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DINING & NIGHTLIFE
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American
HARD ROCK CAFE
Enjoy top burgers, steaks
and other North American
classics in the presence of
rock memorabilia. This is the
original branch of the Hard
Rock Cafe empire. Now
more than 40 years old, its
groundbreaking formula has
prompted outlets across the
world. Live music some nights.
Head to The Vault opposite
(p. 34) for even more amazing
rock artefacts. ££.
150 Old Park Lane, W1.
020 7514 1700.
hardrock.com Ë Hyde
Park Corner. Map C4.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD
In this huge, lively venue,
enjoy massive, tasty burgers,
moreish cocktails, a wok
station for Asian flavours
and fabulous film-focused
memorabilia, including
a James Bond section. ££.
57-60 Haymarket, SW1.
020 7287 1000.
planethollywoodlondon.
com Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
RAINFOREST CAFE
Enter another world by
stepping into this tropical
rainforest with life-size
animatronic animals
including gorillas, plus
simulated rainstorms. Kids
will love the jungle theme,
and dishes like nachos,
chicken wings and pasta. ££.
20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 020 7434 3111.
therainforestcafe.co.uk
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
STK LONDON
A US steakhouse chain
that’s chic, innovative and
fun. Expect a buzzing
contemporary dining space
with a live DJ and cocktails
galore. Enjoy steaks, ribs
and burgers, plus a seafood
Raw Bar, and other options
ranging from poached
lobster to rack of lamb.
££-£££
336-337 Strand, WC2.
stkhouse.com
Ë Covent Garden. Map C6.
British
CAFÉ IN THE CRYPT
One of London’s best-kept
secrets, right on Trafalgar
Square. In the atmospheric
basement of St. Martin-inthe-Fields
church (p. 77),
this café serves top-notch
English grub at prices that
belie its quality and the
impressive setting.
Mon-Sat from 08.00;
Sun 11.00. £.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields,
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7766 1158.
smitf.org Ë Trafalgar
Square. Map C6.
HELIOT RESTAURANT,
BAR & LOUNGE
Hippodrome Casino’s inhouse
eatery serves British
classics and more. Typical
dishes include steaks,
shepherd’s pie and corned
beef hash, plus burgers,
swordfish, exotic salads
and even French favourite
croque madame. Daily 17.00-
00.00. ££-£££.
The Hippodrome Casino,
Cranbourn Street, WC2.
020 7769 8844.
hippodromecasino.com/
heliot Ë Leicester Square.
Map C5.
JOHNSTONS
Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea,
a pre-theatre dinner or
supper at this smart, elegant
brasserie. The changing menu
of modern British cuisine
reflects what’s in season, but
expect classic dishes such
as pork fillet with potato
dauphinoise and steak and
chips. Great value in the heart
of the West End. £.
2 Burleigh Street, WC2.
020 7497 4158.
strandrestaurants.
co.uk/johnstonbrasserie
Ë Covent Garden. Map C6.
PARK TERRACE
Situated in the luxurious
surroundings of the Royal
Garden Hotel London, this
sophisticated eatery prides
itself on locally-sourced
ingredients. Choose from the
formal restaurant or relaxed
lounge space for all-day
dining and afternoon tea. ££.
2-4 Kensington High
Street, W8. 020 7361
0602. parkterrace
restaurant.co.uk
Ë High Street Kensington.
Off map.
RESTAURANT AT
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
Offering the best of British
produce, this restaurant is
nestled in the cathedral’s
vaults. Expect simple,
beautiful dishes like
artichoke and watercress
tart, and chicken with broad
bean salad. Or try the
traditional afternoon tea.
Set lunch available. No
dinner service. £-££.
The Chapterhouse,
St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4.
020 7248 2469.
restaurantatstpauls.
co.uk Ë St. Paul’s.
Map B8.
UNION JACKS
This venture from British
celebrity chef Jamie Oliver
dishes up wood-fired treats
such as pork chops with
‘bubble and squeak’ (fried
potato and vegetable cakes),
plus pizza-like ‘flatbreads’
with toppings ranging from
field mushrooms and cheddar,
to oxtail in Worcestershire
sauce. ££.
4 Central Saint Giles,
WC2 (and branches).
020 3597 7888.
unionjacksrestaurants.
com Ë Tottenham Court
Road. Map B6.
Chinese
KAM TONG
Delicious authentic
Cantonese and Asian
cuisine, including a wide
selection of dim sum.
Quality dishes range from
delicacies such as seasoned
jellyfish and crispy eel, to
old favourites like tom yum
soups, whole sea bass, roast
duck, and tempting doublecooked
pork. ££-£££.
59-63 Queensway, W2.
020 7229 6065.
kamtong.org.uk
Ë Bayswater. Map C1.
MIN JIANG
Superb food accompanied by
wonderful views across Hyde
Park at this five-star Chinese
gastronomic experience. Try
expertly-cooked traditional
Sichuan dishes, and don’t
miss out on the Beijing duck
(pre-order only). £££.
Royal Garden Hotel,
2-24 Kensington High
Street, W8. 020 7361
1988. minjiang.co.uk
Ë High Street Kensington.
Off map.
PING PONG
Tasty, beautifully-presented
dim sum, plus rice dishes,
wonton, dumplings, spring
rolls, spare ribs and more,
with a fun vibe and very
reasonable prices. This
great location is just
one of nine right across
London. £-££.
45 Great Marlborough
Street, W1 (and branches).
020 7851 6969.
pingpongdimsum.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
French
BRASSERIE ZÉDEL
A Parisian-style brasserie
by Piccadilly Circus, serving
traditional French food. Its
picturesque dining room,
boasting acres of marble
and art deco elegance, also
makes a charming place to
take afternoon tea. £-££.
20 Sherwood Street,
W1. 020 7734 4888.
brasseriezedel.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
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