Stay Informed: Your Essential Guide
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Shopping & Lifestyle With a wealth of stores and boutiques from some of the world's most renowned designers, combined with the great British high street, Victoria has something to please any taste.
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Arts & Culture Although well known for its theatres, Victoria has a lot more to offer; from small independent galleries to some of the largest in the world sitting happily alongside auctioneers and Royal Palaces.
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Food & Drink Victoria comes alive with its melting pot of farmers markets, gastro pubs, cocktail bars and Michelin starred restaurants. It’s still easy to find a pint of ale alongside afternoon tea.
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Landmarks & Sights Unsurprisingly, counting the Queen as a resident, the area is steeped in history and features some of London’s most famous landmarks from architecture to Royal Parks.
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Zara Zara update their collections twice a week, keeping the store at Cardinal Place a constant favourite for the seasons fashions.
Cardinal Place Victoria Street, SW1E 5JL Tel 020 7592 7320 zara.com —5
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Marks & Spencer
Philip Treacy
Known for its delicious food but also great value essentials, seasonal fashion pieces and greeting cards. As well as round the clock solutions for eating, drinking and dressing up, they also have an on-site café.
Treacy is widely considered the most famous living milliner. He was the first designer to show a collection dedicated to hats during Paris Couture Fashion Week in 2000 and has gone on to win British Accessory Designer of the year. Treacy can count a number of celebrities and members of the Royal Family in his fan base including Princess Beatrice, who wore one of his creations at the wedding of Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge.
Cardinal Place Victoria Street, SW1E 5JE Tel 020 7828 5190 marksandspencer.com
Hotel Chocolat
Designer of the Year five times and recognised early on as a milliner of outstanding technique and originality, Treacy creates hats that are often
oversized and striking. He likes working with feathers, which he twists, curls and singes into fantastic shapes such as a two-foot high sailing ship or into delicate feather bonnets, which wrap around the face. Many of his hats resemble sculptures, with balance playing a key role. Treacy has created vast, concave straw discs which point upwards, huge basket weave platters attached to a tiny satin cap and shirred satin in huge spirals and oyster shapes which frame the face. A master craftsman, Treacy blends elements of surrealism, mathematics and abstract art into his hat making. 69 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 4AS Tel 020 7730 3992 | philiptreacy.co.uk
Hotel Chocolat is a British chocolatier that encompasses a new type of chocolate company, connecting luxury chocolate making and retailing with cocoa growing – it is one of the world’s few chocolate makers to actually grow cocoa. 133 Victoria Street, SW1E 5JD Tel 020 7821 0473 hotelchocolat.co.uk
Spa at 51 51 Buckingham Gate’s Spa brings a touch of Paris to London, offering both guests in residence and day visitors luxurious pampering in an exclusive setting. With a bespoke treatment range designed by Anne Sémonin, The Spa at 51 is centered around an ‘a la carte’ concept, tailored to guests’ requirements. Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF Tel 020 7769 7766 51-buckinghamgate.com 6—
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LA Fitness
Runners Need
The friendly and knowledgeable staff at LA Fitness are on hand to provide expert fitness advice or a spot of that extra motivation when needed. The gym opens its doors at 6:30am and doesn’t close until 10pm, and host over 65 classes a week, offering personal training and nutritional advice.
Founded by runners over 30 years ago, Runners Need is one of the leading specialist running retailers in the UK. On the shelf you’ll find only the highest quality running shoes, technical clothing and accessories for men and women from the world’s leading running brands.
Portland House, SW1E 5BH Tel 0843 170 1002 | Lafitness.co.uk
Cardinal Place 24 Palace Street, SW1E 5JD Tel 020 7630 5056 | www.runnersneed.com
InterContinental Hotel Westminster
Erickson Beamon Having accessorised both the First Lady and Lady Gaga, Erickson Beamon was launched in the early 80s and was soon to appear in Vogue. He is now an in demand collaborator for fashion houses like Donna Karen, John Galliano, Zac Posen, Givenchy, Ana Sui and Emanuel Ungaro.
