Guidebook for Greater London
Arts & Culture
A beautiful collection of art in this free gallery - walking distance from the flat with a lovely little pub on the way.
656 residents recomanen
Tate Britain
MillbankA beautiful collection of art in this free gallery - walking distance from the flat with a lovely little pub on the way.
Essentials
Cosy restaurant - very good value and real wholesome food. Here in Pimlico this place is a real institution amongst the locals.
72 residents recomanen
Grumbles
35 Churton StCosy restaurant - very good value and real wholesome food. Here in Pimlico this place is a real institution amongst the locals.
Wine Rack
237 Elgin AveThe nearest wine shop!
A convenient local supermarket - nothing glamorous but has all the basics - open until 10-11pm every day.
1048 residents recomanen
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdA convenient local supermarket - nothing glamorous but has all the basics - open until 10-11pm every day.
The nearest "posh" food hall - this organic supermarket is run by a farm in South-West England and sells fabulous home-made produce and is a nice little spot for lunch too!
205 residents recomanen
Daylesford Organic
208-212 Westbourne GroveThe nearest "posh" food hall - this organic supermarket is run by a farm in South-West England and sells fabulous home-made produce and is a nice little spot for lunch too!
The nearest "proper" wine shop - they can get you in anything here, and they are both knowledgeable and helpful!
6 residents recomanen
Jeroboams
50-52 Elizabeth StThe nearest "proper" wine shop - they can get you in anything here, and they are both knowledgeable and helpful!
Food Scene
The closest pizzeria - get here early on a sunny weekend day as the outside tables go fast. Definitely worth a visit - although a chain, this is most certainly one of the nicest ones in town.
374 residents recomanen
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdThe closest pizzeria - get here early on a sunny weekend day as the outside tables go fast. Definitely worth a visit - although a chain, this is most certainly one of the nicest ones in town.
A really nice central London pub-style restaurant. Prince Harry often spotted here enjoying a low-key supper. Great service, tastefully decorated and not going to break the bank.
100 residents recomanen
The Orange Public House & Hotel Victoria
37 Pimlico RdA really nice central London pub-style restaurant. Prince Harry often spotted here enjoying a low-key supper. Great service, tastefully decorated and not going to break the bank.
Malaysian takeaway - their Nasi Goreng and Thai Green Curry are definitely worth a try. Avoid the vegetable tempura at all costs. The word "soggy" doesn't come close to describing how bad they are!
Yum Yum (Pimlico)
28 Denbigh StMalaysian takeaway - their Nasi Goreng and Thai Green Curry are definitely worth a try. Avoid the vegetable tempura at all costs. The word "soggy" doesn't come close to describing how bad they are!
Just across the river there are two pub/restaurants on the waterfront - lovely for an early evening drink when you can look west and see the sun setting behind Battersea Power Station.
32 residents recomanen
Saint Georges Wharf
Saint George WharfJust across the river there are two pub/restaurants on the waterfront - lovely for an early evening drink when you can look west and see the sun setting behind Battersea Power Station.
Pimlico Fresh
86-87 Wilton RdA really nice little café/déli - great for breakfast or coffee.
A lovely restaurant/bar - my favourite local one - their bar menu is great food and well-priced, and it's a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by...
72 residents recomanen
The Thomas Cubitt
44 Elizabeth StA lovely restaurant/bar - my favourite local one - their bar menu is great food and well-priced, and it's a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by...
An incredible Danish steak house - this is not cheap, but is one of the best steaks you'll eat.
8 residents recomanen
Mash
77 Brewer StAn incredible Danish steak house - this is not cheap, but is one of the best steaks you'll eat.
This is a huge French Brasserie. Tucked safely underground (it's quite hard to find) you will need to book if you want a Friday night table (otherwise you can show and wait) - great value!
49 residents recomanen
Brasserie Zédel
20 Sherwood StThis is a huge French Brasserie. Tucked safely underground (it's quite hard to find) you will need to book if you want a Friday night table (otherwise you can show and wait) - great value!
Another great breakfast/brunch spot! Quite expensive, but conveniently situated for shopping at Abercrombie, Bond Street or Oxford/Regent Street.
13 residents recomanen
Cecconi's Mayfair
5A Burlington GardensAnother great breakfast/brunch spot! Quite expensive, but conveniently situated for shopping at Abercrombie, Bond Street or Oxford/Regent Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best of the local pubs - a short walk up Belgrave Road but definitely worth the trip!
