Location: Leicester Square / Shaftesbury Avenue
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The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
Restaurants in London
1. Prince Charles Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
In contrast to other large multiplex-cinemas in Leicester Square, this is a little gem of a theater tucked away around the corner of the busy square, which shows cult classics and modern movies at reasonable prices.
Reviewed By Manama1717 - Manama, Bahrain
Excellent film that inspired our party of adults and 2 children alike. First documentary on large screen that these 13 and 9 year olds had seen and was thrilling for them to see the passion, focus, skill and preparation of the climber rewarded by success. Very conducive atmosphere in Prince Charles cinema to experience this true life story, together with those in the audience, this extraordinary film, laughing, ooo'ing and aaa'ing together in company with others; a welcome change from children's typical iPad obsession. Prince Charles has a real atmosphere of valuing cinema a experience; a smaller, less costly commercial version of the BFI in that respect.
2. Phoenix Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 850 reviews
Owned and operated by Ambassdor Theatre Group (ATG) the Phoenix was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott and Bertie Crewe. It opened in 1930 with the premiere of Noel Coward's Private Lives starring the author, Gertrude Lawrence and Laurence Olivier. Many star actors have appeared at the theatre including Maggie Smith, Diana Rigg, John Gielgud, Dustin Hoffman, Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh and Stephen Fry. More recently the theatre has presented a number of successful musicals including, between 1991 and 2012, Willy Russell's Blood Brothers which became the theatre's longest-running show and was seen by over 5 million people. The theatre is now home to the award-winning Broadway musical Once.
Reviewed By PaulineT916 - Luton, United Kingdom
I visited on 21/09/20, the 2nd Anniversary of the memorial plaque to David Cassidy, along with visits to the Phoenix Garden where David has a second plaque on the wishing wall, "I only Wanna make you happy" in addition to Dreams, wishes and Happy trails plaque, a visit also, to St Giles in the Fields Church, who hold a memorial book you can sign, in memory of David Cassidy and where candles are lit in his memory, twice a year with a memorial table display in remembrance. A Tranquil setting off of the busy Charing Cross Road, The Theatre, Church and the Garden, each have their own Unique History, to uncover.
3. Comedy Carnival Leicester Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 537 reviews
London's Comedy Carnival features award-winning, international comedians from around the world, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Acts that have performed at the club include Stephen Merchant, Russell Brand, Flight of the Conchords, Jim Jefferies, Reginald D Hunter, Sara Pascoe and Milton Jones. Comedy Carnival is located in Central London, off Leicester Square. Tickets include entry to the fantastic club night afterwards, open until 3am. "High-class entertainment you can count on." TIME OUT LONDON.
Reviewed By Annmarielyttle
My friend and I brought tickets for the comedy carnival which also came with a meal at pizza express. The comedians were so funny! We had front row seats, and it was just great! Would highly recommend this night out for all ages! I will definitely book it again!!
4. Hippodrome Casino
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,235 reviews
The Hippodrome Rooftop Terraces are spread over three floors and offer a full range of drinks, cocktails and delicious food, with space for 150 guests. Tables on the top ‘rooftop’ terrace are reservation only with a £50pp minimum spend. Tables on the other two lower levels welcome walk in guests. All the terraces are covered and heated and offer a leafy, open-air oasis in the heart of the West End, far away from the hustle and bustle of the streets below. NB We are only accepting credit cards at this time and are only for those over 18. If you are fortunate enough to look under 25 please ensure you bring photo ID, either a passport or full driving licence.
Reviewed By rackcrack
I visited the Hippodrome Casino to see Magic Mike with my friend who is a wheelchair, I cannot say how helpful all the staff were helping us get to the theatre to see Magic Mike (which was an amazing show) from the doorman to the waiting staff in the show venue, you should be very proud of all your staff.
5. The 99 Club
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By darthbaldrick - Wymondham, United Kingdom
I'll start with the comedy. That was amazingly funny. We had 1 compare who was very good, doing small fillers before and after each comedian, then 3 comedians doing 20-30mins sets each. Hilariously funny (helped by the guy who sounded so drunk he couldn't even speak his name in the front row - comedy gold for any live show!) each one of the performers were on top form. I would happily go and watch any of them doing stand-up again and would recommend it as an evening if you are in London and not sure what to do. The venue itself was split into multiple rooms. We were in one room for the evening meal (part of a package), food and drink were good quality, nice friendly staff and fast service. You then went into another room to watch the comedians. This was in rows of seating like a normal gig, so while a great night it's not the most social for a bigger group, but that's just to do with the venue, not the entertainment. The fact it there were at least 3 big groups of us taking up a large chunk seating, maybe a different layout with tables/chairs might have been better suited. But it doesn't really detract from a good night of comedy :) There was a dj on in the bar area after, athough we didn't stay for that so I can't say if they were any good. At the point of leaving it was pretty quiet volume wise and felt more like the end of the night, not that it was open to 1am!
6. Cineworld Cinema
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By nufc19791979 - Lincoln, United Kingdom
It’s a very good cinema which has top of the range facilities. It has 4DX, IMAX and standard screens. The 4DX screen was fantastic and very thrilling.
