in the City?
Sicilian Avenue near BEIGE
Probably the most accessible by transport of all the BEIGE shops is our City branch at 33 Southampton Row WC1. You will find us nestling in the bosom of the elegant grade 2 listed Sicilian Avenue building. Here you can browse through two floors of gorgeous, funky, stylish, stunning and beautiful clothes for curvy girls.
Start to refine your selection in the privacy of our exceptionally spacious changing rooms, take a respite from trying on the latest collection and enjoy a Nespresso coffee or a cup of tea from our glittering hospitality bar. You might even hear the tinkle of glass as the droplets from the smoky chandelier move gently to the cooling breeze of the air conditioning.
Sicilian Avenue near BEIGE
Just 3 minutes walk from Holborn Tube station (Piccadilly and Central lines) and with buses 19-38-55-98 stopping in Bloomsbury Square, buses 8-25-242-341-521 stopping in Brownlow Street and buses 59-68-91-168-188 stopping in Southampton Row.
Holborn Viaduct near BEIGE
Walking Tours of Holborn near BEIGE
Emerging at last, with bright pink bags bulging, you may well ask yourself - where to next? Well it’s a funny place, Holborn: it’s not the City; it’s not the West End; it refused to be pinned down to any point of the compass until recently when it re-launched its self as “MIDTOWN”.
Why not tag along on one of the fascinating free walks that leave from Holborn tube station a couple of times a day. For times, go to the inmidtown website Midtown.
But before we go any further let's clear up the confusion over the name. The first puzzle of Holborn is how to pronounce it. You'll have heard people say variously O'bn (locals). Ho-Bun (wannabe locals), Hol-Burn (tourists) and Hole-Bourne (American tourists). So the fewer letters you pronounce, the more you'll sound like you know what you're talking about. Interestingly, though, it's probably the Americans who get closest to the area's ancient pronunciation.
The name Holborn comes from the Anglo-Saxon words 'Hol' (meaning hollow) and 'Bourne' (meaning brook). Despite a thousand years of development in the area, it is still very easy to understand how this name came about by simply walking around. The eastern ringes of Holborn slope sharply down to Farringdon Road, before rising again into Clerkenwell. This valley is not man-made, but was formed over thousands of years by the waters of the vanished (River Fleet). This was once a fairly sizable waterway running from the hills of Hampstead to empty into the Thames at the spot where Blackfriars Bridge now stands. Over the centuries, the river was gradually entombed (partly because our ancestors treated it as little more than an open sewer) until in Victorian times, it was completely covered and bridged by the impressive Holborn Viaduct. The fleet now flows underneath the railway tracks behind Far-ringdon Road, and you can still see its outflow during low tide at Blackfriars.
Russell Hotel near BEIGE
Midtown has a wealth of Hotels with something for everyone. Good value for money can always be had at the old but still stately Hotel Russell. Hotel Russell London Remember the lyrics from Cats: Up, up, up, past the Russell Hotel???
Rosewood Hotel near BEIGE
The new kid on the block is The Rosewood Hotel (previously the Chancery Court) with a fabulous interior including a lobby with birds tiwttering in a cage. It's worth a look at even if you're not planning on a stay. The Rosewood Hotel.
Waldorf Hotel near BEIGE
Another establishment well worth a mention is the Hilton Waldorf, one of the capital's most iconic hotels. Drop in here for afternoon tea or sip a cocktail with friends at the 1920's themed bar "Good Godfreys". The Waldorf Hotel
Discreetly hidden in Montague Street right next to the British Museum is a charming boutique hotel, The Montague, with a lovely garden and restaurant, deservedly highly acclaimed, ideal for a special week end in London Montague Hotel and Restaurant. Montague Hotel and Restaurant.
This list is endless! But nearest to home, in fact right next door, is one of the original Spaghetti House Restaurants. What better pleasure than to dine al fresco on a summer evening in Sicilian Avenue sipping a chilled glass of Italian rose and enjoying a perfectly cooked Spaghetti Vongole? The Spaghetti House.
In the mood for something sweet? Then Patisserie Valerie on Southampton Row is the place. They semm mouth-watering cream cakes and tea served in a pot by friendly, helpful staff. Patisserie Valerie.
Also nearby and serving great Brassiere food is Hush on High Holborn Hush Brasseries
Famous for its celebrity clientele is Hakkasan Hanway Place. This is the original restaurant of the world wide Hakkasan group that opened in 2001 in London. It has retained its Michelin star awarded in 2003 and has remained at the forefront of modern Chinese food. Hakkasan Hanway Place
And finally for breakfast, lunch or dinner travel up to level 32 and watch the world go by from the top of Center Point enjoying the modern European delights of the Paramount Restaurant. Paramount at Center Point
James Smith Unbrellas near BEIGE
It would be almost rude to come to this part of London without a visit to world famous James Smith and Sons Umbrella Shop, founded in 1830 and still owned and run as a family business. For 175 years the company has been making umbrellas, sticks and canes for both ladies and gentlemen and their reputation as the home of the London umbrella is well justified. James Smith Umbrellas.