Ideally situated within a 5 minute walk to St James’s Park and Big Ben, the hotel offers exemplary amenities for visitors and guests alike including The Blue Boar Smokehouse, two cocktail lounges and private dining rooms offering a suitable location for any occasion.
38 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9NZ Tel 020 7259 0202
22-28 Broadway, SW1H 9JS Tel 020 3301 8080 | ichotelsgroup.com
Sohot Bikram Yoga
Cardinal Place Roof Garden
Sohot have a wealth of experience and are keen to help everyone to achieve the full benefits of Bikram Yoga. With studios specially designed to provide the best possible environment they have 41 hot yoga classes weekly and have many more specialised classes available.
Cardinal Place Roof Garden offers an oasis of tranquillity to Victoria occupiers with plenty of green space and areas to sit and have lunch. It also plays host to a variety of events throughout the year – Wimbledon on the big screens at Great British Summer, West End Live performances and a weekly farmers' market.
1 Vandon Passage, SW1H 0AS Tel 020 7808 1810 sohotbikramyoga.co.uk
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Cardinal Place, SW1E 5BB createvictoria.com
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Z Hotel Z Victoria has everything you need for a central London crash pad, without paying grand hotel prices. The building is a designer conversion and inside you will find 106 rooms set over eight floors just a stones throw from Victoria Station. 5 Lower Belgrave St, SW1W 0NR Tel 020 3551 3700 thezhotels.com
CycleSurgery Whether you are looking for a new bike or a workshop that can provide maintenance and servicing, CycleSurgery has a team of experienced and knowledgeable staff and a fully equipped workshop ready to get you on two wheels. Cardinal Place, SW1E 5JD Tel 020 7630 4959 www.cyclesurgery.com For cycle workshops at Cardinal Place visit createvictoria.com
Molton Brown
Edward Goodyear Founded in 1879, Edward Goodyear has enjoyed Royal patronage from Queen Victoria to the present day, currently holding two Royal Warrants. With a wide range of fresh flowers everyday in infamous pretty coloured box-bags, Edward Goodyear is able to cater for any occasion. 10—
Cardinal Place, SW1E 5JH Tel 020 7828 1788 edwardgoodyear.co.uk
From 1973 to today, their journey has taken them around the globe many times, but their principles remain the same. Molton Brown pride themselves on making the highest quality products, sourcing all their natural ingredients from sustainable sources and manufacture 90% of their products in Hertfordshire, England. Cardinal Place, SW1E 5JL Tel 020 7428 2401 moltonbrown.co.uk — 11
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Donna Ida Donna Ida stock the latest and most sought after denim brands. The boutique is designed with the customer in mind and features a ‘Denim Clinic’, where customers can book a one-to-one appointment with a style advisor. 40 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9NZ Tel 020 7792 5811 donnaida.com
Heidi Klein Heidi Klein opened its doors in 2002 and quickly became known as the one-stopshop for the perfect holiday wardrobe, whether you’re looking for bare foot chic or super yacht glamour. 257 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0BP Tel 084 5206 2000 heidiklein.com
SpaceNK Here you’ll discover a highly edited selection of the best beauty products sourced from innovators all over the world. Fancy a makeover or friendly advice on skincare, makeup or gift buying – SpaceNK staff are happy to help. Cardinal Place, SW1E 5JD Tel 020 7821 8066 spacenk.com 12—
Grace Belgravia Grace Belgravia is an exclusive private club for spirited, cultured, caring women who want the very best for their health and well-being. A powerful new vision for women’s health and lifestyle, led by a team of internationally recognised experts and therapists.
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Arts & Culture
Tate Britain Tate Britain is the national gallery of British art with work from the 1500s to the present day. As such, it is the most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world. Current exhibitions include Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life, Art under Attack: Histories of British Iconoclasm, and The EY Exhibition: Paul Klee.
