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''A note on notes:'' the staff seemed quite disinterested to do any actual work the last time I visited, so that was the last time I visited. | ''A note on notes:'' the staff seemed quite disinterested to do any actual work the last time I visited, so that was the last time I visited. | ||
* [http://www.bageriet.co.uk/ Bageriet]: Authentic Swedish bakery in the heart of London. The ideal place to get your fix of ''Kanelebulle'', ''Vaniljhjärtan'', and all manner of other Nordic treats. | * [http://www.bageriet.co.uk/ Bageriet], 24 Rose Street: Authentic Swedish bakery in the heart of London. The ideal place to get your fix of ''Kanelebulle'', ''Vaniljhjärtan'', and all manner of other Nordic treats. | ||
* Timber Yard: If you enjoy hanging out with MacBook-toting hipsters this is the place to be. Fortunately they also do great tea, coffee, and sandwiches. | * Timber Yard: If you enjoy hanging out with MacBook-toting hipsters this is the place to be. Fortunately they also do great tea, coffee, and sandwiches. | ||
* [http://www.lagelatiera.co.uk/index.html La Gelatiera]: Award winning ice cream, just around the corner from the space. Although some of their flavours are off the beaten track, the results are invariably delicious. More traditional varieties — such as the amazing chocolate sorbet — are also top notch. | * [http://www.lagelatiera.co.uk/index.html La Gelatiera], 27 New Row: Award winning ice cream, just around the corner from the space. Although some of their flavours are off the beaten track, the results are invariably delicious. More traditional varieties — such as the amazing chocolate sorbet — are also top notch. Highly recommended. (27 New Row) | ||
== Bars and Pubs == | == Bars and Pubs == | ||
=== Close to the space === | === Close to the space === | ||
* The Harp - Quaint little bar usually overflowing with local workers having a pint after work. Very convenient to the space. (Covent Garden, 47 Chandos Place) | |||
* The | * The Bedford & Strand, 1A Bedford Street WC2E 9HH, 3 minute walk: Just a couple of blocks from the space is this fairly unpretentious wine bar which is often not too busy either. Great selection of European wine and cheese and meat plates to go with or a meal if you please. | ||
* | * Ship and Shovell, 1-3 Craven Passage, 5 minute walk: This tiny pub spans two side of an alleyway and I once saw Kristin Scott Thomas there. | ||
* Experimental Cocktail Club (speakeasy), 13A Gerrard St, Chinatown: This is a cool and often busy speakeasy in the heart of China Town. Cocktails are excellent but pricey £10-12. | |||
* Experimental Cocktail Club (speakeasy): This is a cool and often busy speakeasy in the heart of China Town. Cocktails are excellent but pricey £10-12. | |||
* Waxy O'Connors | * Waxy O'Connors | ||
* The Breakfast Club (speakeasy): Enter the fake SMEG fridge in this All Day Breakfast restaurant to find the speakeasy bar named Mayer of Scardy Cat town. Average Cocktail Price £6-8. | * The Breakfast Club (speakeasy), 33 D'Arblay Street: Enter the fake SMEG fridge in this All Day Breakfast restaurant to find the speakeasy bar named Mayer of Scardy Cat town. Average Cocktail Price £6-8. | ||
* Purl (speakeasy): A 20s speakeasy in the heart of Marylebone. Average Cocktail Price £7-9. | * Purl (speakeasy), 50/54 Blandford Street: A 20s speakeasy in the heart of Marylebone. Average Cocktail Price £7-9. | ||
* Royal George Pub: A pub near Tottenham Court Road tube station. Make sure you go there on a Wednesday. All the local Ukulele players show up for some impromptu song playing. | * Royal George Pub, 133 Charing Cross Road: A pub near Tottenham Court Road tube station. Make sure you go there on a Wednesday. All the local Ukulele players show up for some impromptu song playing. | ||
=== Further from the space but of interest === | === Further from the space but of interest === | ||
* Princess Louise: This pub’s interior has been restored to its Victorian era state and is possibly one of the prettiest pubs you’ll visit in London. | * Princess Louise, 208 High Holborn, 15 minute walk: This pub’s interior has been restored to its Victorian era state and is possibly one of the prettiest pubs you’ll visit in London. | ||
* Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese: This maze of underground rooms serving as a pub was rebuilt after the great fire of 1666 and was believed to have existed since 1538. History: Britain has it. | * Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, 145 Fleet Street, 25 minute walk: This maze of underground rooms serving as a pub was rebuilt after the great fire of 1666 and was believed to have existed since 1538. History: Britain has it. | ||