Brooks and Brook near BEIGE
Stop off for a stylish new look to go with your new wardrobe at Brooks and Brooks the Hair Salon at the "cutting edge" of fashion. Three times winners of Hairdresser of the Year. Turn right outside our shop and put yourself in the capable hands of their team and fabulous stylists. Brooks and Brook.
The Silver Vaults near BEIGE
The Chancery Lane Safe Deposit opened in 1876, renting strong rooms to London's wealthy elite for the safeguarding of their household silver, jewelry and personal documents. Nowadays it's known as the London Silver Vaults, here is a treasure hunter's dream! Dozens of shops selling new and antique silver wares all under one roof. The Silver vaults London.
British Museum near BEIGE
What London tour guides might refer to as "The Museum Mile" is enthroned by the glorious and majestic British Museum a must if you are in the area and just a very short walk from Southampton Row. One could spend a month here and not see everything so it's good idea to check what special exhibitions are on the book in advance if you just want a quick visit. The British Museum
However the "Mile" also includes many less well known museums that are all worth a visit. For those with perhaps more macabre tastes there is the fascinating Hunterian Museum situated int he Royal College of Surgeons in Lincoln's Inn Fields. A look at their web site will give you an insight to what you might find there. The Hunterian Museums
A little known gem is the Charles Dickens Museum at 48 Doughty Street, WC1N 2LX. Dickens lived in this house from 1837 until 1839 and wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby whilst living here. Charles Dickens Museum
And finally, a museum for the more serious minded of us: the Library and Museum of Freemasonry at the Freemasons' Hall 60 Great Queen Street WC2B 5AZ is an unusual but fascinating choice. The Freemason Museum
And if that lot has left you wanting more there is still Somerset House and the Courtauld Gallery for art and film lovers. At the gallery visitors can enjoy a remarkable art collection, including famous impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, and an acclaimed programme of temporary exhibitions. As Somerset Houses' metamorphoses from Ice Skating Rink (winter) to Open Air Cinema (summer) there is always a good reason to visit.
Courtauld Gallery Somerset House
John Sonane's Museum near BEIGE
Born in 1753, the son of a bricklayer, Soane died in 1937 after a long and distinguished career. He designed 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields as his home and as a setting for his antiques and works of art. With free entry this museum is worth a visit. Sir John Soane's Museum.
Dr Johnson's House near BEIGE
And if you are hot on the trail of distinguished British writers, Dr Johnson's House at 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE can be found quite close by, just off Fleet street Dr. Johnsons House
London Transport Museum near BEIGE
For young and old alike the Transport Museum Convent Garden Piazza WC2E 7BB is always a fun outing. London Transport Museum.
Bloomsbury Square near BEIGE
If you're visiting us on one of those rarest of occasions "A Glorious Summer Day" try and make time to drink the beauty of Bloomsbury Square or Lincoln's Inn Fields. The latter is the largest public square in London with its original planting laid out by the hand of Inigo Jones.
Lincolns Inn Fields near BEIGE
Bloomsbury Square
Lincoln's Inn Fields
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Royal Opera House near BEIGE
Holborn is no slouch when it comes to entertainment either, in fact you will be spoilt for choice.
What could be more spectacular than Opera or Ballet at the fabulous Royal Opera House Covent Garden and even if you don't have a reserved ticket you can always join the early morning queue for tickets on the day. Royal Opera House.
With always a show to tap your feet to, the intimacy of the Aldwych theater (built in 1905) is guaranteed send you home with a smile on your face. Aldwych Theater
Sometimes forgotten in London is the Peacock Theater, part of Sadler's Wells, it's
often a more reasonably priced option with tickets less hard to come by.
Peacock Theatre
Aldwych Theatre near BEIGE
Although it's a long way from Midtown Manhattan, Midtown London has certainly got plenty to see and do. We look forward to welcoming you to our gorgeous new shop and hearing what cultural or culinary treasures you're planning to hunt down.
Visit BEIGE at 44 New Cavendish St, for some retail therapy, where you can revel in clothes by top plus size designers, including Marina Rinaldi, Elena Miro and Per Te By Kriza.
If you are looking for a more tailored business look our City Branch is just two stops on the tube from Bond St opposite Holborn tube station.
Should you be staying north or west of New Cavendish St, you might also like to pop into our North London store. Each BEIGE branch offers a unique experience.
