London Like A Local

Get off the beaten path in London this winter with Area's short list of where to sleep, eat, drink and play like a local.

SLEEP :

Central London's

Release your inner artist and sleep where Hogarth once lived at the

EAT & DRINK :

The London duo Trevor Gulliver and Fergus Henderson of St.John Restaurant opened St.John Hotel this past spring where carnivores will revel in nose-to-tail dining in an unpretentious space in Leicester Square. The chef's lauded tradition of straightforward food that utilizes the highest quality of ingredients shines through

The eclectic menu and top notch ingredients are the rage at

Soho's answer to tapas can be found at Spuntino, a bohemian hot spot that is always crowded despite it's barely visible door. Only a short walk away from Oxford Street, a busy shopping area in London,Riding House Cafe is serving both a selection of small plates to share and traditional main courses in a lively setting.

PLAY :

Don't miss the Terence Conran exhibit running until March 4, 2012 at The Design Museum.