Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Watch out for smashing wine glasses at Bel Canto on Bayswater Road, where the French-inspired menu is unusually combined with live opera via the classically-trained singing waiters, who perform every fifteen minutes while diners enjoy dishes such as pork cheek, fish soup and chocolate fondant. Just make sure to drink up before those high notes…
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Bel Canto
67 Bayswater RdWatch out for smashing wine glasses at Bel Canto on Bayswater Road, where the French-inspired menu is unusually combined with live opera via the classically-trained singing waiters, who perform every fifteen minutes while diners enjoy dishes such as pork cheek, fish soup and chocolate fondant. Just make sure to drink up before those high notes…
Situated just next door to the infamous Frontline Club for journalists, you’re never far from the news at this restaurant, where photographs from award-winning photographers and photojournalists line the walls. The restaurant offers high-quality British cuisine with the majority of the produce coming from a single farm in Norfolk, so expect comforting dishes such as pumpkin risotto, steak tartar made from Hereford beef, slow-roast pork and an irresistible rhubarb crumble.
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The Frontline Club
13 Norfolk PlSituated just next door to the infamous Frontline Club for journalists, you’re never far from the news at this restaurant, where photographs from award-winning photographers and photojournalists line the walls. The restaurant offers high-quality British cuisine with the majority of the produce coming from a single farm in Norfolk, so expect comforting dishes such as pumpkin risotto, steak tartar made from Hereford beef, slow-roast pork and an irresistible rhubarb crumble.
Enjoy a continental croissant breakfast al-fresco at their outside tables or browse the counter for some dinnertime dishes at this popular local cafe and deli, which stocks charcuterie, cheeses, quiches, antipasti and plenty more to take home. They also have a few tables inside if you want to sit and enjoy a leisurely meal instead.
Bathurst Deli
3 Bathurst StEnjoy a continental croissant breakfast al-fresco at their outside tables or browse the counter for some dinnertime dishes at this popular local cafe and deli, which stocks charcuterie, cheeses, quiches, antipasti and plenty more to take home. They also have a few tables inside if you want to sit and enjoy a leisurely meal instead.
KERB is undoubtedly of London’s best Street Food markets, and during the summer months you can expect to see (and smell) their array of excellent street food stalls popping up in the verdant Sheldon Square once a month. With at least ten traders taking part they’ll be offering a all sorts of goodies, such as mac n’ cheese from the famous Annie Mae, bold burgers from Tongue n’ Cheek, and Vietnamese summer rolls from Hanoi Kitchen. Don’t miss it!
Paddington Central
1A Sheldon SquareKERB is undoubtedly of London’s best Street Food markets, and during the summer months you can expect to see (and smell) their array of excellent street food stalls popping up in the verdant Sheldon Square once a month. With at least ten traders taking part they’ll be offering a all sorts of goodies, such as mac n’ cheese from the famous Annie Mae, bold burgers from Tongue n’ Cheek, and Vietnamese summer rolls from Hanoi Kitchen. Don’t miss it!
Shopping
Buy your own bear or just pick up some Paddington-branded accessories at this Paddington Station boutique dedicated to W2’s famous Peruvian resident. Everything from books, stuffed bears and even a small replica bronze statue can be found here, although they don’t quite go as far as selling marmalade sandwiches…
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146 Praed StBuy your own bear or just pick up some Paddington-branded accessories at this Paddington Station boutique dedicated to W2’s famous Peruvian resident. Everything from books, stuffed bears and even a small replica bronze statue can be found here, although they don’t quite go as far as selling marmalade sandwiches…
Drinks & Nightlife
Theatrical pub with pub and brunch menus, Tuesday wine club, Sunday roasts and board games.
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The Diner Soho
18 Ganton StTheatrical pub with pub and brunch menus, Tuesday wine club, Sunday roasts and board games.
Prince of Wales
Cleaver SquareEntertainment & Activities
Retro-American, boutique 6-lane bowling alley with burgers, cocktails and an upbeat soundtrack.
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All Star Lanes
6 Porchester GardensRetro-American, boutique 6-lane bowling alley with burgers, cocktails and an upbeat soundtrack.
Edwardian picture house now with sofas, screening mainstream and art house films, plus bar and food.
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Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdEdwardian picture house now with sofas, screening mainstream and art house films, plus bar and food.
Lord's Cricket Ground
Saint John's Wood Road
ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleSightseeing
Little Venice
6 Warwick AveArts & Culture
A pedestrian subway near Edgware Road might not sounds like a great local attraction, but hear us out – this ordinary 1960s subway named after the lead singer of The Clash actually houses a unique exhibition space with changing exhibitions. It may be a lot smaller than London’s usual galleries, but it’s definitely worth a visit.
Subway Gallery
A pedestrian subway near Edgware Road might not sounds like a great local attraction, but hear us out – this ordinary 1960s subway named after the lead singer of The Clash actually houses a unique exhibition space with changing exhibitions. It may be a lot smaller than London’s usual galleries, but it’s definitely worth a visit.
Museo de Sherlock Holmes
221b Baker StParks & Nature
Parque Regent
Hyde Park