Saturday evening in London

[nickymanley]

I am taking my sister (who is 16) to London this Saturday and although I have the day planned I was hoping to do something in the evening as well. I have looked at all the deals for theatres but they either only cover Monday - Friday or a Saturday matinee show. Any ideas on anything we could do?!?!

[leandrews]

Well, if you want an interesting meal, then try to get to the Rainforest Cafe, off Shaftesbury Avenue.

The upstairs is a shop, selling toys and stuff, but downstairs is the restaurant, which is completely decked out in a rainforest style. There are animatronic animals everywhere, and a wicked fountain, and a tank with massive fish.

Maybe it's the child in me, but I really liked this place!

There's only one let down, it's a bit like TGI Fridays in the sense that there may be a few kids there...

The food is good, and reasonably priced.

[spudqueen]

If you're thinking of the Rainbow cafe see if you can book a table, it does get very busy.
Or how about a ride on the London Eye? Bookable in advance on their website, I've only been on in the day but I bet it's great at night.
A Trip to the cinema?
Are the Christmas Lights switched on yet? A bus ride down Oxford St/Regent St would be good if they were.
A stroll round Covent Garden (always loads going on).
Hardrock Cafe
A meal in Chinatown.
A tex-mex meal at Break for The Border ( a lively place)

[Jules001]

If you particularly wanted to go to the theatre, it may be worth trying the half price ticket booth in Leicester Square to see if they have tickets for something you might want to see, alternatively if there is a particular show you want to see, it is worth visiting the theatre in person as they sometimes have returned tickets

[vehelpfulguy]

Well after a day in London you may be very tired, so plan for somethng where you are siting down.

Maybe the cinema in Leicester Square as it is very famous, where all the film premieres are held.

The London Trocadero is another option. This is just off Piccadily circus and is indoors. It has cinema, bowling alley, shops, bars, restaurants, and last time I was there, some indoor funfair rides.

In fact I have just noticed the Rainforest Cafe is in there, which someone else has mentioned, although it may be busy.

See this website http://www.londontrocadero.com/

For late afternoon, just as it gets dark, consider a walk down Oxford St and Regent St. Shops should look great with Xmas decorations, and of course Hamleys toy shop in in Regent St.

Word of warning though - guard your handbags and purses, many pickpocket gangs operate in central london, so have zip up bags and keep your purse and money out of site.