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Fine Art Commissions The leading art commissioning agency in the UK, they provide a personal service for clients looking to commission portraits and other bespoke pieces of art. Representing over 40 artists, including established names and talented newcomers, all of whom were chosen for their consistent and individual styles. 7 Bury Street, SW1Y 6AL Tel 020 7839 2792 fineartcommissions.com
The Royal Society A self-governing Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, engineering, and medicine. The society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant, and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and their scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to many research areas. 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AG Tel 020 7451 2500 | royalsociety.org
St James Theatre
Victoria Palace Theatre
St James Theatre is the first newly-built theatre complex in central London in over 30 years, rising from the site of the former Westminster Theatre at 12 Palace Street.
and quality theatre. The space includes a 312-seat theatre, a studio space, brasserie and bar. The Brasserie serves quality, seasonal meals at breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Private hire also available.
Entirely funded by private investment, and designed and built to the highest standards, St James Theatre is one of the most luxurious venues in which to enjoy ambitious
12 Palace Street, SW1E 5JA Tel 084 4264 2140 stjamestheatre.co.uk
Victoria Street, SW1E 5EA Tel 020 7834 1317 victoriapalacetheatre.co.uk
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Originally opened in 1911, the theatre is steeped in history. With a capacity of 1,550 it hosts some of the best-known musicals in the world, currently showing Billy Elliot.
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Eleven Fine Art
Phillips
Founded in October 2005 by Charlie Phillips, previously a founding director of Haunch of Venison, Eleven has established itself as a leading contemporary art gallery. Eleven is committed to furthering the careers and reputations of the artists it represents as well as supporting the work of innovative and emerging artists.
Founded in 1796, Phillips has emerged as one of the world’s leading art auction houses. As the only auction house to focus solely on contemporary culture, Phillips is a tastemaker in contemporary art, photographs, editions and design, with innovative exhibitions and auctions of cutting-edge emerging art.
11 Eccleston Street, SW1W 9LX Tel 020 7823 5540 elevenfineart.com
Howick Place, SW1P 1BB Tel 020 7318 4010 phillips.com
Delfina Foundation
Apollo Theatre
Located in a period townhouse at 29-31 Catherine Place, Delfina Foundation is a nonprofit, contemporary art space that produces groundbreaking exhibitions and events stemming from its ‘residency’ programme for artists and curators.
Currently showing the hit musical Wicked, the Apollo Theatre has a heritage dating back to 1929 when it was opened as a state of the art cinema. 17 Wilton Road, SW1V 1LG Tel 0844 871 7627 apollotheatrelondon.co.uk
29-31 Catherine Place, SW1E 6DY Tel 020 7233 5344 delfinafoundation.com
The Queen’s Gallery
Curzon Cinema
Her Majesty The Queen opened the Queen’s Gallery in May 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. It hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. The collection includes a variety of works from Andy Warhol paintings to dresses and jewels.
The capital’s most inspiring and elegant cinema chain, Curzon, begins a chapter in Victoria with the launch of its newest stateof-the-art cinema space. Fully equipped with opulent lounge areas and a broad range of films from the finest in world cinema to the latest blockbuster. Curzon Victoria is also available for private hire.
Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA Tel 020 7766 7300 www.royalcollection.org.uk 18—
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Food & Drink
Cardinal Place Market Every Thursday from 11am – 3pm Cardinal Place plays host to a market selling freshly made food for lunch; cheeses, fudge, handmade chocolates, and plenty of other treats to get you through the afternoon or to take home for later.
