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Thames Foyer |
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Strand, The Savoy, a Fairmont Hotel, London WC2 • 20-7836-4343
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STRAND. For one of London's more intimate traditions, try taking afternoon or high tea at the Savoy. Here, within the inviting confines of the great Thames Foyer, guests receive attentive service whilst enjoying spectacular views of the Thames. A fine selection of traditional teas accompanies homemade scones, French pastries, delicate tea cakes and piano music. Traditional tea £45; Traditional tea with glass of champagne £58 per person. Breakfast, morning coffee, lunch and dinner are served in the Thames Foyer as well. |
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User Rating: 6
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Savoy Grill |
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(Restaurants - British) |
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Strand, The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel, London WC2R 0EU • 20-7592-1600
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Distance:
~30 m * |
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STRAND. The Savoy Hotel's signature restaurant has remained one of London's poshest dining rooms since making its debut back in 1889. This elegant, art deco-inspired space is a stunning place for lunch or dinner, and Chef Patron Stuart Gillies, of Gordon Ramsey Holdings, constantly challenges himself to create new, more evocative fare. What results are unbelievable dishes such as charcoal grilled chateaubriand with pommes souffles, roe deer venison chop and roasted loin of monkfish with cured Cumbrian ham. A Chef's Table, situated in the heart of the kitchen, is available, as is a private room that seats 40. |
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Simpson's-in-the-Strand |
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(Restaurants - British) |
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Strand, The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel, London WC2 • 20-7836-9112
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Distance:
~48 m * |
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STRAND. The menu at Simpson's is a true celebration of British cuisine, and Master Cook Gerry Rae's kitchen proudly uses only the finest quality British ingredients. While the specialty is flavorful Scottish beef on the bone that's been aged for 28 days, other dishes such as pan-fried salmon with lobster sauce and pot-roasted partridge are superbly prepared and presented as well. Simpson's masculine interior features dark paneling, large chandeliers and ornate moulding. |
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Great Queen Street |
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(Restaurants - British) |
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32 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5AA • 20-7242-0622
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Distance:
~0.562 km * |
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COVENT GARDEN. Traditional, empire-building dishes such as thick, juicy steaks and meat pies are ennobled by gastronomic levels of attention to detail at the venue that suddenly looks set to lead the way for British cooking in the capital. Those unaccustomed to the strength of real ale – and there's a handsome selection here – should be aware that a pint of what the Brits call 'wallop' can have the same effect as a general anesthetic. |
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Rock & Sole Plaice |
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(Restaurants - British) |
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47 Endell St, near Covent Garden, London WC2H 9AJ • 20-7836-3785
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Distance:
~0.587 km * |
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COVENT GARDEN. In addition to its clever name and a great location near the Covent Garden tube, this restaurant boasts good, inexpensive food. Chips here are fantastic – large and crisp without being oily – and fish is fresh and thickly battered. The ambiance is basic, but proximity to the theater district has given the owners decorative inspiration, and theater posters liven things up admirably. Plenty of beers and a few unusual wines too. TUBE: Covent Garden |
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User Rating: 9.5
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The Ivy |
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(Restaurants - British) |
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1 West Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9NQ • 20-7836-4751
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Distance:
~0.595 km * |
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SOHO. This London landmark is popular with pre-theater crowds, thanks to a location in the West End, a varied menu, and easy elegance. The Art Deco-inspired room features light wood and often fills up early. The array of modern dishes includes risotto nero, ribeye steak bearnaise, shepherd's pie, and Thai baked sea bass. The dessert menu includes puddings and iced berries with hot white chocolate sauce. Reservations are necessary months in advance to get a table among the starlets and power brokers. TUBE: Leicester Square |
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User Rating: 9.25
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J. Sheekey |
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28-34 St Martin's Ct, London WC2 N4AL • 20-7240-2565
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Distance:
~0.642 km * |
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COVENT GARDEN. J Sheekey has been serving deliciously fresh seafood for quite a while now, and its sinful fish pies have even achieved masterpiece status. Other menu highlights include beluga caviar with blinis and sour cream, chopped tomatoes with fennel, and lobster with homemade mayonnaise. Only slightly less exclusive than sibling The Ivy, J Sheekey is elegant without being pretentious. Its interior features leather banquettes, dark paneling, and supper club-style paintings. TUBE: Leicester Square |
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User Rating: 9.75
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Patisserie Valerie |
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44 Old Compton St, London W1 • 20-7437-3466
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Distance:
~0.811 km * |
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SOHO. Weight-watchers, be warned: this delightful shop (which has branches throughout the city) offers London's best pastries. The elegant Soho stalwart was established in 1926, and window displays feature glistening pastries, intricate pies, fruit-topped tartes, and gargantuan, beautifully iced cakes that even the most disciplined patrons can't resist. The front case offers goods to go, and a seating area in back offers Victorian ambiance and a relaxing place to enjoy a fine cup of coffee. TUBE: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus |
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User Rating: 10
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Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie |
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Barge House St, Oxo Tower Wharf, London SE1 9PH • 20-7803-3888
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Distance:
~0.886 km * |
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SOUTH BANK. This Harvey Nichols stand-alone enterprise receives as much buzz today as it did when it opened in the late '90s, and one of its main draws is its rooftop location, which affords stunning views of the Thames and the London skyline. The posh dining room – with its high ceilings, fresh flowers, and sparkling china with colorful, geometric accents – is part of the restaurant's attraction. Plus, the impressive cuisine includes crab and sweetcorn pancakes with avocado, marinated sea bass with tomato and coriander, and Barbary duck breast with red onion tatin and mandarin and ginger reduction. Be sure to request a table by the windows. |
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User Rating: 7.3334
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Criterion Brasserie |
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(Restaurants - British) |
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224 Piccadilly, London W1 • 20-7930-0488
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Distance:
~0.987 km * |
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SOHO. Criterion serves unpretentious French-British cuisine in a setting of unrivaled Byzantine opulence. Golden ceiling mosaics, Venetian glass lamps, and gilt-trimmed furnishings establish a luxurious backdrop for classic dishes like roast suckling pig with apple sauce and jus à la marjoram, or fillet of beef Rossini. Dessert tarts are delicate, and toffee pudding with caramel ice cream offers a rich ending as well. TUBE: Piccadilly Circus |
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User Rating: 5
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