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March 2015

At long last, it’s goodbye to winter. In Fitzrovia’s garden squares, the buds are bursting on the trees, fl owers are blooming and the birds are showing off their vocal virtuosity. As for us, it’s time to take a hint from nature, get out and about and enjoy the best that this great London district has to offer.

Fancy feathering your own nest and need a little something for the home? Sensing love in the air and looking for a romantic restaurant? Or just eager for a change? As you’ll see, shopping and eating are what Fitzrovia does best. So, please, get with the season and enjoy Fitzrovia!

Lee LyonsThe Fitzrovia Partnership, Business Improvement District

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Welcome to Wake up your wallsGive them a fl oral makeover. Our cover wallpaper is the Japanese-inspired Geo Floral in sprout green and, on this page, we have Stitch Leaf with a pattern of pink and grey hibiscus leaves. Both cost £15 a roll from Habitat (E7) who also supplied the furniture and accessories.

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A bit on the sideIt may look like a piece of concrete modernism but the Mesa side table is surprisingly lightweight on its delicate feet. It costs £169 from West Elm (F7).

Fly on the wallAdd a little avian interest to your living room

with these chirpy little wall decorations in pure white dolomite. This set of two Bird Wall Decorations costs £29

from BoConcept (C6).


Sometimes, a spring cleanis not enough

It’s perfectly natural. If we feel like giving our nests a makeover, we’re only doing what your

average bird does at this time of year.

So, whether you’re an eager nester, a budding designer or just want to freshen up the decor, Tottenham Court Road

is the place to start.

Teak chicThis hand-carved solid teak bowl looks

good inside or out. Use it in the garden in the summer or to give your interior decor a rustic

look. It costs £45 from Lombok (E7).

Best cellar!You can store fi ve bottles of wine in this metal rack but why stop there? Just add others on top to accommodate even more. The Napa stackable wine rack costs £39.95 from Dwell (F7).

Pot luck!This cheerful ceramic planter is a great little fi nd. With colourful glazed stripes on a plain unglazed surface, Montana comes with its own integral stand and costs £18 from Habitat (E7).

Floating your boat?Enthusiastic mariner or dedicated landlubber, this Nickel Boat will bring a breath of fresh sea air to anyone’s home. This large version costs £49 from Multiyork (D6).

Say it with sculptureSpell out your message with these

wire letter sculptures with an antique bronze fi nish. £39 a letter from

BoConcept (C6).


Make light conversationThese playful Seletti Lighthink boxes come with four interchangeable, vibrantly coloured perspex sheets (each with a different statement) plus one blank for your own words. Each box costs £65 each from Heal’s (E7).

Just add fl owersLooking like something that has been worn

to perfect smoothness by the sea, the fl at Pebble Vase is £35 from Multiyork (D6).

A heart of stone The perfect place to conceal your precious secrets, this Heart Box, made from marble

and pierced by a brass-fi nished arrow, costs £39 from West Elm (F7).

Look no legs!The Lugano wall-mounted system offers you fl exible contemporary storage space in a variety of colours and fi nishes. This combination costs £1,319 from BoConcept (C6).

Rest easyCovered in a sleek woven fabric, the Evert Ottoman bed frame

combines comfort with good looks. Available in slate or oatmeal, this stylish bed frame costs £399 from Dreams (D6).

The stuff of day dreamsWith its swirling curves and hint of antique French style, the Amy Day Bed will grace any room as a sofa by day and comfortable single bed at night. £199 from Dreams (D6).

Designs on traditionPatricia Urquiola’s update of the classic Windsor chair, the Kartell Comback Armchair marries a single mould plastic seat and back to wooden legs and costs £420 from Heal’s (E7).

Perch on thisPerfect for breakfast or

cocktail hour, the elegant Vig barstool is fi nished in black or

white lacquer and walnut veneer and

costs £169 from BoConcept (C6).

Fit for a king (or superking)The regal curves and subtly carved motifs

of the Versailles bedstead hail straight from the court of Louis XV. Made from weathered oak and with a solid rattan-caned headboard, it costs £1,249 from

Feather & Black (D6).

Not any old iron bedThe Highgrove is a high quality but no nonsense, iron bed with a beech sprung slatted base. The double is £349 from Feather & Black (D6).


Sitting prettyLike something from the foyer of a boutique hotel, the Atlas adds a touch of contemporary chic to any home. Available in a wide range of colours (this is Lime), it costs £879 from Multiyork (D6).

Sweets for your suiteThe Vitra Marshmallow Sofa is an inspired classic from American designer, George Nelson. Imaginative, colourful and good enough to eat. £4,192 from Heal’s (E7).

And stretch!Long and low, the architect-designed

Trevi sofa, with its wood and metal open base, offers ample room for relaxation.

Just create the combination that fi ts, from £2,250 at Natuzzi Italia (D6).


Lie back and think of nothing

They call it the world’s fi rst performance recliner, a seat that moves with you to offer perfect comfort and relaxation. Available in

a variety of sizes and styles, this is the Re-vive Tailored and costs £1,760 from

Natuzzi Italia (D6).


Breaking up is good to doCarve new spaces out of your existing rooms with this Palisade room divider. Made from mahogany, it’s also available in black at £199 from Dwell (F7).