34 residents recomanen
The Marquis of Westminster
50 Warwick WayThe best of the local pubs - a short walk up Belgrave Road but definitely worth the trip!
A pub, which is a boat on the river. Lively in the evenings, this place is definitely not posh, but on a summer's day you can sit over the river and enjoy the passing boats. Best at low-tide.
71 residents recomanen
Tamesis Dock
Albert EmbankmentA pub, which is a boat on the river. Lively in the evenings, this place is definitely not posh, but on a summer's day you can sit over the river and enjoy the passing boats. Best at low-tide.
Part of a really nice chain of pubs/bars/restaurants (the Geronimo Inns Group) - this is the nearest Geronimo and it's a lovely place to pop in for a drink if you're passing through from Green Park.
32 residents recomanen
The Phoenix
23 Smith StPart of a really nice chain of pubs/bars/restaurants (the Geronimo Inns Group) - this is the nearest Geronimo and it's a lovely place to pop in for a drink if you're passing through from Green Park.
One of my favourite hotels (now owned by Kempinski) - the bar here is staffed exclusively by French people (Benoit in charge) and it's a lovely American bar. Jackets mandatory for men after 5pm.
The Stafford London
16-18 St James's PlOne of my favourite hotels (now owned by Kempinski) - the bar here is staffed exclusively by French people (Benoit in charge) and it's a lovely American bar. Jackets mandatory for men after 5pm.
Everything Else
The nearest gym and pool - very smart and very well maintained. Worth signing up if you are in town for a prolonged period, and it's literally just around the corner.
19 residents recomanen
DSQ GYM
Chichester StreetThe nearest gym and pool - very smart and very well maintained. Worth signing up if you are in town for a prolonged period, and it's literally just around the corner.
Sightseeing
About a 20 minute walk from the flat (though close enough that you can hear Big Ben when it tolls), the Houses of Parliament are a must-see on any visitor's agenda.
305 residents recomanen
Palau de Westminster
About a 20 minute walk from the flat (though close enough that you can hear Big Ben when it tolls), the Houses of Parliament are a must-see on any visitor's agenda.
Again, about 20-25 minutes walk from the flat, be there for 10am to see the changing of the guard during the summer (only each second day in winter time) - get there early as it gets very busy!
1912 residents recomanen
Palau de Buckingham
Again, about 20-25 minutes walk from the flat, be there for 10am to see the changing of the guard during the summer (only each second day in winter time) - get there early as it gets very busy!
There is nothing to do here - they won't let you in, probably! It's nice to know though, and worth a photograph from the bridge.
43 residents recomanen
Secret Intelligence Service MI6
There is nothing to do here - they won't let you in, probably! It's nice to know though, and worth a photograph from the bridge.
Shopping
The world's most famous department store - about half an hour's walk (or jump on the Victoria Line to Green Park, 2 stops, then change to the Piccadilly Line to Knightsbridge).
1522 residents recomanen
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThe world's most famous department store - about half an hour's walk (or jump on the Victoria Line to Green Park, 2 stops, then change to the Piccadilly Line to Knightsbridge).
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillThe nicest nearby supermarket (10 mins walk).
The nearest good department store - they sell a huge variety of things and their "never knowingly undersold" price promise means you won't find it cheaper elsewhere...
120 residents recomanen
Peter Jones & Partners
Sloane SquareThe nearest good department store - they sell a huge variety of things and their "never knowingly undersold" price promise means you won't find it cheaper elsewhere...
The "other" department store - I prefer this one to Harrods - a huge building which sells everything you could possibly imagine!
554 residents recomanen
Selfridges
400 Oxford StThe "other" department store - I prefer this one to Harrods - a huge building which sells everything you could possibly imagine!
The oldest department store in England - this is worth a visit if you are looking for something just a little bit different!
193 residents recomanen
Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyThe oldest department store in England - this is worth a visit if you are looking for something just a little bit different!
This place is quite hard to find (it doesn't have a sign outside) though you will know when you are getting close as you can smell it from a block away! Expect to queue during peak tourist season...
Abercrombie & Fitch
7 Burlington GardensThis place is quite hard to find (it doesn't have a sign outside) though you will know when you are getting close as you can smell it from a block away! Expect to queue during peak tourist season...
The last boutique-style department store - go here if you are looking for something a little different and a bit more "artsy" - it's a fabulous building and a great shop to visit.
193 residents recomanen
Liberty London
Regent StreetThe last boutique-style department store - go here if you are looking for something a little different and a bit more "artsy" - it's a fabulous building and a great shop to visit.