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Roux at Parliament Square This restaurant is contemporary and luxurious, combining period features and modern furnishings and set in a listed building designed by Alfred Waterhouse, the architect of London’s iconic Natural History Museum. At Roux at Parliament Square, you will find inspired classic dishes ‘re-visited’ using modern techniques and stylish presentation. Tucked above the main restaurant is a wood-paneled room, ideal for corporate lunches or entertaining. Parliament Square, SW1P 3AD Tel 020 7334 37371 rouxatparliamentsquare.co.uk
Peggy Porschen Visitors to this famous Pink Parlour will sample from Peggy Porschen’s latest collection of exquisitely hand-crafted cakes. Peggy’s highly sought after creations can be enjoyed in the Parlour’s dainty surroundings or outside under the distinctive Peggy pink and chocolate brown canopies. 116 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QQ Tel 020 7730 1316 peggyporschen.co.uk
Vincent Rooms
Blanche Eatery Food that’s fresh, delicious and packed with top-notch ingredients. By the way, they don’t like additives, preservatives or colourings....and they’re not that keen on prepackaging their food either. 22—
29 Strutton Ground, SW1P 2HY Tel 020 8617 0759 blancheeatery.com
With a menu that changes on a daily basis, you can enjoy dining in the modern European style brasserie or the intimate surroundings of the Escoffier Room. Taste some of the best cuisine from London’s up and coming new chefs from Westminster Kingsway College’s second and third year students. 76 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PD Tel 020 7802 8391 thevincentrooms.com — 23
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Réunion Bar The Réunion Bar at The Grosvenor Hotel recalls Victoria Station’s historic continental connections. With views over the bustling station concourse, Réunion offers a wide choice of drinks including signature cocktails, Champagnes, martinis and non-alcoholic specialities. 101 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0SJ Tel 020 7895 2044 reunionlondon.com
The Phoenix The Phoenix is buzzing in the week with office workers and, on the weekend, the tourists popping into Buckingham Palace. The menu showcases fresh seasonal ingredients, while reminding us how good traditional British food can be… 14 Palace Street, SW1E 5JA Tel 020 7828 8136 geronimo-inns.co.uk/thephoenixinvictoria
The Goring Dining Room London’s quintessentially English hotel recently frequented by the Duchess of Cambridge & family, also hosts an exquisite dining room designed by David Linley. The menu consists of the best of British culinary delights, using carefully sourced produce and is a much loved highlight of the dining scene. Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW Tel 020 7396 9000 thegoring.com 24—
Leon Leon believe that food should taste good and do you good. Offering food that is naturally full of flavour, full of goodness, and sourced from known and local producers, Leon often cook with seasonal ingredients, olive oil and fresh herbs and spices, from early in the morning until late at night.
62 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6PA leonrestaurants.co.uk
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Flat Cap Coffee Co Offering a full menu of espresso based coffees, from long blacks to flat whites, Flat Cap’s aim is simple – to serve some of the very best speciality coffee in London, from beautiful handmade market barrows, only using the finest beans, delivered fresh from the roastery and bursting with flavour. Brazilian barista champion, Fabio Ferreria, and his business partner of 4 years, Robert Robinson joined forces in 2008 and Flat. At the Victoria Street end of Strutton Ground. 4 Strutton Ground, SW1P 2HP notes-uk.co.uk
Regency Café Opened in 1946, the Regency Café in Victoria is not only serving up outstanding classic food at reasonable prices but was used as a location for the filming of Layer Cake. With its décor seemingly unchanged since it opened, it is a nostalgic nod to the traditional ‘caff’. 17-19 Regency Street, SW1P 4BY Tel 020 7821 6596
The Thomas Cubitt All Bar One A stylish city bar within easy reach of Buckingham Gate and Victoria, All Bar One is the perfect place to meet up with friends or unwind with work colleagues. The right blend of food, drink and atmosphere at any time of day.
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62 Buckingham Gate SW1E 6AJ 020 7828 9772 | allbarone.co.uk
The Thomas Cubitt is one of the area's most celebrated pubs, honouring London’s legendary builder. The Thomas Cubitt has established itself as a local institution and destination venue in the capital’s most distinguished neighbourhood. 44 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PA Tel 020 7730 6060 thethomascubitt.co.uk — 27
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Picante
Benugo
A truly hidden gem in Victoria, this authentic Mexican grill is a favourite with local residents and occupiers alike. Don’t let the lunch time crowd put you off, the food is worth the wait. Open from 11:30am onwards.
