Paul Rothe & Son (Marylebone)

An old-school lunch spot serving soups and freshly made sandwiches. Lunch only.

The Jackalope (Marylebone)

A cozy pub offering Asian noodles, ordered from the basement kitchen.

Alley Cats Pizza (Marylebone)

New York-style pizza served in a casual setting.

Arome Bakery (Marylebone – Duke Street)

A bakery specializing in French-Asian pastries.

Kiln (Soho)

Authentic Thai food cooked over an open kiln. Try to grab a bar seat for a front-row view of the cooking. Perfect for spicy food lovers. Expect a wait.

Good Friend Chicken (Chinatown)

Crispy, Asian-style popcorn chicken available for takeaway (cash only).

Dishoom (Multiple Locations)

A London classic for Indian food. No reservations required, but expect long queues (up to 1 hour).

St. JOHN (Multiple Locations)

A Michelin-starred restaurant known for its “nose-to-tail” dining philosophy (aka a lot of meat). A London institution that popularized bone marrow. Doesn't require a tasting menu. One location in Marylebone. Reservations for all of 2025 are now available.

Lita (Marylebone)

A Mediterranean bistro located near Holmes Hotel. Reservations open 3 months in advance.

OPSO (Marylebone)

A modern Greek restaurant near holmes hotel, with reservations available up to 9 months in advance.

Fairuz (Marylebone)

Highly recommended Lebanese cuisine, endorsed by Lebanese classmates. Reservations open 3 months in advance.

Chiltern Firehouse (Marylebone) - CURRENTLY CLOSED

Contemporary American cuisine inside the chiltern firehouse hotel. Great for drinks, and walk-ins are sometimes available. Reservations open 2.5 months in advance. Ironically, this place is closed due to a recent fire, but it may be open in time for the wedding.

Cinder - St John's Wood (St John's Wood)

A grill restaurant where everything is cooked over the fire. Mediterranean/Euro fare. Possible to get last minute reservations.

Gymkhana (Mayfair)

Widely regarded as the best Indian restaurant in London. Very popular, so book 2 months in advance.

Sabor (Mayfair)

One of the only Michelin-starred restaurants that doesn't require you to do a tasting menu. Spanish restaurant with great suckling pig and octopus. Reservations available 2 months in advance, but walk-ins are also accepted.

Veeraswamy (Mayfair)

One of the oldest Indian restaurants in London, offering an upscale Indian dining experience. Reservations open 3 months in advance.

Bardo St. James's (St. James)

Italian restaurant with great pasta and live music played during your meal. Possible to get reservations up to a week prior.

Bubala (Soho)

Outstanding vegetarian small plates, even for non-vegetarians. Reservations open 2 months in advance.

Dinings SW3 (Knightsbridge)

An upscale sushi restaurant in a quaint location. Walk-ins available at the bar with no wait for small groups.

Manteca (Shoreditch)

An Italian-inspired restaurant focusing on quality meat and pasta dishes. Reservations available 2 months in advance.

The Tamil Prince (Islington)

A personal favorite for Indian food, located in a refurbished pub in our neighborhood. Casual atmosphere, with reservations available 1 month in advance.

Afternoon Tea:

The Cadogan Lounge by Benoit Blin (Knightsbridge)

A French take on the traditional British afternoon tea, which means the food is better!

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason (Mayfair)

Go here for a classic English tea experience (salon designed by Queen Elizabeth).

Fish & Chips:

The Mayfair Chippy (Mayfair)

A popular spot for British fish and chips in a casual setting.

Sunday Roast (available on Sundays only):

The Devonshire (Soho)

Highly sought-after Sunday roast in central London; reservations required well in advance.

The Grenadier (Belgravia)

Another solid roast spot. The lamb pie is delicious. May be able to reserve a few weeks in advance.

Pig & Butcher (Islington)

My personal favorite roast in London, located in our neighborhood.

The Drapers Arms (Islington)

Andrew's favorite roast located in a pub with a nice garden in the back.

The Tamil Crown (Islington)

Known for having the only Indian-style Sunday roast in the city. Sister restaurant to our favorite Indian spot.

