Summer on Regent Street

However you’re planning on spending the summer, whether you’re looking for ideas on what to do on a West End staycation, or how to spend a day with your other half, friends or family, we have everything you need down at Regent Street to make the best of summer.

Where to spend a staycation

Spend some time in the heart of central London and stay just moments from London’s most iconic sights, with Piccadilly Circus, Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Soho, Bond Street, Jermyn Street, Carnaby Street, and Covent Garden all just a short walk away.

Treehouse Hotel is perfectly perched towards the north end of Regent Street. Boasting a dazzling rooftop, expect world-class views across London’s landscape. Challenge yourself to spot the London Eye, The Shard, Canary Wharf, and Regent’s Park.

A true London icon, The Langham London has been a delightful place to stay since 1865. The hotel’s heritage continues to evolve, with state-of-the-art wellness, excellent dining and more available for you to enjoy.

Be a part of history with a stay at Hotel Café Royal. For over 150 years, the hotel has welcomed the likes of Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill, and David Bowie. With a 60ft pool and spa, a speakeasy bar, and delightful restaurants, this makes for a luxury stay in the capital.

Fresh date ideas to make an impression

Whether it’s a first date or a celebration for a special occasion, Regent Street has endless options for those looking to sweep their partner off their feet and make a great impression.

Why not wander down Heddon Street, the place where David Bowie shot his album cover ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’ and grab a drink at The Starman.

While you’re in the area, visit Ambassadors Clubhouse where you’ll enjoy a vibrant dining experience and delight in the rich flavours, drinks, and music of Punjab.

Or for film fans, stop by the historic Regent Street Cinema, where you'll find timeless classics to independent releases, making it the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy the big screen together.

Fun-filled ways to occupy the kids

With weeks of sun-filled summer to fill, Regent Street is the place to visit for entertaining options to keep the little ones busy.

For a special treat or a celebration, try the Children’s Afternoon Tea at The Langham, with a selection that includes intriguing sandwiches, surprising sweet treats and fun drinks. 

For a day filled with culture, kids under 16 go free at the Royal Academy of Arts, and if you’re visiting during the weekend or holidays, be sure to check out their family workshops!

And for family-friendly dining, take a trip to Heddon Street Kitchen where kids under 12 eat free from the set menu.

Hand-picked spots for delicious lunches

Whatever kind of meal you’re looking for this summer, whether it’s a lazy lunch in the sun or a quick, but tasty, bite to eat between visiting the stores on Regent Street, the very best of London’s dining scene can be found in the area.

For worldwide flavours, step into Aqua Kyoto, where Insta-worthy plates full of Japanese flavours can be enjoyed on its terrace overlooking the street below; venture to the Algarve by bagging a table among the authentic décor at Casa do Frango; or feast on Spanish classics including suckling pig, seafood rice and Galician rib of beef from Michelin-starred Sabor’s wood-fired oven.

For lunch and a drink, enjoy a pint of The Wigmore’s very own craft beer with a choice from Michel Roux Jr’s refined take on a British pub menu. Or settle in historic The George, a Grade II-listed venue that mixes traditional décor with upscale pub grub, from sandwiches to chops straight from the grill and epic Sunday roasts. 

And for those looking for plant-based dining, Tendril puts this type of cooking first with its eclectic lunch menu. Enjoy colourful dishes from chef Rishim Sachdeva, who fuses flavour combinations from around the world.

The best bars for drinks in Central London

From an after-work tipple or the West End’s latest cocktail hotspot, Regent Street has the bar for you.

Head down to the basement of much-loved restaurant Brasserie Zédel, to find the classic Bar Américain which oozes glamour. Offering a succinct list of classic cocktails and the best selection of American whiskey in the UK, it's a sophisticated, crowd-pleaser that's great for a night out with friends.

Or step back in time at the Colony Room Green underneath Ziggy Green on Heddon Street. In homage to the original Colony Room Club, a private members club for artists and bohemians from 1948-2008, you can sip on drinks at 2008 prices and enjoy live piano music every Wednesday-Saturday from 7:30pm-10:00pm.

And for a trip across the globe sample three fragrant sakes with a sake flight at Heddon Yokocho to find out if you prefer it chilled, at room temperature, or warm. Or if beer is more to your taste, sip Asahi or Kirin Nama Draft. The braver hearted among you may want to try the plum wines or potent Shochu selection.

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