* Graphic Bar: This bar in Soho stocks 180 types of Gin and serves their gin mixes in paint tins..! | * Graphic Bar, 4 Golden Square, 15 minute walk: This bar in Soho stocks 180 types of Gin and serves their gin mixes in paint tins..! | ||
* Fernandez and Wells: Small wine bar, suitable for groups of two or fewer. | * Fernandez and Wells, Lexington Street, 20 minute walk: Small wine bar, suitable for groups of two or fewer. | ||
* Jub Jub @ Callooh Callay: Speakeasy loosely based on Alice in Wonderland. Average cocktail price £8-10. | * Jub Jub @ Callooh Callay, 65 Rivington Street, Shoreditch: Speakeasy loosely based on Alice in Wonderland. Average cocktail price £8-10. | ||
== Chain restaurants == | == Chain restaurants == | ||
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* Pizza Express - Ubiquitous chain favoured by middle class families, offering a reasonable selection of thin-crust pizza and pasta dishes. | * Pizza Express - Ubiquitous chain favoured by middle class families, offering a reasonable selection of thin-crust pizza and pasta dishes. | ||
* Wagamama | * Wagamama - Fusion Japanese. Not recommended if you are anywhere near china town. | ||
* Nando’s | * Nando’s - I have nothing nice to say about this, so maybe someone else could try? | ||
* Jamie’s Italian: Reasonable chain Italian owned by the celebrity chef. Does a selection of pasta, meat and fish dishes but not pizza. Should always have some tables for walk ins (and booking isn't possible on a Friday evening or Saturday), but it's popular so you should be prepared to wait. | * Jamie’s Italian, 11 Upper St Martin's Lane, 2 minute walk: Reasonable chain Italian owned by the celebrity chef. Does a selection of pasta, meat and fish dishes but not pizza. Should always have some tables for walk ins (and booking isn't possible on a Friday evening or Saturday), but it's popular so you should be prepared to wait. | ||
'''Stay away from:''' Steak & Co, Bella Italia, Angus Steakhouse, Prezzo, Spaghetti House, All Bar One, Masala Zone, TGI Fridays. | '''Stay away from:''' Steak & Co, Bella Italia, Angus Steakhouse, Prezzo, Spaghetti House, All Bar One, Masala Zone, TGI Fridays. | ||
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Why would you go to an average chain restaurant when the London space has Chinatown on its doorstep? London’s Chinatown is more Hong Kong-style due to British-Hong Kong historical relations so the food may be a bit different to your SF local. While not nearly as big as San Francisco’s it’s still a good place to get a meal. Try these few: | Why would you go to an average chain restaurant when the London space has Chinatown on its doorstep? London’s Chinatown is more Hong Kong-style due to British-Hong Kong historical relations so the food may be a bit different to your SF local. While not nearly as big as San Francisco’s it’s still a good place to get a meal. Try these few: | ||
* Tokyo Diner: A top lunch choice for London Mozillians, this is a popular Japanese restaurant serving a large selection of unpretentious dishes at reasonable prices. | * Tokyo Diner, 2 Newport Place: A top lunch choice for London Mozillians, this is a popular Japanese restaurant serving a large selection of unpretentious dishes at reasonable prices. | ||
* Plum Valley: More modern style Cantonese dim sum. | * Plum Valley, 20 Gerrard Street, 8 minute walk: More modern style Cantonese dim sum. | ||
* Abeno Too - Osaka-style Okonomiyaki: A Japanese omelette with your choice of fillings. | * Abeno Too - Osaka-style Okonomiyaki, 17-18 Great Newport Street, 4 minute walk: A Japanese omelette with your choice of fillings. | ||
* Koya: Japanese Udon noodles. Just a note to Californians that Udon is not like Ramen… it’s better! | * Koya, 49 Firth Street, 10 minute walk: Japanese Udon noodles. Just a note to Californians that Udon is not like Ramen… it’s better! | ||
* Young Cheng: Dim sum and also famous for Lobster noodles. | * Young Cheng, 22 Lisle Street, 5 minute walk: Dim sum and also famous for Lobster noodles. | ||
* Dumplings Legend: Dim sum, and fantastic Peking Duck. Prime-location in Chinatown, but very good. | * Dumplings Legend, 15-16 Gerrard Street: Dim sum, and fantastic Peking Duck. Prime-location in Chinatown, but very good. | ||
* C&R Cafe: Reportedly-authentic Malaysian food at knockdown prices. The laksa is reportedly the best in the capital. | * C&R Cafe, 4-5 Rupert Court: Reportedly-authentic Malaysian food at knockdown prices. The laksa is reportedly the best in the capital. | ||
== Burgers == | == Burgers == | ||