West End

5 Bentinck Street Marylebone
London
W1U 2EG
+44 2074675930

property

Dining

1 L’Entrecote Marylebone
One may find it slightly strange to only give one’s patrons one option for dinner, but no one has seemed to complain about L’Entrecote’s steak frites since the first one opened in 1959. Keeping the original French Bistrot atmosphere, L’Entrecote has closely spaced wooden table, mirrored walls, colorful tablecloths covered in paper and hand chipped frites. Keeping with the traditional brasserie style, you will be given the option to have your steak cooked blue, rare, medium or well done and it will be served in two stages, so you can enjoy your steak at its best. Accompanied by the famous secret recipe sauce that has gone hand in hand with L’Entrecote’s steaks since 1959, you are guaranteed to have a great meal. Unfortunately they do not take reservations.

2 Meat Liquor
Owner Yiani Papoutsis set out to bring an American classic, the hamburger, to London and to do it the right way…luckily he most certainly has done so! Serving a patty of ground chuck steak with plenty of toppings, Meat Liquor reminds you that a simple dish like the hamburger can still be a delicacy when it is done with dedication. Now for the other half of the name, Liquor. One barman chops ice from a solid block, while his colleagues serve classic drinks mixed properly, and if you order the right one it might even be served in a jam jar. The décor mimics a Lower East Side diner, with exposed light bulbs and wiring, loud music, and “street art” covering the walls. Although the ambience may seem overwhelming, the combination of food and setting makes for a unique experience that will tempt your palate for more. Unfortunately they do not take reservations.

3 Orrery
Located in a converted stable block, Orrery is a long, thin restaurant with one wall lined with banquette seating and large arching windows providing a beautiful view of the St. Marylebone Church gardens opposite. You won’t need to be sold on their food once you have seen their famously delicious cheese trolley, showcasing independently produced cheeses from various regions of France. But if cheese is not your forte you will definitely enjoy the fresh, local menu that changes almost daily and is known for the pied de cochon farci and pommes mousseline Madeira and truffle.

4 The Providores & Tapa Room
Offering a creative and innovative menu that continually changes, The Providores provides the perfect place for a fancy dinner upstairs or a wonderful, casual breakfast downstairs (also open for lunch and dinner). Taking after creator Peter Gordon, Providores maintains a New Zealand/Pacific Island feel and cuisine that never ceases to surprise or amaze. Known for dishes like smoked coconut tamarind laksa with fish dumplings and soba noodles upstairs or the glazed duck-filled buns with chili jam downstairs the unique dishes will catch your eye, but more importantly they will excite your taste buds. Unfortunately they do not take reservations for the Tapa Room, but reservations are advisable for the Providores.

5 Galvin Bistrot De Luxe
Since the day its doors opened Bistrot De Luxe has been a favorite of London’s. A seasonally changing menu and high quality ingredients have led Bistrot De Luxe to the spot of Best French Restaurant two years in a row. One of the most knowledgeable staffs in London, the front of house does not hesitate to suggest wine pairings or offer details on how food is prepared, while still maintaining friendly conversation. Bistrot De Luxe provides a bit of London flair to the classic French bistro menu that they so perfectly serve.

6 Locanda Locatelli
The kitchen is run by the truly amazing head chef Giorgio Locatelli who brings experience ranging all the way back to the days he worked in his uncle’s Michelin-starred restaurant at the age of five. Although the frosted glass windows may seem more Miami Beach than West End, Locanda Locatelli brings fantastic food straight from the tables of Italy to this cozy dining room on Seymour Street. Besides the food, the real highlight of the restaurant is the wine list, which drops all the way to the floor and consists of Italian classics as well as never before heard of diamonds in the rough. Locatelli has and undoubtedly will continue to maintain the very highest of standards in the culinary industry year after year.

