Worth Shopping At
Everybody knows about Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Liberty so we thought we would show where else you could do some retail therapy:
Alfies Antique Market
Alfies has been operating out of an Edwardian department store for over 30 years and with over 70 stalls you can find everything from vintage clothing to a plethora of antiques
13-25 Church Street, NW8
HYPERLINK "http://www.prada.com/" \o "http://www.prada.com/" www.alfiesantiques.com
Paul Smith
While his global stores may stock a few trinkets, this is where you will find Paul Smith’s full collection of antiques and curios. The designer has an eye for such objects and most are inexpensive.
9 Albermarle Street, W1
HYPERLINK "http://www.tods.com/" \o "http://www.tods.com/" www.paulsmith.co.uk
Worth Visiting
Tate Modern
Swiss architects Herzog & De Meuron took a decommissioned south-east London power station and turned it into Britain’s national museum of international modern art.
Bankside, SE1
HYPERLINK "http://www.tods.com/" \o "http://www.tods.com/" www.tate.org.uk
Worth Dining At
Cecconi’s
This is a classic Italian restaurant that serves from early breakfast until very late dinners. The food is good, atmosphere great but don’t expect a cheap bill.
5 Burlington Gardens, W1
HYPERLINK "http://www.cecconis.co.uk" www.cecconis.co.uk
Tea at the Grosvenor House
The afternoon tea at the Grosvenor House’s Park Room is quite delicious. There are a many different options but don’t go without the scones and Devonshire clotted creams.
HYPERLINK "http://www.seryna.co.jp/" \o "http://www.seryna.co.jp/" www.londongrosvenorhouse.co.uk
The Wolseley
Originally a car showroom, then a bank, this chic grand café-style restaurant has several menus depending on what time of day you visit. They’re all superlative.
160 Piccadilly, W1
www.thewolseley.com
Worth Partying At
Automat
Forget the restaurant upstairs, which serves average food for extraordinary prices and head down to the ‘secret’ club. This place should go to the top of your ‘get me in, whatever it takes’ list.
33 Dover Street, W1
www.automat-london.com
