Tucked away in a corner, it doesn't tend to get TOO busy as compared to some of the other pubs nearby. Great selection of pale ales.
Usually not as busy compared to other Be At One bars due to its location. Staff is incredibly friendly as always across the chain. 2-for-1 drinks deal during happy hour is excellent value.
You can get your own legitimate Bhutanese custom-made stamps; go up the stairs to the 1st floor shop. Only people: no artwork, no logos, no paintings, no celebrities.
Cosy little bookstore just off Nordzin Lam. Good collection of English books, but a disappointing in terms of Bhutanese books - which are mostly of the coffee table book variety.
Closes early during the off-season (much earlier than its official opening hours during peak season). Yak burger is their novelty: could be great, but it's really well-done usually.
I love the fact that for such fine dining, the place is relatively unpretentious. Waiters don't overbearingly hover over you, but you can always lean on them for good recommendations.
Admire the vintage posters and artwork throughout the wine bar. Amazing how quiet and cozy this is given that it's bang in the middle of Leicester Square.
Venue for frequent open air concerts and cultural performances. Definitely catch one in case you're in town!
Incredibly friendly staff, free and fast WiFi. The in-house restaurant / dining area serves vegetarian food only, so be aware of that. Large and comfy rooms.
One of the nicest places in town and a great place for breakfast/brunch. They have a new system in place where you have to get a coupon to enter a unique access code to get WiFi.
Explore the upper floors, from where a lot of the Punakha district's administration is still based out of.
WiFi signal strength can be spotty outside of the lobby/restaurant area. Stunning views of the valley; ask for a room with a view if you can or soak in the atmosphere in the lounge area!
Airport is very close to town, so no need to start too early unless you're in a hotel in the outskirts of the city.
It doesn't take a very long time to explore this place as it's just one enclosure to look at.
Thousands of prayer flags: ask your guide/driver to see if you can buy some and attach some of your own. Very peaceful place!
Make sure you're with your tour guide - or, this is more relevant for travellers, you're carrying your permit / passport with you. Technically, you'll not be allowed entry without it.
Security check is incredibly quick, so is passport control. Hassle-free. If you're flying in, you need to declare and pay duty on all tobacco products.
Sunday brunch has two options: the costlier one is £10 extra and gets you champagne instead of prosecco, and greater choices of dishes. Vegetarian / vegan options available on request.
The bar area is tiny so there are often long wait times. A great rooftop bar that's easily accessible from Waterloo station, with a great selection of cocktails.
Very generous with bottomless brunch (even though the fine print says prosecco refills will only be given while there's food). Toilets are funky - you need to walk straight into a wall of mirrors.
Their signature cocktail is the Gochujang Bloody Mary: vodka, tomato juice, Worcester sauce, Cholula & gochujang. Absolutely delicious. They have a bottomless brunch on Sat/Sun which is good value.
Service is outstanding. Tucked away in the basement, the decor of the place is what I can only describe as tastefully and deliberately tacky. Great value fixed prices menus, and a good cocktail menu.
Chain pub, but the interior decor is nice and proximity to Waterloo station makes it a good meeting place for groups.