Sicilian Avenue near BEIGE
Sicilian Avenue near BEIGE
Holborn Viaduct near BEIGE
Russell Hotel near BEIGE
Midtown has a wealth of Hotels with something for everyone. Good value for money can always be had at the old but still stately Hotel Russell. Hotel Russell London Remember the lyrics from Cats: Up, up, up, past the Russell Hotel???
Waldorf Hotel near BEIGE
This list is endless! But nearest to home, in fact right next door, is one of the original Spaghetti House Restaurants. What better pleasure than to dine al fresco on a summer evening in Sicilian Avenue sipping a chilled glass of Italian rose and enjoying a perfectly cooked Spaghetti Vongole? The Spaghetti House.
In the mood for something sweet? Then Patisserie Valerie on Southampton Row is the place. They semm mouth-watering cream cakes and tea served in a pot by friendly, helpful staff. Patisserie Valerie.
Also nearby and serving great Brassiere food is Hush on High Holborn Hush Brasseries
Famous for its celebrity clientele is Hakkasan Hanway Place. This is the original restaurant of the world wide Hakkasan group that opened in 2001 in London. It has retained its Michelin star awarded in 2003 and has remained at the forefront of modern Chinese food. Hakkasan Hanway Place
And finally for breakfast, lunch or dinner travel up to level 32 and watch the world go by from the top of Center Point enjoying the modern European delights of the Paramount Restaurant. Paramount at Center Point
Brooks and Brook near BEIGE
Stop off for a stylish new look to go with your new wardrobe at Brooks and Brooks the Hair Salon at the "cutting edge" of fashion. Three times winners of Hairdresser of the Year. Turn right outside our shop and put yourself in the capable hands of their team and fabulous stylists. Brooks and Brook.
British Museum near BEIGE
What London tour guides might refer to as "The Museum Mile" is enthroned by the glorious and majestic British Museum a must if you are in the area and just a very short walk from Southampton Row. One could spend a month here and not see everything so it's good idea to check what special exhibitions are on the book in advance if you just want a quick visit. The British Museum
However the "Mile" also includes many less well known museums that are all worth a visit. For those with perhaps more macabre tastes there is the fascinating Hunterian Museum situated int he Royal College of Surgeons in Lincoln's Inn Fields. A look at their web site will give you an insight to what you might find there. The Hunterian Museums
A little known gem is the Charles Dickens Museum at 48 Doughty Street, WC1N 2LX. Dickens lived in this house from 1837 until 1839 and wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby whilst living here. Charles Dickens Museum
And finally, a museum for the more serious minded of us: the Library and Museum of Freemasonry at the Freemasons' Hall 60 Great Queen Street WC2B 5AZ is an unusual but fascinating choice. The Freemason Museum
And if that lot has left you wanting more there is still Somerset House and the Courtauld Gallery for art and film lovers. At the gallery visitors can enjoy a remarkable art collection, including famous impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, and an acclaimed programme of temporary exhibitions. As Somerset Houses' metamorphoses from Ice Skating Rink (winter) to Open Air Cinema (summer) there is always a good reason to visit.
Courtauld Gallery Somerset House
Bloomsbury Square near BEIGE
If you're visiting us on one of those rarest of occasions "A Glorious Summer Day" try and make time to drink the beauty of Bloomsbury Square or Lincoln's Inn Fields. The latter is the largest public square in London with its original planting laid out by the hand of Inigo Jones.
Royal Opera House near BEIGE
Aldwych Theatre near BEIGE
in the City?
Probably the most accessible by transport of all the BEIGE shops is our City branch at 33 Southampton Row WC1. You will find us nestling in the bosom of the elegant grade 2 listed Sicilian Avenue building. Here you can browse through two floors of gorgeous, funky, stylish, stunning and beautiful clothes for curvy girls.
Start to refine your selection in the privacy of our exceptionally spacious changing rooms, take a respite from trying on the latest collection and enjoy a Nespresso coffee or a cup of tea from our glittering hospitality bar. You might even hear the tinkle of glass as the droplets from the smoky chandelier move gently to the cooling breeze of the air conditioning.
Just 3 minutes walk from Holborn Tube station (Piccadilly and Central lines) and with buses 19-38-55-98 stopping in Bloomsbury Square, buses 8-25-242-341-521 stopping in Brownlow Street and buses 59-68-91-168-188 stopping in Southampton Row.
Walking Tours of Holborn near BEIGE
Emerging at last, with bright pink bags bulging, you may well ask yourself - where to next? Well it’s a funny place, Holborn: it’s not the City; it’s not the West End; it refused to be pinned down to any point of the compass until recently when it re-launched its self as “MIDTOWN”.
