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    Borough Market

    8 Southwark St. (Southwark)

    London

    (44) 020-7407-1002 | www.boroughmarket.org.uk

    Historic Foodie Market

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    • ATTRACTION

      Historic Foodie Market
    • POPULAR TIMES

      Saturdays
    • HIGHLIGHTS

      Ancient alleyways; gourmet eats
    • HOURS/TIMES

      Thurs.: 11:00am-5:00pm; Fri.: 12:00pm-6:00pm; Sat.: 8:00am-5:00pm
    • RESERVE IN ADVANCE

      No
    • ALLOW

      1-3 hours
    • PRICE

      Varies by market stall
    • WAIT TIME WITHOUT RESERVATION

      None
    • TUBE

      London Bridge; Borough

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    Upscale Boutiques

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    • MERCHANDISE

      Luxury goods; fashions
    • TUBE

      Green Park
    • STYLE

      Upscale
    • PRICE

      Expensive

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    The Donovan Bar

    Brown's Hotel, 33-34 Albemarle St. (Mayfair)

    London

    (44) 020-7493-6020 | www.brownshotel.com/dining/the-donovan-bar

    Classy Lounge

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    • AMBIANCE

      Classy Lounge
    • DOOR POLICY

      First come, first served
    • BAR

      Yes - leather bar seats 12
    • OUTDOOR SPACE

      No
    • HOURS

      Mon.-Sat.: 11:00am-1:00am; Sun.: 12:00pm-12:00am
    • PRICE (COCKTAILS)

      GBP 13.50
    • FOOD SERVED?

      Yes - 12:00pm-11:00pm
    • PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?

      No
    • RESERVATIONS

      Not accepted; Brown's guests have guaranteed access
    • SIGNATURE DRINK

      Box Brownie; The Space Race
    • NOISE

      Quiet/Medium
    • TUBE

      Green Park; Piccadilly Circus

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    Tom’s Kitchen

    27 Cale St. (Chelsea)

    London

    (44) 020-7349-0202 | www.tomskitchen.co.uk

    British Brasserie

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    • CUISINE

      British Brasserie
    • RESERVATIONS

      Recommended
    • PRICE

      Appetizer: GBP 8-13; Entree: GBP 14-30
    • DRINKS AND WINE

      Cocktails; Wine; Beers and ciders
    • PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?

      Yes - seats 22
    • HOURS

      Mon.-Fri.: 8:00am-11:00am, 12:00pm-3:30pm, 6:00pm-11:00pm; Sat.-Sun.: 10:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-11:00pm
    • BAR

      Yes
    • NOISE

      Medium
    • # OF SEATS

      50-100
    • TUBE

      Sloane Square
    • BEST FOR

      Lunch; brunch
    • YEAR OPENED

      2006
    • FAMOUS PLATES

      Braised lamb shoulder; mac and cheese; fish and chips; steak tartar; baked Alaska
    • OUTDOOR DINING?

      No

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    Dorchester Spa

    53 Park Ln. (Mayfair)

    London

    (44) 020-7319-7109 | www.thedorchester.com/dorchester-spa

    Art Deco Luxury

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    • SERVICES

      Facials; body treatments; manis and pedis; pregnancy treatments
    • APPOINTMENTS

      2-7 days
    • COMPLEMENTARY FACILITIES

      Steam rooms; relaxation lounge
    • SIGNATURE TREATMENT

      Vaishaly Signature Facial
    • PRICE (VAISHALY SIGNATURE FACIAL)

      GBP 95
    • TUBE

      Hyde Park Corner; Green Park
    • HOURS

      Mon.-Sat.: 7:00am-9:00pm; Sun. and Bank Holidays: 8:00am-9:00pm
    • NOISE

      Quiet

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    Victoria and Albert Museum

    Cromwell Rd. (South Kensington)

    London

    (44) 020-7942-2000  | www.vam.ac.uk

    Decorative Arts

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    • ATTRACTION

      Decorative Arts
    • POPULAR TIMES

      Weekends
    • HIGHLIGHTS

      Ardabil Carpet; Asia (esp. China, Islamic Art); Fashion, Jewelry, & Accessories (Couture, Gems); Metalwork (esp. Silver through the ages); The Great Bed of Ware
    • HOURS/TIMES

      Sat.-Thurs.: 10:00am-5:45pm; Fri.: 10:00am-10:00pm
    • RESERVE IN ADVANCE

      Yes - only for special events
    • ALLOW

      2-4 hours
    • PRICE

      Free; some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge
    • WAIT TIME WITHOUT RESERVATION

      None
    • TUBE

      South Kensington

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    Hyde Park

    Hyde Park (Knightsbridge)

    London

    (44) 020-7298-2100 | www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde_park

    City Greenery

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    • ATTRACTION

      City Greenery
    • POPULAR TIMES

      Lunch time; weekends
    • HIGHLIGHTS

      Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain; Marble Arch; The Serpentine; Speakers' Corner
    • HOURS/TIMES

