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Quick Trip to London

2 days · Couple · Luxury · October
Marel ATravel Pro + Storyteller · Posted September 2025

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Why we traveled here

We wanted to explore the city before heading to the Cotswolds for a wedding my husband was in.

Loved

  • Hamilton in the West End: Truly one of the best theater experiences we’ve ever had. The energy in the room was electric, and it was worth every minute.
  • Dinner at Sketch: The Gallery: The combination of whimsical art installations, beautiful plating, and unique cocktails made it feel like a full sensory experience rather than just dinner.
  • Brunch at Tab x Tab: This was hands-down one of the best brunch spots we’ve tried anywhere. The avocado toast and cocktails were perfection.
  • Blacklock City Dinner: Cozy, unfussy, and absolutely delicious. Their chops and sides were exactly what we needed after a day of walking around London.
  • Walking through Hyde Park: A perfect way to enjoy the city and take in a bit of calm before dinner.

Next time, I’d…

  1. 1Plan Ahead for Breakfast on Day 1: We were a little aimless that first morning. I’d pick a specific breakfast spot near the hotel to kick off the day on a more intentional note.
  2. 2Schedule Shopping Time: We stumbled into cute shops between meals but having a set time for it would have made the day feel less like we were cramming things in.
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My husband and I landed at LGW (London Gatwick) at 8:30 AM and grabbed a cab straight to our hotel, NOX Hyde Park. After checking in and dropping our bags, we wandered to a nearby pub for breakfast and a drink to kill some time and soak in our first few hours in London. Later, we took a cab to the West End to see Hamilton, an absolute must and worth every second. After the show, we cabbed back to our hotel to freshen up and then took a scenic walk through Paddington and Hyde Park to get to our dinner reservation at Sketch: The Gallery. The whole experience was unreal! There were art installations everywhere and food and cocktails that were as gorgeous as they were delicious.

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