insideKENT Magazine Issue 28 - July 2014 | Page 37
Restaurants
Rainforest Café
the rockers amongst us, but more so it provides an enviable family-friendly
environment for eating, drinking and just having fun. Choices on the menu
include beef burger patties, slow smoked beef short ribs, southern fried
chicken, BBQ pulled pork beans and everyone’s favourite, mac ‘n’ cheese.
www.stickyfingers.co.uk
EDITOR’S
PICK
Fish!
Fish! restaurant in the heart of London's thriving Borough Market does
exactly what it says on the tin and provides the very best fish available in
London to hungry customers. Established in 1999, the restaurant's glass
construction, designed by award-winning Julian Wickham, gives the
impression of being inside a huge fish tank, while in the summer, the popular
eatery opens out onto a large terrace with views of Southwark Cathedral.
With fresh fish prepared daily, there is plenty for the family to choose from,
including classic fish pie, a variety of fish and chips and a fabulous soughtafter sticky toffee pudding.
www.fishkitchen.com/fish
London's largest family-friendly restaurant, the famous Rainforest Café is
both a wild place to shop and eat. Better still, this tropical hideaway is only
minutes from Piccadilly Circus and sits right in the heart of the West End
action. A fantastic venue for kids' parties or corporate events, this unique
and vibrant eatery brings together the sight and sounds of the jungle for
an experience like no other.
insideKENT’s editor recently paid a visit to the Rainforest Café, and says:
“You can be a kid all over again at the Rainforest Café. No matter what
your age, you can’t help but enjoy the cheeky gorilla putting on his ‘show’,
the elephants tooting while you delve into your ribs or burger, or the realistic
thunder and lightning storms that make you just a little nervous. My kids
range in age from one to 11, so finding something they're all 'into' is hard
- but there were no huffs of boredom from any of them at the Rainforest
Café; we all enjoyed it immensely."
www.therainforestcafe.co.uk
Planet Hollywood
Whether you are dining with friends,
family, colleagues or clients, Planet
Hollywood is an ideal venue for large
or small groups looking to dine out in
the heart of London. The world’s one
and only dining experience inspired by
the glamour of Hollywood, the iconic
Planet Hollywood London in Haymarket
offers a vibrant atmosphere and menu of not only classic American favourites,
but authentic Asian and Italian dishes, plus a special kids menu. So sit
back and relax in the Bond room, British room or trendy Cabana room,
and see the kids entertained by the dazzling memorabilia.
www.planethollywoodlondon.com
Sticky Fingers
Born to legendary Rolling Stones rocker, Bill Wyman, London's Sticky
Fingers operates under the simple rules of good food, good music and
good people. This unique hub may display original Stones memorabilia for
EDITOR’S
TOP
CHOICE
Make a weekend of it…
If you want to turn your day trip into a weekend
break, insideKENT’s editor recommends booking
a night at Thistle Piccadilly.
“It’s great to spend a weekend in London every once in a while, but finding
a hotel in a great location that’s family-friendly isn’t the simplest of tasks.
I’ve quite often found in London, unless you book a 5-star exorbitantly
priced hotel, you never know what you’re going to get; but this isn’t the
case with Thistle Piccadilly. It offers a range of spacious rooms and suites,
and is perfectly placed to explore everything London has to offer.
“Our stay was flawless, from check-in to our reluctant check-out. Our
deluxe double room had plenty of room for a travel cot, and included
everything we needed to help make our stay comfortable, including free
WiFi, A/C, flatscreen LCD TV, lovely toiletries and lots of soft, fluffy towels.
“Having won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and boasting a fantastic
91% in customer satisfaction ratings on TripAdvisor.co.uk, I’m not alone
in thinking Thistle Piccadilly is one of London’s best family-friendly hotels.”
Book your quick, stress-free trip to London on Southeastern.
www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
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