Where do W1 locals go?

Archer Street

I love this cocktail bar! It has a great atmosphere and is the perfect place to take a date.

Submitted by Edvin

Richoux

Breakfast, pastries and afternoon tea, this delightful restaurant is part of a small, well loved chain, where you feel right at home.

Submitted by Edvin

MASH

This American steak house serves delicious high-quality food with a Danish twist. The Art Deco interiors are really cool too!

Submitted by Edvin

Souli

Brekkie, lunch, fresh salads, fine sandwiches, uplifting juices and more... Perfect for any mood.

Submitted by Natalie

maple&FITZ

They do amazing salads that fill you up, while still feeling nice and healthy. And their cold-pressed juices are superb...

Submitted by George

The Gallery, Sketch

A stylish spot for afternoon tea, but be sure to check out the toilets that are shaped like eggs!

Submitted by Amelia

East Street

Quick and tasty Pan Asian food just off Oxford Street.

Submitted by Daisy

Gunmakers

A great pub featuring that classic trifecta of real ale, Churchill memorabilia and bullets!

Submitted by Nic

Pizza Pilgrims

As well as an intimate, homely atmosphere, the pizzas are delicious and very very affordable, starting at only £5!

Submitted by Daisy

Crown & Sceptre

The perfect pub for a post-work drink in central London along Great Titchfield Street. It also serves food and Sunday lunch.

Submitted by Aicha

The Duke of York

A really cosy pub with traditional interiors, this place is a great little spot.

Submitted by Aicha

Antidote

This lovely restaurant and wine bar is hidden away just off Regent Street. You'll find a cosy wine bar downstairs complete with a terrace and a fantastic restaurant upstairs, which serves impressive food.

Submitted by John

Bó Drake

Bó Drake has a relaxed, Soho vibe serving a fantastic selection of small plates and sharing dishes of modern Asian cuisine. The impressive cocktails alone are a reason to go. Look out for their seasonally themed drinks available during Bó Drake Late every Friday and Saturday night too!

Submitted by Louise

The Joint

The best wings, ribs, burgers and pulled pork in town! It rivals even the most well known and popular barbecue restaurants.

Submitted by Tom

Shepherd Market

A great selection of pubs and sandwich shops in a corner of Mayfair between Green Park and Hyde Park.

Submitted by James

Why not explore the nearby areas of Earls Court, West Kensington, Fulham, Barons Court, South Kensington, Kensington, Chelsea, Holland Park, Hammersmith and Imperial Wharf

What locals say about W1

1. You can choose to eat pretty much any cuisine imaginable late into the night!

   Louise

2. Soho is the beating heart of central London and one of the most vibrant and exciting parts of the capital, where there's always something interesting to see and do. It never sleeps!

   John

3. There's such a buzzy atmosphere in Fitzrovia, while still being a bit more laid back than Soho!

   George

4. Marylebone has developed into a very cosmopolitan central London area, which has a lovely village feel to it, despite being a stone's throw from Oxford Street. The high street is now populated with an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants, which are not the usual run of the mill high street names. On Sunday there even is a farmers market with local produce from just outside London. Despite being in the heart of London, there is a great community spirit and people actually know their neighbours! It is close to the delightful rose gardens of Regents Park and Hyde Park and there are very good public transport facilities all within walking distance.

   Alexa

5. Great atmosphere, central. One of the best locations in London. Near everywhere

   S.K.

6. Quiet with easy access to Oxford Street, Regent's Park and Marylebone High Street

   Mubarak

7. For me, Marylebone makes the heart of London feel like a countryside community. Having grown up in a rural part of the UK i thoroughly enjoy the bustling farmers market, extensive variety of shopping and delicious eateries. A classy area for all to enjoy!

   Leigh-Anne

8. The busy hustle and bustle is what makes living just off Oxford Street so exciting. Within minutes of leaving my flat I'm able to pop to the shops to buy myself some new gear, I can go and see one of the stunning musicals of the West End, or I could enjoy one of the many sophisticated cocktail bars in Soho. It's not always so busy - on a Sunday morning before the shops open I love nothing more than to jog along Oxford Street to Hyde Park and then around St James's Park past Buckingham Palace. This place really does offer it all!

   Craig

9. I'm a keen runner and so it's great to be close to the parks. There's a beautiful high street and great transport links to get around.

   Richard

10. You do not need to use public transport as everything you need is in walking distance. The best place to live in the world.

    Local resident

11. Mayfair is a safe desirable area to live with many great restaurants to enjoy a wide selection of cuisine . It has many great squares and parks only a few minutes walk away.The theatres are all on your doorstep . There is no need to use public transport. Fantastic shopping experience.

    Local resident

12. It's lively all the time, there are a lot of things going on but not particularly the best area if you have kids!

    Anna

Activities near W1

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Ian Shaw with Mary Pearce

Pizza Express Jazz Club

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Molotov Jukebox

100 Club

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Hoopla Performance Improv Course

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The Chisel

100 Club

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Tape London guestlist - Saturday

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