All about great tasting food, made just for you serving healthy meals.. Coffee drinkers will enjoy the bespoke 100% Arabica Nicaraguan single estate coffee, La Virgen, or try the Newby loose leaf tea. In the mornings enjoy a selection of pastries and muffins, for lunchtime onwards sample a selection of sandwiches and salads, or treat yourself to cakes and sweets.
18 Greencoat Row, SW1P 1PQ Tel 020 7834 0027
62 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6PA Tel 07807 628 188 | benugo.com
Wagamama
Le Pain Quotidien
Inspired by traditional Japanese ramen bars and asian flavours, Wagamama offers a new kind of dining experience – one that offers fresh Japanese-inspired food in a friendly, vibrant setting.
Le Pain Quotidien serves simple, elegant boulangerie fare, made with organic ingredients whenever possible, in both a take-out and dine-in setting. Perfect for a coffee, breakfast, charcuterie sharing platter or tarte aux pommes.
Cardinal Place, SW1E 5JE Tel 020 7828 0561 | wagamama.com
128 Wilton Road, SW1V 1JZ Tel 020 3657 6945 | Lepainquotidien.co.uk
Greencoat Boy
The Cask and Glass
The Greencoat Boy pub is a traditional British London pub in Victoria serving great freshly cooked traditional pub food. Serving a fantastic range of beers from around the world, warming red and crisp white wines and a fantastic selection of spirits.
The Cask and Glass is a busy and quaint little pub, reputedly one of the smallest in central London. It aptly describes itself as a country pub in the heart of the city; its pretty exterior is hung with flowering boxes and baskets in summer, and the two outside tables sit under the awning.
2 Greencoat Place, SW1P 1PJ Tel 020 7834 7894
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Boisdale Since 1989 an eclectic crowd of regulars and destination diners have come to Boisdale to enjoy the superb Scottish fare, and whatever you could possibly want to drink (including the finest selection of malt whisky), classic hot jazz and handmade Cuban cigars. 15 Eccleston Street, SW1W 9LX Tel 020 7730 6922 boisdale.co.uk
The Hamptons Bar A chic enclave where cocktails can be savored and memories made. With a sophisticated colour scheme, elegant gilt mirrors and high-backed chairs the bar creates a sense of privacy. The bar team are professional and highly capable, with a solid and varied cocktail list. The bar also serves afternoon tea, bar bites and light meals.
Olivomare With its sleek and elegant décor, Olivomare offers a seafood only based menu: from oysters to char-grilled fresh lobster, or sea urchin spaghetti to a steamed whole fresh fish, it is uncomplicated and timeless. If meat is your preference Olivocarne can step up, or pizza, as loved by Tatler, Oliveto.
St. Ermin’s Hotel St. Ermin’s understands that a hotel is more than just a bedroom; it is a place where people meet, do business, celebrate, relax and eat and drink with friends and colleagues. Guests are spoilt for choice at St. Ermin’s, with the three Caxton environments as well as the welcoming lobby and the antique book-lined Library. All three make ideal places to stop for coffee, take The St. Ermin’s Classic Afternoon Tea or stay for dinner at the Caxton Grill.
