Guide to... Strand
Strand which connects Trafalgar Square with Fleet Street runs parallel to the north bank of the Thames. If you are a Monopoly fan then you will be familiar with Strand as part of the red group of properties along with Fleet Street and Trafalgar Square.
The name Strand is derived from the old European word "strond/strand" meaning the the shore or beach of the sea or ocean.
Strand is home to Charring Cross Station with is a major hub for trains travelling in to and away from London so it is quite likely that if you are travelling in to London by overground train you could end up on the Strand. If you are travelling by limo and staying at one of the best hotels in London then the same is true as Strand his where the world famous Savoy Hotel is located. Simpson's in the Strand is one of the most quintessential British restaurants for a Sunday roast with table side service and a delicious choice of roast meats Beef being the speciality.
There are a number of other hotels in the nearby are the Strand Palace Hotel is one which offers decent rooms at a relatively low price whilst still being near the centre of London.
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Eating Nightlife Shopping Sightseeing Accommodation Living Life Working Travel & Transport Studying Health & WellnessPopular Nearby Streets & Areas: Covent Garden (0.17km) Aldwych (0.19km) Burleigh Street (0.06km) Catherine Street (0.09km) Exeter Street (0.06km) Henrietta Street (0.18km) Maiden Lane (0.17km) Tavistock Street (0.08km) Wellington Street (0.08km) Aldwych (0.19km)
The Savoy Hotel
The Savoy, a Fairmont-managed five star hotel, is one of the most celebrated of London landmarks, proudly standing on...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Savoy Hotel
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 1/30/18
Inspected: on 1/30/18
Home to: Beauty & Fitness (at The Savoy Hotel), Savoy Tea (at The Savoy Hotel), Melba (at The Savoy Hotel), Kaspar's Seafood Bar & Grill (at The Savoy Hotel), American Bar (at The Savoy Hotel), Thames Foyer (at The Savoy Hotel), Beaufort Bar (at The Savoy Hotel), Simpsons in the Strand (at The Savoy Hotel) and Savoy Grill (at The Savoy Hotel)
Somerset House
Arts centre with gallery and Courtauld GalleryRead more
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Courtauld Institute Gallery
The Courtauld Institute of Art is the world’s leading centre for the study of the history and conservation of art and...Read more
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Savoy Grill (at The Savoy Hotel)
Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is without doubt one of London’s most legendary restaurants, frequented by celebrated...Read more
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Part of The Savoy Hotel
Simpsons in the Strand (at The Savoy Hotel)
One of London's oldest and most famous restaurants, Simpson's in the Strand delivers an experience that honours its...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for Simpsons in the Strand (at The Savoy Hotel)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 12/13/18
Inspected: on 12/13/18
Part of The Savoy Hotel
Amba Hotel Charing Cross
Make the most of your stay, whether you're stopping over on business or in london to discover what makes this great...Read more
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Gordon's Wine Bar
Gordon’s Wine Bar is thought to be the oldest wine bar in London having been established in 1890. The bar is very...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for Gordon's Wine Bar
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 10/24/18
Inspected: on 10/24/18
The Strand Palace Hotel
The Strand Palace Hotel is a luxurious 4-star hotel conveniently located near the centre of London. Local tourist...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Strand Palace Hotel
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 12/7/18
Inspected: on 12/7/18
Home to: The Lounge Bar (at The Strand Palace Hotel) and The Gin Palace
Lyceum Tavern
The Lyceum is a decent enough pub, especially given its touristy location, with the usual cheap-but-decent Sam...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for Lyceum Tavern
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 11/30/17
Inspected: on 11/30/17
Retro Bar
Regular events: every tuesday: quiz night with lola lasagne from 8pm. £1 entry per player. Thursdays thursday...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for Retro Bar
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 7/13/12
Inspected: on 7/13/12
The Wellington
Our pub dates from 1903 and is well known for featuring an attractive neo-gothic exterior. We retain many lovely...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Wellington
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 7/24/18
Inspected: on 7/24/18
The Gin Palace
The Gin Palace is an elegant cocktail bar featuring over 30 gins, 20 whiskies, an extensive Round the World and...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Gin Palace
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 12/7/18
Inspected: on 12/7/18
Part of The Strand Palace Hotel
The Lounge Bar (at The Strand Palace Hotel)
The Lounge Bar is a generous, relaxed space at the very heart of the hotel. It’s perfect for informal meetings,...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Lounge Bar (at The Strand Palace Hotel)
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 12/7/18
Inspected: on 12/7/18
Part of The Strand Palace Hotel
Wasabi Sushi & Bento (Strand)
The Wasabi story began in 2003 when we opened our first branch in Embankment, London. Kim, a fresh food market...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for Wasabi Sushi & Bento (Strand)
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 12/15/14
Inspected: on 12/15/14
Salieri
Salieri restaurant is a perfect spot for pre or post theatre dining. The nostalgic air of Salieri on the Strand makes...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for Salieri
Hygiene Rating: 3/5
Inspected: on 12/3/15
Inspected: on 12/3/15
The Coal Hole
You will find The Coal Hole in Strand London within a short stroll of Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square and Covent...Read more
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Food Hygiene Ratings for The Coal Hole
Hygiene Rating: 2/5
Inspected: on 1/22/19
Inspected: on 1/22/19
Beaufort Bar (at The Savoy Hotel)Top Pick
The Beaufort Bar provides a theatrical, art deco setting in which to enjoy cocktails that push the boundaries. The...Read more
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Part of The Savoy Hotel
