Twinings Has Been at 216 Strand London since 1706: Walking along the Strand, the two Chinamen and lion sitting above the front entrance of the Twinings shop caught my eye. Ah, Twinings tea, the trusted tea brand that I and millions of tea connoisseurs around the world drink everyday. … [Read more...]
The Lamb and Flag – a Covent Garden Institution
The Lamb and Flag is the Oldest Pub in Covent Garden: There are many pubs in Covent Garden, but none as old and historic as the Lamb and Flag. Tucked away in Rose Street, away from the main drag, the Lamb and Flag is a Covent Garden institution. This historic London pub was first licensed in … [Read more...]
A Tea House With a Difference in Covent Garden
The Tea House in Covent Garden is One of the Most Original Tea Shops in London: If you're a tea connoisseur on the hunt for tea shops in London, The Tea House in Covent Garden is certainly worth a visit. This Covent Garden tea shop has a large range of quality teas and also has one of the … [Read more...]
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese – Famous for its Literary Clientele
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - A Historic London Pub Associated with Many Literary Figures: As far as historic London pubs go, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese couldn't be more historic. It is one of a number of London pubs to have been rebuilt shortly after the Great Fire of London in 1666 - the former inn on … [Read more...]
Neal’s Yard – A Fabulous Cheese Shop in Borough Market
Neal's Yard Dairy - A Fabulous Cheese Shop in Borough Market: Borough Market is on our list of places to visit today, but our timing went a little askew and we arrive to find a pretty shut market. The day would have ended on a highly disappointing note, except that on leaving the market hall … [Read more...]
A Charming Waterside Cafe in Little Venice
THE WATERSIDE CAFE IS SET IN A NARROWBOAT IN THE IDYLLIC LITTLE VENICE: Shortly after arriving at Little Venice, we spot the Waterside Cafe. This idyllic cafe is situated on a narrowboat moored in picture-postcard Little Venice at the junction of the Grand Union and Regent's … [Read more...]
London Restaurants | Strada London Italian Restaurant
Dinner with a View: It's always tricky knowing where to go for meals when you're travelling. So, when our friends Neil and Linda suggested that it's nice having dinner at the Strada restaurant where you can have a beautiful night view of the Tower Bridge and the River Thames, we were thankful … [Read more...]