This was such a fun spot! Lots of great eateries from pizza to cocktail bars to pub style fare, the…read morecourtyard was vibrant and casual. Great atmosphere and many choices! The restaurants span three floors, so be sure to look up to see the additional choices before deciding. We loved our visit here and how alive and happy it was.

This is a lovely food court in Soho, near Carnaby street. I visited a restaurant called Paradiso…read morefor a scrumptious burger and coke. I visited on a Tuesday at 4:30pm so it wasn't busy and staff were all very nice and friendly. Kingly court has many different restaurants and is a great hang out place.

Fun one mile shopping area and eating area in SOHO located in the west end of Westminster. No cars…read moreallowed, only pedestrians. After having a tasty snack at Pizza Pilgrims, went to the two story Rolling Stones store which was my favorite place on Carnaby Street. A bunch of boutique shops and found one bathroom and a drinking fountain. There was an old English style red phone booth containing an unspeakable object on the floor inside, good conversation piece for the rest of my trip. Welcome to London.

One of my absolute favorite places to shop when in London. I'll never pass up a chance to trek down…read moreto Carnaby street as the shopping and dining options are elite. For any one of my friends traveling into London I always recommend veering off a little to Carnaby. Over the years some shops have come and go but some of my favorites remain open. I'm a huge Great Frog lover and their shop is nearby, also for us rock n rollers I can't help stopping into The Rolling Stones Uk store. Lots of major branded stores but also cute local vendors and stores. It's a very walkable street and safe. Plenty busy so come earlier in the day to beat the crowds. Another pro tip is catching a reservation at dishshoom down here as I've found it easier to snag a reservation here than at their other locations. Plenty of dining options though and local stalls like Starbucks and Joe & the juice. It's a touristy street of shops but I love it - definitely bookmark this area on your must shop / see list when on this side of town.

Interesting place lol. Honestly I would have been a solid 5/5 stars had it not been for a single…read morebizarre interaction my friend and I had. Big outdoor drinking spot with a chill(ish) upstairs and a livelier downstairs with music and food. Upon arriving the bouncers were nice, I found my friends, ordered a drink, no problem. Drink was just okay, but I was enthralled with the service when a worker accidentally knocked over the last 5% of my friend's aperol spritz and without us even complaining, brought over two pitchers for free! Talk about good service! A girl did projectile vomit close to us and we saw several other extremely intoxicated patrons, but I don't blame the venue. However, my friend and I went downstairs to use the toilet and it was in a horrific state of disarray. In shock, we both agreed we would rather use a local coffee shop's toilet and come back. We were told we could not re-enter despite being basically sober and our friends being inside. I was told that "they didn't know what we were doing" outside of the venue...even though I was being honest, what does it matter? Sad because this would have been an easy five star otherwise.

A fun spot with music, food, and a bar. Easy for large groups! They have a live DJ and all the food…read moreis printed on menus so you can look before you go to a window.

SCW and I stopped in to Market Halls Victoria while in London for a visit. I was pretty hungry,…read moreborderline hangry and we found several options available here. There are entrances from both streets. There are quite a few different food and beverage options available on two floors. Also available is communal seating which some have power ports if your device needs some. I found Market Halls to be clean and comfortable. We ended up eating at DF tacos and also enjoyed a pint from a place on the same level (blanking on the name). The service was great as there were employees going through the communal area picking up service items and cleaning tables. I quite enjoyed the experience here and would return again.

Located directly across the Victoria Underground Station this food hall offers a variety of…read morecuisine. There's an Eggslut location here to grab breakfast items all day. The food hall has a taco restaurant, burger joint, fried chicken, boba tea, ice cream, and more. There's something for everyone. I love that the staff came to your table to remove all plates and any rubbish. It's a food hall with two levels that includes a bar so the ambiance is vibrant.

