West End Area Guide
A locals' guide to West End
Where do West End locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
charing cross,
piccadilly circus,
soho,
the strand,
central london,
covent garden,
west end and surrounding areas,
st jamess,
st jamess park,
and mayfair and surrounding areas
Did you know?
"Apsley House, once home to the Dukes of Wellington, stands opposite Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner and is otherwise known as Number One, London, as it was the first house people could see when they rode into London past the Knightsbridge toll gates."Explore West End
What locals say about West End
“You can choose to eat pretty much any cuisine imaginable late into the night!”
Louise
“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
“There's such a buzzy atmosphere in Fitzrovia, while still being a bit more laid back than Soho! ”
George
Activities near West End
Yes
The veteran proggers are back with a touring line-up of Steve Howe, Billy Sherwood, Alan White, Geoff Downes and Jon Davidson.
The Blockheads
Ian Dury's redoubtable band return to pay tribute to their late, great frontman.
Tuesday Blues
A night of blues music.
Old Skool Bingo
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of RnB-inspired fun and games with our unique twist on classic bingo!
Ayoade Bamgboye: Swings and Roundabouts
The critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Nigerian stand-up Ayoade Bamgboye, nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Following her sold-out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Swings and Roundabouts transfers to Soho Theatre. Burdened by the gift of sight, a primeval awareness that something is not quite right, and almost three accents, she'll ask life's big questions and provide absolutely no answers. Born in London, raised in Lagos, sacked in Budapest, the poor woman has been there and done that – and to what end? Swings and Roundabouts is about going nowhere fast, being too British to stop apologising, and too Nigerian to stop shouting. Winner of NextUp’s Biggest Award In Comedy 2025. Nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2025 ISH Awards. As seen in her own Channel 4 Playground. 16+Read more
Karen Dió
Brazilian-born, UK-based punk rock singer-songwriter and musician.
Feeling Gloomy
Ease your woes with our eclectic mix of melancholic melodies that you have come to know and love at Feeling Gloomy over the past two decades as we provide the perfect soundtrack to get you dancing with tears in your eyes.Read more
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