Piccadilly Circus
A locals' guide to Piccadilly Circus
"Walking along Piccadilly, I love taking in the sites that central London has to offer."
Christopher Sellwood
"The Mall is an iconic landmark framing views of the country's most well known building, Buckingham Palace."
James Blackler
"The National Gallery showcases the world's most regarded artists in the heart of London."
Alex Fleet
Where do Piccadilly Circus locals go?
Ping Pong
The best dim sum in London and superb strawberry puree lemonade! The set menu is fantastic too and a real bargain...
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The Gallery, Sketch
A stylish spot for afternoon tea, but be sure to check out the toilets that are shaped like eggs!
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Kingly Court
A variety of restaurants for every occasion and budget, which are centred round a covered courtyard.
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Bone Daddies
A small but tasty menu of Japanese ramen dishes.
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Cecconi's
Without a shadow of a doubt, the best breakfast in London. A celeb hangout, you may be sat alongside Bernie and Tamara Ecclestone, Bill Nighy and Kylie Minogue.
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Gosh! Comics
A wealth of graphic novels from a wide variety of genres.
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Bentleys Oyster Bar & Grill
The best seafood and shellfish you will have in London. It's 101 years old - a real seafood institution in London! Great heated terrace and all guests get a blanket for outside dining all year round.
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Said
The most dreamy place for a late night hot chocolate...
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Rosa's Thai Cafe
Freshly made dishes with lots of taste - great for sharing and reasonably priced wine too.
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BAO
This restaurant serves simple, yet heavenly Taiwanese dishes. You have to try the peanut milk and the Bao, which are light steamed buns with meat fillings. But be prepared for a long queue, because this place is very very popular!
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Flat Iron
Hands down the tastiest 'cheap' steak in London. There's only one steak on the menu and it's priced at an amazing £10...the sides are great too and also very good value for money.
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St James's Square
Beautifully maintained, this garden square is a real retreat from the hustle and bustle of central London - it's amazing how quiet it is!
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The Crobar
Happy hour 4-9pm every day, which makes this place super cheap and cheerful for central London!
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Jamie's Italian
Just off Piccadilly Circus, this Jamie's Italian is set within a converted pub and has a terrace too that is lovely on a summer's evening. The fresh pastas and cocktails are very tasty!
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TKTS
One of the best kept secrets in London apparently. The TKTS booth sits in the middle of Leicester Square and is the official ticket reseller for all of London's West End shows. Left over seats are passed to TKTS a few days before each show and sold at a phenomenal discount - sometimes more than half price!
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"The soil underneath George Washington's statue in Trafalgar Square was imported from America, as he once said he would "never set foot on English sold again!""
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Rhyme TimeCharing Cross LibraryWhat a hidden gem this rhyme time is ... and it is going to get better. Robin Martin brings her wonderful voice and entertainment talents to the Charing Cross rhyme time in addition to the Wednesday session at the Mayfair library. Robin definitely adds West End panache to the Under Fives library sessions. Under 5's Website |
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Drop ins and play sessionsWest End Children's CentreStay and Play. A safe and stimulating learning environment for babies and young children where parents can chat in an informal atmosphere. Set in the heart of Soho our Children's Centre offers services for children and their families throughout the West End. We give advice and practical support to families with young children. Languages spoken include Arabic Bengali Cantonese Hindi Portuguese and Tagalog. Our unique location in the heart of the city means we have good links with many of London's famous sites museums galleries and theatres. Website |
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Comedy Club 4 Kids (Over 6s) at Soho TheatreSoho Theatre & Writers CentreA proper comedy club for anyone over the age of six featuring the best comedians on the circuit doing what they do best but without the rude bits. Website |
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YogaBugsThe Arts ClubClasses are taught through stories and children will perform various yoga postures whilst taking part in a magical adventure. They get a full physical work out before we take them through a brief relaxation and visualisation, leaving them feeling calm and relaxed. Website |
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Busy Bumblebees Group (Montessori themed)St Giles in the Fields Church hallOur Montessori themed activities help children develop movement, co-ordination, language and independence. Sessions include free-play, singing, music-making, movement games, social opportunities and arts and crafts, and a mini Forest type activity sessions introduction. Website |
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Oasis Sports CenterThe central Oasis Sports Centre includes not one but two swimming pools - one indoor and one outdoor, both heated. Often the outdoor pool is popular with recreational swimmers and can be more over-crowded than the indoor pool even during the winter months. £3.75 (Outdoor swim) Website |
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Mini Mozart- Babies and Toddlers Concert and ClassSt-Martin-in-the-FieldsAlthough you are welcome to book your baby into his/her older sibling's class, if like us, you were crazy enough to have two kids close together, we have another option for you. At some venues we offer a specific mixed Babies & Toddlers class where babies enjoy the class with their adults and the older sibling interacts with the teacher. (0 - 4 yrs) Packed with piano & percussion, bursting with Bach & bubbles, and flush with fairy tales and flutes. Website |
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About Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space in London's West End, built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly. Piccadilly Circus is surrounded by several major tourist attractions, including the Shaftesbury Memorial, Criterion Theatre, London Pavilion and several major retail stores. Numerous nightclubs and bars are located in the area and neighbouring Soho.
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