Avast that door!Made from white marble and mango wood, with a handy jute handle when you’re ready to cast off, this Nautical

Marble Doorstop costs £54 from West Elm (F7).

Fifty shades of grey?

With its play of abstract shapes,

textures and colours, Visconti is one of a

range of rugs sourced from Turkey

and India. It costs £1,070 from Natuzzi Italia (D6).


Flower powerAdd a touch of natural freshness to your decor with this pretty, fl oral-patterned Sakura scatter cushion. £12 from Habitat (E7).

Clock this!With its eye-catching design of stylised Dandelion Clocks, this duck feather fi lled scatter cushion is

available from Multiyork (D6) for £40.

A real benchmarkThis is how a bench should be –

sturdy, practical and unpretentious. Made from reclaimed and waxed teak fl oorboards.

the Padang bench costs £295 from Lombok (E7).

Topsy turvyWhatever way you look at it, these Topsy cushions with their yellow elephant and red bird patterns, make a playful addition to any sofa. £12 from Habitat (E7).

The rough with the smoothWhat do you get if you cross recycled wooden pallets and elegant white lacquer? This very stylish Reclaimed Wood & Lacquer Buffet for £999 from West Elm (F7).


The lean storage solutionJust prop the Finn Ladder Bookcase up against the wall and hey presto, you have that extra shelving you were looking for. It costs £295 from Lombok (E7).

Green, green glassesMade from recycled glass in shades of

bottle-green, using traditional blowing techniques, these Jesper Jensen glasses carry his

trademark hand-pinched decorations. Packed in their own wooden crate, a set of four costs £57

from Heal’s (E7).

Dapper Happer!

With a delicate palette of colours

that range from linen all the way to

anthracite, the thick-piled,

hand-tufted, soft wool Happer rug costs £350 from

Habitat (E7).

■ Bank▼ Bookmakers▲ Card & Gift● Clothing◆ Electronics✤ Groceries★ Hairdresser❋ Health✜ Homeware✸ Leisure & Entertainment❖ Mobile Phone❂ Opticians✪ Other

SHOP KEY:

TOTTENHAM COURT ROADArgos ✪ 216-217 F8The nation’s favourite catalogue store

Ask Electronics ◆ 248 H9The leading retailer of consumer electronics

Barclays Bank ■ 6-17 H9Baseo ◆ 49 G8The Buy And Sell Electronics Outlet

BoConcept ✜ 158 C6Modern design furniture for the urban-minded

Boots ❋ 6-17 H9The pharmacy-led health and beauty store

Boots ❋ 211-212 F7The pharmacy-led health and beauty store

Boots ❋ 120-122 B5The pharmacy-led health and beauty store

Calligaris ✜ 177-178 D6Beautiful Italian designed furniture

Capital Newsagents ✪ 115 C5Much more than newspapers and magazines

Cards Galore ▲ 61 F7Greetings cards for every possible occasion

Cards Galore ▲ 179 D6Greetings cards for every possible occasion

CEX ◆ 70 E7The Original Tottenham Court Road Computer Exchange

Coral ▼ 262 H9One of Europe’s top betting and gaming shops

Crystal Casino ✪ 69 E7The drop-in gaming machine arcade

Currys/PC World ◆ 147-149 B5The latest technology, the best possible prices

Designer Sofas ✜ 82 D6A family business selling fabulous Italian sofas

DFS ✜ 220-224 F8Inspiration from Europe’s largest sofa company

Dianetics & Scientology ✪ 68 E7Dominion Theatre ✸ 268-269 I9One of the West End’s largest theatres

Dreams ✜ 180-182 D6The bed specialist with a passion for sleep

Dwell ✜ 200-204 F7Contemporary furniture and home accessories

DZD ✜ 145 B5Everything for display and visual merchandising

EE ❖ 4-5 I9Mobile phone shop serving the EE network

Epsilon Computers ◆ 47 F8The computer and peripherals specialist

Feather & Black ✜ 83 D6Helping you to furnish your ideal bedroom

Fitness First ✸ 179A D6The world’s largest gym, health and fi tness group

Futon Company ✜ 69 C6Futons, sofa beds and much, much more

Grafton Pharmacy ❋ 132 B5Plus fi lm developing, toiletries and baby products

Grosvenor Casino ✸ 262 H9Gaming for all tastes, from roulette to slot machines

Habitat ✜ 191-199 E7The shop that restyled Britain’s homes

Halifax Bank ■ 110-113 C5Heal’s ✜ 191-199 E7For modern and contemporary designer furniture

Health ❋ 118 C5Alternative and complementary remedies

Highly Sprung ✜ 185-186 D6Maker of sofas, sofa beds and corner sofas

Holland & Barrett ❋ 65 F8For vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements

HSBC Bank Plc ■ 39-41 G8HSBC Bank Plc ■ 156-157 C6Joy ● 101-106 C6The unique fashion and lifestyle brand

Ladbrokes ▼ 116 C5The place for a fl utter on Tottenham Court Road

Laptop Outlet ◆ 51 F8Laptops to feel, touch and try for yourself

Little Waitrose ✤ 231-233 G8Lloyds Bank ■ 88 D6Lombok ✜ 204-208 E7Beautiful, handmade, eastern-inspired furniture

