Leicester Square

"Londoners generally tend to avoid the place, though it's worth a visit for its hustle and bustle, its mime artists, and a pleasant green area in its centre." Full review

"Today a sleek, open-plan design replaces the once-dingy little park. It retains its many cinemas and nightclubs, and as a glamorous premiere venue it still attracts celebrities and their spotters." Full review

"Tragic, tacky, always inexplicably heaving. Avoid."

"If the theater prices are a little steep for your budget, or you're just wanting to catch a last-minute show, the half-price ticket booth on Leicester Square is a must." Full review