Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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As music, game and DVD giants go, Zavvi in Piccadilly (formerly Virgin Megastore and, before that, 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. When Virgin originally 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, despite several ownership changes, this is still a good place for a browse.Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore) images
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Coventry Street, W1D | 2 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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Alternative Music Shops nearest Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, London, City, London EC2Y | 1.9 miles from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ...More
London > Shopping > Music Shops
94 Berwick Street, London, Soho, London W1F | 4 minutes 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 tunes ...More
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London > Shopping > Sporting Goods
24 Lower Regent Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 1 minute 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 founders, ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
28 Haymarket, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 2 minutes 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 Godiva. ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 24th May, 25th May, 26th May and 27th May 2012
Leicester Square, Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Leicester Square, home to London's film premieres, re-opens after a £15.5 million makeover and hosts a four day programme of free events from 24 to 27 ...More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Sunday 27th May 2012 - 12midnight-3.30am
Zoo Bar, 13-17 Bear Street, WC2H | 5 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Sunday 27th May 2012 at 11am and 2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | 16 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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Entertainment near Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Piccadilly Circus, London, Soho, London W1J | At Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
The tiny entrance of the Criterion theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is to ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 1 minute from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel, romantic ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still succeeds ...More
Sights and Attractions near Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
London > Attractions > Sights
Piccadilly Circus, London, Soho, London W1J | At Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Right in the middle of the West End, Piccadilly Circus isn't a circus at all, but an enormous road junction where Piccadilly itself Regent Street, Shaftesbury ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes 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 right ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, The West End really does have it ...More
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
224 Piccadilly, London, Soho, London W1J | At Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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 in ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
A tropical paradise for kids, at this buzzy cafe you can enjoy organic food in the company of animatronic animals and with the sounds of the ...More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
2-3 Denman Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute 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 of ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 14 minutes 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 out ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
65 Brewer Street, London, Soho, London W1F | 2 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Mmmmm... over twenty different kinds of massage, holistic health and beauty products, and a superbly laidback cafe. Relax is the ultimate antidote to Central London. ...More
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Nightlife near Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
8-10 Brewer Street, London, Soho, London W1F | 4 minutes 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 creating ...More
Meeting venue hire near Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Suffolk Place, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
195 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 4 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
The home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is also available to hire for your own event. The iconic building at 195 ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
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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