Spex in the City
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1 Shorts Gardens, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9AT
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020 7240 0243
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Pick up a pair of sunnies in the sale in this funky little place and you may be able to grab yourself an absolute bargain. Staunchly independent, their idiosyncratic array of style ranges from the starkly quirky to a rather sophisticated selection. Designers include Alain Mikli, Phillippe Stark and Porsche, as well as some revered British designers Booth & Bruce and Japanese Yellows Plus. Committed to elegant eye wear, it’s worth dropping in on this shop before you choose your pair of sunglasses for the summer. Let’s face it - you don’t want to get it wrong.Opening and closing times for Spex in the City
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Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 75% off from £119
9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B | 5 minutes from Spex in the City
Near to the British Museum, this Edwardian hotel is something of a Bloomsbury landmark. Relaunched in January 2009 following a £25million makeover, each of the 174 ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 75% off from £119
9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B | 5 minutes from Spex in the City
Near to the British Museum, this Edwardian hotel is something of a Bloomsbury landmark. Relaunched in January 2009 following a £25million makeover, each of the 174 ...More
The Bloomsbury Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 77% off from £135
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B3NN | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
A smart, fashionably furnished yet traditional hotel in the centre of town with first-class service, The Bloomsbury Hotel is great value for money among the capital’s ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 77% off from £135
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B3NN | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
A smart, fashionably furnished yet traditional hotel in the centre of town with first-class service, The Bloomsbury Hotel is great value for money among the capital’s ...More
Kingsway Hall Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 75% off from £99
Great Queen Street, WC2B | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
Well-equipped, comfortable rooms await guests to this elegantly modern hotel in the heart of Theatreland. Set yourself up for the day with a hearty breakfast or ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 75% off from £99
Great Queen Street, WC2B | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
Well-equipped, comfortable rooms await guests to this elegantly modern hotel in the heart of Theatreland. Set yourself up for the day with a hearty breakfast or ...More
Eye Level Opticians
London > Useful Numbers > Opticians
37 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 1.7 miles from Spex in the City
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London > Useful Numbers > Opticians
37 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 1.7 miles from Spex in the City
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Dollond & Aitchison
London > Useful Numbers > Opticians
90 Oxford Street, London, Fitzrovia, London W1D | 9 minutes from Spex in the City
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London > Useful Numbers > Opticians
90 Oxford Street, London, Fitzrovia, London W1D | 9 minutes from Spex in the City
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20/20 Optical
London > Useful Numbers > Opticians
216 Tottenham Court Road, London, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 12 minutes from Spex in the City
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London > Useful Numbers > Opticians
216 Tottenham Court Road, London, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 12 minutes from Spex in the City
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Making Noise Quietly (Being Friends/Lost/Making Noise Quietly)
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 19th April 2012 to 26th May 2012 - Various Times
The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Sara Kestelman features in Peter Gill's production of Robert Holman's triptych of dramas, each looking at the effects of war and the universal bonds of suffering....More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 19th April 2012 to 26th May 2012 - Various Times
The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Sara Kestelman features in Peter Gill's production of Robert Holman's triptych of dramas, each looking at the effects of war and the universal bonds of suffering....More
Jongleurs Comedy Show
London > Events > Comedy Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 at 7pm and 10pm
Sway, 61-65 Great Queen Street, Holborn, WC2B | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
London-born stand-up Tony Hendriks, who gained a cult following in Jamaica with the TV series Paleface Point Of View, plus Hal Cruttenden (early show), David Baker, ...More
London > Events > Comedy Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 at 7pm and 10pm
Sway, 61-65 Great Queen Street, Holborn, WC2B | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
London-born stand-up Tony Hendriks, who gained a cult following in Jamaica with the TV series Paleface Point Of View, plus Hal Cruttenden (early show), David Baker, ...More
Step 9 (Of 12)
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st May 2012 to 26th May 2012
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 12 minutes from Spex in the City
Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st May 2012 to 26th May 2012
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 12 minutes from Spex in the City
Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the ...More
The Donmar Warehouse
London > Entertainment > Theatres
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Housed in an impressive red-brick industrial building - at various times a brewery, a banana warehouse and a film studio - this tiny repertory theatre is ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Housed in an impressive red-brick industrial building - at various times a brewery, a banana warehouse and a film studio - this tiny repertory theatre is ...More
The Hospital Club
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Spex in the City
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording studios ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Spex in the City
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording studios ...More
St. Martin's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Spex in the City
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Spex in the City
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ...More
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Elms Lesters Painting Rooms
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Spex in the City
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Spex in the City
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ...More
St Paul's Covent Garden
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Spex in the City
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Spex in the City
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ...More
Soho
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ...More
Stuart Phillips
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
25 Monmouth Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Less a hairdresser’s, more a mood enhancing experience, Phillips aims to offer his clients a positive haven from outside pressures. The cutting and colouring here is ...More
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
25 Monmouth Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Less a hairdresser’s, more a mood enhancing experience, Phillips aims to offer his clients a positive haven from outside pressures. The cutting and colouring here is ...More
Seven Dials
London > Shopping > Street or Area
Monmouth Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
The 'Seven Dials' refers to the layout of the cobbled streets in this scenic part of Covent Garden which includes Monmouth Street, Earlham Street and Mercer ...More
London > Shopping > Street or Area
Monmouth Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