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45-51 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF Tel 020 7834 6655
St Ermin’s Hotel, SW1H 0QW Tel 020 7222 7888 sterminshotel.co.uk
Olivomare 10 Lower Belgrave Street, SW1W 0LJ Oliveto Tel 020 7730 9022 49 Elizabeth Street, Olivocarne SW1W 9PP 61 Elizabeth Street, Tel 020 7730 0074 SW1W 9PP olivorestaurants.com Tel 020 7730 7997 — 31
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Rippon Cheese Opened in 1990, Rippon have been supplying top quality cheeses, from all over Britain & Europe, to many restaurants, businesses and retail customers, both in London and further afield. The extensive range covers 500 types of sheep, goats' and cows' milk cheeses. Rippon Cheese offers the food lover, chef and caterer the ideal environment to taste and select the cheeses with their knowledgeable and friendly staff. You may even rub shoulders with some recognizable TV personalities. 26 Upper Tachbrook St, SW1V 1SW Tel 020 7931 0628 | ripponcheese.com
Ken Lo’s Memories of China Ken Lo’s memories of China has maintained its enviable reputation for its consistently high standards of authentic Chinese cuisine since its first opening 30 years ago. The restaurant’s intimate atmosphere is ideal for a business lunch or a celebratory dinner with friends. 65-69 Ebury Street, SW1W 0NZ Tel 020 7730 7734 | memories-of-china.co.uk
Santini Offering classical Italian dishes with a strong Venetian influence since 1984. With a private dining room, ‘La Saletta’, available for exclusive entertaining of up to 30 people and an outdoor terrace perfect to enjoy those precious summer days, Santini is an ideal spot for a light lunch or a formal dinner any time of year.
Tozi Tozi is the latest addition to a growing cicchetti scene in London. Cicchetti is the Northern Italian answer to tapas, with baked and fried delicacies and even small portions of main courses such as stews and roasts, washed down with drinks, either as aperitivo or a main meal. Located a quick 5 minutes walk south of Victoria Station next to Victoria Park Plaza hotel. 32—
8 Gillingham Street, SW1V 1HJ Tel 020 7769 9771 | tozirestaurant.co.uk
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The Cinnamon Club With exquisite food, a stunning building and a selection of chic private spaces, The Cinnamon Club is a restaurant with a real wow factor. Dishes are immaculately presented and designed to reflect the culinary traditions of Indian cooking. Old Westminster Library 30-32 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU Tel 020 7222 2555 cinnamonclub.com
St. Stephen’s Club St. Stephen’s Club is one of London’s secret gems open to the public and situated in a listed Victorian town house on Queen Anne’s Gate. With roots stretching back 130 years, this is a place that has always attracted the great and the good. The club is a social hub and a cosy retreat, not forgetting the terrace and fantastic views overlooking St. James’s Park. 34 Queen Anne's Gate, SW1H 9AB Tel 020 7222 1382 ststephensclub.co.uk
Mango Tree Mango Tree serves innovative yet classic Thai cuisine of the highest calibre. Using the finest ingredients, the restaurant serves genuine Thai dishes in the spacious and welcoming restaurant with a buzzing atmosphere and regular crowd. 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ Tel 020 7823 1888 mangotree.org.uk 34—
The Royal Quarter Café The Royal Quarter Café serves excellent homemade produce throughout the day and is located just a short walk away from 62 Buckingham Gate. The menu includes homemade bread and pastries, all-day breakfast, sandwiches, soups, sharing plates, hearty salads, afternoon tea, cakes and tarts, whilst not forgetting fresh coffee. Typical dishes range from homemade brioche with poached pears, crème fraîche,
and mixed berry compote, to couscous with pomegranate, mint, coriander, pine nuts, parsley and rocket and even a Severn & Wye smoked salmon platter with green salad and toasted sourdough. Pop in, dine or choose to have a delivery to your desk. 72 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AL Tel 020 799 4999 royalquartercafe.com
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Giraffe Seconds from Victoria Station, Giraffe provides a friendly and relaxed environment in which to experience carefully selected foods from around the world. Coupled with spirited world music filling the restaurant it is a great environment to host an informal meeting or small and large gatherings, with booking available online. 120 Wilton Road, SW1V 1JZ Tel 020 7233 8303
The Two Chairmen The Two Chairmen Public House is a traditional British London pub, easier to recognise in the summer with a pavement full of people; otherwise kept a secret to those who want to enjoy this country-style boozer all to themselves. 39 Dartmouth Road, SW1H 9BN Tel 020 7222 8694
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The Blue Boar Smokehouse With Jon Ingram running the kitchen at the Blue Boar Smokehouse, diners are treated to an American pit master’s style menu around authentic smoke house techniques. Whether its breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the menu provides a truly unique culinary experience. The adjacent cocktail lounge offers a wide selection of wines, cocktails, fine spirits and local ales and has been declared the newest place to be seen or not seen in Victoria.
