Bloomsbury & Holborn

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Bloomsbury History

Developed by the Russell family in the 17th and 18th centuries into a fashionable residential area, Bloomsbury is an area of central London south of the London Borough of Camden. Bloomsbury is well known for its literary connections (exemplified by the Bloomsbury Group), multitude of gardened squares, and its various hospitals and academic institutions. Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College Hospital are among notable hospitals.

Bloomsbury is proud to shelter many of the important institutions and buildings. It is home to the British Museum, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the British Medical Association and many many more

Bloomsbury is endowed with London's finest parks, formal squares, Churches, museums and buildings.

Holborn History

Named after the Hole-bourne (the stream in the hollow) which flowed through the area from north to south, to the Thames, Holborn is an area of Central London, England. Like much of the rest of East London, Holborn poverty-ridden by the 19th century. Holborn in the 18th century was notorious for being the location of London's most famous gay brothel. Much of the architecture and important buildings escaped significant damage during the Second World War although the area was bombed. The Royal Courts of Justice at Holborn boasts of 1,000 rooms and three and a half miles of corridors. Holborn is the center of London's squadron of lawyers and is home to Gray's Inn, Lincoln's Inn and legal eagles with pinstripe suits and expensive briefcases.

Dining in Bloomsbury & Holborn

Make your stay in Bloomsbury memorable by dining in some of the best restaurants. If you are looking for a blend of Malaysian, Chinese, Indian and Indonesian food in a single place, Shiok Restaurant is the place to be. Relish flavor-packed Asian-style crab and shrimps cakes with pineapple, chilli and papaya salsa at Blue Door Bistro & Chef's Table. For a quiet and romantic dinner, come to Shanghai Blues. The décor of the restaurant with dark furniture, rich silk and fancy lanterns will heightens the atmosphere of romance. Savor the popular dim sum, noodles with lobster, ginger and spring onion and diced fillet steak with Shanghai herbs and peppercorn.

Holborn has a wide array of restaurants to fill your palate. If you want to try out Argentinian cuisine, The Gaucho Grill Restaurant is the place to dine. Relish free range dishes cooked on a grill heated by lava rocks. For savoring variety of Chinese dishes, Kam Fung Restaurant is recommended. Chez Gerard Restaurant serves plenty of fish and vegetarian dishes that reflect the true flavors of France.

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