The 'Seven Dials' refers to the layout of the cobbled streets in this scenic part of Covent Garden which includes Monmouth Street, Earlham Street and Mercer ...More
Paul Frank
London > Shopping > Clothing
Unit 2-3, Thomas Neal's Arcade, Earlham Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
It’s fair to say that Paul Frank lead the industry in pyjamas. Their ultra-soft, ultra-jazzy 100% cotton flannel PJ sets are deliciously snug and perfect ...More
London > Shopping > Clothing
Unit 2-3, Thomas Neal's Arcade, Earlham Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
It’s fair to say that Paul Frank lead the industry in pyjamas. Their ultra-soft, ultra-jazzy 100% cotton flannel PJ sets are deliciously snug and perfect ...More
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Souk Medina
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
1A Short's Gardens, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Relax amongst a bed of plump cushions in the half-light. The atmosphere and food at this North African restaurant are authentic and inviting. ...More
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
1A Short's Gardens, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Relax amongst a bed of plump cushions in the half-light. The atmosphere and food at this North African restaurant are authentic and inviting. ...More
Monmouth Coffee House Company
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
27 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Long before Starbucks, Costa, et al were peddling their wares on every street corner in London, Anita Le Roy had her foot on the English coffee ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
27 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Long before Starbucks, Costa, et al were peddling their wares on every street corner in London, Anita Le Roy had her foot on the English coffee ...More
Progreso
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Downstairs, Thomas Neal’s Centre, 35 Earlham Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Two London addresses, both ideal for a break from frantic shopping. Escape the hustle and bustle of Portobello Road, or the sea of fashion outlets in ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Downstairs, Thomas Neal’s Centre, 35 Earlham Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At Spex in the City
Two London addresses, both ideal for a break from frantic shopping. Escape the hustle and bustle of Portobello Road, or the sea of fashion outlets in ...More
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 5 minutes from Spex in the City
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 5 minutes from Spex in the City
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, London, Holborn, London WC1B | 10 minutes from Spex in the City
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, London, Holborn, London WC1B | 10 minutes from Spex in the City
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ...More
Royal College of Anaesthetists
London > Education > Professional Training
Churchill House, 35 Red Lion Square, London, Holborn, London WC1R | 11 minutes from Spex in the City
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London > Education > Professional Training
Churchill House, 35 Red Lion Square, London, Holborn, London WC1R | 11 minutes from Spex in the City
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Thai Square Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, London, WC2H | 1 minute from Spex in the City
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, London, WC2H | 1 minute from Spex in the City
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ...More
Phoenix Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Spex in the City
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Spex in the City
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Spex in the City
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Spex in the City
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
Lamb & Flag
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Spex in the City
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Spex in the City
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
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Detroit Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Spex in the City
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Spex in the City
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
Lowlander Beer Cafe
London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 4 minutes from Spex in the City
The reputation of the Benelux breweries precedes them and this themed bar captures the flair of Dutch cafe culture too. The impressive row of shiny silver ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 4 minutes from Spex in the City
The reputation of the Benelux breweries precedes them and this themed bar captures the flair of Dutch cafe culture too. The impressive row of shiny silver ...More
Kettner's Champagne Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
29 Romilly Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes from Spex in the City
Celebrate in style at this elegant yet wholly unpretentious Baroque champagne bar in the heart of Soho. Dimly-lit, effortlessly elegant and with gleaming Mahogany surfaces, Kettner's ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
29 Romilly Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes from Spex in the City
Celebrate in style at this elegant yet wholly unpretentious Baroque champagne bar in the heart of Soho. Dimly-lit, effortlessly elegant and with gleaming Mahogany surfaces, Kettner's ...More
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The Congress Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 5 minutes from Spex in the City
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 5 minutes from Spex in the City
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St Martins Lane Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ...More
68 Dean Street
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes from Spex in the City
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
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What's On Today Near Spex In The City Making Noise Quietly (Being Friends/Lost/Making Noise Quietly) Theatre | Until 26th May 2012 The Donmar Warehouse At Spex In The City Sara Kestelman features in Peter Gill's production of Robert Holman's triptych of dramas, each looking at the effects of war ...More  Stomp Theatre | Until 12th December 2012 Ambassadors Theatre 2 minutes walk from Spex In The City Stomp stages an aural assault on your senses at the Ambassadors Theatre. There is no plot, no dialogue and nobody ...More Latin Passion Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 Salsa! 3 minutes walk from Spex In The City Victor Hugo & The Mambo Boys and Jorge Andre play Latin beats....More Salsa: Rapid Intensive Course For Beginners Sporting Events | Until 26th May 2012 Salsa! 3 minutes walk from Spex In The City ...More  The Mousetrap Theatre | Until 15th December 2012 St Martin's Theatre 3 minutes walk from Spex In The City The longest running show in theatre history, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has been delighting and perplexing audiences for over 46 ...More Zen Bar Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 The Alley Cat 3 minutes walk from Spex In The City Resident DJs spin rhythm'n'blues, soul and ska....More  Singin' In The Rain Theatre | Until 29th September 2012 Palace Theatre 3 minutes walk from Spex In The City Singin' in the Rain plays at London's Palace Theatre following a highly successful, sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre. A ...More The Mystery Of Edwin Drood Theatre | Until 17th June 2012 Arts Theatre 3 minutes walk from Spex In The City Based on the unfinished book by Charles Dickens, Rupert Holmes's musical, following the trials and tribulations of the Theatre Royale ...More SUM Concerts | Until 2nd June 2012 Royal Opera House 3 minutes walk from Spex In The City German composer Max Richter debuts a new chamber opera at the Royal Opera House, entitled SUM, based on a best-selling book and ...More  Ballo Della Regina / La Sylphide Concerts | Until 15th June 2012 Royal Opera House 3 minutes walk from Spex In The City The operatic double bill of Balle Della Regina / La Sylphide is set to wow London crowds in the summer ...More 
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