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Mic and I are going to be spending a few nights in London next week.
We are staying here (http://www.londonnights.com/london-hotels-barkston-gardens-hotel.aspx). Check in Tuesday, check out Friday.
We are planning on doing the "touristy" stuff and going round the museums, we also have London Eye, Madam Tussards and Tutankhamen exhibition planned. I know Mic has booked something for the Thursday night (but not sure what).
What would be really useful is some (cheap) places to eat and such like.
I probably should have posted this sooner but I'm dim and didn't think to :o
Matblack
20-03-2008, 16:19
What kind of food? Mic isn't hugely adventurous is he? What kind of budget are you thinking of for a meal?
MB
Any type of food suggestions would be helpful :) TBH I haven't really thought of a budget :/ I'm not helping much am I :o
Matblack
20-03-2008, 16:57
Went here recently
http://www.london-eating.co.uk/3071.htm
Very nice :)
Theres always curry at Brick Lane too
http://www.londontown.com/LondonStreets/brick_lane_f6a.html
MB
Cheers Matt - the Japanese one looks interesting - never tried it before but would really like to :)
Porters in Covent Garden used to do some good traditional British grub. There's a really good vegetarian place on Neal Street just off Covent Garden called Food For Thought if you want a hearty veggie lunch. Wagamamas all over the place if you're into that sort of thing - a bit overpriced for what you get and nothing special in my opinion. Tutankhamen is at the dome isn't it? If you can get a bus or public transport to Greenwich (the dome isn't actually in Greenwich or near it) there are loads of restaurants and bars down there and I also recommend walking the tunnel under the Thames over to Docklands and take in a bit of river and sights from the north side where it's quieter and a better view.
Lots of places on the King's Road which is very close to Kensington, you can get a bus there. The Bluebird Garage there regularly gets good reviews. You could also go to Soho and get some Chinese food, any of them are pretty much for a muchness and relatively cheap for what you get compared to surrounding areas.
Afternoon tea in Harrods which is walking distance from the museums. Hyde Park is also walking distance from the museums if you wanted to take a packed lunch and take a wander round the Serpentine Gallery (free entrance) and see a bit of obscure art and design.
Souk just off Leicester Square is a lot of fun. I think it's Moroccan but it's all underground and you sit on low sofas with loads of cushions and low tables and they bring you out a feast of stuff. There's a free photo gallery next door.
Noodles in a box from Camden Market. That's about all I ate when i was in London :)
I recently went to Belgo Centraal in Covent garden. Belgian Food, I had some crumbed cheese and cranberry, steak frites (standard!) and Belgian chocolate mousse. They do hundreds of belgian beers, the beer mneu is oustandingly cool it takes hours to read :D
http://www.restaurant-guide.com/belgo-centraal.htm
Been recommended Gourmet Burger Kitchen (which looks to be virtually next door to where we're staying), Talad Thai in Putney and any of The Stockpot restaurants by Loz - thank you :)
Matblack
24-03-2008, 19:34
GBKs are very good :)
MB
GBKs are very good :)
MB
I looked at the menu on the website...it made me drool :o
There's a Real Burger Company in Clapham if you're venturing that far out, kind of like a takeaway version of Gourmet Burger Kitchen and a bit less 'serious'.
I was going to suggest the Blue Elephant for Thai as you are staying near (ish) there.
Other than that I deffo suggest here ;) http://mediterraneancafe.co.uk/ (thought I would plug for other peeps!)
Also at the O2 the only places we have eaten are; Nandos - great value! :D, Frankie and Benny's (same old), Pizza Express (same old), and Spur Steak and Grill - very good :)
Make sure you download the voucher here and you get 15% off too at some of them! :D
Zizzi is also there too... hmmm haven't been there in ages :D
Have a good time :)
BB x
Edit: if you are after burgers Jimmy Monaco's Love Burgers is also there :) http://www.jimmymonacos.com/menu.php argh menu don't work atm :(
Blue elephant is expensive though!
Yeah I meant to say that, but got sidetracked by the burger menu :p
BB x
Matblack
24-03-2008, 20:35
Blue Elephant is expensive, however there is one of their restaurants which is very good and Sunday Brunch is very nice, its not cheap but it is excellent, I've been there twice now :)
http://www.blueelephant.com/pi/london/sunday_brunch.html
MB
BTW if you wanna meet up after you been to the Tut exhibition tomorrow...I have a body pump class but by the time I get back should co-incide with you finishing up :)
Let me know! I will text aswell...
BB x
Cor she'll be all sweaty an all. I wouldn't give up that offer :evil:
We were thinking of going to Frankie and Bennies near the Tut exhibition for food after we've been round the exhibit. so could meet up there for a drink if you wanted :)
I know Mic has booked something for the Thursday night (but not sure what)
It was We Will Rock You
SidewinderINC
30-03-2008, 12:50
It was We Will Rock You
And I was walking back and forth from the pub right by WWRY to the astoria between 7 and 8.30 :p
And I was walking back and forth from the pub right by WWRY to the astoria between 7 and 8.30 :p
I probably walked right past you :o we got to the dominion about 7ish for a 7:30 start
It was We Will Rock You
I knew it was this! But couldn't remember what theatre it was.
Well done for braving the tubes Sam :) was nice to see you both!
Went to Camden yesterday - have you been there? If not - deffo next time!
BB x
Never been there - it was one of the places I was kinda hoping we'd get to but we didn't manage it :(
Was great to see you too - thanks for turning up :)
It was nice to meet up - next time you are about we are going to Camden - you will love it! :D
BB x
Sorry for not reading the whole thread, but Tak what were your thoughts on King Tut? Worth a look? I am in London on Saturday with a girl (that's a massive deal for me :D) and I need something to do...
I thought it was bloody brilliant and I loved every minute of the hour and a half + we spent there, but I don't think its a "date" location - people talking in hushed voices, lots of people, walking around looking at artefacts and reading description cards.
I guess it would depend if the girl was interested in Ancient Egyptian history but for someone not, I could see it as being boring and tedious.
I will recommend S&M's if you are in the O2 - comfort food at its best :D I had a fish finger sandwich and the bread was doorstop style :D
Legend. You've answered two questions without me even asking them:
1. I should go.
2. I shouldn't take her.
Snuggle Ferret
02-04-2008, 13:30
I thought it was bloody brilliant and I loved every minute of the hour and a half + we spent there, but I don't think its a "date" location - people talking in hushed voices, lots of people, walking around looking at artefacts and reading description cards.
I guess it would depend if the girl was interested in Ancient Egyptian history but for someone not, I could see it as being boring and tedious.
I will recommend S&M's if you are in the O2 - comfort food at its best :D I had a fish finger sandwich and the bread was doorstop style :D
I did S&M's :-D Cool place huh?
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