Welcome to our guide for the area around Leicester Square in City of Westminster. Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop. The nearest station to Leicester Square is 'Leicester Square Tube' which is about 2 minutes to the East.
Pride London 2009
Trafalgar Square, WC2H 7BP
4th July 2009
For the past few years London's Pride Parade has been growing in scale and ambition. Now they've got... More
The Festival
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS
15th March 2009
The carnival atmosphere is concentrated in Trafalgar Square, which becomes a hub for all things Irish. This... More
Waxy O'Connors
14-16 Rupert Street, W1D 6DF
Tacky O'Theme Pubs are busy enough on a normal week night, filled with all the office workers hoping for a pint... More
Lindsay House
21 Romilly Street, W1D 5AF
Low-key and sophisticated in the extreme. Set over three floors of a Georgian townhouse in the heart of ... More
Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: ... More
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
It's now over a decade since the excellent idea of Kids' Week was first conjured up. A truly inspired summer treat for families, Theatreland is ...More
It was only a matter of time before the Menier Chocolate Factory's critically-acclaimed A Little Night Music followed in the footsteps of Sunday in the ...More
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
A delightful second-hand bookshop with a wide choice that ranges from antiquarian first editions to the bargain basement. Rare books, first editions, modern literature, art ... More
A friendly, efficient deli-come-diner which serves a range of meals encompassing the cooking styles of the Middle East, Greece and Italy. The plastic menu photo-cards ... More
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
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 ... More
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 ... More
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 ... More
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
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
A favourite with young royals - Princes Harry and William, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been spotted here... all at the same time. And where ... More
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