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London guide to Leicester Square, WC2H

 
Leicester Square is located in the borough of City of Westminster
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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.

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Leicester Square, City of Westminster, London, WC2H
 
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In Leicester Square
Our recommendations in Leicester Square, WC2H
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All Bar One
London Nightlife, Bars
1
Globalvision Ltd
London Business, Business Faculties
1
London Marketing
London Business, Business Faculties
1
LondonMarketing Ltd
London Business, Business Faculties
7
Starbucks
London Dining, Cafes and Delis
14
Haagen Dazs Cafe
London Dining, Cafes and Delis
5-6
The Casino at the Empire
London Nightlife, Casinos
40
Odeon West End
London Entertainment, Cinemas
5-6
The Empire Leicester Square
London Entertainment, Cinemas
24-26
Odeon Leicester Square
London Entertainment, Cinemas
14
Haagen Dazs Cafe
London Shopping, Delicatessens
22
Leicester Square School of English
London Education, English Language Courses
19
Pizza Hut
London Dining, Italian Cuisine
1
Sound
London Nightlife, Nightclubs
1
Number One Leicester Square
London Nightlife, Nightclubs
28
The Moon Under Water
London Nightlife, Pubs
10-14
Hippodrome
London Business, Venue Hire
 
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Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
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Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel

31-36 Leicester Square, London,  WC2H7LH Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
Thistle Piccadilly
London Hotels / Mid Range Chain Hotel

Thistle Piccadilly

Coventry Street, London,  W1D6BZ Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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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Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Hotel - Small Luxury Hotel
The Royal Trafalgar - Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Radisson Edwardian Leicester Square Hotel - Luxury Chain Hotel
Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten Hotel - Luxury Chain Hotel
Charing Cross - Mid-Range Chain Hotel
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Local Events on today or on tomorrow or on a particular date

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
London Events / Comedy
Best
7th December 2009 until 17th January 2010
Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place,  WC2H Map
1 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
Stewart Lee, the man The Guardian so aptly refers to as "the fierce scourge of dimwit mainstream" brings his new stand-up routine to the Leicester ... More
 
 
 
London Events / Exhibitions
Best
5th November 2009 until 14th February 2010
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place,  WC2H Map
3 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize, held at the National Portrait Gallery each year, attracts around 7,000 images and is open to professionals and amateurs ... More
 
 
 
More local Events
National Gallery Guided Tour - Tours
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Theatre
Avenue Q - Theatre
Turandot - Concerts
The Nutcracker - Dance
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Local Entertainment

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
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Just The Tonic Leicester Square Theatre 1 minutes £15.50
Arturo Brachetti - Change Garrick Theatre 2 minutes £25.00
Calendar Girls Noel Coward Theatre 2 minutes £27.50
 
 
More local Entertainment
Mamma Mia! - Prince of Wales Theatre
A Christmas Carol - Arts Theatre
Beatles To Bowie: The 60s Exposed - National Portrait Gallery
Prick Up Your Ears - Comedy Theatre
Stomp - Ambassadors Theatre
Les Miserables - Queen's Theatre
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Local Sights and Attractions

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
Leicester Square
Best
London Sights and Attractions /

Leicester Square

Leicester Square, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
1 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
Best
London Sights and Attractions / Other Attractions

The West End

Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
1 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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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London Information Centre - Sights and Attractions
National Portrait Gallery - Art Galleries
National Gallery - Art Galleries
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St Martin-in-the-Fields - Historic Buildings
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Local Shopping

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
Loon Fung Supermarket
Best
London Shopping / Food and Drink Shops

Loon Fung Supermarket

42-44 Gerrard Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
In the heart of China Town, this shop offers everything you ever needed to cook authentic Chinese food. The look and the smell is authentic, ... More
 
 
 
Any Amount of Books
Best
London Shopping / Books

Any Amount of Books

62 Charing Cross Road, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2H Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
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Godiva - Food and Drink Shops
Maison Bertaux - Food and Drink Shops
Stanford's - Books
Algerian Coffee Stores - Food and Drink Shops
Gerry's - Food and Drink Shops
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Local Dining

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
Gaby's
Best
London Dining / Middle Eastern Cuisine

Gaby's

30 Charing Cross Road,  WC2H Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
The Portrait Restaurant
Best
London Dining / Modern European Cuisine

The Portrait Restaurant

National Portrait Gallery,  St Martin's Place, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
"You can't expect a great view AND good service" quipped our waiter as he dropped some forks. In fact, service here was brisk and friendly, ... More
 
 
 
More local Dining
J Sheekey - Fish and Seafood
Golden Dragon - Chinese Cuisine
Wagamama - South East Asian Cuisine
Tarboush I - Middle Eastern Cuisine
Caffe Vergnano - Cafes and Delis
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Local Education

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
English [Out There!]
Best
London Education / English Language Courses

English [Out There!]

