Wayne’s guidebook
Supermarket
If you wanna buy some essentials, snacks or grocery for cooking, there are a few convenient choices near my house
It's a big supermarket with lots of choices, and within 10 minutes walk from the house.
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Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillIt's a big supermarket with lots of choices, and within 10 minutes walk from the house.
It's a small supermarket, but almost always open and literally across the street.
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Co-op Food
116-118 Pitshanger LnIt's a small supermarket, but almost always open and literally across the street.
Social
Meet some people, make new friends, go for a movie or a night out. You've got to do these when you visit London!
Very nice cinema and within 10 minutes walk from the house.
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Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StVery nice cinema and within 10 minutes walk from the house.
Unmissable gay club. Take bus 17 from right in front of the house, about 20 minutes.
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XXL London
1 Invicta PlazaUnmissable gay club. Take bus 17 from right in front of the house, about 20 minutes.
You speak French? There is a meet-up every Saturday afternoon at the open cafe area, where French natives and learners come for a language exchange. Really chilled and friendly atmosphere. I've make friends there first time!
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WeWork - Office Space & Coworking
90 York WayYou speak French? There is a meet-up every Saturday afternoon at the open cafe area, where French natives and learners come for a language exchange. Really chilled and friendly atmosphere. I've make friends there first time!
Every high street (local shopping & entertainment area) in London is different. I have been to Camden Town only twice since living in London from 2013. Why? Well neither time did I return without getting terribly drunk and having a massive hang-over next day. If that is what you want to do, try it!
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Camden Town
Camden High StreetEvery high street (local shopping & entertainment area) in London is different. I have been to Camden Town only twice since living in London from 2013. Why? Well neither time did I return without getting terribly drunk and having a massive hang-over next day. If that is what you want to do, try it!
Restaurants and pubs
Skip McDonald's and enjoy what London has to offer! Here are my recommendations for food and drinks. Local's knowledge guaranteed!
Very nice English food. 10 minutes walk from the house. Make a reservation on Fridays and weekends as it is very popular.
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The Pig and Butcher
80 Liverpool RdVery nice English food. 10 minutes walk from the house. Make a reservation on Fridays and weekends as it is very popular.
Nice food and drinks, and excellent view of the canal and Granary square
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The Lighterman
3 Granary SquareNice food and drinks, and excellent view of the canal and Granary square
This pub is 5 minutes walk from the house, and has a great beer garden. Don't miss it if you come in the summer! There is a dining area in this pub as well.
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The Albion
10 Thornhill RdThis pub is 5 minutes walk from the house, and has a great beer garden. Don't miss it if you come in the summer! There is a dining area in this pub as well.
Most people pay 25 Pounds to go to the top of the Shard for photos. Instead, you can just buy a beer here, sit and relax, and take awesome photos of London's skyline. In my case, we got a bottle of champaign!
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Aqua Shard
31 St Thomas StMost people pay 25 Pounds to go to the top of the Shard for photos. Instead, you can just buy a beer here, sit and relax, and take awesome photos of London's skyline. In my case, we got a bottle of champaign!
Among all the major burger chains, I definitely recommend Burger & Lobster. For 30 something pounds you get a burger and a lobster! This chain can be found in multiple locations, but expect Oxford Street and Soho to be extremely busy. Bank, however, is usually a lot quieter.
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Burger & Lobster
52 Threadneedle StAmong all the major burger chains, I definitely recommend Burger & Lobster. For 30 something pounds you get a burger and a lobster! This chain can be found in multiple locations, but expect Oxford Street and Soho to be extremely busy. Bank, however, is usually a lot quieter.
Cycling and Walks
Soak in the feelings of London life by taking some walks or cycling from the house.
10 minutes walk from the house, definitely recommended on a sunny day. You will see children playing in the fountain, which by the way is illuminated beautifully at night. There will be lots of people sitting by the canal side, some with a beer. At weekends there is often a market selling food and small items.
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Iqonga le-Granary
1 Granary Square10 minutes walk from the house, definitely recommended on a sunny day. You will see children playing in the fountain, which by the way is illuminated beautifully at night. There will be lots of people sitting by the canal side, some with a beer. At weekends there is often a market selling food and small items.
Cycle there or take a bus. Although it's 20-30 minutes but it's not that far. There is a zoo with deer inside this park, and tennis courts and coffee shops. The Church street next to the park has some interesting pubs and restaurants.
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Clissold Park
Green LanesCycle there or take a bus. Although it's 20-30 minutes but it's not that far. There is a zoo with deer inside this park, and tennis courts and coffee shops. The Church street next to the park has some interesting pubs and restaurants.
Regents park is within half an hour walk or 15 minutes cycling and is really big and beautiful. Have a picnic there on a sunny day.
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I-Regent's Park
Regents park is within half an hour walk or 15 minutes cycling and is really big and beautiful. Have a picnic there on a sunny day.
Tourist Attractions
Definitely not in your tourist guide books. But here are some cool things to try without spending much!
10 minutes by train from London Bridge and within public transport zone 2, you can get a great view of Canary Wharf and visit the observatory where GMT is defined. Stroll through the Greenwich Market before boarding a river boat that takes you all the way to Westminster - the best way ever to see everything along the river Thames!
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Greenwich Park
10 minutes by train from London Bridge and within public transport zone 2, you can get a great view of Canary Wharf and visit the observatory where GMT is defined. Stroll through the Greenwich Market before boarding a river boat that takes you all the way to Westminster - the best way ever to see everything along the river Thames!
Just walk along the river between London Eye and Tower Bridge, take photos of the many monuments of London, see the little shops, stop over for coffee or beer, and don't forget to see the City of London skyline!
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South Bank
Just walk along the river between London Eye and Tower Bridge, take photos of the many monuments of London, see the little shops, stop over for coffee or beer, and don't forget to see the City of London skyline!
The National Gallery has some excellent paintings collections and is free to visit. The additional bonus is that every summer, the London Symphony Orchestra offers a free open-air concert there. After your visit, stroll to Chinatown for some food.
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
The National Gallery has some excellent paintings collections and is free to visit. The additional bonus is that every summer, the London Symphony Orchestra offers a free open-air concert there. After your visit, stroll to Chinatown for some food.