Why not tag along on one of the fascinating free walks that leave from Holborn tube station a couple of times a day. For times, go to the inmidtown website Midtown.
But before we go any further let's clear up the confusion over the name. The first puzzle of Holborn is how to pronounce it. You'll have heard people say variously O'bn (locals). Ho-Bun (wannabe locals), Hol-Burn (tourists) and Hole-Bourne (American tourists). So the fewer letters you pronounce, the more you'll sound like you know what you're talking about. Interestingly, though, it's probably the Americans who get closest to the area's ancient pronunciation.
The name Holborn comes from the Anglo-Saxon words 'Hol' (meaning hollow) and 'Bourne' (meaning brook). Despite a thousand years of development in the area, it is still very easy to understand how this name came about by simply walking around. The eastern ringes of Holborn slope sharply down to Farringdon Road, before rising again into Clerkenwell. This valley is not man-made, but was formed over thousands of years by the waters of the vanished (River Fleet). This was once a fairly sizable waterway running from the hills of Hampstead to empty into the Thames at the spot where Blackfriars Bridge now stands. Over the centuries, the river was gradually entombed (partly because our ancestors treated it as little more than an open sewer) until in Victorian times, it was completely covered and bridged by the impressive Holborn Viaduct. The fleet now flows underneath the railway tracks behind Far-ringdon Road, and you can still see its outflow during low tide at Blackfriars.
Rosewood Hotel near BEIGE
The new kid on the block is The Rosewood Hotel (previously the Chancery Court) with a fabulous interior including a lobby with birds tiwttering in a cage. It's worth a look at even if you're not planning on a stay. The Rosewood Hotel.
Another establishment well worth a mention is the Hilton Waldorf, one of the capital's most iconic hotels. Drop in here for afternoon tea or sip a cocktail with friends at the 1920's themed bar "Good Godfreys". The Waldorf Hotel
Discreetly hidden in Montague Street right next to the British Museum is a charming boutique hotel, The Montague, with a lovely garden and restaurant, deservedly highly acclaimed, ideal for a special week end in London Montague Hotel and Restaurant. Montague Hotel and Restaurant.
James Smith Unbrellas near BEIGE
It would be almost rude to come to this part of London without a visit to world famous James Smith and Sons Umbrella Shop, founded in 1830 and still owned and run as a family business. For 175 years the company has been making umbrellas, sticks and canes for both ladies and gentlemen and their reputation as the home of the London umbrella is well justified. James Smith Umbrellas.
The Silver Vaults near BEIGE
The Chancery Lane Safe Deposit opened in 1876, renting strong rooms to London's wealthy elite for the safeguarding of their household silver, jewelry and personal documents. Nowadays it's known as the London Silver Vaults, here is a treasure hunter's dream! Dozens of shops selling new and antique silver wares all under one roof. The Silver vaults London.
John Sonane's Museum near BEIGE
Born in 1753, the son of a bricklayer, Soane died in 1937 after a long and distinguished career. He designed 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields as his home and as a setting for his antiques and works of art. With free entry this museum is worth a visit. Sir John Soane's Museum.
Dr Johnson's House near BEIGE
And if you are hot on the trail of distinguished British writers, Dr Johnson's House at 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE can be found quite close by, just off Fleet street Dr. Johnsons House
London Transport Museum near BEIGE
For young and old alike the Transport Museum Convent Garden Piazza WC2E 7BB is always a fun outing. London Transport Museum.
Lincolns Inn Fields near BEIGE
Bloomsbury Square
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Holborn is no slouch when it comes to entertainment either, in fact you will be spoilt for choice.
What could be more spectacular than Opera or Ballet at the fabulous Royal Opera House Covent Garden and even if you don't have a reserved ticket you can always join the early morning queue for tickets on the day. Royal Opera House.
With always a show to tap your feet to, the intimacy of the Aldwych theater (built in 1905) is guaranteed send you home with a smile on your face. Aldwych Theater
Sometimes forgotten in London is the Peacock Theater, part of Sadler's Wells, it's
often a more reasonably priced option with tickets less hard to come by.
Peacock Theatre
Although it's a long way from Midtown Manhattan, Midtown London has certainly got plenty to see and do. We look forward to welcoming you to our gorgeous new shop and hearing what cultural or culinary treasures you're planning to hunt down.
Visit BEIGE at 44 New Cavendish St, for some retail therapy, where you can revel in clothes by top plus size designers, including Marina Rinaldi, Elena Miro and Per Te By Kriza.
If you are looking for a more tailored business look our City Branch is just two stops on the tube from Bond St opposite Holborn tube station.
Should you be staying north or west of New Cavendish St, you might also like to pop into our North London store. Each BEIGE branch offers a unique experience.
