First week of October arriving at LHR 11:40 am.
Plan is to check in to hotel in Victoria area and have a walk down to Big Ben and along Whitehall towards Trafalgar square to see the sights, take some pictures and stay awake until dinner time
What is your favorite spot for first night dinner?
Posted by
Penzance
58 posts
Core by Clare Smyth; The Wolseley.
Posted by
Land of La
9893 posts
What ever pub grub is near my accommodation.
In that area consider The Clarence, Horse and Guardsman or the Two Chairman.
Posted by
232 posts
If you're specifically asking about a restaurant somewhat near Trafalgar Square:
- Hoppers
- The Palomar
- Maison François
- Berenjak Soho
- Cinnamon Bazaar
- Plaza Khao Gaeng
- Imad’s Syrian Kitchen
- Din Tai Fung Covent Garden
- The French House
Those places are good. Tough to give the best recommendation with no specific criteria.
Posted by
SF Bay Area
1197 posts
Two weeks ago we arrived and did the same walk. We made a 5:30 reservation for Dishoom Covent Garden, and we enjoyed it.
It's not far from Trafalgar Square.
Posted by
OP
13 posts
Thank you for the replies.
Looking for something that feels like "we are in London!" Not fancy, but different from our three regular choices at home (chicken, burgers, or pizza) And also deciding is not something we are great at when we are hungry and tired.
Posted by
OP
13 posts
@Claudia
The pub menus look amazing! I think they are leading so far and even my picky eater can find something she likes :)
Posted by
US
36 posts
There's a Hobsons Fish and Chips not far from Trafalgar Square. That's where we ate on our arrival day this summer. Nothing says "Welcome to the UK" to us like fish and chips. And they've got a gluten free menu, which may or may not matter to you but was needed for our travel party.
Posted by
SoCal
2166 posts
What ever pub grub is near my accommodation.
Claudia, I sense you and I would travel well together.
Posted by
Surrey, UK
635 posts
If you want something which includes traditional offerings, there is a Brown's up St Martins Lane from Trafalgar Square. There is also one in Cardinal Place off Victoria Street.
Posted by
offline
1438 posts
I second Dishoom...
Posted by
Chicagoland
1332 posts
If arriving after a transatlantic flight, I prefer a pub with a good menu or similar near my hotel. Save the "special" restaurants for later when jet lag is not an issue.
Claudia's pub choices are good.
Posted by
Land of La
9893 posts
Do hope the OP shares where they went.
jphbucks ….. i throughly enjoy a good pub cuz I Love people watching, food is fine, I can use the loo and after walking for miles the 1 pint of Guinness relaxes tired muscles. There’s a big bonus in appreciation if there’s a pub pet.; Rudi at the Mitre Richmond, The General at the Seven Stars. Makes me smile!
Posted by
OP
13 posts
We will be there at the end of this month. Also a plus for my daughter if they have a pub pet !
Claudia
I will check back and let you know where we end up