London’s Hidden Gems: A Day of Culture, Luxury, and Fun
by Elle_crochet
Feb 11, 2025
London - a city can be so colorful and noisy, while having delicate cuisine and elegant pace. This short trip covers the must-visit "Picadilly Plaza" and the super-acclaimed pasta restaurant "Bancone Covent Garden". The most important thing - all the locations of the trip are extremely convenient transportation, basically step off the subway directly, get the fashion pulse of London in seconds!
📍Picadilly Square: London landmark + toy store + connected to the famous shopping district
If you’re visiting London for the first time, Piccadilly Square is definitely a must! It’s like the “intersection center” of the city, not only suitable for shopping, but also conveniently connected to popular scenic spots such as Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Trafalgar Square. There are many toy shops and famous shops nearby, so whether you want to shop for boutiques or help your children find limited edition dolls, it is easy to find your favorite choice. Open all year round, it is always so lively regardless of day or night. It's perfect for the rhythm of sitting down and watching passers-by when you're tired from walking, and feel the bustle of London with ease!
🏆 Bancone Covent Garden: A must-try pasta choice in London! (39 William IV St, London WC2N 4DD)
After walking around Piccadilly Square, head straight to Bancone Covent Garden to heal your taste buds 😉. I sincerely recommend the "first and third items" of their Pasta menu:
- The first fried garlic handmade pasta, spicy and delicious and not over, very suitable for spicy lovers! The aroma of fried garlic plus the rich layered taste of handmade pasta is just right, not too greasy.
- The third is the walnut butter pasta with egg yolk - the combination of smoothness and fragrance has an unexpected sense of happiness, especially the smooth feeling of the yolk in the mouth, instantly sublimating the overall taste. The buttery flavor and shredded walnuts enhance each other's flavors, and it's the kind of high-quality pasta that you can often eat in London!
[Tips]
1. Bancone is very popular, it is recommended to book in advance, especially during dinner walk-in high probability to wait;
2. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from Piccadilly Square to Bancone Covent Garden.
3. Several department stores and boutiques near the square, bring good SIM cards, payment methods are plentiful, some stores support mobile / credit card checkout, very convenient.
4. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, after all, London stone roads more, burst away a day feet do not hurt.
🚌Transportation guide
- Piccadilly Plaza has a concentrated transportation line, right out of Piccadilly Circus subway station; the restaurant Bancone Covent Garden is most conveniently accessible within a 5-minute walk from Charing Cross or Covent Garden station.
- Tested London route Google Map navigation is very accurate, anytime to see and go.
If you have been hesitant about choosing a restaurant and want to try new options while sweeping the streets, Piccadilly Square + Bancone is the most London-specific and satisfying combination! Don't miss this "eat, drink, have fun and take pictures in seconds" arrangement when you go to London!
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