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Quintessentially English, this 200-year-old cheese shop offers a very traditional selection
of British and European varieties, plus a good range of wine and port.
CAFÉS
INN THE PARK
St James's Park Westminster or St James's Park.Mon-Fri
8-11am & noon-4pm, Sat & Sun 9-11am & noon-4pm.
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The panoramic windows of this curving wooden build-
ing look onto the park's lake. The restaurant serves deli-
cious but pricey British food, and there's a classy
takeaway section.
PUBS AND BARS
ICA
94 The Mall Charing Cross.Tues-Sun 11am-11pm.
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Cool drinking venue, with a noir dress code observed by the arty crowd and staff. Buy-
one-get-one-free cocktails on Tuesdays (6-7.30pm).
RED LION
23 Crown Passage Green Park.Mon-Sat 11.30am-11pm.
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Hidden away in a passageway off Pall Mall, this is a genuinely warm and cosy local,
with super friendly bar staff, well-kept Adnams beer and good sandwiches.
RED LION
2 Duke of York St Piccadilly Circus.Mon-Sat 11.30am-11pm.
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Glorious old Victorian gin palace with elegant etched mirrors and lots of polished wood.
Offers a commendable range of ales, with seasonal selections that change every few
weeks.