Markets:

Borough Market (Borough)

London's largest and most famous food market, offering a wide variety of fresh produce and street food. Best visited on weekdays to avoid crowds, and is typically only open for lunch hours.

Harrod Food Halls (Knightsbridge)

Massive food halls within the iconic Harrods department store offering produce, fine dining, and other delicacies.

Chiltern Firehouse (Marylebone) - CURRENTLY CLOSED

Fancy place to get cocktails. Ironically closed due to a recent fire, but may be open in time for the wedding.

Angel in the Fields (Marylebone):

Quiet, relaxed pub with beautiful interiors. Can play darts here as well.

Coffeehouse (Soho)

Very relaxed, conversation-friendly pub, which is often hard to find in Soho.

The Devonshire (Soho)

Best pint of Guinness in London. Can get very crowded on weekends.

The Audley Public House (Soho)

Victorian-era Pub. Can get very crowded on weekends.

The Spaniards Inn (Hampstead)

One of the oldest pubs in London (1585), nestled in the Hampstead Heath.

The Holly Bush (Hampstead)

Cozy pub on a quaint street in Hampstead.

The Orange Pub & Boutique Hotel (Belgravia)

Vibey/modern pub that serves beer and good cocktails.

The Pelican (Notting Hill)

Also a vibey/modern pub, sister pub to the Hero (where the rehearsal dinner is located).

The Mall Tavern (Notting Hill)

Lower-key pub close to hyde park/kensington palace.

Gordon's Wine Bar (Covent Garden)

Wine and cheese in candlelit vaulted cellars.

Scarfes Bar (Holborn)

Live Jazz Music and great cocktails. Music starts at 8, walk-in's only.

Bar With No Name / 69 Colebrook Row (Islington)

Our favorite cocktail bar known for their famous steel corp manhattan. Reservations and walk-ins available (but likely only off-peak times). Live music during the week.

West End Shows:

Our favorites thus far have been Wicked, Moulin Rouge, and The Devil Wears Prada. link

Football Matches:

Arsenal vs Bournemouth

May 3rd - Due to demand, you will not be able to purchase tickets from the official exchange. Only second-hand sales are feasible. link

West Ham vs Tottenham

May 3rd - You must create a membership to buy tickets from the exchange. link

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace

May 10th - You must create a membership to buy tickets from the exchange. link

Arsenal vs Manchester United – Women’s League

May 11th - You must create a membership to buy tickets from the exchange. link

Museums:

Churchill War Rooms

Underground bunker where Churchill and the British Government lived and directed movements during WWII. link

Tate Modern

London's Modern Art Museum, free admission. link

The Wallace Collection

Located in a beautiful estate in Marylebone, free admission. link

Crown Jewels at London Tower

See the royal family's famous jewels and crowns. link

Other:

Harry Potter Studio Tours

Note this is outside the city. link

ABBA Voyage

Hologram ABBA concert. link

Sightseeing:

Bike Rentals/Tours

London Bicycle Tour Company (Elephant and Castle; link), Red Bike Tours (Paddington; link), Notting Hill Bike Tours (Notting Hill; link)

River Cruise

Thames River Sightseeing; link

Self-guided Walking Tour

Walking route that covers all of the main tourist attractions; link

Westminster Abbey

Self-guided or guided tour of the church; link

Parks:

Regents Park

Super close to the hotel

St James Park

Near Big Ben/Westminster

Clissold Park

Northeast London

Neighborhoods to Explore:

Hampstead

Where we are getting married! Highly recommend exploring the heath, pubs, flask walk and just generally walking around the town as it's super quaint.

Notting Hill

Portobello Road Market, colorful houses.

Knightsbridge

Beautiful posh area, where Harrods Department Store is located.

Shoreditch

Artsy and edgy with a real city vibe. Great for a night out.

Islington/Angel

Where Andrew and I live! A good mix between West and East London. Explore the canals, camden passage, and highbury fields. We are happy to give you a walk around.

Greenwich

Small village on the shores of the Thames with a nice park, where the prime meridian is located.

Richmond

Where ted lasso was filmed, nice downtown area and park with lots of deer. Good river walk on the Thames.