London for BETM Fans
A map for finding, theatres, airports, hotels and places to eat in London.
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Victoria Palace Theatre – London
The Mother Church of BETM! Lobby is on Victoria St.; Stage Door is on Allington, to the left of the VPT when facing it.
Victoria Palace Theatre
14 reviews
Victoria St
London SW1E 5EA, United Kingdom
0844 248 5000
victoriapalacetheatre.co.uk
Cambridge Theatre
Matilda
Cambridge Theatre
8 reviews
Earlham Street
London, Greater London WC2H 9HU, United Kingdom
0844 412 4652
cambridgetheatrelondon.co.uk
Cherry Court Hotel – London
A very nice place to stay; small, family run B&B. Clean and inexpensive, but be prepared for a TINY room.
Cherry Court Hotel
2 reviews
23 Hugh Street
London, Greater London SW1V 1QJ, United Kingdom
020 7828 2840
cherrycourthotel.co.uk
Comfort Inn Victoria London Belgrave Road – London
Some fans have stayed here and liked it.
The Victoria
8 reviews
46 Grosvenor Gardens
City of Westminster, SW1W 0, United Kingdom
020 7730 8069
universalrentals.co.uk
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The Grosvenor Thistle Hotel – London
A little pricier than some; rumour has it that Daldry has stayed here.
Hesperia London Victoria 4* – London
Convenient; more of a businessman’s hotel, but fine for BETM fans.
Hefteria Hotel Victoria
12 reviews
2 Bridge Pl
London SW1V 1QA, United Kingdom
020 7834 8123
hesperia.com/hesperia/en/ho…
Jubilee Hotel – London
I checked this place out (and indeed, made a reservation) for the anniversary trip in May, 2010. Looks pretty good.
Jubilee Hotel
3 reviews
31 Eccleston Square
London, Victoria SW1V 1NZ, United Kingdom
020 7834 0873
jubilee-hotel.co.uk
The Rubens at the Palace – London
Upscale place to stay. At least one fan makes it his home whenever he sees BETM.
The Rubens at the Palace
30 reviews
39 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 0PS, United Kingdom
020 7834 6600
rubenshotel.com
Thistle Euston – London
Reported to be a nice place; a bit far from the theatre however.
Thistle Euston
8 reviews
Cardington Street
Euston, London NW1 2LP, United Kingdom
0871 376 9017
thistle.com/euston
5J Iberico Ham House
I had the best sandwich of my life here, and possibly the most expensive as well! Two sandwiches, a beer and a soda set us back about $64 including tip. NOTE: Not sure if this is till here; will check in October 2012
Apostrophe
Supposed to have good breakfast and baked goods
Apostrophe
4 reviews
138 Notting Hill Gate
London, Greater London W11 3QG, United Kingdom
020 7243 1683
apostropheuk.com
Belushi’s
Of all the places I had fish & chips during two London visits, this was the best. A nice little pub in Covent Garden just down the street from the Royal Drury Lane Theatre. Really good!
Belushi’s
9 reviews
9 Russell Street, Covent Garden
City of London, WC2B 5HZ, United Kingdom
020 7240 3411
belushis.com
Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill
“Best Eggs Benedict in London”
Open for breakfast weekdays only!
Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill
371 reviews
11 Swallow Street
London, W1B 4DG, United Kingdom
020 7734 4756
bentleys.org
Cafe Camelo
They have very good breakfasts here. Great omelets and some “American” breakfasts as well. Local construction workers eat here, so you can be sure it is pretty good!
Café Rouge – Victoria
ERinVA likes to eat here.
Café Rouge
25 reviews
Victoria Place Shopping Centre
Buckingham Palace Road, London, Greater London SW1W 9SJ, United Kingdom
020 7931 9300
caferouge.co.uk/french-rest…
Coq D’argent
Well known for its smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on brioche.
