Original bags and accessories to complete your look made from animal-friendly materials.

Vendula London is an original accessories brand with one guiding philosophy – to make people ask, ‘Where did you get that bag!?’

Launched in 2003, Vendula London design and produce the most original and quirky bags an accessories around. The products are inspired by everyday beauty, from animals and birds to shop fronts, scrapbooks and vintage style. They create fun accessories that make you smile with an ethical surprise — their bags are fully Vegan Approved by the Vegetarian Society!

Noodoll is a whimsical, playful, design brand creating striking accessories, happy toy monsters and charming stationery for big and little ones.

Ricemonsters are at the heart of Noodoll. Cheeky, grumpy, funny and playful each loveable character has its own personality, likes, dislikes and special place in Ricetown. The Noodoll collection also includes an array of homeware products: cushions, pillows, blankets and night lights.

Today, Noodoll is made up of a small team of 8 that design everything from their studio/shop in London’s iconic Oxo Tower, aiming to bridge the gap between design and playfulness and create fun products for all ages.

The neighbourhood centre contains:

• An 84-place day nursery providing childcare from 3 months to 5 years
• Out of school provision and youth clubs
• Parent and family support programmes including practical workshops
• Evening and weekend activities
• Conference, meeting and training spaces of the highest quality available for business and community hire
• Creche for parents/carers using the centre
• Access to Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital midwifery and other specialist teams
• Access to training and employment opportunities
• Access to business and social enterprise support
• Offices for Coin Street staff
• Helpdesk operating throughout the opening hours of the centre.

Where better to enjoy a pre-theatre meal than the stunning surrounding of National Theatre's fine-dining restaurant, House.

The dining destination serves up a stylish menu of contemporary dishes - think elegant combinations such as blood orange with sea bass and smoked duck breast with poached figs.

Alternatively theatre lovers can indulge in the themed afternoon teas, inspired by previous productions - perfect gift for the budding thespian.

National Theatre has been a world-leading performance venue from it's opening night in 1963 - producing over 800 plays since. Did you know the company was based at The Old Vic while its new home was being built in South Bank? Denis Lasdun's concrete structure would go on to become a world-famous icon of Brutalist architecture.

Sea Containers Restaurant brings together the best of British and American cuisine in sleek and modern surroundings, boasting breath-taking views across the river Thames.

Located on the ground floor of Sea Containers London, the restaurant has a light and spacious feel thanks to floor to ceiling windows, right on London’s South Bank. Inspired by the Golden Age of transatlantic travel, expect subtle nautical design, including the famed giant, copper clad wall inspired by the hull of a ship,

Sea Containers Restaurant offers a modern yet casual dining experience overlooking the River Thames. Taking influence from the Mediterranean, the menu celebrates seasonality and ingredient-led cooking, offering a selection of small and large plates designed to be shared.

The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and offers a bottomless Bloody Mary or Prosecco brunch on the weekend, with menus reflecting the best locally sourced produce. A variety of small plates, sharing dishes and classic comfort food is also available as well as more formal feasting options.

If you're headed to Gillray's, bring an empty stomach and high expectations. Situated in full view of Parliament, the seat of British democratic administration, Gillray's fine food is as remarkable as its surroundings.

Everything about Gillray's is a seeming nod to British culture and heritage. Their meat is sourced from British farms. Their bar boasts not only fantastic staff but over 100 types of gin. Their service is of the highest quality in the British sense - subtle, yet polished. Even their decor is reflective of the old-world grandeur of the Houses of Parliament. During afternoon tea, a tray is neatly delivered to your table and drinks are filled (or refilled) in a smooth, near unnoticeable ballet of table service.

Their bar is open till midnight and serves a mixture of classic and contemporary cocktails, a wide selection of beers, wines, and spirits.

Gillray's will continue offering the 50% discount* throughout September! Just quote EOTHO when booking your table.

*The offer is available Monday - Wednesday all day for a la carte dining. 50% discount up to £10 per person on food and soft drinks.

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Kitchen is the National Theatre's all-day café - it's the perfect pit stop for lunch with friends, tea and cake or a pre-show light bite.

The contemporary cafe serves up a range of freshly cooked meals - with a menu that changes daily, but affordable examples include tuna provencale linguine and steak and ale pie.

Alternatively choose a baked treat from the giant cake table which you can't miss in the centre of the cafe. With it's location directly opposite the river, enjoy the large outdoor eating areas in warmer months.

Pret creates handmade natural food avoiding the obscure chemical, additives and preservatives common to so much of the 'prepared' and 'fast' food on the market. Pret operates a bit like a restaurant. They build kitchens in (or very near) every shop. They also offer their unsold food to charity at the end of each day rather than keeping it to sell the next day.

Enviably located just off the Southbank Centre, directly opposite the Royal Festival Hall main entrance, Pizza Express is close to major attractions like the London Eye and the Aquarium. It's extremely spacious but with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere – making the place ideal for every sort of occasion.