Maplin ◆ 218-219 F8The UK’s biggest consumer electronics specialist

M&S Simply Food ✤ 55 F7Metro Bank ■ 227 G8Milano Premium Design ✜ 52 F7High quality, Italian designer sofas at affordable prices

Mr Leo Barber Shop ★ 60 F8The specialist in men’s hair and beards

Mr Topper’s ★ 160 C6Cut & dry haircutting for adults and children

Muji ✜ 6-17 H9Natural, simple design for today’s lifestyle

Multiyork Furniture ✜ 95 D6Sofas designed and made to order in the UK

Natuzzi Italia ✜ 80-81 D6Bringing Italian style to your living room

NatWest Bank ■ 45 G8O2 ❖ 229 G8Choose from pay & go, pay monthly or SIM only

Odeon Cinema ✸ 30 G8Three-screen cinema showing the latest releases

Paolo Marchetti Interiors ✜ 230 G8Vintage classic to ultra-modern Italian furniture

Paperchase ✜ 213-215 F8Design-led stationery, gift wrap and gifts

Primark ● 3 I9Four fl oors of fast fashion at fabulous prices

RAFT Furniture ✜ 184 D6Solid and affordable handmade furniture

Robert Dyas ✜ 123 B5Just about everything for your home

Royal Bank Of Scotland ■ 171 C6Rush Hair ★ 105 C6For stunningly beautiful, wearable hairstyles

Ryman ✪ 66 F8For stationery and home and offi ce essentials

Sainsbury’s Local ✤ 15-17 H9Sainsbury’s Local ✤ 145 B5Santander Bank ■ 164-167 C6Shyamtronics ◆ 246 H9Specialists in laptops and computer products

Sofa Workshop ✜ 84 D6A huge range of sofas, handmade in Britain

Space.NK.apothecary ❋ 101-106 C6The place for must-have, cult beauty products

Specsavers ❂ 6-17 H9Outstanding eyecare and a great choice of frames

Spectrum ◆ 127-129 B5Photography accessories, phones and fi lm processing

Sunrise Digital ◆ 48 G8Everything from camcorders to home cinema

Superdrug ❋ 43 G8The beauty and health store

Sweets from Heaven ✪ 260 H9A paradise for the confectionery-crazy

Tesco Express ✤ 124-125 B5Tiger ✪ 241 H9All your funny, useful things for all year round

West Elm ✜ 209-210 F7The only UK store for this leading US homeware brand

West End Cameras ◆ 160A C6Cameras by Holga and Lomo, and fi lm processing

William Hill ▼ 175-176 D6One of the betting world’s best-known names

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The home of everything for the home and moreUse our map and directory to explore what Tottenham Court Road has to offer. And don’t forget, it’s not all furniture and items for the home. Computers to cosmetics, gifts to greeting cards, you’ll fi nd it all here.

A captivating lightThe shade of the Modo fl oor lamp is held in a painted iron cage and costs £199 from Dwell (F7).

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Making light work for youUse it as a compact upright lamp or fully extended to provide overhead illumination. Either way, with its black metal shade and walnut-stained solid wood stem, the fl exible Bip makes a striking statement at £200 from Habitat (E7).

Fruitfully, fruitlessly perfectYou can use it for fruit or salad but why not simply let its rainbow glazes bring a splash of colour to your life? The medium-size Iris

Bowl costs £35 from Heal’s (E7).

✢ American✜ Café/Sandwich Bar● Chinese✧ Fast Food▲ French❋ Greek✤ Indian■ Italian★ Japanese❂ Modern European❖ Pub/Bar◆ Spanish▼ Thai✪ Other

RESTAURANT KEY:

BAYLEY STREETGail’s Artisan Bakery ✪ 11 G8Fresh bread, made by hand the time-honoured way

CHARLOTTE PLACEDa Paolo Restaurant ■ 3 G6A neighbourhood Italian serving authentic dishesEl Buritto ✪ 5 G6Freshly prepared Mexican food and grocery storeLantana ✜ 13 G6Café serving excellent coffee and an interesting menuPret A Manger ✜ 1 G6Handmade, natural, fast food and no additives

In Parma by Food Roots ■ 10 G6Owners from Parma in Italy, serving top quality products

