Timeline
15:35
Grab a quick bite or coffee. The Grazing Goat is a lively spot with a cafe and restaurant, easy to slip in before the rush.
16:05
Walk to the Marble Arch. It sits on a large traffic island, but the subway beneath the roads makes the crossing simple. Position yourself to catch the final glow of the sun on the stone.
16:20
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the SW, casting a final warm light on the arch as it turns to shadow.
16:50
Head to Maroush for dinner. This Lebanese restaurant is just a short walk away and stays open late, perfect for an evening meal after the sun goes down.
17:35
End the night with a drink or dessert. Le Gavroche is a world-famous fine dining spot if you want to linger in elegance, or you can simply enjoy the atmosphere of the area.
Local tip
The arch is on a busy traffic island. Use the subway beneath the roads to cross safely without fighting the traffic.
Check before you go
- Grazing Goat serves food daily from 07:30 to 22:30.
- Maroush is open daily from 12:00 to 02:00.
- Le Gavroche is a fine dining restaurant with prices from £100 per head.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to London (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).