Visiting UK

Best Train Station Pubs in England

Crown Posada in Newcastle

We’ve all been there. Waiting for a train and needing a pub to sit in while we do. The good news is that England’s train stations have some great local pubs. From traditional to contemporary, classic pubs to champagne bars, there is a wide variety of watering holes to choose from. Rather than sit in a cramped waiting room or stand on a cold platform, head to a pub and warm your feet as you down your pint.

To help you pass the time before your train departs, here are a few of the best ones. They’re scattered throughout the country, so you’ll never be far from one while you’re travelling.

Birmingham New Street (Birmingham): Bacchus Bar

Denmark Hill Station (London): The Phoenix

Derby Station (Derby): Brunswick Inn

Downham Market Station (Downham Market): The Railway Arms

Euston and King’s Cross Stations (London): The Euston Tap, The Bree Louise, Megaro Bar, Cider Tap, The Parcel Yard, The Booking Office Bar

Huddersfield Station (Yorkshire): Head of Steam

Leeds Station (Leeds): The Brewery Tap

Liverpool Street Station (London): The Ten Bells, Catch Champagne Bar & Lounge

Manchester Piccadilly Station (Manchester): Smoak Bar, The Bulls Head

Newcastle Station (Newcastle): The Crown Posada, The Forth Hotel

Paddington Station (London): The Victoria

Reading Station (Reading): The Three Guineas

Stalybridge Station (Stalybridge): Stalybridge Buffet Bar

Sheffield Station (Sheffield): Sheffield Tap

Victoria Station (London): The Thomas Cubitt, The Orange

Waterloo Station (London): Scooter Caffe

Best Brunch Places in London

Muffin at Kopapa

From homesick Americans to adventurous locals, many people find themselves in search of the best brunch in London while in the UK capital.

The good news is that London has no shortage of great restaurants and cafes that offer brunch in various forms. Many are American-inspired, but some have their own twist on the traditional fare, making for excellent inventive cuisine. Here is my list of the top 5 brunch places in London.

The Modern Pantry
One of London’s most beloved brunch venues is the Modern Pantry in Clerkenwell. Set back from the street in a little courtyard, the restaurant has great food and pretty interiors to match. The menu features a wide range of inventive options, from raspberry-and-ricotta pancakes to sweetcorn-and-curry waffles.

The Providores
Kiwi chef Peter Gordon creates some of the most original and unique brunch menu items in London at his Marylebone restaurant, The Providores. Inspired by food from all over the world, Gordon’s ever-changing menu offers everything from celeriac and confit garlic tortilla to grilled chorizo with sweet potato and miso hash. For a more casual brunch, try the Tapa Room on the ground floor.

Kopapa
Another of Peter Gordon’s restaurants, Kopapa is conveniently located in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials area. The light, bright dining room is the perfect place to have a chorizo and black olive muffin or go big with a plate of ricotta fritters with avocado, pomegranate salad, and pistachio caramel sauce. Don’t forget to have a coffee, either. They do it well!

Christopher’s
For a classic American brunch in a more formal setting, Cristopher’s in Covent Garden is hard to beat. The beautiful dining room is a great place to have eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, and other traditional brunch fare.

Bunga Bunga
For those that want a party with their brunch, Bunga Bunga in Battersea is hard to beat. Its famous prosecco brunches last all afternoon, and feature live entertainment, karaoke, and all kinds of food and fun.

Audi International Polo Tickets and Discounts

The International Polo

Audi International Polo 2014 date:
26 July 2014

The Audi International Polo is one of the most important events on the international polo calendar, and certainly one of the premier events of the British summer social season. The annual event takes place at the famous Guards Polo Club in Windsor, England, and is a great day out.

Tickets for the polo vary in price depending on what seating option you choose. Clubhouse Grandstand tickets cost £70.00, and Members South Grandstand tickets cost £40.00. Car and minibus parking permits carry an additional charge. All ticket bookings are subject to a £3.50 handling fee. You can purchase tickets online here.

There are also hospitality packages ranging from afternoon teas and lunches in the International Pavilion to entry to the after party. The latter will be hosted on the premises by famous London clubs. It will feature top DJs.

Discounts for Audi International Polo tickets are available in the form of an HPA players offer for the South Stand. A select number of unallocated North Grandstand seats are available by telephone booking for £40. To get the HPA discount, you should contact the Guards Polo Club Ticket Office at 01367 242828 to make a booking.