Sicilian Avenue near BEIGE
Sicilian Avenue near BEIGE
Holborn Viaduct near BEIGE
Russell Hotel near BEIGE
Midtown has a wealth of Hotels with something for everyone. Good value for money can always be had at the old but still stately Hotel Russell. Hotel Russell London Remember the lyrics from Cats: Up, up, up, past the Russell Hotel???
Waldorf Hotel near BEIGE
This list is endless! But nearest to home, in fact right next door, is one of the original Spaghetti House Restaurants. What better pleasure than to dine al fresco on a summer evening in Sicilian Avenue sipping a chilled glass of Italian rose and enjoying a perfectly cooked Spaghetti Vongole? The Spaghetti House.
In the mood for something sweet? Then Patisserie Valerie on Southampton Row is the place. They semm mouth-watering cream cakes and tea served in a pot by friendly, helpful staff. Patisserie Valerie.
Also nearby and serving great Brassiere food is Hush on High Holborn Hush Brasseries
Famous for its celebrity clientele is Hakkasan Hanway Place. This is the original restaurant of the world wide Hakkasan group that opened in 2001 in London. It has retained its Michelin star awarded in 2003 and has remained at the forefront of modern Chinese food. Hakkasan Hanway Place
And finally for breakfast, lunch or dinner travel up to level 32 and watch the world go by from the top of Center Point enjoying the modern European delights of the Paramount Restaurant. Paramount at Center Point
Brooks and Brook near BEIGE
Stop off for a stylish new look to go with your new wardrobe at Brooks and Brooks the Hair Salon at the "cutting edge" of fashion. Three times winners of Hairdresser of the Year. Turn right outside our shop and put yourself in the capable hands of their team and fabulous stylists. Brooks and Brook.
British Museum near BEIGE
What London tour guides might refer to as "The Museum Mile" is enthroned by the glorious and majestic British Museum a must if you are in the area and just a very short walk from Southampton Row. One could spend a month here and not see everything so it's good idea to check what special exhibitions are on the book in advance if you just want a quick visit. The British Museum
However the "Mile" also includes many less well known museums that are all worth a visit. For those with perhaps more macabre tastes there is the fascinating Hunterian Museum situated int he Royal College of Surgeons in Lincoln's Inn Fields. A look at their web site will give you an insight to what you might find there. The Hunterian Museums
A little known gem is the Charles Dickens Museum at 48 Doughty Street, WC1N 2LX. Dickens lived in this house from 1837 until 1839 and wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby whilst living here. Charles Dickens Museum
And finally, a museum for the more serious minded of us: the Library and Museum of Freemasonry at the Freemasons' Hall 60 Great Queen Street WC2B 5AZ is an unusual but fascinating choice. The Freemason Museum
And if that lot has left you wanting more there is still Somerset House and the Courtauld Gallery for art and film lovers. At the gallery visitors can enjoy a remarkable art collection, including famous impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, and an acclaimed programme of temporary exhibitions. As Somerset Houses' metamorphoses from Ice Skating Rink (winter) to Open Air Cinema (summer) there is always a good reason to visit.
Courtauld Gallery Somerset House
Bloomsbury Square near BEIGE
If you're visiting us on one of those rarest of occasions "A Glorious Summer Day" try and make time to drink the beauty of Bloomsbury Square or Lincoln's Inn Fields. The latter is the largest public square in London with its original planting laid out by the hand of Inigo Jones.
Royal Opera House near BEIGE
Aldwych Theatre near BEIGE
in the City?
Probably the most accessible by transport of all the BEIGE shops is our City branch at 33 Southampton Row WC1. You will find us nestling in the bosom of the elegant grade 2 listed Sicilian Avenue building. Here you can browse through two floors of gorgeous, funky, stylish, stunning and beautiful clothes for curvy girls.
Start to refine your selection in the privacy of our exceptionally spacious changing rooms, take a respite from trying on the latest collection and enjoy a Nespresso coffee or a cup of tea from our glittering hospitality bar. You might even hear the tinkle of glass as the droplets from the smoky chandelier move gently to the cooling breeze of the air conditioning.
Just 3 minutes walk from Holborn Tube station (Piccadilly and Central lines) and with buses 19-38-55-98 stopping in Bloomsbury Square, buses 8-25-242-341-521 stopping in Brownlow Street and buses 59-68-91-168-188 stopping in Southampton Row.
Walking Tours of Holborn near BEIGE
Emerging at last, with bright pink bags bulging, you may well ask yourself - where to next? Well it’s a funny place, Holborn: it’s not the City; it’s not the West End; it refused to be pinned down to any point of the compass until recently when it re-launched its self as “MIDTOWN”.
