Shanna's Guidebook - Marylebone & SoHo Recommendations from a Local
Food scene
A vibey restaurant with loud(er) music and great food (sharing plates), if you’re looking for an energetic dinner spot! Book in advance.
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Pachamama
18 Thayer StA vibey restaurant with loud(er) music and great food (sharing plates), if you’re looking for an energetic dinner spot! Book in advance.
Opso
10 Paddington StExcellent Greek food with indoor and outdoor tables.
Great brunch spot serving vegetarian dishes (for non-veggies, they have eggs!)
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Kin
22 Foley StGreat brunch spot serving vegetarian dishes (for non-veggies, they have eggs!)
A lovely Brasserie on the high street corner. Plenty of outdoor tables though tends to be busy, book in advance for breakfast lunch or dinner
La Brasseria Milanese
42 Marylebone High StreetA lovely Brasserie on the high street corner. Plenty of outdoor tables though tends to be busy, book in advance for breakfast lunch or dinner
Mostly indoor dining. Classic, wooden decor make this Austrian restaurant very charming. Known for their delicious schnitzel
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Fischer's
50 Marylebone High StMostly indoor dining. Classic, wooden decor make this Austrian restaurant very charming. Known for their delicious schnitzel
Creative cocktails and dimsum are served in this multi-floor, candlelit venue. The vibes are buzzy but tame- music affords talking and there won’t be dancing. Book online in advance to ensure your seat. I recommend the Academy bar up top.
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Opium Cocktail bar and Dim Sum Parlour
15-16 Gerrard StCreative cocktails and dimsum are served in this multi-floor, candlelit venue. The vibes are buzzy but tame- music affords talking and there won’t be dancing. Book online in advance to ensure your seat. I recommend the Academy bar up top.
Stunning beautiful decor, covered in plants. An upscale lunch or dinner.
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The Ivy Chelsea Garden
197 King's RoadStunning beautiful decor, covered in plants. An upscale lunch or dinner.
Charming bakery and kitchen offering a healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free menu, an elegant ambience and a beautiful aesthetic.
Signature dishes: roasted carrots with caramelized onion hummus, truffle gnocchi, bbq aubergine with tahini.
A.O.K Kitchen & Bakery
52-55 Dorset StCharming bakery and kitchen offering a healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free menu, an elegant ambience and a beautiful aesthetic.
Signature dishes: roasted carrots with caramelized onion hummus, truffle gnocchi, bbq aubergine with tahini.
Beast presents a unique gastronomic experience as you dine on a set menu of Norwegian crab or Angus steak at a communal, candle lit dining table in a striking atmosphere. On the expensive side.
Beast
3 Chapel PlBeast presents a unique gastronomic experience as you dine on a set menu of Norwegian crab or Angus steak at a communal, candle lit dining table in a striking atmosphere. On the expensive side.
This Tel-Aviv inspired small plates eatery is one of London's top spots for Middle Eastern cuisine. Rustic, delicious, rave reviews. Moderate pricing.
Delamina Marylebone
56-58 Marylebone LaneThis Tel-Aviv inspired small plates eatery is one of London's top spots for Middle Eastern cuisine. Rustic, delicious, rave reviews. Moderate pricing.
If you're looking for cheap eats, Sidechick could be your go-to. Burger masters Patty & Bun launched Sidechick as a chicken spin-off brand during the pandemic. Now, its a two-floor restaurant focusing mostly on chicken, seasonable vegetables and cocktails. Easy, family-friendlyu.
Sidechick
56 James StreetIf you're looking for cheap eats, Sidechick could be your go-to. Burger masters Patty & Bun launched Sidechick as a chicken spin-off brand during the pandemic. Now, its a two-floor restaurant focusing mostly on chicken, seasonable vegetables and cocktails. Easy, family-friendlyu.
This lively Mexican restaurant serves up sharing plates, loud music and cocktails (particularly, Margaritas!). Leave the kids at home for this one - the energy is half restaurant, half bar, and the entrance looks like an Adult shop.
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La Bodega Negra
9 Old Compton StThis lively Mexican restaurant serves up sharing plates, loud music and cocktails (particularly, Margaritas!). Leave the kids at home for this one - the energy is half restaurant, half bar, and the entrance looks like an Adult shop.
This suberb Soho yakitori chicken shop offers Japanese small plates, almost exclusively chicken. Order anything from a chicken wing to chicken tail - all roasted over the grill as you sit in awe at the mostly-bar seating. Great date spot.
Humble Chicken
54 Frith StreetThis suberb Soho yakitori chicken shop offers Japanese small plates, almost exclusively chicken. Order anything from a chicken wing to chicken tail - all roasted over the grill as you sit in awe at the mostly-bar seating. Great date spot.