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The Windsor Castle The Windsor Castle used to be called The Cardinal but has since undergone a full refurb and a name change. Friendly bar staff serve reasonably priced beers in this wood panelled pub with a large dining room upstairs. 22-28 Broadway, SW1H 9JS Tel 020 3301 8080 ichotelsgroup.com
23 Francis Street, SW1P 1DN Tel 020 7834 7260
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Convenience Corner
Dean's Yard Cellarium The Abbey is continuing the ancient Benedictine tradition of providing hospitality to visitors. The Cellarium, part of the 14th century fabric of Westminster Abbey, was where the monks kept their stores of food and drink. Now the Cellarium café refreshes this tradition of hospitality, as a stunning café over two floors with a terrace and outdoor seating providing cafeteria style dining. be seen or not seen in Victoria.
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EAT Cardinal Place, SW1E 5JH Tel 020 7828 6529 eat.co.uk
Boots 107 Victoria Street, SW1E 6RA Tel 020 7834 5792 boots.com
itsu 161-163 Victoria Street, SW1E 5NA Tel 020 7630 7641 itsu.com
Caffè Nero 6 Wilcox Place, SW1E 6QL Tel 020 7828 9194 caffenero.com
Starbucks 137 Victoria Street, SW1E 6RD Tel 020 7834 0487 starbucks.com
Wasabi 131 Victoria Street, SW1E 6RD Tel 020 7828 2877 wasabi.uk.com
Pret A Manger 143 Victoria Street, W1E 6RD Tel 0845 205 0000 pret.com
Holland & Barrett 161 Victoria Street, SW1E 6SH Tel 020 7233 6105 hollandandbarrett.com
Crussh 15 Strutton Ground, SW1P 2HY Tel 020 7233 1955 crussh.com
Happy Hatty Cupcakes 72 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6PD
Wilton Grill 25 Gillingham Street, SW1V 1HN Tel 020 7834 6358 Windsor Castle 23 Francis Street, SW1P 1DN Tel 020 7834 7260 Pimlico Fresh 86-87 Wilton Road, SW1V 1DN Tel 020 7932 0030 Scoffs 129 Victoria Street, SW1E 6RD Tel 020 7630 1441 scoffs.com Little Waitrose 62 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QP waitrose.com
20 Dean’s Yard,SW1P3PA Tel 020 7222 0516 |
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Landmarks & Sights Vincent Square Nestled away behind Vauxhall Bridge Road is one of Victoria’s lesser known spots: Vincent Square. Boys from Westminster School traditionally used the fields that were to become the square, for outdoor pursuits, including golf and cricket, but also for public school pastimes that have generally fallen out of favour such as ditch leaping and snipe shooting.
As the area became more developed at the end of the 18th Century the space diminished and the headmaster of the school, William Vincent, took it upon himself to preserve some of the land as a playing field. Today it is a tranquil sporting haven among the bustling streets of Victoria, hosting tennis courts, netball courts, football pitches, cricket nets, and, of course, the beautifully maintained cricket pitch itself. Vincent Square, SW1P — 41
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LANDMARKS & SIGHTS
Clarence House
Buckingham Palace
Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry. Guided tours of the house are available.
Buckingham Palace is the working headquarters of the Monarchy, where the Queen carries out her official and ceremonial duties as Head of State of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth.
St. James’s Palace, SW1 1BA royalcollection.org.uk/visit/clarencehouse
Changing of the guard times 11:15 Guards with bands start arriving 11:30 Official start time 12:00 Guard change ceremony ends royalcollection.org.uk/visit/buckinghampalace
Westminster Cathedral Westminster Cathedral is the largest Catholic Church in England and Wales and one of the greatest secrets of London, with an extraordinary façade of towers, balconies and domes. Visit the viewing platform for panoramic views of London.
