Places to eat near Buckingham Palace

[gadgetgeek]

I am lucky enough to be going to Buckingham Palace tomorrow. Can anyone recommend somewhere to eat for myself and my wife that is neither too flash but not a McDonalds either. Will be wearing a morning suit so don't want to look too conspicuous! Thank you.

[Buenchico]

Very close by:
http://www.larco.co.uk/
with some good reviews:
http://tinyurl.com/3m4oplu

Chris

[Count-A-Strong]

I don't know how you have the patience Chris, I really don't. You'll surely go to heaven.

[DTCwordfan]

well if you are in the togs for the Palace, one has to presume it is some form of gong that you or a relative/friend are being given by her nibs or him.

Therefore, the most apropos place must surely be The Cross Keys in Chelsea - Address: 1 Lawrence Street, London, SW3 5NB

[Maydup]

Have a lovely time gadgetgeek - are you being honoured?

[DTCwordfan]

and if you think I am joking it is a rated gastro-pub.....

http://www.squaremeal...view/80469/Cross_Keys

[DTCwordfan]

L'Arco is good too......

[Buenchico]

Website for DTCF's suggestion:
http://www.thexkeys.co.uk/

Reviews:
http://www.yelp.co.uk...the-cross-keys-london

[Ellipsis]

You can get a decent burger here ...

http://www.boisdale.co.uk/belgravia/

[DTCwordfan]

all comes down to the budget and what you want...as I mentioned Arco is good. I do admit I mentioned the X keys as some fun in reference to the honour, especially if it is a My Bloody Efforts or Other Buggers Efforts....... the food is good but a tad dear. Arco is also closer to BuckPal.

Could try asking for a sandwich in the Palace - boom-boom......

[Buenchico]

DTCF:
While you used 'apropos' in your question, I though that the name of the Cross keys implied exactly the opposite.

Prior to the Reformation, 'The Cross Keys' was the most common pub name in the country, but it was seen as a sign of Catholicism. When Henry VIII appointed himself head of the new Church of England, the vast majority of those pubs changed their names (most commonly to 'The King's Head' or 'The King's Arms'). However a small number of 'Cross Keys' pubs retained the name, as a gesture of defiance to the monarch.

So, when visiting the home of the Head of the Church of England, it seems anything but 'apropos' to go via way of an establishment called 'The Cross Keys'!
;-)

[DTCwordfan]

Now that is most useful useless historical info, Chris, and I would be now definitely on for visiting this house of ill-repute, especially after having been dibbed by Her Maj, Brenda.......or Prince Brian

[gadgetgeek]

Thank you all. Will help make a special day even more so. Though I will probably feel very silly dressed to the nines, something I havn't done since I was married, but want to treat my wife too for wudnt be there without her support over the years. Cheers all. Will have a glass of the champers on yr behalf! Hope the buttons don't burst on the morning suit from eating too much or trousers split during any bowing!

[gadgetgeek]

And Maidup, as for honours it is more than an honour just to be married to my lovely wife.

[Maydup]

Did you have a good day gadgetgeek?

[gadgetgeek]

Hi Maidup. Sorry not replied earlier. The day could not of been better. Wall to wall sunshine and a great day all round with meeting Her Majesty the pinnacle of the day...month....year! :-)

[DTCwordfan]

where did you end up eating GG? - unless Her Maj gave you a Roast Swan sarnie?

[Maydup]

Wonderful Sirgadgetgeek !

[DTCwordfan]

Not sure about that maidup. The anagram is "It's Ragged Geek."