October Plenty 2012

October Plenty is a harvest festival celebration of the bounty of autumn and is a fusion of old customs with modern street theatre. 

It’s held each October outside the Globe Theatre on Bankside in London and takes place whatever the weather, free of charge. 

October Plenty mixes ancient seasonal customs and theatre with contemporary festivity, joining with historic Borough Market, Southwark.

The October Plenty events & highlights through images:

. The Corn Queene 

Photo thanks to Demotix

. The Berry Man

Photo thanks to TheLionsPart

. The Procession

Photo thanks to Demotix

.The Play

Photo thanks to Paris.franz

. The Story Orchard

Photo thanks to William Baeks

. The Apples

Photo thanks to TheLionsPart

This year it will be on Sunday 21st October .

Boutique London Lets has a number of apartments for rent in this area, so travelling to and from central London shouldn't be too much trouble. In this way you can visit the festival to enjoy these sights and more, welcoming autumn in London at a unique harvest celebration.

Click here for the event website.

Dinner with kids in fancy London restaurant? Top 10 family-friendly restaurants in London

Do you love the idea of traveling with your children, but worried about managing mealtimes?

Food for Kids

At Boutique London Serviced Apartments we believe that an important part of  your travel experience is dining in local restaurants and enjoying local food. 

When it comes to go out with kids, child friendly and themed restaurants for kids are the ideal solution.

The fact that you travel with your kids doesn't mean that you have to give up and eat in uninteresting, poor-quality kid focused restaurants.

Whatever your favourite cuisine you will find something to suit the whole family.

Here are the top 10 family-friendly restaurants in London:

.Giraffe 

Check out the beach-style cafe area with a ‘fast and fresh’ menu or the Brekkie Bar for when the kids are getting impatient. This is a fantastic restaurant to enjoy an early morning breakfast, quick lunch or relaxing dinner overlooking the runway.

. Rainforest Cafe 

It's a distinctive jungle themed venue offering fun nights out amongst alligators and tropical fish.

They also organise lots of children's activities. 

. Sticky Fingers 

Co-owned by ex Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, Kensington's Sticky Fingers is, full of yummy mummies and buggies at lunchtime – rock and roll made palatable for the under 10's. It serves up the usual American fare of ribs and burgers with a kids menu.

. Sam's Brasserie & Bar 

Here there is something for everyone, from local office workers to parents with children.

They have plenty of books and colouring-in to keep your little ones entertained.  

. Blue Elephant

You can choose from a variety of unique dishes, from the past, present and future of Thailand’s gastronomic culture. 

Although there is no kids menu, there is entertainment and face painting to keep the kids entertained.

. Locale Cucina Italiana

Locale strives to bring its customers a true Italian food experience.

It has children's menus to keep your little ones happy and healthy.

. Julie's

Julie’s has been referred to as the rock chick of the restaurant world. 

Julie’s is delighted to offer parents a Sunday lunchtime crèche for children from 2 years - 12 years old. Open from 1.00pm until 4.00pm. Dine in a relaxed and stress free atmosphere knowing that your children are being cared for, entertained and amused by our fully qualified crèche staff.

. The Belvedere

It is a mix of British and French cuisine on a brasserie-style menu. This is a really great restaurant for families and kids eat for free between 12-3pm for every full priced adult meal purchased.

. Le Bouchon Bordelais

An authentically French restaurant where the kid’s menu is free on weekdays before 7pm and there is a free Sunday crèche for kids aged 2-9 years.  

. Wagamama

It is a great japanese restaurant and noodle bar where you can find mini japanese dishes for your kids.

London Cocktail Week: 8-14 October 2012

When it comes to events in London, Boutique London Lets knows what's the best.

That why London Cocktail Week should be number one on your list of things to do during your stay in London next week. 

In the meantime, have a look at our article on what’s on this weekend in London – while you are waiting to drink a cocktail you can eat a delicious meal at London Restaurant Festival. 

Enjoy and don't forget to share your experience with us on our Facebook and Twitter page. 

The 2012 London Restaurant Festival

Here at Boutique London Lets we love eating out and we are very curious about what's on the plate this year at the 2012 London Restaurant Festival.

What is it:

The 2012 London Restaurant Festival is designed to raise the profile of establishments involved and acknowledge the pleasure and sustenance given to all by London’s extraordinarily diverse range of restaurants.

The festival will comprise of two main elements: Events and Festival Menus and unlike other Festivals, the London Restaurant Festival is not a singular, one-location event for which a single ticket can be purchased. It is an umbrella festival under which a host of activity and individual events take place.

Where:

All over London

When:

The 2012 London Restaurant Festival takes place from 1-15  October. 

Photo by EuropeBeta.com 

What's on:

- Saturday 6 October Tapas Tour

- Sunday 7 October Kitchen Influentials

- Monday 8 October  The Big Debate at The Tabernacle

- Monday 8 October Swedish Wild Meat Breakfast  With Magnus Nilsson

- Tuesday 9 October Eat Film III & IV 

- Wednesday 10 October Eat Film 

- Thursday 11 October Eat Film III & IV

- Saturday 13 October Street ThEATre 

Buon Appetito!

London Canal Museum

Here at Boutique London Lets we have always been fascinated by London's canals and we have discovered this unique museum: the London Canal Museum.

At the London Canal Museum you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history of London's canals, about the cargoes carried, the people who lived and worked on the waterways, and the horses that pulled their boats.

This unique waterways museum is housed in a former ice warehouse built in about 1862-3 for Carlo Gatti, the famous ice cream maker, and features the history of the ice trade and ice cream as well as the canals.

London Canal Museum tells the fascinating story of London's canals and this video takes a documentary-style look at what the museum, and the canals, have on offer, and at some of their history. 

It is the only London museum of inland waterways and is situated at King's Cross, an accessible central location. It is suitable for adults and children and it is fully accessible to all visitors.