Salumeria Dino ✜ 15 G6A family run deli and sandwich shopCHARLOTTE STREETAndreas ❋ 40 F6A huge choice of traditional Greek/Mediterranean dishesBarnyard ✢ 18 F6Organically produced comfort food from top chefsBiBimBap ✪ 10 G7Fresh and traditional Korean food Bobo Social ✪ 95 E5Small plates, succulent burgers and cocktails Brasserie Blanc ▲ 8 G7Simple, hearty, seasonally-based French cuisine Bubbledogs ✪ 70 E6The Champagne bar that serves hot dogsCaffé Nero ✜ 2 G7Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly serviceCôte Brasserie ▲ 5 H7Freshly prepared, value-for-money French foodDim T ● 32 G7Popular oriental dishes and refreshing Chinese teasElena’s L’Etoile ▲ 30 G7Legendary French bistro with great food and hospitalityFino ◆ 33 G6Modern & traditional Spanish tapas Fitzroy Tavern ❖ 16 G7The traditional pub that gave Fitzrovia its nameGaucho ✪ 60 F6The authentic essence of Argentine cuisineHerman Ze German ✧ 43 G6A variety of homemade German sausagesItalia Uno ■ 91 E5Family-run sandwich shop with a taste of ItalyJosephine’s ✪ 4 H7A genuine taste of the PhilippinesNavarro’s ◆ 67 F6Serving some of the best tapas in townNizuni ★ 22 G7Sit at the ‘tapas’ style bar or relax and dineObicà ■ 11 G7The contemporary style mozzarella barOscar ❂ (at Charlotte Street Hotel) 15 G7Vibrant bar and restaurant that’s open all dayPalms of Goa ✤ 12 G7The original east-meets-west cuisine from GoaPescatori ■ 57 F6Specialising in the fi nest, freshest seafoodPied A Terre ▲ 34 G6Michelin-starred and one of London’s fi nestPizza Express ■ 7-9 G7Great pizzas with meat-free and pasta optionsReynolds ✜ 53 F6From deli pots to mini muffi ns, great for grazingRoka ★ 37 G6Award-winning Japanese robatayaki cuisineSiam Central ▼ 14 G7Perfect for a tasty Thai meal and a beerShochu Lounge ★ 37 G6Cocktails and Japanese cuisineThai Metro ▼ 38 F6Fresh homemade Thai food direct to your doorTsunami ★ 93 E5Modern Japanese restaurant that’s a tranquil havenVagabond ❖ 25 G7An independent wine shop and wine barWahaca & Wahacito ✪ 19-23 G7Delicious, freshly prepared, Mexican market foodYog ✪ 45 G6Frozen, probiotic yoghurt. Refreshingly differentZizzi ■ 33-41 G6Affordable Italian food from fresh, local ingredientsCLEVELAND STREETArchipelago ✪ 53 E4Tantalising global cuisine for a sensory dining adventureBamboo Flute ● 145 C2Delicious Northern Chinese cuisineBrazilian Gourmet ✪ 70 D4Brazilian home cooking with changing daily specialsCafé Macchiato ✜ 59 E4Famed for their ‘Executive Breakfast’Café Zilly ✜ 126 C3Freshly made sandwiches, pasta, burritos and moreDa Beppe ■ 72 A4An authentic Italian restaurantFish Bone ❂ 82 D4Great British fi sh and chips (and mushy peas)George & Dragon ❖ 151 C3Small owner-managed pub serving great food and drinks

Go Go Lebanese ✪ 80 D4Traditional and modern middle-eastern dishes Ishta’s Café ✜ 61 E4Snacks and refreshments with a middle-eastern touchLe Menara ✪ 55 E4Moroccan small dishes, tagines and sweetsOlives Indian Café ✤ 20 F5Eat in or takeaway curries, with good vegetarian optionsOriental Dragon ● 100 C3A proper Chinese restaurant with an adventurous menuRagam ✤ 57 E4Popular and authentic dishes from the south of IndiaSensations Sandwich Bar ✜ 90b D3Small and friendly neighbourhood sandwich barThe Four Lanterns ❋ 96 C3Unpretentious Greek cuisine and a friendly welcomeThe Babylon Tower Café ✪ 124 D4Great value middle-eastern food that’s a hit with localsThe Remedy ❖ 124 C3Intimate and convivial wine bar and restaurantTrattoria Montebianco ■ 86 D3Good no-nonsense Italian food, served with a smile

CLIPSTONE STREETTower Tavern ❖ 2 E2Contemporary London pub serving traditional food

CONWAY STREETThe Lukin ❖ 4 D4Small owner-managed pub with some great foodThe Old Dairy Café ✜ 35 B3Sandwiches, salads, cakes and teas and coffees

EUSTON ROADDouble J’s ✜ 333 B4Freshly cooked food at incredible pricesRasa Express ✤ 327 B4Inspired, spice-rich food from KeralaSushi-So ★ 339 B4Handmade sushi in traditional Japanese surroundings

FOLEY STREETKing & Queen ❖ 1 F5Victorian pub with cask ales and traditional grub

GOODGE STREETBarrica ◆ 62 G6Authentic tapas bar with a Michelin Bib GourmandBenitos Hat ✪ 56 G6Deliciously authentic burritos, tacos, soups and salads Delancey & Co ✢ 34 F7Offering traditional NYC deli food in a modern upmarket settingEAT ✜ 44 G6The real food company. Sandwiches, soups, salads and moreFraq’s Lobster Shack ✜ 55 G6Lobster dishes direct from New England, USAGoodge Street Espresso ■ 31B F7Award-winning independent coffee shop ICCo ■ 46 F6Great quality, good value pizza made daily by experienced chefsKua ’Aina ✢ 40 F7Hawaiian, serves burgers and succulent chargrilled sandwichesNando’s ❂ 57-59 G6The place for tasty, happy and healthy chickenNonno Lino Italiano ✜ 45 G6Great value breakfasts and Italian pasta and sandwichesPapaya ▼ 27 F7Thai curries and stir fries all at affordable pricesPure Made for You ✜ 47 G6Tasty, fresh, healthy meals, made on site every dayReverend JW Simpson ❖ 32 F7Bar serving high quality cocktailsSalento Green Life ■ 51 G6Deli, café and wine bar specialising in the produce of PugliaSalt Yard ❂ 54 G6Award-winning tapas inspired by the fl avours of Spain and ItalySanxia Renjia ● 29 F7Specialising in the cuisine of central ChinaSpaghetti House ■ 15 F7Family-owned restaurant serving traditional Italian foodSubway ✜ 13 F7Submarine sandwiches, great tastes and healthier choicesThe Draft House ❖ 43 G6A pub that takes beer seriously, plus good foodThe Fitzrovia ❖ 18 F7Traditional London pub serving great freshly cooked foodThe London Cocktail Club ❖ 61 G6Friendly staff, cool décor and banging cocktailsThe One Tun ❖ 58-60 G6Friendly local serving real ales and an all-day bar menuTrattoria Mondello ■ 36 F6Old-style Italian home cookingWrap It Up ✪ 19 F7Gourmet wraps from around the worldWrapchic ✤ 48 F6Fresh, tasty Indian food in a wrapYoi Sho ★ 33 F7An authentic Japanese izakaya (pub-style) restaurant

