"Leicester Square is the prime location for film premieres, annual festivals and other events so is always lively, buzzing and busy."
"This place is a must-visit pitstop on your next trip to London!"
"one of the best attractions in London."
"Leicester Square is positively enchanting! The park, nestled in the heart of London, is a refuge from the bustling city."
"You also have the Hippodrome Theatre on the corner and the huge cinema where the movie stars premiere their films."
"Leicester Square, a pulsating hub in London's heart, dazzles with its vibrant energy."
"Leicester Square is an absolute gem in the heart of London's entertainment district, and it deserves nothing less than a stellar 5-star rating!"
Cons:
"The only disadvantage was that there was litter by Buckingham Palace gardens and around."
"Stressfully loud and busy every time, and mainly aimed for tourist."
"Tourist London at its worst. Spotted off here after a successful theatre trip and thought it would be a reasonable place to sit with a coffee. I'd forgotten how grim it was."
"For a flagship cinema this really was a big disappointment. Can't figure out why they put such a small screen in such a big theatre."
"However there are smokers pretty much everywhere so if you're bringing young ones or someone with lung issues, highly recommend bringing a face mask!"
"Has become rundown and is now full of fast food restaurants and 'casinos'."
"Full of incredibly overpriced cinemas, bad restaurants and that immense/pointless m&m store which never fails to offend my eyes."
Shopping & Dining
Pros:
"Great touristy area, if that is your thing. The area around it is also great to explore and spend a bit of money in all the little restaurants."
"There are many shops and restaurants to choose from."
"You can find loads of different restaurants here, sitting area, street performers, cinema, and other different activities."
"The square is also surrounded by some of the best restaurants and bars in London."
"There are good restaurants around, even one Vegan restaurant so can grab something to eat and relax in the park."
"The square is also home to an eclectic mix of restaurants and eateries, offering a culinary journey that spans the globe."
"Cuisine from all over the world."
Cons:
"The only thing is be careful of prices of food and drink are way too expensive there!"
"The queues however, are crazy. takes hours to get into any popular shop and getting from one end to another can take over an hour."
"Don’t bother, it’s so busy you can hardly move and everyone was getting very cross with me being on my roller skates."
"The American sweet shops are unbelievably expensive with many items available in normal shops but here with 1000% mark up."
"Worst experience. Refused to scan the vochor code from Vodafone with no clear explanation and ask for full price tickets."
"One final warning is; do not take a ride on one of the bike carriages as this will cost in excess of £100.00."
"The Christmas market is small but is very cosy and really gets you in the holiday mood."
Safety & Cleanliness
Pros:
"Well organized. Guards check in place."
"It is also worth noting that there is a police and security presence here, and it has felt safe to me during my stay."
"The central park and seating area is clean, well kept and looked after by the council, and local street patrols are visibly available at busy times."
"Navigating the square was a breeze, thanks to the convenient amenities, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff who were always ready to assist with information or recommendations."
"This place is always buzzing with excitement."
"The whole atmosphere is so inviting, that you want to come back here more and more often."
"Leicester Square is a place that everyone knows in Central London and it's beautiful."
Cons:
"Also, when visiting Leicester Square, you have to always be careful with your items (especially your cellphone and wallet) due to high activity of pickpockets in that area."
"It's a very busy place, keep an eye on your valuables, although we didn't see anything, apart from a woman trying to give/sell you roses, you never know where the 'sticky bandits' will strike next."
"However please be careful. Last time we came here, my wife's money was stolen by pickpocket when we enjoy the live street performer in the square."
"Just watch out for pickpockets. Also can get a bit rough at night, really need a police presence."
"Keep your rucksacks and fanny bags to the front of your body as pickpockets will use a knife to cut them open."
"Unfortunately my niece's friend had her phone stolen from her bag while she was helping someone who was begging for food."
"There are lots of beggars who will hassle you for money."
Comfort & Accessibility
Pros:
"Very nice place to take a break while you are out shopping."
"State-of-the-art projection and dolby sound."
"A great place to stop, relax and people watch. There's so much going on here from Buskers, magicians, street performers and artists."
"Recliner seat was very comfortable, no complaints about it."
"The quality of sound was really impressive. Mids and highs were detailed and crisp and the rumbling base shook my seat."
"Lovely place to visit. Tube train station near by."
"Easy to reach by tube."
Cons:
"You are so far from the screen that you'd be better off holding your phone in front of your face."
"lots of people (obviously) so sometimes harder to find a bench to sit."
"Also after a while the seats get a bit uncomfortable."
"The last thing I wanted to mention is a bloody noisy fan somewhere behind the screen."
"For a flagship cinema this really was a big disappointment. Can't figure out why they put such a small screen in such a big theatre."
"However, the screen size was tiny for such a huge auditorium."
"Poor seating opportunities prior to being let into the auditorium, so be prepared to stand around if arriving early."