Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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If you're sick of the homogenous high street then nip into New Oxford Street
and
James Smith & Sons
, the world's oldest umbrella shop.
Where to eat
This area is limited for places to eat, the majority of the streets dominated by shopping and
residential houses. You'll find a few pubs and cocktail bars dotted around, although there's
far more choice if you head to the opposite end of Oxford Street and Soho (see 7.2).
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££
- One of London's premier fish and chip shops,
Seashell
also has some
upstairs seating if you don't want to go native and tuck in with your fingers.
49-51 Lisson Grove.
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Claridges
is a London institution, home to
Gordon Ramsey's restaurant
for fine dining and famous afternoon tea and scones.
Corner of Brook and
Davies streets.
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Where to drink and party
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Sky high prices and a yuppie atmosphere make Mayfair one of the least ap-
pealing nights out in London. There's a real air of dressing to impress but
then having to go home by 11pm on the Underground.
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Once underground lavatory and now charming little coffee bar,
The Attend-
ant
has managed to bring a whiff of Arabia blend to the Victorian urinals
and original hair dryers. It's far more memorable than Starbucks and the cof-
fee is better as well.
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On a summer evening, there's little better than taking a carry out of beers to
Hyde Park
and joining the crowds.