Why not tag along on one of the fascinating free walks that leave from Holborn tube station a couple of times a day. For times, go to the inmidtown website Midtown.
But before we go any further let's clear up the confusion over the name. The first puzzle of Holborn is how to pronounce it. You'll have heard people say variously O'bn (locals). Ho-Bun (wannabe locals), Hol-Burn (tourists) and Hole-Bourne (American tourists). So the fewer letters you pronounce, the more you'll sound like you know what you're talking about. Interestingly, though, it's probably the Americans who get closest to the area's ancient pronunciation.
The name Holborn comes from the Anglo-Saxon words 'Hol' (meaning hollow) and 'Bourne' (meaning brook). Despite a thousand years of development in the area, it is still very easy to understand how this name came about by simply walking around. The eastern ringes of Holborn slope sharply down to Farringdon Road, before rising again into Clerkenwell. This valley is not man-made, but was formed over thousands of years by the waters of the vanished (River Fleet). This was once a fairly sizable waterway running from the hills of Hampstead to empty into the Thames at the spot where Blackfriars Bridge now stands. Over the centuries, the river was gradually entombed (partly because our ancestors treated it as little more than an open sewer) until in Victorian times, it was completely covered and bridged by the impressive Holborn Viaduct. The fleet now flows underneath the railway tracks behind Far-ringdon Road, and you can still see its outflow during low tide at Blackfriars.
Rosewood Hotel near BEIGE
The new kid on the block is The Rosewood Hotel (previously the Chancery Court) with a fabulous interior including a lobby with birds tiwttering in a cage. It's worth a look at even if you're not planning on a stay. The Rosewood Hotel.
Another establishment well worth a mention is the Hilton Waldorf, one of the capital's most iconic hotels. Drop in here for afternoon tea or sip a cocktail with friends at the 1920's themed bar "Good Godfreys". The Waldorf Hotel
Discreetly hidden in Montague Street right next to the British Museum is a charming boutique hotel, The Montague, with a lovely garden and restaurant, deservedly highly acclaimed, ideal for a special week end in London Montague Hotel and Restaurant. Montague Hotel and Restaurant.
James Smith Unbrellas near BEIGE
It would be almost rude to come to this part of London without a visit to world famous James Smith and Sons Umbrella Shop, founded in 1830 and still owned and run as a family business. For 175 years the company has been making umbrellas, sticks and canes for both ladies and gentlemen and their reputation as the home of the London umbrella is well justified. James Smith Umbrellas.
The Silver Vaults near BEIGE
The Chancery Lane Safe Deposit opened in 1876, renting strong rooms to London's wealthy elite for the safeguarding of their household silver, jewelry and personal documents. Nowadays it's known as the London Silver Vaults, here is a treasure hunter's dream! Dozens of shops selling new and antique silver wares all under one roof. The Silver vaults London.
John Sonane's Museum near BEIGE
Born in 1753, the son of a bricklayer, Soane died in 1937 after a long and distinguished career. He designed 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields as his home and as a setting for his antiques and works of art. With free entry this museum is worth a visit. Sir John Soane's Museum.
Dr Johnson's House near BEIGE
And if you are hot on the trail of distinguished British writers, Dr Johnson's House at 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE can be found quite close by, just off Fleet street Dr. Johnsons House
London Transport Museum near BEIGE
For young and old alike the Transport Museum Convent Garden Piazza WC2E 7BB is always a fun outing. London Transport Museum.
Lincolns Inn Fields near BEIGE
Bloomsbury Square
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Holborn is no slouch when it comes to entertainment either, in fact you will be spoilt for choice.
What could be more spectacular than Opera or Ballet at the fabulous Royal Opera House Covent Garden and even if you don't have a reserved ticket you can always join the early morning queue for tickets on the day. Royal Opera House.
With always a show to tap your feet to, the intimacy of the Aldwych theater (built in 1905) is guaranteed send you home with a smile on your face. Aldwych Theater
Sometimes forgotten in London is the Peacock Theater, part of Sadler's Wells, it's
often a more reasonably priced option with tickets less hard to come by.
Peacock Theatre
Although it's a long way from Midtown Manhattan, Midtown London has certainly got plenty to see and do. We look forward to welcoming you to our gorgeous new shop and hearing what cultural or culinary treasures you're planning to hunt down.
Visit BEIGE at 44 New Cavendish St, for some retail therapy, where you can revel in clothes by top plus size designers, including Marina Rinaldi, Elena Miro and Per Te By Kriza.
If you are looking for a more tailored business look our City Branch is just two stops on the tube from Bond St opposite Holborn tube station.
Should you be staying north or west of New Cavendish St, you might also like to pop into our North London store. Each BEIGE branch offers a unique experience.