7 Côte Brasserie
Located in the world famous St. Christopher’s Place, Côte is an award-winning French restaurant with cuisine inspired by the many simple bistros in Paris, where locals tend to stray away from over-the-top dining and prefer simple dining. Côte is dedicated to offering classic, delicious dishes to its customers such as Steak Frites and Niçoise salads. Côte is the recipient of the “Best Value Restaurant in the UK” award in 2009. Côte is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering fresh ingredients and affordable dishes all day long.
Culture

8 The Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection, situated in an historic town house, is made up of 25 galleries displaying treasures of a world past. This national museum maintains a world-famous range of fine arts from the 15th to 19th centuries, an unsurpassed armory, a notably large collection of Old Master paintings and 18th Century French paintings. Originally the private collection of Richard Seymour-Conway and then his son Sir Richard Wallace, it was then donated to the nation by his widow in 1897 and opened to the public in 1900. The only condition of Sir Wallace’s widow was that the collection remains together as a whole, which is quite unique seeing as most museums lend pieces on loan. Admission is free.

9 Marylebone Farmers’ Market
The Marylebone Farmers’ Market is the certified flagship market of London Farmers’ Markets. Each Sunday from 10AM – 2PM Moxon Street Car Park fills with the widest variety of the fresh ingredients London has to offer. Local farmers and artisans provide a huge range of farm grown produce, vegetables, dairy produce, artisan breads, homemade cakes, organic meat and poultry, farm pressed juices, handmade preserves and lots more. So if you need to go grocery shopping or are simply having a lazy Sunday, just follow your nose to the Moxon Street Car Park. All products are from within 100 miles of the city limits.

10 The Marylebone Library
One of the many great public libraries that London has to offer, the Marylebone Library is a great place to find any resource you might need. They have a vast collection of books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks, as well as reading groups, children’s events and very helpful librarians. They also have access to exclusive online services such as Who’s Who, The Times Digital Archive, The Economist and Kompass (free for members).

11 Wigmore Hall
Much like New York’s Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall is stage to which all aspire to play on. For some it is their first professional performance and a stepping stone towards a great career, while for some of the world’s most sought-after soloists and chamber musicians it is merely another stop on an impressive list of tour destinations. Presenting over 400 events in a single season, Wigmore Hall attracts a loyal crowd of music lovers and sells over 165,000 tickets a year. And even if you can’t make it to a show, each week a concert is broadcast on the radio and the internet on BBC Radio 3.

12 Selfridges
Offering the world’s largest shoe department, Selfridges holds within a treat for every shopper. Providing all the UK with high fashion, centrally located in one place, Selfridges is a true sight to behold. And much like the Macy’s windows in New York City, Selfridges has become famous for displaying beautiful works of art in their windows, whether literally or with products.

13 Daunt Books
A true, old-style book shop, with an almost library setting and beautiful long oak galleries. The skylights that take the place of a ceiling provide fantastic, natural reading light all day long. In addition to the quaint setting, they have a massive collection of books for sale, so any type of reader can make Daunt Books home.

14 Regents Park
Originally organized as hunting grounds for Henry VIII, Regents Park now boasts the largest grass area in Central London. Providing a variety of facilities, such as multiple sports fields, an Open Air Theatre, multiple cafes and restaurants, and the London Zoo. If Henry VIII were to see the Park as it is today he would not recognize the colorful gardens and well groomed playing fields that now cover the space.

15 St Christopher's Place
Whether it’s shopping, dining, or people watching, St. Christopher’s Place provides a variety of entertainment for the London traveler. Only a few short minutes from AKA West End, these shop-lined alley ways feature quaint shops including new British fashion brands such as Whistles, Penhaligons and Hobbs. St. Christopher’s Place offers over twenty dining areas each with different tastes to satisfy every palette. Choices range from authentic Italian food at Carluccio’s to pan Asian at Cocochan. If shopping or fine dining aren't your cup of tea, the beautiful and tranquil setting of St. Christopher’s Place offers visitors and locals a chance to stop for a moment and enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle of the busy London streets.