central-london

<div class=main-content><div class=intro><div class=intro-details><em>In partnership with <a href=/platinum-house#london-diaries>American Express</a>, Furthermore asked influential Equinox talent and friends in London to curate their favorite <a href=/articles/2017/06/track-mafia>fitness spots</a>, healthy restaurants, as well as culture, art, and <a href=/articles/2017/11/approach-athleisure>style</a> destinations. If you’re headed to the U.K. capital for London <a href=/articles/2016/09/what-to-wear-at-fashion-week>Fashion Week</a>, consider this is your complete travel guide—just one more way American Express has your back no matter where you go.</em></div></div><div class=trainer><div class=trainer-container><div class=trainer-image-container><img class=trainer-image alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/trainer-image-1.png><div class=caption>Justin Jacobs</div></div><div class=trainer-copy-container><div><a href=https://www.instagram.com/glassestrainer/ target=_blank>Justin Jacobs</a>, Tier X program manager in the U.K., moved overseas last November to launch Equinox’s newest and most exclusive location in the United Kingdom, E by Equinox St. James.</div><div>A longtime New Yorker, he quickly fell in love with the city. “I live in central London because it feels the most like New York City, my home for the last 10 years,” Jacobs says. “It has the best shopping, dining, and entertainment London has to offer.”</div><div>Here, his picks for how to spend a day in the center of the city.</div></div></div></div><div class=walk><div class=walk-header>THE WALK/RUN</div><div class=walk-distance>Distance: 3.92 miles</div><div class=walk-image-container><img class=walk-image alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/walk-image-1.png></div><div class=walk-description><div class=walk-description-p><p>Start at Leicester Square, walk down to Embankment then over to the South Bank and up to Tate Modern. Take the Millennium Bridge back over into the City, then walk along Embankment and cut up to go into Covent Garden. Come back down through Seven Dials and end back at Leicester Square.</div></div></div><div class=fitness><div class="fitness-header header">THE FITNESS</div><div class="fitness-images-container two-col"><div class="fitness-image-1-container left-col"><img class=fitness-image-1 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/fitness-image-1.png><div class="fitness-image-1-exercise name"><a href=https://www.equinox.com/tierx target=_blank>A Personal Training Session with a Tier X Coach</a></div><div class="description fitness-image-1-copy"><p>“Our most experienced and educated staff create tailor-made programs in the gym with additional support on nutrition and recovery.”</div></div><div class="fitness-image-2-container not-first right-col"><img class=fitness-image-2 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/fitness-image-2.png><div class="fitness-image-2-exercise name"><a href=https://www.equinox.com/groupfitness?icmp=topnav-groupfitness target=_blank>Boxing Boot Camp</a></div><div class="description fitness-image-2-copy"><p>“Boxing is huge here in London, which means the instructors for the classes are great and provide a good mix of boxing skills and interval training.”</div></div></div></div><div class=food><div class="food-header header">THE FOOD</div><div class=food-images-container><div class=two-col><div class="food-image-1-container left-col"><img class=food-image-1 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/food-image-1.png><div class="food-image-1-restaurant name"><a href=https://www.linastores.co.uk/ target=_blank>Lina Stores</a></div><div class="description food-image-1-copy"><p>“You’ll find homemade pasta and antipasti with solid vegetable options like aubergine polpette and a tomato salad. It’s a staple date spot among the nightlife in Soho.”</div></div><div class="food-image-2-container not-first right-col"><img class=food-image-2 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/food-image-2.png><div class="food-image-2-restaurant name"><a href=https://www.thegoodegg.co/ target=_blank>Good Egg</a></div><div class="description food-image-2-copy"><p>“This is my favorite brunch spot. It’s a combo of Jewish deli and Mediterranean flavors. It’s in Kingly Court, which has a group of restaurants next to shopping in Carnaby and Regent Streets.”</div></div></div><div class=three-col><div class="first-col food-image-3-container"><img class=food-image-3 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/food-image-3.png><div class="food-image-3-restaurant name"><a href=https://petershamnurseries.com/covent-garden target=_blank>Petersham Nurseries</a></div><div class="description food-image-3-copy"><p>“This beautiful space has everything: a home and garden shop, a cafe, and two excellent restaurants that focus on clean Italian flavors with simple grilled proteins and vegetables. It’s also a nice spot for afternoon tea.”</div></div><div class="food-image-4-container not-first second-col"><img class=food-image-4 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/food-image-4.png><div class="food-image-4-restaurant name"><a href=https://www.phcompany.com/principal/london-hotel/dining/burr-co/ target=_blank>Burr &amp Co.</a></div><div class="description food-image-4-copy"><p>“It’s a go-to all-day casual spot for coffee, easy bites, or a glass of wine. It’s right next to Russell Square—a nice place for dog walks and soaking in the rare London sunny moments.”</div></div><div class="food-image-5-container not-first third-col"><img class=food-image-5 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/food-image-5.png><div class="food-image-5-restaurant name"><a href=https://thebarbary.co.uk/ target=_blank>Barbary</a></div><div class="description food-image-5-copy"><p>“This is the most fun dining experience I have had in London. Mediterranean food is served in a super intimate setting of about 30 seats.”</div></div></div></div></div><div class=culture><div class="food-header header">THE CULTURE</div><div class=culture-images-container><div class=two-col><div class="culture-image-1-container left-col"><img class=culture-image-1 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/culture-image-1.png><div class="culture-image-1-experience name"><a href=https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/ target=_blank>Somerset House</a></div><div class="culture-image-1-copy description"><p>“An arts center that hosts concerts, movies, galleries, and events, Somerset House also has a good selection of restaurants and shops. Check out <a href=https://bryn-somersethouse.co.uk/ target=_blank>Bryn Williams</a>, where seasonal and local fruit- and vegetable-based small plates are the stars.”