GRAFTON WAYAsk ■ 48 C5A passion for Italy and a continually evolving menuBen’s House ■ 64 C5An store with everything Cured, Created, Crafted in LondonCafé Rio ✜ 66 C5Small and cosy café serving the best of Brazilian food

Sardo ■ 45 C5A little taste of Sardinia using the fi nest, freshest ingredientsThe Grafton Arms ❖ 72 C5A full range of beers, wines and spirits, and a roof garden

MAPLE STREETSimmons ❖ 28 D4A late night bar specialising in cocktails

Vasis ❋ 56 D4Traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes, freshly prepared

PERCY STREETBam-Bou ✪ 1 H7Chinese, Thai & Vietnamese restaurant with a great cocktail barBig Fernand ▲ 19 G8Gourmet French burgersChettinad Restaurant ✤ 16 G8Specialising in the fl avours of southern IndiaElysée ❋ 13 G8London’s oldest Greek restaurant restyled for todaySagar Vegetarian ✤ 17a G8Ground-breaking South Indian vegetarian restaurant

STEPHEN STREETStephen Street Kitchen ❂ 21 H8Quality breakfast, lunch, dinner and a Saturday brunch menu

TOTTENHAM COURT ROADBurger King ✧ 1A-1B I9The home of ‘The Whopper’ and someCafé Fresco ✜ 76 E7Friendly and good value for breakfast and lunchesCafé Rouge ▲ 264 I9Classic French dishes with a contemporary twistCaffé Nero ✜ 79 E7Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly serviceCaffé Nero ✜ 126 B5Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly serviceCaffé Nero ✜ 187 D6Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly serviceCaffé Nero ✜ 239 H9Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly serviceCa’puccino ✜ 100 C6Great coffee, snacks and cakes

Costa ✜ 190 D6Aiming to save the world from mediocre coffeeEat ✜ 62 E7The real food company. Sandwiches, soups, salads and moreEat ✜ 94 D6The real food company. Sandwiches, soups, salads & moreFitzrovia Belle ❖ 174 C6A pub in which to socialise, dine, drink and workFranco Manca ■ 98 D6Serving slow-cooked sourdough pizzaGarfunkel’s ✢ 267 I9Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1979Greggs ✪ 92 D6Tasty sandwiches, legendary sausage rolls and pastiesItsu ★ 53-54 F8Sixty-two dishes, light, green and good for youItsu ★ 103 C6Sixty-two dishes, light, green and good for youJack Horner ❖ 234-236 G8An Ale and Pie pub with a traditional British menuKFC ✧ 71 E7Still serving their famous original recipe chickenKamps ✜ 154/155 B5Germany’s premium bakery Lal Qila ✤ 117 C5Traditional dishes from India’s regional cuisinesLeon ✪ 101 C6Healthy Mediterranean FoodLe Pain Quotidien ▲ 64 F7Simple, elegant boulangerie fare. Take out or dine inLoaf ✜ 93 D6A cross between New York coffee shop and British caffMcDonald’s ✧ 134 B5Home of the 100% beef ‘Big Mac’ and moreTAP Coffee No. 114 ✜ 114 C5Coffee treated with respect, sandwiches and saladsNorthumberland Arms ❖ 119 C5Buzzy traditional local with all-day, fresh foodPomme de Pain ✜ 259 H9Tasty French sandwiches, salads and hot dishesPret A Manger ✜ 100 C6Handmade, natural, fast food and no additivesPret A Manger ✜ 237 G8Handmade, natural, fast food and no additivesRising Sun ❖ 46 G8Local serving cask ales and traditional pub foodStarbucks ✜ 77 E7Another outpost of the global coffee chainStarbucks ✜ 175 D6Another outpost of the global coffee chainSubway ✜ 109 C5Submarine sandwiches, great tastes and healthier choicesTCR Lounge Bar ❖ 183 C6Lively lounge bar that specialises in partiesThe Court Pub ❖ 108A C6An oasis of calm, comfort and quality pub foodThe Japanese Canteen ★ 162 C6Inexpensive, accessible, canteen-style food

