There’s so much more to do at Westfield London than shopping – take advantage of the huge range of restaurants, bars and cafes or head to the Vue cinema or Gymbox.
BY Vanessa Woodgate | 29 September 2011
Part of Westfield London Hot Topics
Westfield London’s genius hands free shopping service means that you can shop till you drop without having to carry heavy bags around all day. After each purchase, your shopping will be rounded up and stored, ready for collection at the end of the day – meaning you’re free to enjoy a luxurious meal, watch a movie or simply relax with a glass of wine.
After a day of retail therapy, you’re bound to have worked up a healthy appetite and Westfield London provides just about every dining experience you could wish for, be it a quick bite or a three-course meal.
There are three main dining areas at Westfield London: The Southern Terrace, where alfresco dining and cocktail lounges make for a wonderful evening out; The Balcony, offering communal style dining and a choice of 13 culinary counters, and The Loft – perfect for a pre-cinema family meal.
On The Southern Terrace, enjoy rustic Italian dishes at Ciao Baby Cucina, Mexican at Wahaca and Thai cuisine at Busaba Eathai. Or head to The Balcony for Tapas Revolution, Bamboo Basket and the delectable Crepeaffaire, to name just a few.
For the best burger in town go to The Loft, where Byron serves Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with buns cooked fresh in London’s East End, alongside courgette fries and deliciously thick milkshakes.
As well as mouth-watering food, Westfield London offers an amazing cinematic experience with a range of exciting features such as VIP seats, 3D-enabled screens and VuExtreme – a super-sized digital screen the size of four double-decker buses.
Those who fancy a taste of the high-life should try Vue Scene, an indulgent movie experience with exclusive screens, luxurious reclining seats and a private lounge and bar area. With all this to offer, it’s easy to see why the cinema is regularly chosen as the venue for A-list movie premieres and star-studded red carpet events.
On the theme of high-end luxury, The Village offers a truly decadent shopping experience with high-end designer stores such as Miu Miu, Gucci and Dior. So when you’ve found the perfect dress or killer heels, celebrate in style at Searcys Champagne Bar. Offering 50 different Champagnes, from Pommery Cuvée Louise Vintage 1998 to Balfour Brut Rosé 2006, the expert team will guide you through the tempting menu and recommend the best canapés to accompany your bubbly.
Sporty types should head to Gymbox. Situated in The Village, this is more than just an ordinary gym. A team of specialist trainers are waiting to whip you into shape, with over 100 mind-blowing classes such as Kangoo, a cross between roller-skating and trampolining, and Afreaka Live, a high energy Afro-Brazilian dance class to live drums.
And that’s before you get started with the Olympic-sized boxing ring, state-of-the-art cardio machines, indoor sprint track and London’s largest free weights area. With cutting-edge nightclub interiors and live DJs, this gym is not for the faint-hearted.
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