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Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)

 
Address: 1 Piccadilly Circus, Soho,  W1J 0TR
Telephone: 020 7439 2500
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Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore) is in the London Borough of Westminster
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Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)As music and video giants go, Virgin's Megastore in Piccadilly (formerly Tower Records) is perhaps the most accommodating and rewarding choice. The gigantic store has got it all, and more, and its layout in terms of various departments stops one from feeling overwhelmed.

EDITOR'S NOTE: When Virgin bought out Tower Records the indie spirit of this store - which saw several charting acts formed among the staff and even inspired tosh movie 'Empire Records' - disappeared. It was replaced by a vast 'Top 40' section, some eye-watering prices, but a good solid selection. The death of Tower was a sad one for music lovers, but this is still a good place for a browse.

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Vinyl Junkies
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Vinyl Junkies

94 Berwick Street, Soho,  London,  W1F Map
4 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
It is not unusual to go down into the Vinyl Junkies basement and find your long-admired DJ guru, Derrick Carter for instance, happily spinning some ... More
 
 
 
Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)

14 Oxford Street, Fitzrovia,  London,  W1D Map
11 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
It is indeed a Mega Store, and represents a whole spectrum of musical and film genres accordingly. Their DVD and Video floor has a ... More
 
 
 
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Alternative Local Shopping

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Lillywhite's
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Lillywhite's

24 Lower Regent Street, St James's,  London,  SW1Y Map
1 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Lillywhite’s probably owes its landmark sport shop status to its position in Piccadilly Circus more than anything, but this would be ignoring its remarkable heritage. Its ... More
 
 
 
Godiva
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London Shopping / Food and Drink Shops

Godiva

28 Haymarket, Soho,  London,  SW1Y Map
2 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Belgium's finest export, the first Godiva was opened in Brussels approximately 75 years ago by master chocolatier Joseph Draps and named after the legendary Lady ... More
 
 
 
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Thistle Piccadilly

Coventry Street, London,  W1D6BZ Map
2 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
The main attraction of this traditional Victorian hotel is that it has many of London's famous landmarks, including Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, within minutes’ ... More
 
 
 
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65-73 Shaftesbury Avenue, London,  W1D Map
4 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Discover the newly refurbished Shaftesbury Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland. Each of the 62 fully air-conditioned bedrooms boasts luxury fittings, state of the ... More
 
 
 
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London Events / Theatre
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14th September 2006 until 13th February 2010
Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus,  SW1Y Map
1 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Hitchcock's 1935 movie is a masterpiece of sustained adventure, as the hero - framed for murder - becomes both pursuer and prey for a shadowy ... More
 
 
 
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26th October 2009 until 5th December 2009
Apollo Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
There can't be many bedraggled Irish stand-ups who have been named "the greatest comedian, living or dead" by French newspaper Le Monde so Dylan Moran, ... More
 
 
 
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Anish Kapoor - Exhibitions
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Local Sights and Attractions

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Leicester Square
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Leicester Square

Leicester Square, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
4 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is ... More
 
 
 
The West End
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London Sights and Attractions / Other Attractions

The West End

Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
4 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Edgware Road, The West End really does have ... More
 
 
 
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Local Dining

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London Dining / Modern European Cuisine
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224 Piccadilly, Soho,  London,  W1J Map
What makes the Criterion special is its truly spectacular neo-Byzantine interior which has been wowing diners ever since its doors swung open in 1873. Positioned ... More
 
 
 
London Dining / Indian/South Asian Cuisine
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2 Denman Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Chowki is madly ambitious for a restaurant in this price range, with a menu that changes every month to take on three new regional cuisines ... More
 
 
 
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Local Education

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English [Out There!]
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London Education / English Language Courses

English [Out There!]

10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury,  London,  WC1A Map
14 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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 ... More
 
 
 
Lamai Cookery School
London Education / Cookery Courses

Lamai Cookery School

Venues across London, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
4 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Thai food is the cuisine of the moment - green curries, red curries, satays, are everywhere. To the uninitiated,it's very difficult to recreate at home. ... More
 
 
 
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Local Leisure

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Urban Golf Soho
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London Leisure / Golf

Urban Golf Soho

33 Great Pulteney Street, Soho,  London,  W1F Map
4 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
OK, so you may not be able to soak up the rays on this indoor course but it's a brilliant idea that has been stylishly ... More
 
 
 
Catalyst Health and Fitness Ltd
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Catalyst Health and Fitness Ltd

30 Bury Street, St James's,  London,  SW1Y Map
7 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Catalyst personal trainers are among the best in London. Get fit without doing yourself an injury, lose weight with a specially devised programme or build ... More
 
 
 
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Local Pubs

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Waxy O'Connors
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Waxy O'Connors

14-16 Rupert Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Located where it is, Waxy’s is fairly predictable. It’s expensive, it’s busy and it’s got a fair smattering of tourists, but it also has that ... More
 
 
 
Waxy's Little Sister
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Waxy's Little Sister

20 Wardour Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
3 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
If you're not up for the hectic atmosphere of Waxy O'Connors it might be worth slipping across the street to her infinitely more tranquil Little ... More
 
 
 
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Local Nightlife

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Madame Jojo's
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London Nightlife / Nightclubs

Madame Jojo's

8-10 Brewer Street, Soho,  London,  W1F Map
4 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
This was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and velvet curtains ... More
 
 
 
Aura Mayfair
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Aura Mayfair

49 St James's Street, Mayfair,  London,  SW1A Map
8 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Aura is a hybrid - part cocktail bar, part club and part pan Asian Fusion restaurant - that's a lot to fit into such a ... More
 
 
 
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London Private Hire Venues

Near Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
 
London Business / Venue Hire
4-6 Glasshouse Street, Piccadilly Circus, Soho,  London,  W1B Map
1 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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50 Regent Street, Piccadilly, Soho,  London,  W1B Map
1 minutes walk from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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