Venues & Places
From world-class art galleries and institutions, to the West End’s best theatres, cinemas, hotels, restaurants and bars, find the venues you’re looking for with our business listings.
Apollo Theatre
Theatre
The Apollo Theatre first opened its doors more than a century ago in February 1901. It is a Grade II listed building and one of the most well-known theatres in London’s West End. Based on architect Lewin Sharp’s design, Henry Lowenfield - a Polish-born British businessman and theatrical impresario - commissioned the building's construction. When the theatre officially opened, it became the 4th legitimate venue for theatrical performances to be built on Shaftsbury Avenue.
Sondheim Theatre
Theatre
Originally The Queen's Theatre, the Sondheim Theatre is a popular venue on Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End and home to the international award-winning musical, Les Misérables. When the theatre opened on 8th October 1907, it was a twin to the Hicks Theatre, now the Gielgud Theatre. Both the theatres followed W. G. R. Sprague's design.
Gielgud Theatre
Theatre
The Gielgud Theatre was opened on 27th December 1906 as the Hicks Theatre in honour of actor, manager and playwright Seymour Hicks, for whom it was built. Designed by W.G.R. Sprague in Louis XVI style, the theatre is a pair with the Sondheim Theatre, originally known as the Queen's Theatre, which opened in 1907 on the adjacent street corner.
Lyric Theatre
Theatre
Opened in 1888, the Lyric Theatre is the oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. It's now home to stage-show spectaculars including Six The Musical. C. J. Phipps built the theatre for the producer Henry Leslie, who financed it from the profits of the light opera hit, Dorothy.
Garrick Theatre
Theatre
The Garrick Theatre opened on 24th April 1889 with The Profligate, a play by Arthur Wing Pinero. In its early years, it specialised in the performance of melodrama, and today the theatre is a receiving house for a variety of productions. The theatre is named after David Garrick, and was designed by Walter Emden.
Harold Pinter Theatre
Theatre
The Harold Pinter Theatre opened in 1881 as the Royal Comedy Theatre and staged hugely successful shows, such as The Rocky Horror Show’s West End debut. The name changed in 2011 to The Harold Pinter Theatre in honour of Pinter’s work for the Comedy Theatre. The theatre recently produced Pinter at the Pinter, a series of one-act plays in celebration of Pinter himself.
Noël Coward Theatre
Theatre
The Noël Coward Theatre, originally known as the New Theatre, was built by Sir Charles Wyndham on St. Martin's Lane and opened on March 12, 1903. It was built behind the Wyndham's Theatre which was completed in 1899. In 1973 it was renamed the Noël Coward in tribute to the late Sir Bronson Noël Coward who had presided as its manager for many years. The building was designed by architect W. G. R. Sprague with an exterior in the Classical style and an interior in the Rococo style.
Cath Kidston
Retail
Discover unique Cath Kidston prints to cover every aspect of your life from the flagship Cath Kidston store located on Piccadilly, a moment away from the Royal Academy of Arts. Offering beautiful homeware through to stylish bags, dresses and more, there's something to suit every budget.
CIRCA
Gallery
CIRCA is a digital art platform, showcasing art on London’s iconic Piccadilly Circus screen, Piccadilly Lights, for 2.5 minutes every evening to present new ideas that consider our world.
St Martins Lane London
Hotel
St Martins Lane London is a dramatic and daring evolution on English luxury. With warm sophistication and a tongue-in-cheek British flair, the hotel brings an air of excitement to Covent Garden.
EllaMia
Restaurant
EllaMia, 45 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4HX
EllaMia is a joyous, sophisticated, and modern coffee brand that will transcend the ordinary by bringing a slice of Los Angeles’ craft coffee culture to London. From savoury snacks to sweet treats, protein shakes to coffee, and tea from Mariage Frères - Paris, EllaMia allows you to indulge your sweet tooth in a sophisticated craft coffee shop.
