West End Eats

10 stops in 35 minutes

Screenshot by Author of Google Maps Now that theatres are open at full capacity and restrictions on social contact have eased, it is the perfect time to visit (or re-visit) London’s theatres. There is truly no shortage of places to eat in the West End.  Here is just a taste of places for afternoon tea or pre-theatre dinner:

• Café in the Crypt (Start) Afternoon Tea
  Trafalgher Square, London WC2N 4JF
  
• Leicester Square Kitchen (A) Pre-Theatre Dinner
  31-36 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LH
  
• J Sheekey (B) Pre-Theatre Dinner
  28-32 St. Martin's Court, London WC2N 4AL
  
• Clos Maggiore (C) Pre-Theatre Dinner
  King Street, London C2E 8JD
  
• The Ivy (D) Afternoon Tea
  1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ
  
• Ham Yard Hotel (E) Afternoon Tea
  Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT
  
• Hawksmoor Air Street (F) Pre-Theatre Dinner
  5A Air Street, London W1J 0AD
  
• Fortnum & Mason (G) Afternoon Tea
  181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER
  
• The Wolseley (H) Afternoon Tea
  160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB
  
• The Ritz London (End) Afternoon Tea
  150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
  

BONUS : These stops also follow the Art of London digital art trail on display until September 30th.

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London Digital Art Trail

Must-see art experience of the year

Art of London has teamed up with National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Royal Academy and broadcast partner Sky Arts to present the Augmented Reality Art Gallery. From now until the end of the month, some of the most popular paintings can be viewed outdoors through a free augmented reality app.

To get started download the Art of London : AR Gallery on iOS or Android. In the app you will find a map detailing the trail throughout the West End, from Orange Street to St. Martin’s Lane, Leicester Square through to Piccadilly Circus, around St James’s towards Piccadilly. Once you locate an Art of London plaque, scan the QR code with your phone and you’ll be able to view the painting on the wall through augmented reality.

The 20 stops include Malala Yousafzai by Shirin Neshat (Orange Street), Bathers at Asnieres by Georges Seurat (130 Jermyn Street) and Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh (Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly) from the National Gallery and Sir Tom Jones by Duncan Shoosmith (114 St. Martin’s Lane) and Sir Ian McKellen by Christian Hook (Wyndham’s Theatre) from Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year. There is also a digital map to explore other arts and entertainment offerings in the area.

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Catch these classic paintings before they disappear!
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