>> haggis and neeps ... do they put a pie crust around it?<<

That would be overkill, though no doubt somebody would if you asked them...

And let's not forget hot-water crust "raised pies" that you can eat cold, like pork pies, or veal-and-ham pies.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ra..._and_ham_63537

Pork pies are eaten hot up here in Yorkshire!

Welltraveledbrit - Thank you for all the info! I've been to Apsley and loved it. Two Temple Place has been on my to-do list and I definitely want to visit. This could be a convenient time since it's so close to the Rosewood hotel. I didn't know about 18 Stafford Terrace or Leighton House. It's on my list now in case we have time to fit it in. : ) I've just started reading your blog. The Duck & Waffle has been on my list but haven't been yet. Now I know the best time to go. haha. I just read about the Sky Garden earlier this week and was thinking about it. I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the interior and gardens. I just decided to skip it. : ) I added Kenwood House to my list though. I'm loving your blog!

Morgana - I have a good friend from England that lives in the US (Texas) now. His mother was visiting for Christmas and she made us the traditional mince pies. They were incredibly delicious but I'm anxious to try others (meat, veg, fish, etc.) during this trip. I hope our hotel has a good gym...I'm planning to do my part during British Pie Week and try as many as possible. : )
I had to google haggis and neeps. I'm usually fairly adventurous with food but I might save the haggis for another time. : ) I'll take a double portion of the neeps and tatties though!

Two Temple Place has been on my to-do list and I definitely want to visit>>

Steve, if you're going to be near the Temple, you surely must visit it and the lovely gardens:

https://www.innertemple.org.uk/index...-temple-garden

and as others here have done, you might enjoy lunch in Middle Temple:

http://www.middletemple.org.uk/venue-hire/lunch-in-hall

finish your trip with a tour around the Temple Church:

http://www.templechurch.com

<<I had to google haggis and neeps>>
Every day's a school day on Fodors!
I don't mean to sound patronising but I think it is great that you are so willing to try typical British food that goes beyond fish and chips.
Pie week is a lot of fun and I really hope you enjoy it!
Do please report back.

>> I'm usually fairly adventurous with food but I might save the haggis for another time. : )<<

If you're squeamish about offal, don't worry, it's not that much in evidence and is all minced finely anyway (can you be sure what's in every sausage and burger.....?); with all the oatmeal as well, it's more like a peppery stuffing mix.

Morgana - I love experiencing different cultures and I'm a huge foodie too. I try my best to experience as much as possible when I travel. I always have the best time in London though and I'm sure I'll enjoy my Pie Week adventure. : )

Patrick - The veal and ham pie you mentioned definitely sounds delicious. You also make a good point regarding the offal, sausage and burger. One never knows! : ) Your description certainly sounds better than google...You've almost talked me into trying it. haha.

Stevetx- so glad the suggestions were useful and you liked the blog. I was about to add Kenwood House but thought perhaps I was going on too much! I agree one of the nice things about the Soane is walking through the law courts and perhaps taking in Temple church too.

Glad to hear 18 Stafford Terrace and Leighton House were something new. One of the Time Out walking guides has a great walk right around that part of Kensington, or you could take in the nearby Holland Park which is always interesting. I don't know when the Design Museum opens (in the old Commonwealth House but that's in the same area too.

Sounds like you'll have a great trip what even you pick, do let us know what you think of the hotel, I'm quite curious.