Many topics come to mind when referring to London and the West End. Fashionable shops, beautiful palaces, expensive town-houses etc… Also, the world of entertainment is at it’s best there. One can’t visit the capital without having breathed the unique atmosphere of West End.
This is the West End of London: The historic centre within reach of Westminster City boundaries. While most of West End’s entertainment program can be found in the area of Covent Garden and Leicester Square, the more shopping interested visitors will head towards Bond St., Oxford St. and Regent St.
In the West End of London you find The Savoy, The Trafalgar, the Mountbatten Hotel, The Langham or the St Martins Lane Hotel, among others. It is here that one can find London’s best hotels.
Also, visitors wouldn’t want to miss out on the West End’s theatre scene. The West End theatres can easily compare to New York City’s Broadway. The West End’s 40 theatres offer absolute world class. The performances featured in West End theatres are usually of the classic, musical or comedy kind. Billy Elliot, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked or Les Miserables are to be seen alongside other grand classics like The Woman in Black, War Horse or The Mousetrap. The capital’s West End theatres are a must-see for anyone taking their London visit seriously.
Exploring the West End of the English Capital doesn’t limit itself to the big-name fashion addresses like Ralph Lauren, Hamleys or the Apple Store, which can be found in the world-class shopping area around Oxford, Regent and Bond Street. The more adventurous will want to check out the smaller, less-renowned shopping opportunities Carnaby St, St Christopher’s Place and St Martin’s Courtyard have to offer.
Don’t miss out on the opportunities to explore the rich choice of excellent restaurants and bars. London’s West End has a lot to offer in this field. Whether the evening is only starting and you wish to enjoy a quick meal before going to the theatre, or simply wish to make new gourmet experiences, the West End can give you what you are after.
Whether you are looking for a diner in Regent Street or near Carnaby, or want to try Covent Garden, the St Martin’s Courtyard and Opera Quarter, the West End has much to offer. While the first are renowned for Jamie’s Italian restaurant or the Opera Tavern with its great tapas, the latter can offer Japanese tastes at the Aqua Kyoto, or new taste experiences at Polpo’s.
The West End has many trendy locations to offer all night long. Be it for a late drink or for the dancefloor, the city never sleeps. Keep the Albannach or the Dirty Martini in mind. Dancers will head for the Cafe de Paris, for example.
Many opportunities await the visitor of West end during the holidays. The New Year’s Parade during winter and the West End Live free musical events are not to be missed. Oxford St and Regent St are traffic-free on many of West Ender family-friendly events.
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