Pudding Lane
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Pudding Lane is the street in London formerly containing Farryner's bakehouse where the Great Fire of London began in 1666. It is off Eastcheap in the City of London, near London Bridge. The nearest tube station is Monumentwhich is about 1 minute to the west. According to the chronicler John Stow, it is allegedly named after the 'puddings' (medieval word for entrails and organs) which would fall from the carts coming down the Lane from the butchers in Eastcheap as they headed for the waste barges on the Thames.
LOCAL HOTELS WITHIN 1 MILE OF PUDDING LANE
APEX CITY OF LONDON HOTEL (8 MINUTES TO THE EAST) Famous for its glamorously subdued décor, this fine hotel boasts an enviable position near London’s esteemed Tower Bridge. Creatively designed, the hotel rooms are a vibrant fusion of trendy furnishings and funky modern cons. The hotel restaurant is a fine place for an intimate dinner, offering an eclectic array of mouth-watering dishes.
THREADNEEDLES HOTEL (8 MINUTES TO THE NORTH)
Positioned in the City this magnificent boutique hotel provides a luxurious sanctuary from the hectic tumult of London's financial district. Housed in an esteemed former banking hall, the spacious rooms are decorated in a chic contemporary style. This sumptuous sophistication is complimented by the impeccable service of the staff.
RECOMMENDED LOCAL RESTAURANTS AROUND PUDDING LANE
CAFFE NERO (2 MINUTES TO THE EAST)
Nero is probably the best of the Capital’s coffee shop chains. Offers a wide range of authentic Italian coffee in a pleasant relaxed environment. Snacks include sandwiches, Italian wraps, hot panini, soup, pasta and pastries.
STARBUCKS (2 MINUTES TO THE EAST)
The ubiquitous Seattle based coffee shop can unsurprisingly be found all over London. Thanks to its market saturation policy, branches resemble the Capital’s buses by always being in groups of three.