Coq D’argent
263 reviews
1 Poultry
The City, London EC2R 8EJ, United Kingdom
020 7395 5000
coqdargent.co.uk
The Duke Of York – London
Right next to the VPT. Another nice meal was had here on my trip to London in October, 2008!
Duke Of York
10 reviews
Victoria Palace
Victoria Street, London SW1E 5LA, United Kingdom
020 7834 4522
taylor-walker.co.uk/pub/duk…
Ebury Wine Bar & Restaurant
I enjoyed my meal here; you’ll almost always find a lot of Yanks here.
The Ebury Restaurant & Wine Bar
199 reviews
139 Ebury Street
London SW1W 9QU, United Kingdom
020 7730 5447
eburywinebar.co.uk
Giraffe Concepts
Giraffe is a chain. We had some good breakfasts here. Very good eggs Benedict if you make sure the chef toasts the English muffin.
The Giraffe in Heathrow has a different menu and not as good!
Giraffe Concepts
15 reviews
120 Wilton Road
Victoria, London SW1V 1JZ, United Kingdom
020 7233 8303
giraffe.net
The Hummingbird Bakery
“Scattered throughout the city, The Hummingbird Bakeries are quaint little venues (found only in London, I might add) with outdoor seating and delicate desserts that will send your taste buds singing. ”
The Hummingbird Bakery
26 reviews
155a Wardour Street
Soho, London W1F 8WG, United Kingdom
020 7851 1795
hummingbirdbakery.com
Krispy Kreme – London
“Salvation, thy name is Krispy Kreme.” Luckily, the food Nazis have not banned these in the UK, as they have in the US. They are in most of the rail stations. There used to be one in Harrods, but it is gone. 🙁 http://www.krispykreme.com/storelocatoruk.html
Krispy Kreme
1 review
London, Greater London
United Kingdom
020 7630 7690
krispykreme.co.uk
Loco Mexicano
We’re definitely not in California anymore! Coming from a community that is 50% Mexican, you can be sure I was not overly impressed with the UK version. This place was not bad, just not what you get at home. No free chips and salsa at the table; no soft corn tortillas. But I must admit minted lamb fajitas are not too bad!
Loco Mexicano
18 reviews
64-65 Wilton Road
Victoria, Greater London SW1V 1DE, United Kingdom
020 7931 7325
locomexicano.com
McDonald’s (free WiFi) – Next to Westminster Cathedral – London
Most McDonald’s in London have free WiFi. The one on Victoria St. next to Westminster Cathedral has better wireless than the one in Victoria Station.My friend Rash was outraged when she found out I ate several times at McDonalds and Burger King and Krispy Kreme while in London. Oddly enough, sometimes they are the best thing going.
McDonald’s Victoria Street
6 reviews
155 Victoria Street
London, Greater London SW1E 5NA, United Kingdom
020 7828 6911
mcdonalds.co.uk
Nandos – London
About the only place in London I had decent chicken.
Seafresh – London
Had some decent fish and chips here!
Seafresh
21 reviews
80-81 Wilton Road
London, Greater London SW1V 1DL, United Kingdom
020 7828 0747
seafresh-dining.com
Stage Door Pub – London
Get drunk and watch the cast and crew at the stage door. Okay, don’t get drunk!
Starbucks – London, Victoria Station 1 – London
Just for Chris!!
Wagamama
Big place! Good noodle dishes and noodle soups. This is a chain, and this one is a very easy walk from VPT.
Wagamama
21 reviews
8 Cardinal Walk
London, Greater London SW1E 5JE, United Kingdom
020 7828 0561
wagamama.com
Wetherspoon
This is another nice breakfast place. Not the same outfit that is in Victoria Place (or if it is, this one is better)!
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
“Nestled inconspicuously on Fleet Street near the intersection of Farrington Street, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub is the epitome of a traditional English pub. There’s been a pub in this location dating back to 1538, until it was destroyed in London’s Great Fire of 1666 and rebuilt only a year later, possibly with some of the original materials.”:
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
276 reviews
145 Fleet Street
London EC4A 2BU, United Kingdom
020 7353 6170
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Any Amount of Books
“Located on Charing Cross Road not far from the Leicester Square Tube stop, Any Amount of Books houses thousands of second-hand books for as low as £1 as well as antique, collectors, and first edition books.”