Cosy, traditional British pub and neighborhood favourite. Go for an after-work drink or pub dining. Kid Friendly during the day.
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The Cavendish
35 New Cavendish StCosy, traditional British pub and neighborhood favourite. Go for an after-work drink or pub dining. Kid Friendly during the day.
Groceries
The largest nearby grocery store with all the bells and whistles. Closer shops include a sainsburys and tesco (just type them into Google maps)- though they’re smaller and less well stocked.
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Waitrose & Partners Marylebone
101 Marylebone High StThe largest nearby grocery store with all the bells and whistles. Closer shops include a sainsburys and tesco (just type them into Google maps)- though they’re smaller and less well stocked.
Shopping
Now in its twelfth year, Cabbages and Frocks Market is among London’s fanciest. Held every Saturday afternoon (11am-5pm) in the quaint cobbled courtyard behind St Marylebone Parish Church, it's a fashionista fave which specialises in vintage clothes, handmade jewellery and eclectic designer goods, often at (relatively) affordable prices. If bargain-hunting leaves you parched, you can catch your breath on the courtyard’s benches over coffee and macarons – it’s that kind of market. Coupled with a leisurely stroll down Marylebone High Street (which it’s adjacent to at the Baker Street end), Cabbages and Frocks Market is an ideal way to sample the bijou London life. Nick Levine
Cabbages & Frocks Market
Marylebone High StreetNow in its twelfth year, Cabbages and Frocks Market is among London’s fanciest. Held every Saturday afternoon (11am-5pm) in the quaint cobbled courtyard behind St Marylebone Parish Church, it's a fashionista fave which specialises in vintage clothes, handmade jewellery and eclectic designer goods, often at (relatively) affordable prices. If bargain-hunting leaves you parched, you can catch your breath on the courtyard’s benches over coffee and macarons – it’s that kind of market. Coupled with a leisurely stroll down Marylebone High Street (which it’s adjacent to at the Baker Street end), Cabbages and Frocks Market is an ideal way to sample the bijou London life. Nick Levine
Selfridges - probably the most popular shop in town - celebrated its centenary in 2009. With its concession boutiques, store-wide themed events and collections from the hottest new brands, it's a first port-of-call for stylish one-stop shopping, while useful floor plans make navigating the store easy-peasy. The basement is chock-full of hip home accessories and stylish but practical kitchen equipment (think Alessi, Le Creuset and Kitchenaid), while the ground floor boasts the Wonder Room - 19,000sq ft of luxury brands - and a well-stocked beauty hall, complete with its own Nails Inc manicure station. But most shoppers make a beeline for Selfridges' excellent fashion floors.
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Selfridges
400 Oxford StSelfridges - probably the most popular shop in town - celebrated its centenary in 2009. With its concession boutiques, store-wide themed events and collections from the hottest new brands, it's a first port-of-call for stylish one-stop shopping, while useful floor plans make navigating the store easy-peasy. The basement is chock-full of hip home accessories and stylish but practical kitchen equipment (think Alessi, Le Creuset and Kitchenaid), while the ground floor boasts the Wonder Room - 19,000sq ft of luxury brands - and a well-stocked beauty hall, complete with its own Nails Inc manicure station. But most shoppers make a beeline for Selfridges' excellent fashion floors.
Kabiri’s admirable mission statement is to showcase the best in jewellery, regardless of its price, provenance or how well known the designer is.
Kabiri
94 Marylebone LnKabiri’s admirable mission statement is to showcase the best in jewellery, regardless of its price, provenance or how well known the designer is.
Kabiri’s admirable mission statement is to showcase the best in jewellery, regardless of its price, provenance or how well known the designer is.
Kj's Laundry
74 Marylebone LnKabiri’s admirable mission statement is to showcase the best in jewellery, regardless of its price, provenance or how well known the designer is.
Daunt Books is an original Edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and graceful skylights situated in Marylebone High Street.
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Daunt Books Marylebone
84 Marylebone High StDaunt Books is an original Edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and graceful skylights situated in Marylebone High Street.
Founded by Belma Gaudio, Koibird is Marylebone Lane's colourful concept store, which rotates its stock every four months in order to reflect a theme or travel destination. Previous edits have drawn influence from the alps, the beach, California and, currently Korea. The boutique showcases emerging talent, including playfully feminine hair accessories by Lele Sadoughi and Instagram favourite, Sleeper pyjamas. I particularly love its enticing 'Pharmacy-K' curation of Korean skincare and beauty brands, many of which are exclusive to Koibird in the UK including Soohyang candles, JINsoon nail polishes and Beautiqlo cleansers.
