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.

Manna

Global vegetarian cuisine is served with style in this modern restaurant with minimalist interior.
Marble Arch Marriott

A modern hotel near the western end of Oxford Street. Facilities include a bar and restaurant, gym, health club and swimming pool. There are full business facilities in the executive lounge.
Mark Twain

The American humorist (1835–1910) lived for a year at No. 23 Tedworth Square.
Market Bar

This atmospheric pub is popular with locals.
Market Porter

A popular, historic market pub. Open for traders and all-night ravers from 6–8:30 am.
Marks & Spencer

This flagship British brand is known for its underwear and food.
Martin Amis

Darling of the London literary scene in the 1970s and 1980s, Amis (b.1949) had a famous literary father, Kingsley, and a precocious talent, having his first book,The Rachael Papers (1974),published at the age of 24. London has infused novels such asMoney (1984) andLondonFields (1989).
Mary Poppins

A musical based on the novel and 1964 Walt Disney film classic of the same name. Mary Poppins, the most famous of nanjies, lives in an extraordinary and visually magical world where anything can happen if you let it!
Marylebone Cricket Club Museum

This is the place to unravel the mysteries of England’s greatest gift to the world of sports. Founded in 1787, the MCC is the governing body of the game, and its home ground, Lord’s, is a venue for Test matches. The museum can only be seen as part of a guided tour of the ground.
Mash

Fashionable eaterie that specialises in house-brewed beer and wood-barbecued food.

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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.
- under £15
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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