. The Gallery is set in a beautiful aristocratic mansion and houses a pleasant cafe area serving a selection of drinks and light snacks. The Royal Academy of Arts is one of the top ten tourist attractions in London.

Tate Modern
Bankside
London SE1
TEL: 020 7887 8008

Housed in a converted power station, the Tate Modern Gallery is the largest art gallery in the world. With a huge permanent collection and exhibitions that are constantly making the headlines, the tate modern is a must see for any art lover.

The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7
TEL:020 7924 5011

Both an excellent museum with an exciting programme of exhibitions and events, and an important scientific centre, the Natural History Museum continues to be one of the country's top attractions and assets.

Museum of London
London Wall
London EC2Y 5HN
TEL:020 7600 3699

Founded in 1975 by the merger of the London Museum and the Guildhall Museum, the Museum of London contains a permanent history of London with some of the most interesting and valuable collections found anywhere in the world.

Shopping & Markets

London is famous for its Markets, and they are always well worth a visit whether you are a tourist or resident.

Camden Market
Tube: Camden or Chalk Farm
Bus: Camden Town

Camden Market is extremely popular with youngsters, and you can find everything from the latest fashions to antique clocks here. People have been known to lose entire days wandering around the markets and it has a reputation for being the best place to find "that special something" that couldn't be found anywhere else at even a third of the price.

Portobello Road Market
Tube: Notting Hill Gate
Bus: Notting Hill

Separated into sections specializing in antiques, food and bric-a-brac respectively, Portobello Market is not as cheap as it was back in the days, but is still home to many special and unique items. Surrounded by some lovely bars and cafes,a trip to Portobello Market makes a great day out.

Greenwich Market
Tube: Cutty Sark/Island Gardens
Train: Greenwich
Bus: Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich Market is a large series of markets selling antiques, bric-a-brac, clothes, books jewellery and more. Greenwich Market is smaller than the Major markets but is well worth a visit as part of a trip to Greenwich.

More Tourist Information

If you would like more information take a look at Tourist Information UK, where you can find a multitude of information about events, nightlife activities and more in the London Area.

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