sailinglisa Posted August 10, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Can anyone give me the specific names of the above? I know there is a cafe in Russell Square across from the hotel, but what about the other streets in the area? I've had no luck with google or other search engines. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted August 10, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Can anyone give me the specific names of the above?How many hours have you got to read a list? ;) This is an area plentifully supplied with restaurants etc. First, look at a map of the hotel's location. First, go towards the south. There are restaurants on the east side of Russell Square and both sides of Southampton Row as far as Bloomsbury Way/Theobalds Road (including on some of the little side streets leading off to the east). There are a few restaurants on Sicilian Avenue, just to the southwest of that junction. There is a very good Korean restaurant underneath Holborn Tube station (entrance on Kingsway). There are more restaurants if you walk either way along High Holborn. And southwest of the junction of High Holborn and Kingsway is the Covent Garden area, where there are literally hundreds of restaurants for every taste and budget. At this point, you are about 15 minutes' walk from the hotel. If you go back to the hotel, go north and turn right into Bernard Street. There are some restaurants along here. But if you go past the Tube station, you will get to the Brunswick Centre before you reach Hunter Street. This has recently been repopulated with some excellent shops and restaurants (including the ever-reliable Giraffe) - as well as one of London's best art house cinemas. This is about 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailinglisa Posted August 10, 2007 Author #3 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Globaliser - thank you so very much!! I have my map and have now printed out these instructions. Hard to believe so much so close by! I guess I am used to being in the USA where everything is a bit of a distance away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted August 10, 2007 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Globaliser - thank you so very much!! I have my map and have now printed out these instructions. Hard to believe so much so close by! I guess I am used to being in the USA where everything is a bit of a distance away. If you want a drink, do not use the hotel bar. it is very expensive. Go out of the main door, down the steps and turn left. walk to the end of the hotel and cross the road to the Barclays bank. Keep on walking away from the hotel for about 50/75 yards(meters) On the left is a pub which looks quite modern. The beer is amongst the cheapest in central London and it has real ales from different parts of the country. Do not get a pint until you find one you like. Try them in half pints first. In fact if you ask for a taste they might let you try before you buy!! There is a more traditional London pub directly behind the Russell. I know this as I have stayed at the hotel a number of times on business. The restaurant is in a spectacular room as the hotel is old, in fact I believe it is the oldest hotel built as specifically as a hotel in London. The food is not bad but thee is little atmosphere as few people dine here. If you turn left out of the hotel an walk for a few minutes you come to Southampton Row and there are a number of restaurants on either side of the road. :):)Happy Cruising:):) :cool: Dai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindlychap Posted August 10, 2007 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2007 the hotel is old, in fact I believe it is the oldest hotel built as specifically as a hotel in London. Savoy Hotel - 1889 Hotel Russell - 1898. And the Savoy is wonderful........ Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailinglisa Posted August 11, 2007 Author #6 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Dai - thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@stanton19.freeserve. Posted August 11, 2007 #7 Share Posted August 11, 2007 We stayed in the Tavistock Hotel on Tavistock Square for a weekend last year. The Bloomsbury area of London is very much a lived in area, with larege old buildings mixed in with residential property of all types. You will find loads of restaurants, pubs, cafes and shops catering to all levels. You will only have to walk around the block to find something to suit your taste. Have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailinglisa Posted August 13, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Tony - thank you for that information. I assume that this is a relatively safe area of London........just take the same precautions that I would take anywhere else I would travel. How about after dark? I'm talking 7:00 - 8:00pm or so........safe for someone to walk alone a few blocks or should I try and stay with a group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted August 13, 2007 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Tony - thank you for that information. I assume that this is a relatively safe area of London........just take the same precautions that I would take anywhere else I would travel. How about after dark? I'm talking 7:00 - 8:00pm or so........safe for someone to walk alone a few blocks or should I try and stay with a group? I am always 'on my own' when staying in this area and I feel completely safe. The area is very cosmopolitan with lots of students. If you feel happy on your own then fine, but it is also an area which is good if there is a group of you. :):)Happy Cruising:):) :cool: Dai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailinglisa Posted August 14, 2007 Author #10 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Dai - thank you! I am so looking forward to my first trip to London! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted August 14, 2007 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I assume that this is a relatively safe area of London........just take the same precautions that I would take anywhere else I would travel. How about after dark? I'm talking 7:00 - 8:00pm or so........safe for someone to walk alone a few blocks or should I try and stay with a group?This is a safe part of town, even for someone on their own. You'll see that it's normally pretty busy until late in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayF Posted August 14, 2007 #12 Share Posted August 14, 2007 How about after dark? I'm talking 7:00 - 8:00pm or so........safe for someone to walk alone a few blocks or should I try and stay with a group? What time of year are you in London ? It will still be daylight at 8pm between April and mid-September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBop Posted August 14, 2007 #13 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hi! I'm finding this website very useful for all sorts of London info in neighborhoods/districts. http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/ Also, check out "Chowhound" UK/Ireland and do a search: http://www.chowhound.com/boards/42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailinglisa Posted August 14, 2007 Author #14 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thanks everyone! I will be in London at the end of October....27th through the 30th. Thanks for the links to those websites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted August 14, 2007 #15 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hope you have fun! And enjoy the extra hour's lie in on Sunday 28 October. The clocks go back on that Saturday/Sunday night here, as across all of Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted August 14, 2007 #16 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Do not get a pint until you find one you like. Try them in half pints first. But get them in pint glasses, so that people won't think you're a girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted August 14, 2007 #17 Share Posted August 14, 2007 But get them in pint glasses, so that people won't think you're a girl!But do we think someone called sailinglisa would care? ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted August 14, 2007 #18 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Ooh, didn't see that! Best get the half-pints period then. It's considered quite unladylike in some circles for a gal to drink from a pint glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted August 14, 2007 #19 Share Posted August 14, 2007 It's considered quite unladylike in some circles for a gal to drink from a pint glass.Though most girlies these days seem to be either drinking Bacardi Breezes and WKDs, or else beer from bottles (no glasses)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailinglisa Posted August 15, 2007 Author #20 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Wally - I am a girl so no offense taken!!! :) BTW - I hate to admit this, but I am not a beer drinker......give me a good martini or a glass of wine. And great - another hour of sleep!!!! Will help me with my jet lag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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