Koibird
62 Marylebone LnFounded by Belma Gaudio, Koibird is Marylebone Lane's colourful concept store, which rotates its stock every four months in order to reflect a theme or travel destination. Previous edits have drawn influence from the alps, the beach, California and, currently Korea. The boutique showcases emerging talent, including playfully feminine hair accessories by Lele Sadoughi and Instagram favourite, Sleeper pyjamas. I particularly love its enticing 'Pharmacy-K' curation of Korean skincare and beauty brands, many of which are exclusive to Koibird in the UK including Soohyang candles, JINsoon nail polishes and Beautiqlo cleansers.
Founded by father-and-son duo Charlie and Joe in 2009, Caseley Hayford is credited with pioneering a new genre of menswear in London, splicing tradition Savile Row tailoring with sportswear and subculture references. Womenswear followed in 2017, satisfying a thirst for contemporary, bespoke female tailoring in London. The brand opened its first standalone boutique in 2018 to a fanfare reception, impeccably designed by Charlie's wife, interior designer Sophie Ashby. Head here for the perfect collarless shirt, louche outerwear and made-to-measure contemporary suiting, working from a library of 3000 fabrics and cut with a signature dash of anarchy.
Casely-Hayford
3 Chiltern StFounded by father-and-son duo Charlie and Joe in 2009, Caseley Hayford is credited with pioneering a new genre of menswear in London, splicing tradition Savile Row tailoring with sportswear and subculture references. Womenswear followed in 2017, satisfying a thirst for contemporary, bespoke female tailoring in London. The brand opened its first standalone boutique in 2018 to a fanfare reception, impeccably designed by Charlie's wife, interior designer Sophie Ashby. Head here for the perfect collarless shirt, louche outerwear and made-to-measure contemporary suiting, working from a library of 3000 fabrics and cut with a signature dash of anarchy.
Founded in 1643, Cire Trudon is the oldest candle maker in the world. Chiltern Street boasts the only European bricks-and-mortar Cire Trudon shop outside of France, imbued with old-worldly Parisian charm. Handpick tapered candlesticks in a spectrum of hues and browse an enticing array of beautifully packaged home fragrance and perfumes including my personal favourite – the stately 'bust' candles, which reimagine notable French dignitaries and royals in scented wax.
Cire Trudon
36 Chiltern StFounded in 1643, Cire Trudon is the oldest candle maker in the world. Chiltern Street boasts the only European bricks-and-mortar Cire Trudon shop outside of France, imbued with old-worldly Parisian charm. Handpick tapered candlesticks in a spectrum of hues and browse an enticing array of beautifully packaged home fragrance and perfumes including my personal favourite – the stately 'bust' candles, which reimagine notable French dignitaries and royals in scented wax.
Fall under the spell of VV Rouleaux, an inspiring haberdashery haven with ribbon reels and frippery as far as the eye can see. Alongside luxe trimmings, the shop also sells lace, linen, artificial flowers and seasonal decorations.
V V Rouleaux
102 Marylebone LnFall under the spell of VV Rouleaux, an inspiring haberdashery haven with ribbon reels and frippery as far as the eye can see. Alongside luxe trimmings, the shop also sells lace, linen, artificial flowers and seasonal decorations.
Activities
Swingers combines crazy golf, street food, cocktails and great service into an incredible social experience at two stunning venues in the heart of London, one of which is in south Marylebone.
Swingers - West End
15 John Prince's StSwingers combines crazy golf, street food, cocktails and great service into an incredible social experience at two stunning venues in the heart of London, one of which is in south Marylebone.
Sightseeing
One of London's most beautiful parks, located just two blocks north of the flat. A wonderful place to stroll includes a river running through the middle.
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The Regent's Park
One of London's most beautiful parks, located just two blocks north of the flat. A wonderful place to stroll includes a river running through the middle.
A lesser-known museum with both funny and historic cartoons. Low cost and family-friendly - though the cartoons themselves are traditional, meaning they may be oriented around humor difficult for very young children to grasp.
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The Cartoon Museum
63 Wells StA lesser-known museum with both funny and historic cartoons. Low cost and family-friendly - though the cartoons themselves are traditional, meaning they may be oriented around humor difficult for very young children to grasp.
A free museum and library in central London connecting science, medicine, life and art. Explore our exhibitions, live events, gallery tours etc. Always a nice visit. 15min walk from the flat.
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Wellcome Collection
183 Euston RdA free museum and library in central London connecting science, medicine, life and art. Explore our exhibitions, live events, gallery tours etc. Always a nice visit. 15min walk from the flat.