Pimlico
Things to do in Pimlico, Greater London
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Pimlico is a London neighbourhood where the main draw is a night out rather than a stay. The district's signature attraction is Wicked The Musical, rated 4.7 from nearly 5,000 reviews—a production that has clearly anchored the area's entertainment appeal. Beyond that one listed attraction, Pimlico's character emerges from its restaurant scene, which leans toward established venues with genuine footfall rather than novelty openings.
The dining options cluster around a handful of solid choices. Loco Mexicano and The Queens Arms on Warwick Way both rate 4.4, as do The Warwick Pimlico and Afternoon Tea at Georgian House Hotel. A. Wong, rated 4.3 from over 1,300 reviews, sits at the more refined end. The Marquis Of Westminster rounds out the main listings at 4.3. These are places that regulars know and visitors find by searching, not destinations that dominate the postcards.
If you're planning an evening in Pimlico, you'd arrive from elsewhere, catch the show, eat nearby, and leave. That is not a slight—it is simply how the neighbourhood functions within London. The restaurants suggest you could do this comfortably enough, with enough variety to suit different moods across a handful of evenings. For anything beyond an evening visit, Pimlico works best as part of a wider London itinerary rather than a destination in itself.
Where to stay in Pimlico
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Chester Hotel Victoria
27-29 Longmoore Street, London
St Georges Inn Victoria
25 Belgrave Road, London
Stanley House
19-21 Belgrave Road, London
The Blair Victoria Hotel
78-84 Warwick Way, Victoria, London
Dover Hotel - B&B
44 Belgrave Road, London
easyhotel Victoria
34-40 Belgrave Rad, London
Welcome Inn Victoria
4 Upper Tachbrook Street, London
Best Western Victoria Palace
60-64 Warwick Way, Victoria
Things to Do in Pimlico(1)
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Westminster Cathedral
Westminster · ⭐ 4.7
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Big Bus Tours
Marylebone · ⭐ 4.3
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The Royal Mews
Belgravia · ⭐ 4.5
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The Queens Gallery
London · ⭐ 4.5
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The Guards Museum
London · ⭐ 4.4
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Tate Britain
London · ⭐ 4.7
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Buckingham Palace
London · ⭐ 4.5
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Ramses and the Pharaohs' Gold: The Exhibition
London · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Pimlico
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Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Self-Catering Cottages in Pimlico
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2 bed · sleeps 6
On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
Twicken Townhouse
4 bed · sleeps 9
The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Common questions about Pimlico
What is there to do in Pimlico?
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Where can I eat in Pimlico?
We list 15 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Pimlico.
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