Opening hours:
Open daily, 8.00am - 6.00pm
Waterstones Piccadilly
Retail
London's largest bookshop, and a contender for the title of Europe's largest bookshop too, is the magnificent Waterstones Piccadilly.
Spread over six floors, with more than eight miles of shelves and more than 200,000 titles.
Paxton & Whitfield
Retail
Britain's leading cheesemonger, sourcing and maturing exceptional cheeses for over 200 years. The Jermyn Street based cheesemongers hold Royal Warrants of Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, and HRH The Prince of Wales.
Floris
Retail
In 2018, Edward Bodenham, Perfumery Director and 9th generation family member of Floris became a proud member of the British Society of Perfumers, founded over 50 years ago, by perfumers, to help gain recognition and status in the fragrance industry.
Hatchards Piccadilly
Retail
Founded on Piccadilly in 1797 by John Hatchard, Hatchards Piccadilly is the Oldest Bookshop in the United Kingdom and the Official Bookseller to the Royal Household.
Estiatorio Milos
Restaurant
Recognised as one of the finest Mediterranean seafood restaurants in the world, Estiatorio Milos was founded by acclaimed chef Costas Spiliadis. Located Grade II-listed historical building previously known as British Columbia House, Milos London is a timeless destination, a mere stones throw from Piccadilly Circus. Since opening its doors in 2015, Milos London has become an institution and favorite destination for Londoners and tourists for the finest seafood in the United Kingdom.
Aquavit London
Restaurant
Where the Nordic and quintessentially London collide. Aquavit comprises of food designed with a Scandi edge, defined by clean flavours and elegant presentation. This is clean-living, flavoursome food served in interiors that epitomise cutting-edge Scandinavian design.
Heliot Steakhouse
Restaurant
Voted the Best Steak House in London and triple award winner of Best Casino Restaurant at the British Casino Awards, Heliot Steak House has become a West End legend. With a unique view, overlooking the main gaming floor at Leicester Square with the added bonus of the capital’s best value USDA prime steak, Heliot Steak House has attracted rave reviews for its inspired menu which draws on the history of the Hippodrome.
Cineworld Leicester Square
Cinema
Home to a vast array of film premieres, the Leicester Square Cineworld is London's flagship cinema.
Prince Charles Cinema
Cinema
The Prince Charles Cinema is a repertory cinema just off Leicester Square showing a programme of cult, arthouse, and classic films alongside selected recent Hollywood releases. Known for sing-a-long and quote-a-long screenings of films with iconic and beloved dialogue. The cinema has achieved a cult status amongst fans, and is the only independent cinema in the West End.
Vue Cinema Leicester Square
Cinema
Located in the home of film and entertainment, Leicester Square. This multi-plex cinema comprises of nine screen and 1,388 seats. Dolby surround sound and Sony 4K Picture quality is fitted into each screen allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the sights and sounds of the movies. Vue also has the option to upgrade to a recliner seat, to get the true VIP experience.
The Den at St Martins Lane London
Restaurant
Situated just off the lobby at St Martins Lane London, The Den is a modern gathering place and decompression zone for you to sit back and unwind in. The décor is warm and sophisticated with a tongue-in-cheek British flair – even the art on the walls is irreverent, animating the space with larger-than-life portraits and visual puns. It's the perfect spot to enjoy the new All-Day Dining menu, afternoon tea or sip on a Gin & Tonic.
The Londoner Hotel
Hotel
The world’s first super-boutique hotel opens its doors. In the heart of the West End, glistening in the corner of Leicester Square, The Londoner has arrived to bring luxury and second-to-none service to the city. 16 floors of luxury and 350 rooms, this urban resort is the perfect place for your next getaway. Breathtaking views, global cuisines, a wellness retreat, ballroom and meeting spaces – this hotel has it all.
8 at The Londoner
Restaurant
Restaurant 8 at The Londoner is a decadent rooftop izakaya lounge that reimagines the informal and traditional Japanese style of dining and drinking. Three stunning spaces set the scene for a sophisticated rooftop experience above the capital’s most iconic neighbourhood.