London

Former Member

In your opinion, which areas comprise central London?

Which area would you recommend which has a

1) good range of restaurants;
2) good pubs or bars;
3) good general atmosphere; and
4) good range of hotels.

Former Member

If you are thinking of visiting london you may find this guide useful

itchy

for reviews of bars etc

Oh, and I'd avoid Islington if I were you, there are some strange offices up that way

Former Member

1) good range of restaurants; I would say goodge street/charlotte street - on goodge there is a fantastic place called dish-dash. on charlotte st there is a good noodle bar but the name escapes me
in the day time neals yard's World Food Cafe - friends of mine and amazing food, pictures and the vibe in NY is great
2) good pubs or bars; covent garden if you choose carefully
3) good general atmosphere; and covent garden/neal street side although the main part is not too bad.
4) good range of hotels. Seven dials hotel in covent garden is good value.

bits of the south bank are quite good for atmosphere

I personnaly would stay well clear of Oxford Street
central london = Zone 1 ish / anywhere with a WC1/ WC2 postcode

Former Member

Thanks for your quick replies.

*sarcasm* Hobbs - you're not keen on Covent Garden, then? */sarcasm*

Former Member

*laughing* I worked there for 3 years... kind of know the area a little:)

Former Member

Originally posted by hobbs
*laughing* I worked there for 3 years... kind of know the area a little:)

Definitely! It's always good to have an insider's point-of-view on things.