London Hotspots

So summer is almost here and London is a special city in the sun. It's the best time to experience the place, strolling around and enjoying the weather, trying out some of the most exciting places you can. Here, then, are some of our favourite hotspots in London. We hope you enjoy visiting them! And, if you've got any suggestions, let us know below.


Soho

There's one restaurant that everyone's talking about at the moment and that's Polpo. You'll find it on Beak Street, close to Carnaby Street, and it does some of the most delicious food in the area. Unusually, the menu is based on a Venetian Baccaro - think northern Italian tapas - and it makes for a great sociable experience.  Sit and enjoy some of it's pizette or fritto misto with a cold glass of white wine and you could be sitting in Venice itself. Remember that you can only book for lunch and tables in the evening are first come first serve.

Covent Garden

When you are walking around Theatre-land you'll come across hundreds of places to eat. Some are good and some are bad. The place you shouldn't miss though is Byron, located on Wellington street, very close to The London Transport Museum and The Theatre Museum. Byron may be fast food, but it is great fast food. Delicious burgers and fries, served with a cool coleslaw, is perfect lunch fare. You can usually walk in and get a table and the service is great.


The Southbank

If you're exploring the Southbank, soaking up some British heritage, you can't do better than grabbing a bite to eat at Canteen. Specializing in British classics, this place has rightly won countless awards for it's food. It's menu usually includes staples like fish & chips and roast pork and it has the sort of cheeses that even Wallace and Gromit would approve of. With Shakespeare's Globe, the Tate Modern and the London Eye being so close by, this is a perfect stop of point on a walk - plus you get to see a different take on British Culture.

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If you've enjoyed this and what to see more of London, don't forget to try our walking tours. You can find out more about the areas of London we cover here.