The answer is definitely at the world famous Five Flies restaurant. The name may be a bit off putting, but rest assured the menu is not insect-based. You are more likely to find yourself dining on beef accompanied by strained yogurt perfumed with sea lettuce than bluebottles.
The name derives not from the food, but from the fact it sprawls across the basement of 5 buildings combined with the disposition of the first owner, who was indeed sprightly as a bug.
Following in the footsteps of Elvis, John Wayne and Bruce Springsteen, duck down into the unassuming alleyway entrance and take a seat under 17th century gold-plated leather wallpaper and real Rembrandt etchings. Play musical chairs until you get the required celebrity former occupant on your brass seat plaque.
To meet more stars, ask to see the visitors’ book, which is kept under lock and key and has an original sketch of Alice in Wonderland, penned by Walt Disney himself when he popped in for a bite in the 50’s.
I’ve so far checked off Amsterdam, Borneo, Disneyland (Hong Kong and Anaheim), and France from my bucket list!! I was hoping to check off Italy last year but Covid-19 ruined my travel plans.
Wow nearly a full house! A visit to the UK soon? We managed a trip to Venice in the summer which was fab. The streets were so crowd-free, it was like stepping back in time. Hope you make it soon.
Always looking for more inspiration for my Life List & loving these. Glad to see Borneo on the list & a photo of my favourite animal – the proboscis monkey! Look forward to the next instalment.
How great are those monkeys? I’m going to find it hard to limit my list to 26 entries. The world is a pretty fab place.😁
What an epic list! We were hoping to visit Amsterdam last year but, well…covid… so that one is still up there! Cornwall is on my list too! I’m ashamed to say that we’ve never made it as far as Cornwall but it looks beautiful! I think more local travel will be the way we go for a while so I’m hoping Cornwall will be one of the next UK destinations we’re able to cross off! Edinburgh, France and Disneyland are all great picks! 3 of my favourite places! Thanks for the incredible guide!
Thank you! Yes, Covid did get the way a bit didn’t it? Our US trip was scuppered. Cornwall is definitely worth a visit. Hope you make it soon!
This is such a great blog post! I can’t wait to visit some of these places in the future. I am saving your post for later. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hope your future bucket list dreams come true!
Oh wow! what an incredible list. Have only been to Edinburgh from this list and really looking forward to many more. Loved reading the unknown facts about places. Looking forward to reading the complete bucketlist.
Thanks. Think I might need more than 26 letters 😁
Awesome, useful, and fun post! I love it, and every trip I go, my bucket list just grows. You have listed places I still don’t have on my bucket list, but now, I will have to check on them add them too.
I keep adding to mine! I’m a bit scared that failing a lotter win, I’m going to run out of time.😁
This post could not have come at a better time – I am currently looking at studying in Amsterdam, so this information is pretty ideal.
That sounds exciting! You will love it there!
Hi Helen, I love the concept of this series!! So creative. Its a one stop site for all the affordable things to do around the world – in Alphabetical order! Definitely a post worth saving and returning to for reference.
Thank you! I’m struggling to keep it in its alphabet straight jacket.😂
I have definitely added a few new places to my bucket list thanks to your post!
This is so cool! I’ve never read a post with quite this concept before. I’ve been chatting with my husband about this and we’re so inspired to add some destinations we hadn’t really considered (I travelled around Europe as a solo backpacker but I always seem to think it’s exxy with kids)
Thank you for your kind comments! Europe with kids is great – especially the campsites on the continent. Hope you make it soon.😁
I would love to visit Borneo someday! This is a fun list – can’t wait to see the rest of the alphabet. I know I’ll be in the minority, but I’ve tried loving Paris and have decided it’s just not for me!
What a great idea for an alphabet bucket list! I’ve actually visited all the places you listed, so it is really nice to read your tips and see each of these places thorough your eyes. 🙂
It is going to be soooo fun to travel again once again once we all get vaccinated!!
I know, can’t wait!
So excited for the rest of this list! Cornwall is one of my favourite places and always wanted to go to Borneo!
Wow! That’s such an interesting concept. I have only been to Amsterdam out of all of these.
I’ve always been the ‘stay at home’ type as long as I can remember, but I will certainly enjoy your photos of places you’ve been!
A lovely addition to ‘My Corner of the World’ this week! Thanks for linking!
Such a great bucket list! I visited Amsterdam, Edinburgh and France/Disneyland (I live here!) and those are great destinations, a lot to see without breaking the bank!