Sicilian Avenue near BEIGE
Sicilian Avenue near BEIGE
Holborn Viaduct near BEIGE
Russell Hotel near BEIGE
Midtown has a wealth of Hotels with something for everyone. Good value for money can always be had at the old but still stately Hotel Russell. Hotel Russell London Remember the lyrics from Cats: Up, up, up, past the Russell Hotel???
Waldorf Hotel near BEIGE
This list is endless! But nearest to home, in fact right next door, is one of the original Spaghetti House Restaurants. What better pleasure than to dine al fresco on a summer evening in Sicilian Avenue sipping a chilled glass of Italian rose and enjoying a perfectly cooked Spaghetti Vongole? The Spaghetti House.
In the mood for something sweet? Then Patisserie Valerie on Southampton Row is the place. They semm mouth-watering cream cakes and tea served in a pot by friendly, helpful staff. Patisserie Valerie.
Also nearby and serving great Brassiere food is Hush on High Holborn Hush Brasseries
Famous for its celebrity clientele is Hakkasan Hanway Place. This is the original restaurant of the world wide Hakkasan group that opened in 2001 in London. It has retained its Michelin star awarded in 2003 and has remained at the forefront of modern Chinese food. Hakkasan Hanway Place
And finally for breakfast, lunch or dinner travel up to level 32 and watch the world go by from the top of Center Point enjoying the modern European delights of the Paramount Restaurant. Paramount at Center Point
Brooks and Brook near BEIGE
Stop off for a stylish new look to go with your new wardrobe at Brooks and Brooks the Hair Salon at the "cutting edge" of fashion. Three times winners of Hairdresser of the Year. Turn right outside our shop and put yourself in the capable hands of their team and fabulous stylists. Brooks and Brook.
British Museum near BEIGE
What London tour guides might refer to as "The Museum Mile" is enthroned by the glorious and majestic British Museum a must if you are in the area and just a very short walk from Southampton Row. One could spend a month here and not see everything so it's good idea to check what special exhibitions are on the book in advance if you just want a quick visit. The British Museum
However the "Mile" also includes many less well known museums that are all worth a visit. For those with perhaps more macabre tastes there is the fascinating Hunterian Museum situated int he Royal College of Surgeons in Lincoln's Inn Fields. A look at their web site will give you an insight to what you might find there. The Hunterian Museums
A little known gem is the Charles Dickens Museum at 48 Doughty Street, WC1N 2LX. Dickens lived in this house from 1837 until 1839 and wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby whilst living here. Charles Dickens Museum
And finally, a museum for the more serious minded of us: the Library and Museum of Freemasonry at the Freemasons' Hall 60 Great Queen Street WC2B 5AZ is an unusual but fascinating choice. The Freemason Museum
And if that lot has left you wanting more there is still Somerset House and the Courtauld Gallery for art and film lovers. At the gallery visitors can enjoy a remarkable art collection, including famous impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, and an acclaimed programme of temporary exhibitions. As Somerset Houses' metamorphoses from Ice Skating Rink (winter) to Open Air Cinema (summer) there is always a good reason to visit.
Courtauld Gallery Somerset House
Bloomsbury Square near BEIGE
If you're visiting us on one of those rarest of occasions "A Glorious Summer Day" try and make time to drink the beauty of Bloomsbury Square or Lincoln's Inn Fields. The latter is the largest public square in London with its original planting laid out by the hand of Inigo Jones.
Royal Opera House near BEIGE
Aldwych Theatre near BEIGE
in the City?
Probably the most accessible by transport of all the BEIGE shops is our City branch at 33 Southampton Row WC1. You will find us nestling in the bosom of the elegant grade 2 listed Sicilian Avenue building. Here you can browse through two floors of gorgeous, funky, stylish, stunning and beautiful clothes for curvy girls.
Start to refine your selection in the privacy of our exceptionally spacious changing rooms, take a respite from trying on the latest collection and enjoy a Nespresso coffee or a cup of tea from our glittering hospitality bar. You might even hear the tinkle of glass as the droplets from the smoky chandelier move gently to the cooling breeze of the air conditioning.
Just 3 minutes walk from Holborn Tube station (Piccadilly and Central lines) and with buses 19-38-55-98 stopping in Bloomsbury Square, buses 8-25-242-341-521 stopping in Brownlow Street and buses 59-68-91-168-188 stopping in Southampton Row.
Walking Tours of Holborn near BEIGE
Emerging at last, with bright pink bags bulging, you may well ask yourself - where to next? Well it’s a funny place, Holborn: it’s not the City; it’s not the West End; it refused to be pinned down to any point of the compass until recently when it re-launched its self as “MIDTOWN”.
