347970 Mon Dec 04 05:24:02 -0800 2006 5 42 U.K./Ireland 0 2067432 Please can someone help? We are going to be visiting London and are desperate for information on where to eat. Preferably traditional English Fare. What a place - it seems to completely shut down. Mon Dec 04 05:24:02 -0800 2006 57485 Gloria Meti 1 2067625 It much depends on your location/mobility and your budget. There was an article in the listings magazine Time Out a few weeks ago which you can still access online at http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/features/2263.html Of the places they mention, I can personally recommend The Charles Lamb and The Hawksmoor. The big advantage of these two place, at least to my mind, is that they are ideally positioned for a fascinating after lunch/dinner walk to help you digest all of that seasonal fayre. You must book, you've left things very late, but even if you can't get a table at these places on 'the day', try them aftewards. Mon Dec 04 08:39:05 -0800 2006 2067432 19800 loobcom 2 2067884 The Charles Lamb is closing after the 23rd, reopening Jan 1. We checked their website. Mon Dec 04 14:12:40 -0800 2006 2067625 15879 Joan Kureczka 2 2070831 Thanks ever so - you have been a great help. Tue Dec 05 05:37:37 -0800 2006 2067625 57485 Gloria Meti 1 2070832 You help has been great, many thanks. Gloria M. Tue Dec 05 05:38:12 -0800 2006 2067432 57485 Gloria Meti 1 2111184 Christmas in the UK is very church and family oriented, so many businesses close for the week between Christmas and New Years. In fact, you may find many shops and restaurants closed the day after Christmas as well - it is a bank holiday: Boxing Day. Your best bet would be a hotel, and advanced reservations would most likely be required. I recall during my tenure in the UK that the Langham Hilton in London did a nice Christmas lunch. Drop by Fortnum and Mason and pick up a Christmas pudding; they have some nice ones. Mon Dec 18 23:50:14 -0800 2006 2067432 55002 SanseiDesigns