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Title: London
Post by: bigbadjack on October 05, 2015, 09:08:24 am
Off to London Saturday and Sunday with the Mrs for our anniversary I know my way round most of the areas but does anyone know of any hidden gems such as bars, restaurants and stuff to do?
Title: Re: London
Post by: tommy toes on October 05, 2015, 09:16:38 am
Best thing about that theer Lunden is the sign that says A1 The North.
Title: Re: London
Post by: Glyn_Wigley on October 05, 2015, 10:26:40 am
If you like Chinese food, look up Chinatown, there's some really nice places round there.
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Post by: Mike_F on October 05, 2015, 10:40:12 am
F**k me, Glyn. That's a right hidden gem, that is! ;-)
Title: Re: London
Post by: Muttley on October 05, 2015, 12:40:22 pm
Atmospheric wine/sherry bar near Embankment tube
http://gordonswinebar.com/
Title: Re: London
Post by: RobTheRover on October 05, 2015, 12:43:11 pm
If you are anywhere near Covent Garden, reserve a table at Circus http://circus-london.co.uk/

I went a few years ago and it was very good.  I wont spoil the surprise, but I think you will like it.  Take a ski-glove for some of their frozen cocktails though.  I nearly lost two fingers to frostbite.
Title: Re: London
Post by: Dagenham Rover on October 05, 2015, 12:49:42 pm
Atmospheric wine/sherry bar near Embankment tube
http://gordonswinebar.com/

Used to go in there years ago right quaint place, I seem to remember the front bars were always busy but if you went through the back it tended to be a bit quieter,
just up from Embankment Tube station past Embankment Gardens and its on the right hand side,
side entrance to Charing Cross  Station on the left.
2 or 3 minute walk from Embankment Tube
Title: Re: London
Post by: LongbridgeMGRover on October 05, 2015, 02:03:17 pm
We found a bijou Italian place near Covent Garden which offered good value. It was called Pizza Express.
Title: Re: London
Post by: River Don on October 05, 2015, 07:18:42 pm
This place is a bit swish on Wardour St. Very nice for a spot of lunch.

http://www.princi.com

Also Tas Restaurants, there are a few of them in London, very nice Turkish food.

http://www.tasrestaurants.co.uk

And The Two Brothers Fish restaurant, Finchley. It does posh fish and chips basically. Jamie Oliver's favourite Fish and chips apparently.

http://www.twobrothers.co.uk
Title: Re: London
Post by: bigbadjack on October 05, 2015, 07:48:57 pm
thanks everyone
Title: Re: London
Post by: BobG on October 05, 2015, 10:16:58 pm
There's a pub called The Lamb hidden away just off Russell Square. Right old fashioned kind of place. Serves Youngs.

Or you could try the Reform Club on Pall Mall. Chuffing fantastic place :) Might need a sponsor to get in though....

BobG
Title: Re: London
Post by: River Don on October 05, 2015, 11:46:13 pm
There's a pub called The Lamb hidden away just off Russell Square. Right old fashioned kind of place. Serves Youngs.

Or you could try the Reform Club on Pall Mall. Chuffing fantastic place :) Might need a sponsor to get in though....

BobG

Bob,

The man is taking his missus out for a romantic weekend. The Lamb? And a political club?
Title: Re: London
Post by: Copps is Magic on October 06, 2015, 12:23:25 am
If you're planning to go round any of the museums the British Museum is the best bar none.
Title: Re: London
Post by: River Don on October 06, 2015, 12:28:30 am
If you're planning to go round any of the museums the British Museum is the best bar none.

Bar the V&A

The V&A might be the greatest collection in the world.

I can just spend hours in the Japanese rooms but I love going upstairs to the ironwork and looking at the stuff from South Yorkshire.
Title: Re: London
Post by: mushRTID on October 06, 2015, 01:50:43 am
We went to Gaucho (steakhouse) at tower bridge.

Quite expensive but nice views over looking the tower lit up at night and the steak was stunning.
Title: Re: London
Post by: NickDRFC on October 06, 2015, 07:52:31 am
If you fancy steak you can not bear Flat Iron. It is absolutely outstanding, and the steak is only £10 so a bargain at that. I've eaten at some expensive steak places in London like the Hawksmoor but this is the best I've had, not to mention the value for money. You can't book a table but you can put your name down and grab a drink nearby - it's in the bottom end of Soho, just off Regent St.
Title: Re: London
Post by: GazLaz on October 06, 2015, 06:15:49 pm
I went to Goodmans Steakhouse last week. It's absolutely class, probably the best steak I've ever had, better than Gaucho as well I think but it is execellent there as well. . One of the best hidden gems is Zedel's Brassiere near Picadilly Circus. It's top notch inside, the interior unreal. It's pretty cheap as well being a brassiere. There is also a cocktail lounge there and they have entertainment in the evening. Top gaf.
Title: Re: London
Post by: Muttley on October 06, 2015, 06:21:11 pm
One of the best hidden gems is Zedel's Brassiere near Picadilly Circus. It's top notch inside, the interior unreal. It's pretty cheap as well being a brassiere.

 :ohmy:

Do they have a range of different size cups for your drinks?

Title: Re: London
Post by: IDM on October 06, 2015, 08:57:26 pm
One of the best hidden gems is Zedel's Brassiere near Picadilly Circus. It's top notch inside, the interior unreal. It's pretty cheap as well being a brassiere.

 :ohmy:

Do they have a range of different size cups for your drinks?



Can you still get Double D on draft?
Title: Re: London
Post by: GazLaz on October 07, 2015, 08:26:24 am
That's the best predictive text mistake I've ever made. *Brasserie
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Post by: Mike_F on October 07, 2015, 02:03:37 pm
What a boob!
Title: Re: London
Post by: RobTheRover on October 07, 2015, 03:02:07 pm
or 58008 on an upside down calculator.