Best things to do in Belgravia over Eid
Top Belgravia cafes
London’s prettiest pink cafe Peggy Porschen is a hit with Instagrammers thanks to its picture-perfect shopfront and its photogenic cupcakes. The café also offers afternoon tea featuring sandwiches, cupcakes and scones, washed down with a cup of tea. Tuck into a cake and a cup of tea at Biscuiteers café in leafy Eccleston Yards, or pick up beautiful hand-iced biscuits at the boutique. The luxury biscuit boutique and café also offers two-hour biscuit icing classes. Grab a table at Tomtom Coffee House on the corner of Elizabeth Street near Victoria station, where coffee drinkers can choose from a wide range of caffeinated drinks, from a cappuccino to a peanut butter latte, a maple latte to a flat white. The café also serves up an ever-changing array of cakes. Love cakes? Chestnut Bakery’s counter groans with heavenly cakes, sticky buns and limited-edition croissants stuffed with mouth-watering fillings. For grab-and-go American-style cakes, head to The Hummingbird Bakery on Buckingham Palace Road next to Victoria station.
Best restaurants in Belgravia
Leafy Eccleston Yards near Victoria station is home to array of restaurants. Visit Atis for healthy salads; Jones Family Kitchen for juicy steaks; Wild by Tart for sharing plates, and Morena for Latin American fare. On Elizabeth Street near Victoria station, indulge in fine dining in relaxed surrounds at Ganymede; or grab a seasonal lunch in a rustic setting at The Buttery. If you need to refuel near Motcomb Street, indulge in a Michelin-starred meal at Petrus by Gordon Ramsay. Other options here neighbourhood restaurant Mina’s which offers Mediterranean-style small plates, pizza and salad. If you’re exploring the interiors boutiques in London design hub Pimlico Road, grab a bite to eat at cosy French bistro La Poule au Pot or sink your teeth into a healthy salad at cafe-deli Daylesford Organic.
Top hotels in Belgravia
Stay on the doorstep of Hyde Park by booking a stay at the five-star Lanesborough hotel, home to a luxury spa and The Lanesborough Grill where you can enjoy British fare in a sumptuous setting. Discover luxury rooms and a catwalk-inspired afternoon tea when you book a stay at The Berkeley hotel. Enjoy a short stay at upscale boutique hotel The Jumereih Lowndes where star attractions include its contemporary rooms and a restaurant with alfresco dining. Book a stay at boutique bolthole The Lime Tree Hotel in the heart of Belgravia.
Wellness experiences in Belgravia
Burn up to 1,000 calories during a high intensity interval training session at Barry’s. Sweat and stretch your way through a Vinyasa Flow yoga class at Hotpod Yoga. Heated to a steamy 37 degrees, all levels are welcome at these classes which take place in a purple-hued inflatable studio to the tune of urban-chill beats. Revamp your nails at Nailuxury. Find your inner calm during an immersive meditation session at Re:Mind’s peaceful studio in leafy Eccleston Yards.
