Guidebook for Greater London
Arts & Culture
A beautiful collection of art in this free gallery - walking distance from the flat with a lovely little pub on the way.
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Tate Britain
MillbankA beautiful collection of art in this free gallery - walking distance from the flat with a lovely little pub on the way.
Essentials
Cosy restaurant - very good value and real wholesome food. Here in Pimlico this place is a real institution amongst the locals.
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Grumbles
35 Churton StCosy restaurant - very good value and real wholesome food. Here in Pimlico this place is a real institution amongst the locals.
Wine Rack
237 Elgin AveThe nearest wine shop!
A convenient local supermarket - nothing glamorous but has all the basics - open until 10-11pm every day.
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TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdA convenient local supermarket - nothing glamorous but has all the basics - open until 10-11pm every day.
The nearest "posh" food hall - this organic supermarket is run by a farm in South-West England and sells fabulous home-made produce and is a nice little spot for lunch too!
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Daylesford Organic
208-212 Westbourne GroveThe nearest "posh" food hall - this organic supermarket is run by a farm in South-West England and sells fabulous home-made produce and is a nice little spot for lunch too!
The nearest "proper" wine shop - they can get you in anything here, and they are both knowledgeable and helpful!
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Jeroboams
50-52 Elizabeth StThe nearest "proper" wine shop - they can get you in anything here, and they are both knowledgeable and helpful!
Food Scene
The closest pizzeria - get here early on a sunny weekend day as the outside tables go fast. Definitely worth a visit - although a chain, this is most certainly one of the nicest ones in town.
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Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdThe closest pizzeria - get here early on a sunny weekend day as the outside tables go fast. Definitely worth a visit - although a chain, this is most certainly one of the nicest ones in town.
A really nice central London pub-style restaurant. Prince Harry often spotted here enjoying a low-key supper. Great service, tastefully decorated and not going to break the bank.
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The Orange Public House & Hotel Victoria
37 Pimlico RdA really nice central London pub-style restaurant. Prince Harry often spotted here enjoying a low-key supper. Great service, tastefully decorated and not going to break the bank.
Malaysian takeaway - their Nasi Goreng and Thai Green Curry are definitely worth a try. Avoid the vegetable tempura at all costs. The word "soggy" doesn't come close to describing how bad they are!
Yum Yum (Pimlico)
28 Denbigh StMalaysian takeaway - their Nasi Goreng and Thai Green Curry are definitely worth a try. Avoid the vegetable tempura at all costs. The word "soggy" doesn't come close to describing how bad they are!
Just across the river there are two pub/restaurants on the waterfront - lovely for an early evening drink when you can look west and see the sun setting behind Battersea Power Station.
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Saint Georges Wharf
Saint George WharfJust across the river there are two pub/restaurants on the waterfront - lovely for an early evening drink when you can look west and see the sun setting behind Battersea Power Station.
A really nice little café/déli - great for breakfast or coffee.
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Pimlico Fresh
86-87 Wilton RdA really nice little café/déli - great for breakfast or coffee.
A lovely restaurant/bar - my favourite local one - their bar menu is great food and well-priced, and it's a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by...
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The Thomas Cubitt
44 Elizabeth StA lovely restaurant/bar - my favourite local one - their bar menu is great food and well-priced, and it's a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by...
An incredible Danish steak house - this is not cheap, but is one of the best steaks you'll eat.
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Mash
77 Brewer StAn incredible Danish steak house - this is not cheap, but is one of the best steaks you'll eat.
This is a huge French Brasserie. Tucked safely underground (it's quite hard to find) you will need to book if you want a Friday night table (otherwise you can show and wait) - great value!
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Brasserie Zédel
20 Sherwood StThis is a huge French Brasserie. Tucked safely underground (it's quite hard to find) you will need to book if you want a Friday night table (otherwise you can show and wait) - great value!
Another great breakfast/brunch spot! Quite expensive, but conveniently situated for shopping at Abercrombie, Bond Street or Oxford/Regent Street.
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Cecconi's Mayfair
5A Burlington GardensAnother great breakfast/brunch spot! Quite expensive, but conveniently situated for shopping at Abercrombie, Bond Street or Oxford/Regent Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best of the local pubs - a short walk up Belgrave Road but definitely worth the trip!
