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A. Cooke's (2009)DO NOT VISIT LEICESTER SQUARE
This is the armpit of London. Frequented by entry-level tourists only - things NOT to do in Leicester square:
1. do not buy a pizza slice from a small stand at the side of the street as it's been there for 3 days (and probably stored in the attendents underpants over night)
2. Do not buy a hot dog from a man pushing a silver toilet cubicle around with a hatch to serve "meat based" products. It is quite literally dog meat, and that's in the best-case scenario.
3. do not buy any of the usual London memorabilia like a beefeater figurine or a red telephone box. This is cheap rubbish. Spend the money on a tube ticket to St. Pauls cathedral, walk to and over the millenium bridge and go to the Tate Modern gallery instead - admission is free - this will make you remember London.
4. Do not eat in an Angus or Aberdeen Steakhouse - these places have almost legendary status - as being frequeted by non-Londoners only. Food is so poor it's laughable, you have to pay a table cover charge and remember it's in Leicester Square. If you want the best steak in town, go to Gaucho Grill - Argentinian steak house. 19 Swallow Street, W1. 0207734 4040
5. Do not try "bobbing for meat" in the Mr.Wu's all you can eat (in my experience, as much onion as you can eat) chinese buffet restaurants in and around Leicester square. Instead go to a Wagamama for solid, cheap and taste modern japanese food. Irving Street, WC2H. Most mains around 5-6 quid.
6. The list is too long. Just don't go to this place. Get the TimeOut guide to London, and start exploring...Notting Hill, Brick Lane, Spitlefields, Old Street, Clerkenwell.... Leaving Leicester Square....it's a feeling I experience any time I'm unfortunate to be in this area....