Any Amount of Books
2 reviews
56 Charing Cross Road
London, Greater London WC2H 0QA, United Kingdom
020 7836 3697
anyamountofbooks.com
Covent Garden
City of Westminster, WC2E, UK
Harrods Ltd – London
Yeah, this is where it is!
Pimlico Road Farmer’s Market
When: Every Saturday 9am-1pm
Where: Orange Square, corner of Pimlico Road and Ebury Street, SW1W 8UT
(Not really at the toilets, but close by!)
Pimlico Road Toilets
London, Greater London
United Kingdom
Portobello Market
This is a street market. Saturday is antiques day.
By Tube, the best way of all … go to Notting Hill Gate Station and follow the crowd – yes really, you can’t go wrong! The market starts about a five minute walk from the tube station.
“I would agree that arriving early is a good thing, but realistically 9-10am is quite soon enough, it begins to get crowded at 11.30 onwards, which is fine if you have already got your bearings.”
Sainsbury’s Local – London
Sainsbury’s is a grocery store chain; a “Sainsbury Local” is a condensed version, but good place to find bottled water, sandwiches, and sundry items. They are all over the place, but this is the one closest to the VPT.
Boots – London
Boots is a drug store/pharmacy chain. They are all over the place; at least 2 in Victoria station.
Boots
Eastern Concourse
London, Greater London SW1V 1JT, United Kingdom
020 7828 0083
boots.com
London Gatwick Airport
United Kingdom
London Heathrow Airport
Hounslow, Middlesex, UK
Stansted Airport London
Paddington Station
Train and underground station. Take the Paddington Express or Paddington Connect from Heathrow, get your Oyster Card here and proceed to your destination on the underground.
St Pancras International Railway Station – London
Watch out for electrrricity! He’ll run you over! This is where the trains from Europe arrive!
Victoria Station
Train station and underground station closest to the VPT!
Victoria Coach Station
The Big Bus Company – London
This is one of the better bus tours. Usually has live commentary. www.bigbustours.com The Information Centre is an easy walk down the street from the VPT.
Big Bus Tours
12 reviews
48 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 0RN, United Kingdom
020 7233 9533
bigbustours.com/eng/london/…
Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Walk under the Thames!
Greenwich National Maritime Museum Gardens
Removed – Little Ben – London
Apparently this has been removed. Not clear if it is going to return or not. This is a small clock tower in the middle of the traffic island opposite the VPT. Good place to meet up with people.
Piccadilly Circus – London
The “Times Square” of London
The London Eye – London
In my opinion the best way to enjoy this is to walk up to someone who has been on it, ask themhow it looked from up there, and then move on! LOL You will not get me on this thing!
London Walks Tours – London
www.walks.com – London Walks is a great tour company.
The coolest thing about them is that there is no commitment up front. You just show up for the tour you want to go on and hand the guide your money. No reservations required!
They have morning, afternoon and evening walking tours of London.
They also have day tours away from London, and still promise to get you back in time for the shows (but they cut it close).
The tour guide I had on my trip to the Cotswolds and Oxford was amazing.
(This icon does not point at their offices or anything like that; I just kind of plopped it down near the VPT.)
Madame Tussauds – London
A Nice Sunday Walk – London
One Sunday I walked from the VPT down Victoria St., past Westminster Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Parliament (w/ Big Ben), across the bridge and along the south bank of the Thames. I crossed back over on the Millenium Bridge, which gives a lovely framed view of St. Pauls. If your timing is right you can stop by for services, or just go in to look around. I then proceeded back towards Victoria, through Covent Garden.
Yes, a very long walk but I had a lot of time. This walk also takes you past the reproduction of the Globe Theatre, and numerous other London landmarks!
The Tower Of London
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