London
LONDON - HIPPEST NIGHT CLUBS & TOP HOTELS
Introduction
London is probably the "world city" of Europe and the capital of England. It stands not only for its monarchy, fish and chips and pubs but also for a stunning diversity of population with people living here from every single corner of the world. Different lifestyle and languages are an important part of the city like the black cabs or the red double cacker buses. The city is famous for many attractions like Big Ben, Tower of London, Madame Tussaud or Buckingham Palace. Make sure you always reserve a table in one of the many exquisite restaurants and be on a club guest list as every pub or bar closes at 11pm. And if London gets boring don't forget there is the Eurostar train taking you to Paris in less than 2 1/2 hours!
Gourmet Restaurants
The definite guide for food lovers and those who want to become one!
LE GAVROCHE
Chef: MICHEL ROUX JR.
Address: 43 Upper Brook street, W1K 7QR, London, Great Britain
Opening hours: Open: Lunch Monday - Friday 12pm - 2pm & Dinner 6:30pm - 11pm; Saturday 6:30pm - 11pm; Closed: Sunday, Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year
Web: http://www.le-gavroche.co.uk
Phone: +44 20 7408 0881
Reservation Email: bookings@le-gavroche.com
The number one choice for classical fFrench cuisine in a traditional atmosphere is London's "Le Gavroche"; founded by Michel Roux Jr. in 1996; the menu changes frequently but the signature dishes like "cheese soufflé", "warm foie gras" and "cinnamon flavoured crepes" stay on the menu
THE FAT DUCK
Chef: HESTON BLUMENTHAL
Address: 1 High street, SL6 2AQ Bray, United Kingdom
Opening hours: Open: Lunch Tuesday - Sunday: 12pm - 3pm & Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 7pm - 10pm (last orders 9pm)
Web: http://www.fatduck.co.uk
Phone: +44 16 2858 0333
The famous three star Michelin fine dining restaurant "The Fat Duck of Heston Blumenthal" is a must for every gourmet; the self-made man Heston only spent one week in a professional kitchen; he learned his craft by trips to france and from cooking books; at "The Fat Duck" you will get innovative, fun and tasty food, genuinely warm service and a cosy atmosphere. Check out his new restaurant "Diner" in the Mandarin Oriental hotl in London
TOM AIKENS
Chef: TOM AIKENS
Address: 43 Elystan street, SW3 3NT, London, United Kingdom
Opening hours: Open: Lunch Monday - Friday 12pm - 2:30pm and dinner Monday - Saturday 6:45pm - 11pm
Web: http://www.tomaikens.co.uk
Phone: +44 20 7584 2003
"Tom Aikens" is located in one of the best areas of London; Tom Aikens, which used to work under the direction of Joel Robuchon, prepares in his own restaurant modern food which is inspired by high French cuisine like "poached sea bass with saffron risotto and a bouillabaisse sauce"
ZUMA (London)
Chef: SHOHAN ROSS & RAINER BECKER
Address: 5 Raphael street, SW7 1DL, London,United Kingdom
Opening hours: Open: Monday - Tursday lunch 12pm - 2:15pm, Friday 12pm - 2:45pm, Saturday - Sunday 12:30pm - 3:15pm; Dinner Monday - Saturday 6pm - 11pm, Sunday 6pm - 10pm
Web: http://www.zumarestaurant.com
Phone: +44 20 7584 1010
London's "Zuma" is not the typical fine dining place but this restaurant throbs with the trendiest style; so it is not surprising that it is always packes and you have to book well in advance; the Japanese fusion food is braised and the tasting menu is fantastic and well fitted for special occasions; if a la carte, go for the "sea bass with yuzu, truffle oil and salmon roe" or "baked sea bream in sea salt seaweed, garlic and ginger"; alternatives are "lobster with spicy ponzu sauce" or "Wagyu beek with soy and wasabi"
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant in question before planning your trip.