Wasabi ★ 6-17 H9Sushi, sashimi, California rolls. Authentically JapaneseWasabi ★ 127 B5Sushi, sashimi, California rolls. Authentically JapaneseYouMeSushi ★ 37 G8Handmade sushi from the freshest local ingredientsTOTTENHAM STREETBay Leaf Café ✜ 19 E6Friendly, family owned café serving honest, home-made foodFitzrovia Restaurant ■ 29 F6Private dining club with good food and atmosphereGigs ❂ 12 E6Delicious fi sh and chips or tasty Cypriot mezePerugino Coffee House ✜ 10 E7Offering a selection of sandwiches, snacks and coffeePod ✪ 5-7 E7Fresh, seasonal, healthy food in compostable packagingThe Hope ❖ 15 E6A great little pub with a good range of beers and foodYumchaa ✜ 9-11 E7A Chinese tea shop for tea, cake and spending time

WARREN STREETBang Bang ✪ 53 B4Vietnamese serving healthy salads to summer rolls and hot dishesCafé Le Midi ✜ 23 B3Ideal for a morning coffee and fresh sandwiches and pizzaCafé Rive Gauche ✜ 20 B4Sandwiches, salads, meals, patisserie – taste ‘la différence’Coffee Cake & Kisses ✜ 54 B4An artisan coffee/bakehouse & lifestyle storeHealth Food Centre ✪ 10 B5Health products, supplements and fresh juice barHoney & Co. ✜ 25a B4Food from the middle east with an impressive pedigreeNyonya ✪ 11 B4Delicious Singaporean food Pret A Manger ✜ 14 B5Handmade, natural, fast food and no additivesPrince of Wales Feathers ❖ 8 B5Freshly prepared food and fi ne drinks in stylish surroundingsSmugglers Tavern ✢ 28 B3Diner and bar serving fi ne American cuisineSteak & Lobster ✪ 6-7 B5A menu that delivers the best quality ingredientsWarren’s Sandwich Bar ✜ 13 B4Family-run sandwich and pasta bar

WHITFIELD STREETCarpenter’s Arms ❖ 68-70 D6Trusty, upbeat local serving fresh, seasonal pub foodCrazy Bear ❖ 26-28 F7Crazy Bear cocktails, modern Thai, Chinese & Japanese foodDabbous ❂ 39 F7Light, innovative cooking. Clean fl avours, seasonal produceDel’ish ❂ 161 B4Freshly prepared Persian and Mediterranean foodSardo Cucina ■ 112 C5The unique taste of Sardinia in an informal styleThe Agra ✤ 135 C4Indian dishes delicately spiced and freshly prepared

WINDMILL STREETBoopshi’s ❂ 13 G8Traditional Viennese dishes plus drinks and cocktails

Café Metro Express ✜ 6 G7Serving sandwiches, salads, hot meals and refreshments

Drakes Tabanco ◆ 3 G7A typical Jerez tavern serving classic drinks and food

Sharps Coffee Bar ✜ 9 G7You don’t need to get a haircut to enjoy great coffee

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It’s London’s hottest foodie destination and the menu’s changing all the time. Charlotte Street is home to a wider range of eating places than anywhere else in London and, if you add in the surrounding streets, the choice is virtually endless.

The core of the culinary offering may come from long-established favourites but there are always new kids on the block bringing their own fresh ideas to the table.

On the following pages, we’re profi ling just four of them – one Scottish, one Spanish, one Hawaiian and one Vietnamese – and that gives you a pretty good idea of the sheer variety of choice you can expect when eating in Fitzrovia.

There’s something for pretty much every budget too. You can have it Michelin-starred if the occasion demands, but if you want a simple lunch, a quick pizza or a coffee and a sandwich, that’s on offer here as well. And, if all you fancy is a drink, you can always slake your thirst in a multitude of local pubs and bars.

Taste buds at the ready for this annual celebration of everything culinary in Fitzrovia! Events start in July, so keep checking at enjoyfi tzrovia.co.uk to fi nd out what’s on the menu.

The Wild Game Co. classic Venison burger


We said ‘aloha’ to one of the proprietors of the Kua ’Aina restaurant Ed Bardos in Goodge Street and discovered the secret that gives their food that distinctive Hawaiian fl avour.

On the rocksSo how do we pronounce the name and what does it mean?It’s pronounced ‘Koo-a-EYE-na’ and it’s Hawaiian for ‘country bumpkin’.

Who’s behind the restaurant and where did you get your inspiration?My best mate Paul and I were in Hawaii and just loved the Kua ’Aina grilled sandwiches and burgers. There was nothing like them, or as tasty, in the UK, so we persuaded the owner Terry, who still runs three restaurants there, to train us, give us his recipes and let us use the name. Then we gave up our City jobs and started Kua ’Aina as a unique, independent addition to London’s fast/casual restaurant scene.

What Hawaiian specialities are on the menu?We chargrill almost everything over lava rocks which is what gives our sandwiches, burgers & salads that special taste – along with our original and secret seasonings, all homemade from scratch. The cuisine is not Hawaiian as such but we import a great selection of craft beers from Kona Brewing Company and aim to serve everyone with the warmth and Aloha spirit you get in Hawaii.

Anything interesting coming up?We have rotating monthly specials and love to run ‘surprise’ offers, so stay tuned @KuaAinaUK (or on Facebook). And look out for our food truck at festivals/events near you. kua-aina.co.uk/on-tour

Why did you choose Fitzrovia?We had our eye on it for a while. It’s such a vibrant area with a great ‘village’ feel and changing rapidly. We thought our fast/casual food and price point would fi t in very well.

