Timeline
07:39
Arrive at Grosvenor Square to find a quiet spot near the Franklin D. Roosevelt statue. The square is open 24/7, so you can settle in before the sun breaks the horizon.
07:59
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January, the sun rises at 07:59, casting golden light that begins around 15:23. The sun sets toward the SW, but the morning light offers a crisp, clear view of the square’s architecture.
08:44
Walk 14 minutes to The Wolseley for breakfast. It opens at 7AM, so you will arrive just in time to enjoy a full English or a simple croissant in its Grade II*-listed art deco setting.
09:29
Return to Grosvenor Square or stroll nearby. The morning light has fully settled, and the square is now alive with the day's activity.
Local tip
The Wolseley is popular, so be prepared for a short wait if you arrive exactly at opening. The breakfast items are reasonably priced compared to the dinner mains.
Check before you go
- The Wolseley opens at 7AM daily.
- Grosvenor Square is accessible 24/7.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to London (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).