</div></div><div class="culture-image-2-container not-first right-col"><img class=culture-image-2 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/culture-image-2.png><div class="culture-image-2-experience name"><a href=https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/ target=_blank>Royal Academy of the Arts</a></div><div class="culture-image-2-copy description"><p>“This artist-run school and museum showcases art and architecture. It hosts classes on drawing and sculpture and talks with various artists. They also do walking tours of architectural sites like Shakespeare’s Globe.”</div></div></div><div class=three-col><div class="culture-image-3-container first-col not-first"><img class=culture-image-3 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/culture-image-3.png><div class="culture-image-3-experience name">Shopping on Carnaby Street and Regent Street</div><div class="culture-image-3-copy description"><p>“You’ll find big-name brands like Nike on Regent Street and smaller brands like Sweaty Betty on Carnaby Street. Be sure to check out Liberty London, an old department store.”</div></div><div class="culture-image-4-container not-first second-col"><img class=culture-image-4 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/culture-image-4.png><div class="culture-image-4-experience name">Shopping on Seven Dials</div><div class="culture-image-4-copy description"><p>“There’s a solid mix of shops, food, and bars here. You can easily spend the better part of a day walking around—eating, drinking, and shopping. <a href=http://www.b1866.com/ target=_blank>B1866</a> and <a href=https://www.vanmoof.com/en_us/london target=_blank>Vanmoof</a> are two of the coolest bike stores in London.”</div></div><div class="culture-image-5-container not-first third-col"><img class=culture-image-5 alt src=http://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2018/09/london-diaries-central-london/culture-image-5.png><div class="culture-image-5-experience name"><a href=https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/Picturehouse_Central target=_blank>Picturehouse Central Cinema</a></div><div class="culture-image-5-copy description"><p>“This cinema showcases both popular and indie films. There's also a member's bar on the roof with a fantastic view of central London.”</div></div></div></div></div></div><style>body{font-size:18px}.trainer-container{padding-top:50px}.trainer-name{font-size:28px;padding-bottom:20px}.trainer-image{float:left;width:45%;padding-bottom:40px}.tariner-bio{margin-bottom:20px}.walk-image{width:100%}.description,.header,.name,.walk-distance{text-align:center}.separator{width:70%;border-top:1px solid grey;margin:auto;margin-top:40px}.header{font-size:28px;margin-top:80px;margin-bottom:20px}.header:after,.header:before{background-color:#333;content:"";display:inline-block;height:1px;position:relative;vertical-align:middle;width:38%}.header:before{right:.5em;margin-left:-50%}.header:after{left:.5em;margin-right:-50%}.walk-header{font-size:28px;text-align:center}.walk-description-p{padding-top:10px}.name{padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px;font-weight:bolder}.walk-distance{font-size:20px;padding-bottom:40px;letter-spacing:1px}.two-col:after{content:"";display:table;clear:both}.three-col:after{content:"";display:table;clear:both}.two-col{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;width:100%}.three-col{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;width:100%;padding-top:80px}.two-col .left-col{width:48%}.two-col .left-col img{width:100%}.two-col .right-col{width:48%}.two-col .right-col img{width:100%}.three-col .first-col{width:32%}.three-col .second-col{width:32%}.three-col .third-col{width:32%}.three-col .first-col img{width:100%}.three-col .second-col img{width:100%}.three-col .third-col img{width:100%}@media (max-width:600px){.trainer-image{width:100%;max-width:100%}.trainer-container{display:block}.trainer-name{margin-bottom:15px}.three-col,.two-col{display:initial;width:auto}.two-col .left-col{width:100%}.two-col .right-col{width:100%}.three-col .first-col{width:100%}.three-col .second-col{width:100%}.three-col .third-col{width:100%}.food-image-5-container{padding-bottom:24px}.fitness-image-2-container{padding-bottom:24px}.not-first{margin-top:40px}}@media (max-width:1024px){.trainer-image{width:100%;max-width:100%}.trainer-container{display:block}.trainer-name{margin-bottom:15px}}body .main-content .trainer{width:100%;margin-bottom:90px;display:block}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container{display:block}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-image-container{float:left;margin-right:20px;max-width:40%;margin-top:10px;display:inline}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px){body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-image-container{max-width:100%;width:100%;margin-right:0;float:none;margin-top:0}}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-image{width:100%}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .caption{float:right;font-weight:700;font-size:14px}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px){body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .caption{margin-top:-10px}}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-copy-container{display:block}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px){body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-copy-container{margin-top:20px}}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-copy-container .trainer-name{text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:28px}body .main-content .trainer{width:100%;margin-bottom:90px;display:block}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container{display:block}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-image-container{float:left;margin-right:20px;max-width:40%;margin-top:10px;display:inline}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px){body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-image-container{max-width:100%;width:100%;margin-right:0;float:none;margin-top:0}}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-image{width:100%}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .caption{margin-top:-30px;float:right;margin-bottom:20px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-copy-container{display:block}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px){body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-copy-container{margin-top:20px}}body .main-content .trainer .trainer-container .trainer-copy-container .trainer-name{text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:28px}</style>

The London diaries: Central London

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