Adelphi Theatre
Having celebrated its bicentenary in 2006 the current Adelphi Theatre is actually the fourth venue on this site in...Read more
American Bar (at The Savoy Hotel)
The Savoy hotel's legendary art deco bar, with classic cocktails and live jazz pianist every night.Read more
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Part of The Savoy Hotel
Beauty & Fitness (at The Savoy Hotel)
Beauty & Fitness at The Savoy is a private facility in the heart of London for health, relaxation and wellbeing,...Read more
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Part of The Savoy Hotel
Global Luggage
Global Luggage is a British, family-owned luggage and accessories retailer with over twenty years in the business....Read more
Kaspar's Seafood Bar & Grill (at The Savoy Hotel)
Delicious, fresh seafood served in all the slender you would expect from The Savoy. Definitely a seafood restaurant...Read more
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Part of The Savoy Hotel
Kings College London
King's College London is one of the top 25 universities in the world (2016/17 QS World University Rankings) and among...Read more
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Marconi Lounge
Our chic, atmospheric lobby bar has many faces as the day evolves. By day, the bar serves artisanal coffee, aromatic...Read more
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Part of Marconi Lounge
Home to: Marconi Lounge
Melba (at The Savoy Hotel)
Melba is The Savoy's gourmet counter on the Strand, featuring coffee by award-winning London coffee roaster, Union...Read more
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Part of The Savoy Hotel
Radio Rooftop Bar
Radio is a rooftop bar situated on the 10th floor of the ME London hotel with striking views across the river...Read more
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Savoy Tea (at The Savoy Hotel)
Savoy Tea is a bijou tea store, located in the Upper Thames Foyer. Inspired by London’s Edwardian shopping arcades,...Read more
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Part of The Savoy Hotel
Stanley Gibbons
Stanley Gibbons Ltd is the world's longest-established rare stamp merchant, supplying stamps, publications, advice...Read more
Thames Foyer (at The Savoy Hotel)
The Thames Foyer is very much the heart of The Savoy. A stunning glass dome floods this sociable spot...Read more
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Vaudeville Theatre
The current building is the third theatre to be built on this prominent Strand site. The first theatre, which had a...Read more
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Lobby Bar (One Aldwych Hotel)
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by The Sunday Telegraph, The Lobby Bar offers serious cocktails and...Read more
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Indigo Restaurant
Showcasing innovative food, courtesy of Executive Chef Dominic Teague, the Indigo menu incorporates the finest...Read more
Lyceum TheatreTop Pick
The Lyceum Theatre in London is a long and complex tale of success, downfall and rebirth. It all started in 1772 when...Read more
CellarDoor
CellarDoor is an intimate cocktail bar beneath the Aldwych in a space just big enough for cats (both feline and...Read more
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Bill's (Wellington Street)
Part of the Lyceum Theatre building in Covent Garden, Bill’s Wellington Street restaurant is perfect for pre and...Read more
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Christopher's
Originally opened in 1991 in the heart of Covent Garden, Christopher’s has established itself as one of London’s...Read more
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The Hogshead At Covent Garden
Fancy a pub with a traditional feel, friendly staff, a wide range of selected ales, a large variety of delicious food...Read more
Be At One (Covent Garden)
With our team of highly-skilled bartenders, this tiny bar belies it's size by having the biggest party atmosphere in...Read more
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Joe Allen Restaurant
Named after its first owner and creator, Joe Allen London opened in 1977 and is the mirror image of the original New...Read more
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Duchess Theatre
The Duchess is one of the youngest and smallest West End theatres. The building was originally promoted by Arthur...Read more
Siam Eatery
Bringing the deliciously bold flavours of Thai food through our range of freshly prepared hot rice boxes, noodle...Read more
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Champagne + Fromage
Shop and bistro, Champagne + Fromage brings rustic fare and fizz to London, served the French way. Our Bistro offers...Read more
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Four To Eight Restaurant
Benvenuti al Four to Eight! A contemporary, independent Italian restaurant, where you can enjoy amazing freshly made...Read more
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Cafe Murano (Covent Garden)
Angela Hartnett’s Northern Italian restaurant in the heart of both St James’s and Covent Garden. Our restaurants are...Read more
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Courtauld Gallery
Part of the University of London, located in Somerset House, features Old Masters and Impressionist paintingsRead more
Primrose Bakery (Covent Garden)
Famous cupcake bakery in London offering an assortment of cupcakes, layer cakes, biscuits, and slices as well as...Read more
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Bella Italia (Wellington Street)
We’re open every day for lunch and dinner, plus weekends for breakfast with a menu full of tasty Italian dishes made...Read more
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Hilton London Waldorf Hotel
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Polpettine
Italian restaurants and restaurant are the key area of the concern Polpettine. The objects gain in popularity in...Read more
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Byron (Wellington Street)
We started Byron back in 2007 with a simple mission: to do one thing, and do it properly. We serve simple, delicious...Read more
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Good Godfrey's
At Hilton, dining options are designed with you in mind. Start the day with a hearty breakfast or nutritious light...Read more
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Novello Theatre
The Novello Theatre, known as the Waldorf Theatre opened on 22 May 1905 with an eight-week season of opera and drama...Read more
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