Both locals and visitors find entertainment and more in Londons West End.
We shopped for souvenirs at Covent Garden Market and devoured fish and chips at a local pub.
What I found was more than enough to keep me busy from morning to night for nearly a week.
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Best Things to Do
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Visit West End museums.
Continue a day of art enjoyment at theRoyal Academy of Arts.
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See a show at a West End theater.
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Theaters range from intimate to large, ornate neo-classical venues where the theater itself is part of the show.
Treat yourself to a spa day.
Theres a heated pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and fitness center.
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Or visitThe Retreatat The Londoner or theAWAY Spaat the W London Hotel.
See the church where a Bridgerton wedding was filmed.
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Jamessin Piccadilly, the church where the wedding inBridgertons second season was filmed.
Check the schedule and come for a concert in the intimate space.
When I stopped in, a mid-day piano performance was in progress perfect timing.
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Enjoy afternoon tea in an elegant setting.
Sip tea and nibble on savory and sweet bites with one of Londons premier afternoon tea experiences.
Fallow
This lively St. Jamesdining spotserves lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and weekday breakfast.
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Seafood, beef, pork, and plant-based dishes are well-prepared, delicious, and presented beautifully.
Sunday brunch and pre-and post-theater dining are available.
The elegant property features plush suites, refined design, superb service, and the Michelin starhonoredRitz Restaurant.
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And then there’s the dining scene.
Rooms are elegant, understated, and comfortable.
TheGreat British Restaurant(GBR) offers all-day dining and specializes in British dishes with a contemporary twist.
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A favorite of royalty, Browns welcomes young guests thoughtfully with toys and treats.
Dine atCharliesand drop in for a cocktail at the chicDonovan Bar.
Make time for a tour with a uniformed, top-hatted Beadle to fully appreciate its history.
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VisitHatchardsPiccadilly, Londont oldest bookshop, the bookseller to the Royal Household.
Shoppers will also find restaurants, wine shops, and art galleries.
Best Nightlife
Upgrade your movie night.
Guests enjoy the latest films with three screens, state of the art sound, and luxurious reclining seating.
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See London from a rooftop.
Take in panoramic views of London from above it all atWillows on the Roof, high above Oxford Street.
Sip a dark chocolate espresso martini and snack on a burger, charcuterie board, or another tasty dish.
Enjoy a stage performance at a West End theater.
Try your luck at the UKs largest entertainment and casino venue.
There’s also theMagic Mikeshow and eight bars and restaurants, including the outdoor terrace overlooking Soho.