What are your favourite local places to eat, drink and shop? So many to choose from! On the rare occasion we escape from our own restaurant, we love the Bulletproof coffee at BlackSheep and a quick lunch ramen in the basement of Roka. No time for shopping!

Describe Fitzrovia in three wordsThriving, quirky, fast-changing.

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Ed Bardos


What exactly is the Bang Bang concept?The restaurant is at the centre of a multi-platform back story. The fi rst part of a hard-boiled Film Noir narrative, involving mobsters, double crosses and a few signature Vietnamese dishes, is told on one wall of the restaurant and in fragments across the menus and napkins, with additional scenes, clues and new plot developments to be revealed on social media. The menu introduces the story and characters and the restaurant itself features in several key scenes. The inspiration comes from theatre company Punch Drunk’s work, as well as 1940s Film Noir.

And what about the food?There’s a menu of amazing Vietnamese street food The overriding theme is real Vietnamese fl avours, presented with a cool inner city edge, selected from recipes passed down through David and Jimmy’s family and encounters on their travels. With an amazing wine list from trendy independent wine merchants, Vagabond.

What makes Vietnamese cuisine stand out from otherAsian cuisines?It fi ts with current health-conscious trends, and has fresh, punchy, banging fl avours. As Vietnam is becoming more popular as a destination for travellers, more and more people are aware of the cuisine and its amazing tastes.

What specialities should we try?Our Bang Bang Baos, steamed buns with pork belly and bang spicy wings, are a fi rm favourite. And, of course, our 18-hour Pho broth is synonymous with Vietnamese cuisine and with Bang Bang, since it’s a recipe that’s been passed down through the Le Family.

Why did you choose Fitzrovia?With its diverse mix of cool people and businesses, it’s the perfect area to showcase what we have on offer.

What are your favourite local places to eat, drink and shop? Honey and Co on Warren Street does amazing food and is a favourite.

Describe Fitzrovia in three words.Bang, bang, banging!

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Bang, Bang, you’re fed!Vietnamese chefs and restaurateurs, David Le and Jimmy Yeung, owners of Bang Bang Vietnamese Canteen, introduced us to the story behind their ‘FiIm Noir Noodle Bar’ in Warren Street.

David Le and Jimmy Yeung


Nigel Howell and Tim Luther explain how a passion for perfection has created Drakes Tabanco, one of the best places to enjoy Spanish food outside Spain, in Windmill Street.

Tapas but notas you know it

What’s the story behind the business?Tim worked in the wine industry for seven years selling predominantly Spanish wines before going into business with Nigel. After many visits to the Bodegas of Jerez and Sanlucar in Andalucia, it was clear what sort of place he was going to open.

Tell us about tapas.The word tapa literally means lid and what we now call tapas is said to have been created in Andalucia. A lid was put over a customer’s drink to keep out the fl ies. In time, a slice of jamon or a piece of bread with a small morsel on top replaced the lid and doubled as a snack. Now tapas means pretty much anything on a small plate and it’s no longer just Spanish!

So what can we expect on your menu?Not your average tapas fare. We have stayed away from the usual comfort food of patatas bravas etc. to offer a more fulfi lling culinary experience. Think smoked scallop, garlic purée & beetroot, octopus with chickpea & chorizo, deep fried caulifl ower, Manchego & pine nut salad, lamb carpaccio, rosemary yoghurt & brown garlic or braised pig cheeks with Oloroso. Classic ingredients with an inventive twist.

You’re passionate about sherry aren’t you?We believe we’re the only place outside Spain that serves ‘en Rama’ sherry from the barrel. None of our sherries have gone through industrial fi ltering or stabilisation. The result is a more rewarding, complex and tasty wine. Our sherries are from the outstanding Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla. Think the equivalent of 1st growth Bordeaux. Sherry is the best wine in the world for pairing with food. Just try one of our two sherry fl ights served with tapitas in our bar!

Why did you choose Fitzrovia?The creative bunch who live and work here appreciate good food and service and we want to exceed their expectations with a unique setting and experience.

Do you have any favourite local places to eat and drink? There are so many great places, from casual to fi ne dining. The quality has been going up and up and we are delighted to be a part of it.

Describe Fitzrovia in three words.Creative, savvy, community.

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If you fi nd yourself hankering for a taste of the highlands in the heart of London, just head for the Wild Game Co. on Charlotte Street. We talked to the people behind it to fi nd out more.

Game on!

Who are the Wild Game team? Head Chef: Mikkel Greggersen Toftgaard; Sous Chef: Jonathon Cox; CDP: Rob Malone. Directors: Andy Waugh & Calum Mackinnon; GM: Adam Pinder; and Assistant Manager: Samia Jessie Ahmed.

Tell us about the history of the Wild Game Co.Andy comes from a family of game butchers in the Highlands. He grew up fi shing, shooting and helping in the family business – Ardgay Game – where all of our meat comes from. We started in 2010 as a butcher stall on Broadway Market, then moved into street food and pop-up restaurants before opening full time in Charlotte Street in October 2014.

Does the decor refl ect the food you serve?We’ve chosen a very rustic and informal look. Long wooden tables, wooden fl oorboards, a meat rail and a couple of deer skins to warm the place up.

And what can we expect on the menu?Venison straight from the highlands, burgers, steaks, and seasonal sides.

