DK Travel : London

A city of infinite colour and variety, London is both richly historic, tracing its roots back over 2000 years, and unceasingly modern, at the forefront of fashion, music and the arts. There is a fantastic amount to interest and entertain the visitor here: a selection of the best of the best is explored here.

Gieves and Hawkes

Purveyors of fine, handmade suits and shirts to the gentry since 1785, this shop is one of the best-known in a street of expert tailors. Off-the-rack clothes are also available.
Gili Gulu

Yo Sushi but fresher and cheaper! Great conveyer belt sushi and their all inclusive buffet is well worth it.
Giraffe

This bright restaurant serves light meals with an international flavour, everything from Thai to Mexican.
Giuseppe Mazzini

From 1837 to 1849 the Italian revolutionary and patriot (1805–72) lived at No. 183 Gower Street
Globe Café at Shakespeare’s Globe

Wonderfully located café on the first floor of this handsomely restored Shakespearian theatre building, with a fine view of St Paul’s.
Golden Hinde

A replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world from 1577 to 1580.
Gordon Ramsay

One of the best fine dining restaurants in London. Among the ten restaurants of the chain, the must-go one located on Old Hospital Road. It was also awarded with three Michelin stars.

Ramsay currently ranks 3rd in the world in terms of Michelin Stars behind Joel Robuchon and Alain Ducasse and he is also hosting popular TV programmes, Kitchen Nightmares.

If you just have a short visit or if you are just transferring flights in London, you can also try out Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
Gordon’s Wine Bar

An ancient dive where wine, port and Madeira are served from the barrel in schooners or beakers.
Goring Hotel

Decorated throughout in delightful Edwardiana, this gracious, family-run, country-house-style hotel combines comfort with delightful nostalgia.
Gourmet Burger Company

Excellent choice of burgers, side dishes, including vegetarian burgers! Highly recommended alterantive to fast food joints!

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Restaurant price categories

For a three course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes, and extra charges.
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- over £50
Hotel price categories

Prices are for a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under £70
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- over £200