Why not tag along on one of the fascinating free walks that leave from Holborn tube station a couple of times a day. For times, go to the inmidtown website Midtown.
But before we go any further let's clear up the confusion over the name. The first puzzle of Holborn is how to pronounce it. You'll have heard people say variously O'bn (locals). Ho-Bun (wannabe locals), Hol-Burn (tourists) and Hole-Bourne (American tourists). So the fewer letters you pronounce, the more you'll sound like you know what you're talking about. Interestingly, though, it's probably the Americans who get closest to the area's ancient pronunciation.
The name Holborn comes from the Anglo-Saxon words 'Hol' (meaning hollow) and 'Bourne' (meaning brook). Despite a thousand years of development in the area, it is still very easy to understand how this name came about by simply walking around. The eastern ringes of Holborn slope sharply down to Farringdon Road, before rising again into Clerkenwell. This valley is not man-made, but was formed over thousands of years by the waters of the vanished (River Fleet). This was once a fairly sizable waterway running from the hills of Hampstead to empty into the Thames at the spot where Blackfriars Bridge now stands. Over the centuries, the river was gradually entombed (partly because our ancestors treated it as little more than an open sewer) until in Victorian times, it was completely covered and bridged by the impressive Holborn Viaduct. The fleet now flows underneath the railway tracks behind Far-ringdon Road, and you can still see its outflow during low tide at Blackfriars.
Rosewood Hotel near BEIGE
The new kid on the block is The Rosewood Hotel (previously the Chancery Court) with a fabulous interior including a lobby with birds tiwttering in a cage. It's worth a look at even if you're not planning on a stay. The Rosewood Hotel.
Another establishment well worth a mention is the Hilton Waldorf, one of the capital's most iconic hotels. Drop in here for afternoon tea or sip a cocktail with friends at the 1920's themed bar "Good Godfreys". The Waldorf Hotel
Discreetly hidden in Montague Street right next to the British Museum is a charming boutique hotel, The Montague, with a lovely garden and restaurant, deservedly highly acclaimed, ideal for a special week end in London Montague Hotel and Restaurant. Montague Hotel and Restaurant.
James Smith Unbrellas near BEIGE
It would be almost rude to come to this part of London without a visit to world famous James Smith and Sons Umbrella Shop, founded in 1830 and still owned and run as a family business. For 175 years the company has been making umbrellas, sticks and canes for both ladies and gentlemen and their reputation as the home of the London umbrella is well justified. James Smith Umbrellas.
The Silver Vaults near BEIGE
The Chancery Lane Safe Deposit opened in 1876, renting strong rooms to London's wealthy elite for the safeguarding of their household silver, jewelry and personal documents. Nowadays it's known as the London Silver Vaults, here is a treasure hunter's dream! Dozens of shops selling new and antique silver wares all under one roof. The Silver vaults London.
John Sonane's Museum near BEIGE
Born in 1753, the son of a bricklayer, Soane died in 1937 after a long and distinguished career. He designed 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields as his home and as a setting for his antiques and works of art. With free entry this museum is worth a visit. Sir John Soane's Museum.
Dr Johnson's House near BEIGE
And if you are hot on the trail of distinguished British writers, Dr Johnson's House at 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE can be found quite close by, just off Fleet street Dr. Johnsons House
London Transport Museum near BEIGE
For young and old alike the Transport Museum Convent Garden Piazza WC2E 7BB is always a fun outing. London Transport Museum.
Lincolns Inn Fields near BEIGE
Bloomsbury Square
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Holborn is no slouch when it comes to entertainment either, in fact you will be spoilt for choice.
What could be more spectacular than Opera or Ballet at the fabulous Royal Opera House Covent Garden and even if you don't have a reserved ticket you can always join the early morning queue for tickets on the day. Royal Opera House.
With always a show to tap your feet to, the intimacy of the Aldwych theater (built in 1905) is guaranteed send you home with a smile on your face. Aldwych Theater
Sometimes forgotten in London is the Peacock Theater, part of Sadler's Wells, it's
often a more reasonably priced option with tickets less hard to come by.
Peacock Theatre
Although it's a long way from Midtown Manhattan, Midtown London has certainly got plenty to see and do. We look forward to welcoming you to our gorgeous new shop and hearing what cultural or culinary treasures you're planning to hunt down.
Visit BEIGE at 44 New Cavendish St, for some retail therapy, where you can revel in clothes by top plus size designers, including Marina Rinaldi, Elena Miro and Per Te By Kriza.
If you are looking for a more tailored business look our City Branch is just two stops on the tube from Bond St opposite Holborn tube station.
Should you be staying north or west of New Cavendish St, you might also like to pop into our North London store. Each BEIGE branch offers a unique experience.