Visit London: The Admiralty

The Admiralty is a multi-level restaurant specializing in British fare.

The day we went was a game day (American football had a game in London), so the place was packed, but they had run out of a lot of food by dinner.

After being told a lot of what we ordered had run out, we ended up with:  

Cheese, Mustard, and Onion Straws

I thought the Cheese, Mustard, and Onion Straws, served with an Aubergine Chutney, was just okay.  The flavors worked well together, but the straws themselves were a little too chewy.

Sharing Pie Board for 2

The Sharing Pie Board for 2 is great for those who can't decide what to get, and / or want a little bit of everything.  It consisted of a mini steak & London Pride pie, chicken, bacon & leek pie, squash & sweet potato vegan curry pie, Cornish pasty, mash, Marmite potatoes, roasted heritage carrots, roasted heritage beetroot and roasted shallots, seasonal hispi cabbage, leeks and peas, and red wine gravy.

I really enjoyed the chicken, bacon, and leek pie, and the mash was really good too!

Owton's Corporal Jones Sausages

Beer Battered Haddock

The Admiralty is a family-friendly restaurant in an ideal location, and the service was good.  It's just too bad they were out of so many foods!

The Admiralty
66 Trafalgar Sq

St. James's, London WC2N 5DS

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Visit London: Byward Kitchen & Bar

After visiting the Tower of London, we were hungry, so we went to the Byward Kitchen & Bar, which was just a very short walk away from the Tower of London.  

They were still serving breakfast when we arrived just before 11 (lunch wasn't until 1130am).  

Continental Breakfast

The Continental Breakfast came with a croissant, yogurt and berry compote with granola, and juice.  

Waffles

You could opt for sweet or savory waffles, and my son opted for savory - with bacon and cheese!

Bacon Sandwich

Potato Al Ajillo and Chorizo

I shared the Potato Al Ajillo and Chorizo with one of my kids. It included Spanish roasted potatoes, chorizo, black kale, and eggs.   It was delicious!  The potatoes were seasoned well, and I just wish they gave a little more chorizo.  

The food and service were both good, and Byward Kitchen & Bar turned out to be a nice and convenient spot for a meal near The Tower of London!

Byward Kitchen & Bar

Byward St, London EC3R 5BJ

United Kingdom

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Visit London: Shrek's Adventure London

Shrek's Adventure London was another attraction we had no plans on going to, but it was also another attraction that was offering 40% off tickets.  And since one of my kids is a fan of Shrek films, we decided to check it out.  

I thought we would be some of the oldest people there, but turns out, there were lots of kid-free adults on the adventure!

The Adventure entails a live-action, interactive adventure with character actors, and you are guided through various rooms (scenes) in an effort to find Shrek.

No pictures or videos were allowed during the adventure, but prior to beginning the adventure there are some interactive stations and photo ops.

Shrek's Adventure starts on a 4D Bus ride, and then guests (each group has timed entry) are guided into various rooms, like a pub and bakery.

The characters select guests to assist with certain activities, such as dancing, giving a secret statement or important object, or mixing a secret potion.

Our group had only one young child, who was asked to do most of the activities (which I totally understand), but some adults were asked to participate too (including my husband).

At the end of the adventure, a Shrek character is available for a Meet & Greet and photo ops.  

Although Shrek's Adventure is indeed geared for kids, and the acting can be a bit cheesy, it was actually very entertaining and amusing.  We all participated in the fun, and the actors really got into character.  A maze was part of the adventure, which was very fun for the family.  

And if you're a fan of Shrek or familiar with any of the movies, you'll appreciate all that goes into Shrek's Adventure.

After the adventure, you can visit some of the Dreamstation exhibits which include photo ops, interactive games, and more from some popular DreamWorks films, such as Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. 

For those with sensory concerns, there is a handy guide that can be found on the website here. 

Shrek's Adventure London

Riverside Building, County Hall

Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
 

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Visit London: Abbey Road Studios & Crosswalk

Whether or not you're a Beatles fan, a visit to the Abbey Road Studios & Crosswalk in London is a glimpse of an iconic moment in music history.  

The best way to find the famous crosswalk is to plug in directions for Abbey Road Studios, as "Abbey Road Crosswalk" on a map app may take you somewhere else (like it did to us).

The crosswalk is right near the studios. 

There were people who would cross back and forth to get the perfect photo (or video) snapped to recreate the Abbey Road album cover.

It is a working crosswalk, so cars do traverse the street, and they patiently wait as tourists cross the street.

After trying to recreate the Beatles album cover, we went over to the Abbey Studios wall, where people write notes (it's encouraged by Abbey Road Studios).

We then went into the Abbey Road Studios gift shop to buy some souvenirs.  

It was a neat glimpse of music history.

Abbey Road Studios & Crosswalk

3 Abbey Rd.

London NW8 9AY, United Kingdom

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Visit London: Milk Train

Whenever we travel, we eat ice cream.  One of the many ice cream spots we visited while in London was Milk Train.

Milk Train features various Intstagram-worthy treats in an Instagram-worthy shop.

They offer Signature Sundaes, Ice Creams, Milk Shakes, and their Choo Choo Candy Floss to add to your treats!

Millionaire Swirl

I had the Millionaire Swirl ice cream, which was a malted blend ice cream topped with choco biscuit balls, chocolate caramel pieces, and caramel sauce.  If you love caramel like I do, you'll enjoy this cone!

Cookies & Dream

Cookies & Dream Sundae included and OREO blend ice cream, OREOs, cookie crisp, and chocolate sauce.

Add some candy floss for extra decadence (and sugar!).

Rocky Track

Rocky Track consisted of a chocolate blend ice cream, salted pretzels, OREOs, mini marshmallows, and chocolate sauce.

The Milk Train treats were as fun to eat as they were to photograph!

Milk Train
12 Tavistock St

London WC2E 7NY, United Kingdom

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Visit London: Mr. Whippy Ice Cream

As we were leaving the Tower Bridge area, my kids saw a Mr. Whippy Ice Cream van and asked if they could get some.  

They serve soft-serve cones and sundaes in fun flavors, as well as popsicles, slush, and more.

Bubble Gum

Biscoff

Single with Flake

I got a simple Single with Flake cone.  It was a welcome, cool treat after a long walk in London!
 

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