Wife had a couple food-hall places she wanted to scope out during our trip and Arcade was one of…read morethem. This was our first food hall experience out here in London, so I really didn't know what to expect. Arcade's dining system is definitely something we weren't really accustomed to, but honestly it worked out pretty well despite its first impression as being chaotic. Being able to see every vendor's menu from your phone was very convenient instead of having to walk around, but walking around wouldn't be a practical option anyway as the whole place is pretty small and densely packed. Anyway, we ordered shawarma fries and Nepali chili dumplings. The fries were honestly really good, though the portions were pretty small. The dumplings were hefty and also good too, but not great in terms of value. Not sure how "authentic" Tipan Tapan is when it comes to Nepali food, but hey, at least I can say I've had Nepali food before at least once. Speaking of good/bad, the selection here is pretty underwhelming. My wife and I weren't exactly impressed by all the offerings the vendors had to offer which is ironic considering how many vendors there are. Service is really fast though. We got our items and beer very quickly despite how busy they were. Love the lively atmosphere and environment/vibes, but personally wouldn't recommend it if you've visiting (like me).

I liked it so much that I ate here twice in two days. The first time was dinner and the second was…read morelunch. What immediately struck me when I entered was the variety of different cuisines available under one roof - Indian, Middle Eastern, American, Nepali, Japanese, Mexican, Cantonese, Indonesian, and Plant-based. It's easy to order using an app that pops up after you scan a QR code. The food is brought to your table. The energy in the restaurant is high. They have good music piped in., I got the impression that it was a popular place for friends to hang out given the number of groups that I saw seated. The food was good. For dinner, I had a Mojito, Spicy Tuna Roll and Lime and Ginger Cashews. The Mojito was refreshing but did not have a lot of rum. The Tuna Roll tasted good. When I came the second time for lunch, I had Spicy Tuna Sando which my colleague had the previous night. It was chopped up Spicy Tuna on top of Avocado and Watercress layered on sushi rice. Everything was in a fried seaweed folded in half to hold the contents. It looked like a Japanese version of a taco!

Huge mall that was just a few blocks from where I was staying. When I say huge I mean huge. I want…read moreto say there in two gigantic buildings and there are multiple levels as well. Full of the name brand stores as well as a few mom and pop stores as well. There's also a gym, apartments, an awesome food court, and more. The food court is much better than your average mall food court. The options are restaurant quality and plenty of options. Awesome place to buy whatever you need or just to grab a meal.

The Westfield mall is big and can get overwhelming. It has a great selections of stores.read more

Just as I was trying to decide where to eat dinner, I looked up and saw this spot. A food…read morehall...the answer to my indecisive prayers. There's a handful of stalls inside ranging from Indian Wraps to Mexican Tacos to American barbecue to Chinese dim sum. Each has a small one page menu so you can grab a few items from one place and find a table to share. I really enjoyed the chicken curry banana leaf platter (not pictured) from Gopal's Corner as it was a great amount of food and lots of punchy flavors. We also tried the paneer wrap from Le Bab, which I wish had a spicier sauce to make it stand out. Overall the space is quite large and there are plenty of seating options. However, there's no quieter area that you can sit and have a conversation. We say on the opposite side of the hall as the live DJ, and the music was blasting on the speakers throughout so you had to yell over the music to chat with your friends. I also found it hard to find a clean table, which may be easier on some nights than others. We were in on a Saturday night and even the clean tables were a little sticky.

Went to the Krapow Thai stall. Very average, tasteless apart from the overpowering soy sauce. Asked…read morefor some chilli and was given some dried flakes that were equally as tasteless as the meal. So many more better options in London. £21 wasn't really a food court price especially when you can enjoy better quality for less in a Thai cafe.

We enjoyed our week stay in Covent Garden. We took full advantage of the Covent Garden Market,…read morevisiting in several occasions. The Market is picturesque with lovely flower carts by the entrances. Historically, Covent Gardens were the gardens for the convent. Today, the beautiful enclosed market hosts various vendors that change regularly. The market is a great way to connect with locals. We went to the market four times during our visit. On Sundays, various art vendors set up and we visited with a local fossil dealer and purchased a couple fossils. We loved our dinner in one of the nearby cafes. On Mondays, antique dealers set up and sell various treasures. My husband bought me a vintage bracelet. We also watched a quintet play in the atrium. We found a few reasonably priced souvenirs to take home for gifts. Plenty of great restaurants surround the Market. We ate at several places and enjoyed our meals. The Market always seems to be new and people were friendly.

Covent Garden is an area in West End with a collection of shops and restaurants. This is considered…read moreto be in the city of Westminster. All of the shops are high-end, luxury. Think Rodeo Drive in London. It's a fun area to visit and check out all of the amazing offerings that most probably can never afford lol. Another must-see for hitting tourist areas in the West End.