      Daily: 5:00am-12:00am
    • RESERVE IN ADVANCE

      No
    • ALLOW

      1+ hour(s)
    • PRICE

      Free
    • WAIT TIME WITHOUT RESERVATION

      None
    • TUBE

      Lancaster Gate; Marble Arch; Hyde Park Corner; Knightsbridge

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    Mandarin Bar

    66 Knightsbridge (Knightsbridge)

    London

    (44) 020-7235-2000 | www.mandarinoriental.com/london/dining/mandarin_bar

    Hotel Chic

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    • AMBIANCE

      Hotel Chic
    • DOOR POLICY

      Smart casual dress required
    • SIGNATURE DRINK

      Cocktails - the classics are all excellent
    • NOISE

      Medium
    • TUBE

      Knightsbridge
    • HOURS

      Mon.-Sat.:10:30am-2:00am; Sun.: 10:30am-12:00am
    • PRICE (COCKTAILS)

      GBP 15
    • BAR

      Yes - plenty of seating at bar
    • OUTDOOR SPACE

      No
    • RESERVATIONS

      Not accepted
    • YEAR OPENED

      2000
    • FOOD SERVED?

      Yes - upscale bar food with an Asian twist served until 11:00pm
    • PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?

      No

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    St. John Bread and Wine

    94-96 Commercial St. (Spitalfields)

    London

    (44) 020-7251-0848 | www.stjohnbreadandwine.com

    New British

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    • CUISINE

      British
    • RESERVATIONS

      Recommended, especially for 6 or more
    • PRICE (APPETIZER AND ENTRÉE)

      Appetizer: GBP 2-10; Entree: GBP 10-15
    • DRINKS AND WINE

      Good selection of well-priced wines; British microbrews
    • PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?

      No
    • HOURS

      Mon.-Fri.: 9:00am-11:00pm; Sat.: 10:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-11:00pm; Sun.: 10:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-10:30pm
    • BAR

      No
    • NOISE

      Medium
    • # OF SEATS

      50-75
    • TUBE

      Liverpool Street; Aldgate; Aldgate East
    • BEST FOR

      Lunch; dinner
    • YEAR OPENED

      2003
    • FAMOUS PLATES

      Offal; ox heart in salad; cold pigeon; stinking bishop; chocolate terrine
    • OUTDOOR DINING?

      No

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    Barrafina

    54 Frith St. (Soho)

    London

    (44) 020-7813-8016 | www.barrafina.co.uk

    Stool-Top Tapas

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    • CUISINE

      Tapas
    • RESERVATIONS

      Not accepted; expect to wait
    • PRICE (SMALL PLATES)

      ~GBP 5+ per plate
    • DRINKS AND WINE

      Good Spanish wine selection (most available by the glass)
    • PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?

      No
    • HOURS

      Mon.-Sat.: 12:00pm-3:00pm, 5:00pm-11:00pm; Sun.: 1:00pm-3:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
    • BAR

      No
    • NOISE

      Medium
    • # OF SEATS

      23 stools
    • TUBE

      Tottenham Court Road; Leicester Square; Piccadilly Circus
    • BEST FOR

      Lunch; dinner
    • YEAR OPENED

      2007
    • FAMOUS PLATES

      Gambas al ajillo; chorizo; tortilla; daily specials
    • OUTDOOR DINING?

      No

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    Harvey Nichols

    109-125 Knightsbridge (Knightsbridge)

    London

    (44) 020-7235-5000 | www.harveynichols.com

    Designer

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    • MERCHANDISE

      Clothing; home furnishings; luxury groceries
    • PRICE

      Expensive
    • STYLE

      Fashion Forward
    • TUBE

      Knightsbridge
    • HOURS/TIMES

      Mon.-Sat.: 10:00am-8:00pm; Sun.: 12:00pm-6:00pm

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    Fenwick

    63 New Bond St. (Mayfair)

    London

    (44) 020-7629-9161 | www.fenwick.co.uk

    Designer

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    • MERCHANDISE

      Clothing (from casual wear to couture); accessories; homewares
    • PRICE

      Expensive
    • STYLE

      Fashionable labels
    • TUBE

      Oxford Circus; Green Park; Bond Street
    • HOURS/TIMES

      Mon.-Sat.: 10:00am-6:30pm

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    Knightsbridge Hotel

    10 Beaufort Gardens (Knightsbridge)

    London

    (44) 020-7584-6300  | www.firmdale.com

    Design Boutique

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    • FOOD

      No restaurant; 24-hour Room Service - can be taken in your room, the drawing room, or library
    • PRICE (STANDARD DOUBLE)

      GBP 220
    • CONNECTIVITY

      Yes - Wi-Fi available
    • SPA

      No
    • DRINK

      Honor Bar
    • YEAR OPENED

      2002
    • FREE INTERNET?

      No
    • TUBE

      Knightsbridge; South Kensington; Sloane Square
    • ROOMS

      Light, airy, and happy
    • # OF ROOMS

      44
    • GYM

      No

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