10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury,  London,  WC1A Map
11 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
Courtauld Institute of Art
Best
London Education / Arts and Drama

Courtauld Institute of Art

Somerset House, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2R Map
13 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
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King's College Medical School - Medical Schools
Lamai Cookery School - Cookery Courses
EC London - Language Courses
London School of Economics & Political Science - Universities and Colleges
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Local Leisure

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
The Sanctuary
Best
London Leisure / Fitness

The Sanctuary

12 Floral Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2E Map
6 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
Phoenix Garden
Best
London Leisure / Parks and Gardens

Phoenix Garden

21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2H Map
6 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
More local Leisure
Urban Golf Soho - Golf
The Hospital Club - Leisure
Catalyst Health and Fitness Ltd - Fitness
LA Fitness - Fitness
Biodanza - Fitness
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Local Pubs

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
Waxy's Little Sister
Best
London Pubs / Pubs

Waxy's Little Sister

20 Wardour Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
Waxy O'Connors
Best
London Pubs / Pubs

Waxy O'Connors

14-16 Rupert Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
3 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
More local Pubs
Lamb & Flag - Pubs
The Cove - Pubs
The Sherlock Holmes - Pubs
Bourne & Hollingsworth - Pubs
The Adam & Eve - Pubs
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Local Nightlife

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
Madame Jojo's
Best
London Nightlife / Nightclubs

Madame Jojo's

8-10 Brewer Street, Soho,  London,  W1F Map
5 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
Best
London Nightlife / Nightclubs

Aura Mayfair

49 St James's Street, Mayfair,  London,  SW1A Map
12 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
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
 
 
 
More local Nightlife
Mahiki - Nightclubs
Funky Buddha - Nightclubs
Sound - Nightclubs
Cafe de Paris - Nightclubs
Kingly Club - Nightclubs
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London Private Hire Venues

Near Leicester Square, WC2H
 
Hippodrome
London Business / Venue Hire

Hippodrome

10-14 Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
1 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
... More
 
 
 
London Business / Venue Hire
5-6 Leicester Street, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
1 minutes walk from Leicester Square, WC2H
... More
 
 
 
More local Private Hire Venues
Jewel - Covent Garden - Venue Hire
Radisson Edwardian Hampshire - Venue Hire
Browns Courtrooms - Venue Hire
Cafe de Paris - Venue Hire
Prince of Wales Theatre - Venue Hire
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Local London Corporate Events
CIMA Management Accounting Awards 2009 - London Corporate Event
Basement Jaxx - London Gig - London Corporate Event
The Newspaper Awards - London Corporate Event
Financial Innovation Awards - London Corporate Event
Macmillan Cancer Relief Carols By Candlelight - London Corporate Event
Nordoff-Robbins Christmas Carol Service - London Corporate Event
Upcoming London business events
 
 
 
Local Streets
Near Leicester Square, WC2H
Name Distance
Adelaide Street, WC2N
6 mins South East
Archer Street, W1D
6 mins North West
Bear Street, WC2H
Close by
Bear Street, WC2H
Close by
Bedford Court, WC2E
6 mins East
Bedfordbury, WC2N
5 mins South East
Bourchier Street, W1F
6 mins North West
Carlton Street, SW1Y
7 mins South West
Chandos Place, WC2N
7 mins South East
Charing Cross Road, WC2H
4 mins North
Coventry Street, W1D
4 mins South West
Cranbourn Street, WC2H
2 mins East
Dansey Place, W1D
3 mins North West
Earlham Street, WC2H
6 mins North East
Earlham Street, WC2H
8 mins North East
Frith Street, W1D
6 mins North West
Garrick Street, WC2E
5 mins North East
Gerrard Place, W1D
3 mins North
Gerrard Street, W1D
2 mins North West
Great Newport Street, WC2H
3 mins North East
Great Windmill Street, W1D
6 mins West
Greek Street, W1D
6 mins North West
Haymarket, SW1Y
5 mins South West
Haymarket, SW1Y
5 mins South West
Hop Gardens, WC2N
5 mins East
Irving Street, WC2H
2 mins South East
Langley Street, WC2H
7 mins North East
Leicester Place, WC2H
Close by
Leicester Street, WC2H
2 mins West
Lisle Street, WC2H
2 mins West
Litchfield Street, WC2H
4 mins North East
Little Newport Street, WC2H
2 mins North East
Macclesfield Street, W1D
3 mins North West
Meard Street, W1F
6 mins North West
Mercer Street, WC2H
6 mins North East
Moor Street, W1D
5 mins North
New Row, WC2N
5 mins East
Newport Place, WC2H
2 mins North
Norris Street, SW1Y
5 mins South West
Old Compton Street, W1D
5 mins North West
Orange Street, WC2H
4 mins South
Oxendon Street, SW1Y
4 mins South West
Pall Mall East, SW1Y
6 mins South
Panton Street, WC2H
3 mins South West
Panton Street, SW1Y
4 mins South West
Peter Street, W1F
7 mins North West
Regent Street, SW1Y
7 mins South West
Regent Street, SW1Y
8 mins South West
Richmond Mews, W1D
8 mins North West
Romilly Street, W1D
4 mins North West
Rose Street, WC2E
5 mins North East
Rupert Street, W1D
4 mins West
Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D
4 mins North West
Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D
5 mins West
Shelton Street, WC2H
8 mins North East
Slingsby Place, WC2E
6 mins North East
St Albans Street, SW1Y
6 mins South West
St Jamess Market, SW1Y
5 mins South West
St Martins Lane, WC2N
4 mins East
St Martins Place, WC2N
5 mins South East
St Martins Street, WC2H
3 mins South
Suffolk Place, SW1Y
6 mins South West
Suffolk Street, SW1Y
5 mins South West
Tower Street, WC2H
5 mins North East
Trafalgar Square, WC2N
6 mins South East
Upper St Martins Lane, WC2H
5 mins North East
Wardour Street, W1F
8 mins North West
West Street, WC2H
5 mins North East
Whitcomb Street, WC2H
3 mins South West
William Iv Street, WC2N
6 mins South East
Winnett Street, W1D
5 mins North West
Winnett Street, W1D
5 mins North West
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