Houses of Parliament 1000 years of history which have shaped Britain can be discovered within one of the most iconic buildings in the world; the Houses of Parliament. Open to visitors, you can attend debates and watch committee hearings, tour the buildings or climb the famous Clock Tower and hear Big Ben chime.
42 Francis Street, SW1P 1QW Tel 020 7798 9055 westminstercathedral.org.uk
Westminster Bridge Road, SW1A 0AA parliament.uk
St. James’s Park St. James’s Park is at the heart of ceremonial London. It is the setting for spectacular pageants, like Trooping the Colour, and is surrounded by some of the country’s most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, St. James’s Palace and Westminster Abbey. But there is also another side to St. James’s Park; it is a tranquil place, perfect for relaxing in a deckchair and watching the world, or even a pelican, go by. SW1A 2BJ royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-park 42—
Dean's Yard Next to Westminster Abbey and known simply as ‘Green’ by the pupils of Westminster School, Dean’s Yard is closed to traffic and is used by Westminster School for football. In the summer months this is a lovely, quiet space to relax. Dean’s Yard Westminster Abbey — 43
A new Victoria is coming to life Victoria is undergoing an exciting transformation. A vibrant district is emerging, thanks to the development of a collection of attractive, cutting-edge offices, ever-growing retail mix, new residential buildings, open spaces and public realm. Victoria is fast becoming one of London’s most desirable places to live and work in.
Kings Gate
Portland House
The second Land Securities residential development in Victoria that will bring 100 high-end residential units and 7,500 sq ft (245 sq m) of retail space on the ground and first floors let to Jamie’s Italian. Due for completion in Q2 2015.
Fifty years on and she still stands proud over Victoria. Planning permission has been granted for 206 luxury apartments, with retail and public realm at ground floor level.
Nova, Victoria
The Zig Zag Building
62 Buckingham Gate
123 Victoria Street
Nova is the defining moment in Land Securities’ £2.2billion regeneration of Victoria. It is a game changing 897,000 sq ft (83,335 sq m)scheme delivering 603,000 sq ft (56,020 sq m) of world class Grade A offices, 193,000 sq ft (17,930 sq m) of contemporary high quality apartments, 85,000 sq ft (7,900 sq m) of exciting, high profile retail, cafés and restaurants and82,700 sq ft (1,485 sq m) of curated public space.
The building that Zigs and Zags along Victoria Street not only provides a new eye-catching addition to the streetscape of Victoria Street, it will also provide 190,000 sq ft (17,650 sq m) of Grade A office space and 37,000 sq ft (3,437 Sq ft) of shops and restaurants with terraces on 70% of floors. Iberica has already signed up to a ground and first floor unit sitting on the edge of Hooper Place, the new walkway between The Zig Zag Building and Kings Gate where new public realm and gardens will be accessible. Due for completion Q2 2015.
An exemplary new building with striking architecture and an art filled double-height office reception. Land Securities welcome OMV, Rolls Royce, World Fuel Services, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Schlumberger to the building. Exciting retailers All Bar One, Benugo, LEON and Curzon Victoria are all now open.
123 Victoria Street provides 199,000 sq ft (18,487 sq m) of Grade A refurbished office space and a brand new retail arcade on the ground floor. With a choice of 3 entrances from Howick Place, Cathedral Piazza or Victoria Street our new occupiers Jimmy Choo, Bally, Labelux, CPA Global, Intuit, CDC Group and John Lewis Partnership have all been able to make this versatile building their home.
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Cardinal Place Cardinal Place kick-started the rebirth of Victoria as an attractive place for global businesses to be located, bringing with it retail space accommodating over 26 High Street brands. Home to key occupiers including Microsoft, Experian, EDF, Ruffer and Wellington Management, a Marks & Spencer anchor store and roof garden. — 45
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