Is there anything for vegetarians?Yes. We’re currently really excited about a Vegan Chateaubriand that is in the works, and a couple of new veggie dishes are on their way this spring.

Anything special happening soon?We have a whisky night coming up: four courses with matching whiskies.

Why did you choose Fitzrovia?Charlotte Street is one of the best foodie destinations in London, and the people here are the people we want to cook for. We’ve also been pleasantly surprised at the sense of community and how welcoming everyone has been.

Do you have any favourite local places to eat and drink? You can’t beat a cheeky Bubbledogs hot dog. Then it’s off to see Jamie and Jim and Rev. JW for incredible cocktails.

Describe Fitzrovia in three wordsWest End, foodie, heaven

OK, four then.

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Adam Pinder

So what can we expect on today’s menu?Our fi sh is from sustainable sources and delivered fresh from Billingsgate every day. The fi sh and chips are fried in high quality ground nut oil (not cheap vegetable oil) and the souvlaki (kebab) is cooked in the traditional way over real wood charcoal, to give that distinctive fl avour.

Greek cuisine is healthy and Mediterranean with a hint of the middle east. Fresh grilled meats and fi sh (sea bass and bream), healthy salads and regional dips such as taramasalata, hummus and tzatziki. Plus Cypriot dishes – halloumi, loukanico, pastirma and calamari. Specials include kleftico and sheftalia and, on the British side, salmon and tuna.

Is there anything for vegetarians?Yes, we do really healthy Greek salads, vegetable kebabs and grilled halloumi platters which are very tasty!

What’s coming up over the next few months?More of the same! We continually refresh our specials and introduce seasonal fi sh throughout the year. As soon as summer arrives, we love opening up our concertina windows and doors and bringing a real al fresco dining feel to Fitzrovia.

Why are you still in Fitzrovia?We love the village feel, the creative atmosphere and the friendly spirit.

And what are your favourite local places?The Hope for its traditional ales, Montello’s in Goodge Street for the fantastic marinara and we love shopping in the independent furniture and electrical shops in Tottenham Court Road.

Describe Fitzrovia in three wordsVibrant, community, unique.

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Who are the team behind Gigs?Aristos Papasavva and Christopher Jordan.

Tell us a little of the historyGigs was opened in 1958 by a Cypriot émigré called Gyriaokos (‘Gigs’ to his friends). He was training to be a priest at the time and went on to serve at the main Greek Orthodox church in Pratt Street, Camden, but still ran the business. In the mid-60s, he had the idea of introducing fi sh and chips to complement the traditional Greek Cypriot cuisine. It was probably the fi rst time it had ever been done but it worked.

And has very much changed?Since we took over in 2006, we have kept true to the original menu with a few tweaks. We also renovated the premises in 2010 to bring them into the 21st century.


Fish andchipsand GreekNo district would be complete without its own great fi sh and chip shop, but Fitzrovia goes one better with an excellent ‘chippy’ in Tottenham Street that also serves superlative Greek cuisine.

Aristos Papasavva and Christopher Jordan

Wind your way through Fitzrovia’s watering holes to learn where Dylan Thomas met his wife Caitlin, visit the home of the young Dickens and the workhouse that inspired Oliver Twist, see the house which Virginia Woolf and George Bernard Shaw shared (at different times), follow in the footsteps of Jerome K Jerome and hear where literary giants, such as T.S. Eliot and George Orwell, met, drank, argued and wrote.

The walks start with a quick literary pub quiz in the Fitzroy Tavern, then visit the Duke of York, Newman Arms (unfortunately now closed so you will have to go thirsty here), and Marquess of Granby before ending at The Wheatsheaf. There are also stops at The Grafton Arms and The King & Queen where Bob Dylan gave his fi rst public performance outside the USA.

Dates: Every last Tuesday of each month

Start time: 6.00pm

Meeting place: The downstairs Writers & Artists Bar at the Fitzroy Tavern

Tour length: 1.5 hours

To reserve a free space, email marketing@fi tzroviapartnershipor call 020 7755 3380

Join a free Fitzrovia Literary Pub Crawl and discover some great pubs, whilst imbibing the spirit of the writers who lived and drank here.

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We may live in an increasingly digital world, but it’s the real people behind the tweets who bring a place to life.As a celebration of the fascinatingly diverse characters who give Fitzrovia its unique fl avour, this project will exhibit photographs of up to 140 people who live and work locally. You’ll be able to see them exhibited this Spring, for further details please email fi [email protected]. The 12 that most capture the public imagination, as voted for by visitors, will then be transformed into semi-permanent street paintings by artists working with pupils from All Souls Primary School.

Photographs are by Doralba Picerno and the project is curated by Fitzrovia Noir and funded by Derwent London and supported byThe Fitzrovia Partnership.

Fitzrovia Faces on the Street

Spring@Fitzrovia is published by The FitzroviaPartnership, 13 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BQ. Telephone: 020 7755 3192. Email: info@fi tzroviapartnership.com Whilst we have endeavoured to ensure all details are correct at time of press (February 2015), The Fitzrovia Partnership does not accept any liability for any information contained in this leafl et which may be incorrect.This publication cannot be reproduced, copied, or distributed in any format without express permission in writing from The Fitzrovia Partnership. ©The Fitzrovia Partnership 2015.

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