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The Marquis of Westminster
50 Warwick WayThe best of the local pubs - a short walk up Belgrave Road but definitely worth the trip!
A pub, which is a boat on the river. Lively in the evenings, this place is definitely not posh, but on a summer's day you can sit over the river and enjoy the passing boats. Best at low-tide.
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Tamesis Dock
Albert EmbankmentA pub, which is a boat on the river. Lively in the evenings, this place is definitely not posh, but on a summer's day you can sit over the river and enjoy the passing boats. Best at low-tide.
Part of a really nice chain of pubs/bars/restaurants (the Geronimo Inns Group) - this is the nearest Geronimo and it's a lovely place to pop in for a drink if you're passing through from Green Park.
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The Phoenix
23 Smith StPart of a really nice chain of pubs/bars/restaurants (the Geronimo Inns Group) - this is the nearest Geronimo and it's a lovely place to pop in for a drink if you're passing through from Green Park.
One of my favourite hotels (now owned by Kempinski) - the bar here is staffed exclusively by French people (Benoit in charge) and it's a lovely American bar. Jackets mandatory for men after 5pm.
The Stafford London
16-18 St James's PlOne of my favourite hotels (now owned by Kempinski) - the bar here is staffed exclusively by French people (Benoit in charge) and it's a lovely American bar. Jackets mandatory for men after 5pm.
Everything Else
The nearest gym and pool - very smart and very well maintained. Worth signing up if you are in town for a prolonged period, and it's literally just around the corner.
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DSQ GYM
Chichester StreetThe nearest gym and pool - very smart and very well maintained. Worth signing up if you are in town for a prolonged period, and it's literally just around the corner.
Sightseeing
About a 20 minute walk from the flat (though close enough that you can hear Big Ben when it tolls), the Houses of Parliament are a must-see on any visitor's agenda.
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Palazz ta 'Westminster
About a 20 minute walk from the flat (though close enough that you can hear Big Ben when it tolls), the Houses of Parliament are a must-see on any visitor's agenda.
Again, about 20-25 minutes walk from the flat, be there for 10am to see the changing of the guard during the summer (only each second day in winter time) - get there early as it gets very busy!
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Il-Palazz tal-Buckingham
Again, about 20-25 minutes walk from the flat, be there for 10am to see the changing of the guard during the summer (only each second day in winter time) - get there early as it gets very busy!
There is nothing to do here - they won't let you in, probably! It's nice to know though, and worth a photograph from the bridge.
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Secret Intelligence Service MI6
There is nothing to do here - they won't let you in, probably! It's nice to know though, and worth a photograph from the bridge.
Shopping
The world's most famous department store - about half an hour's walk (or jump on the Victoria Line to Green Park, 2 stops, then change to the Piccadilly Line to Knightsbridge).
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThe world's most famous department store - about half an hour's walk (or jump on the Victoria Line to Green Park, 2 stops, then change to the Piccadilly Line to Knightsbridge).
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillThe nicest nearby supermarket (10 mins walk).
The nearest good department store - they sell a huge variety of things and their "never knowingly undersold" price promise means you won't find it cheaper elsewhere...
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Peter Jones & Partners
Sloane SquareThe nearest good department store - they sell a huge variety of things and their "never knowingly undersold" price promise means you won't find it cheaper elsewhere...
The "other" department store - I prefer this one to Harrods - a huge building which sells everything you could possibly imagine!
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Selfridges
400 Oxford StThe "other" department store - I prefer this one to Harrods - a huge building which sells everything you could possibly imagine!
The oldest department store in England - this is worth a visit if you are looking for something just a little bit different!
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Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyThe oldest department store in England - this is worth a visit if you are looking for something just a little bit different!
This place is quite hard to find (it doesn't have a sign outside) though you will know when you are getting close as you can smell it from a block away! Expect to queue during peak tourist season...
Abercrombie & Fitch
7 Burlington GardensThis place is quite hard to find (it doesn't have a sign outside) though you will know when you are getting close as you can smell it from a block away! Expect to queue during peak tourist season...
The last boutique-style department store - go here if you are looking for something a little different and a bit more "artsy" - it's a fabulous building and a great shop to visit.
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Liberty London
Regent StreetThe last boutique-style department store - go here if you are looking for something a little different and a bit more "artsy" - it's a fabulous building and a great shop to visit.