Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Great for Cinema, concerts, galleries and special events
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I-Centre ye-Barbican
Silk StreetGreat for Cinema, concerts, galleries and special events
The Royal Festival Hall is the centrepiece of Southbank Centre, hosting events from orchestral and pop concerts to conferences and graduation ceremonies. The main focus of the recent 2-year refurbishment, the Hall benefits from a state-of-the-art stage and rig, a large number of back-of-house areas and many of the original 1950s features.
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I-Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadThe Royal Festival Hall is the centrepiece of Southbank Centre, hosting events from orchestral and pop concerts to conferences and graduation ceremonies. The main focus of the recent 2-year refurbishment, the Hall benefits from a state-of-the-art stage and rig, a large number of back-of-house areas and many of the original 1950s features.
The Science Museum is a major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. It was founded in 1857 and today is one of the city's major tourist attractions, attracting 3.3 million visitors annually.
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Iziko Lomculo
Exhibition RoadThe Science Museum is a major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. It was founded in 1857 and today is one of the city's major tourist attractions, attracting 3.3 million visitors annually.
The Natural History Museum in London is a museum of natural history that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. The Museum's dinosaurs are world famous. Meet the roaring T. rex and see incredible fossils and lifelike models in the Dinosaurs gallery.
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Iziko Lomsebenzi Wamazwe Asendulo
Cromwell RoadThe Natural History Museum in London is a museum of natural history that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. The Museum's dinosaurs are world famous. Meet the roaring T. rex and see incredible fossils and lifelike models in the Dinosaurs gallery.
Food Scene
Moro
34-36 Exmouth MarketDelicious Spanish Moorish food by Sam and Sam Clarke
Fabulous Indian street food in atmospheric setting. Amazing attention to detail. Delicious.
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Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StFabulous Indian street food in atmospheric setting. Amazing attention to detail. Delicious.
Prides itself on using all fresh (ideally local) ingredients with impeccable provenance. The menu is peppered with imaginative combinations.
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Cay Tre Hoxton Shoreditch
301 Old StPrides itself on using all fresh (ideally local) ingredients with impeccable provenance. The menu is peppered with imaginative combinations.
Hoi Polloi is accessed via a tiny flower shop. Walk straight through and the large restaurant reveals itself with a mix of retro and contemporary style.
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Hoi Polloi
100 Shoreditch High StHoi Polloi is accessed via a tiny flower shop. Walk straight through and the large restaurant reveals itself with a mix of retro and contemporary style.
A top-notch operation, now joined by sister pub the Lady Ottoline in Bloomsbury.
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The Princess of Shoreditch
76-78 Paul StA top-notch operation, now joined by sister pub the Lady Ottoline in Bloomsbury.
LMNH is also a cycling shop. The big room is decorated on a cycling theme, and is clearly much loved by locals.
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Look mum no hands!
49 Old StLMNH is also a cycling shop. The big room is decorated on a cycling theme, and is clearly much loved by locals.
Amazing views of London and great Japanese / South American fusion food
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SUSHISAMBA London
BishopsgateAmazing views of London and great Japanese / South American fusion food
Converted from the old school bike shed, Rochelle Canteen looks out onto the grassy playground and the trees of Arnold Circus beyond. Whenever it's warm enough tables are set outside the canteen for a peaceful sit in the sun.
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Rochelle Canteen
16 Playground GardensConverted from the old school bike shed, Rochelle Canteen looks out onto the grassy playground and the trees of Arnold Circus beyond. Whenever it's warm enough tables are set outside the canteen for a peaceful sit in the sun.
Best salt beef bagel and apfel strudel known to man. Open 24/7 and served without any frills , always a queue but never a long wait.
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Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnBest salt beef bagel and apfel strudel known to man. Open 24/7 and served without any frills , always a queue but never a long wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
A popular laidback, lived-in basement bar that originally helped Hoxton earn its hip title.
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The Book Club
100-106 Leonard StA popular laidback, lived-in basement bar that originally helped Hoxton earn its hip title.
The popularity of Pizza East, one of the first bastions of Shoreditch gentrification, hasn’t waned.
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Pizza East Shoreditch
56 Shoreditch High StThe popularity of Pizza East, one of the first bastions of Shoreditch gentrification, hasn’t waned.
Everything Else
SCP is established as one of the UK’s most innovative and internationally respected manufacturers and suppliers of contemporary design. SCP is regularly voted one of London’s finest design shops.
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SCP Ltd
135-139 Curtain RdSCP is established as one of the UK’s most innovative and internationally respected manufacturers and suppliers of contemporary design. SCP is regularly voted one of London’s finest design shops.
Shoreditch House is a private members’ club in the heart of East London. It’s a hub for the local creative industries, a workplace for freelancers and a great spot for a night out.
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Shoreditch House
Ebor StreetShoreditch House is a private members’ club in the heart of East London. It’s a hub for the local creative industries, a workplace for freelancers and a great spot for a night out.
Cowshed is a place to meet, drink and indulge in sociable grooming.
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Shoreditch House
Ebor StreetCowshed is a place to meet, drink and indulge in sociable grooming.
One of London’s most visually appealing markets, Columbia Road overflows with bucketfuls of beautiful flowers every Sunday. There are bulbs, herbs, shrubs and bedding plants too.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOne of London’s most visually appealing markets, Columbia Road overflows with bucketfuls of beautiful flowers every Sunday. There are bulbs, herbs, shrubs and bedding plants too.
Best street food in London
http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/londons-best-street-food-4
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Whitecross Street Market
132 Whitecross StBest street food in London
http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/londons-best-street-food-4
Entertainment & Activities
Discover how homes have changed in the past 400 years. The museum’s eleven period rooms span from 1600 to the present day. Set in beautiful gardens - a real find in East London.
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Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadDiscover how homes have changed in the past 400 years. The museum’s eleven period rooms span from 1600 to the present day. Set in beautiful gardens - a real find in East London.
The Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green houses the V&A's national collection of childhood related objects, including dolls' houses, teddy bears and more. Just lovely.
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I-V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadThe Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green houses the V&A's national collection of childhood related objects, including dolls' houses, teddy bears and more. Just lovely.
Best view of London from the North from the top of Parliament Hill - 98 metres (322 ft) high, notable for its excellent views of the capital's skyline. And a great escape from the city streets.
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Parliament Hill
Parliament HillBest view of London from the North from the top of Parliament Hill - 98 metres (322 ft) high, notable for its excellent views of the capital's skyline. And a great escape from the city streets.
Sightseeing
Sir John Soane's life and work (1753-1837) are displayed in his own amazing house at Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, now a museum. One of my favourite places in London - a delight!
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I-Museum kaSir John Soane
13 Lincoln's Inn FieldsSir John Soane's life and work (1753-1837) are displayed in his own amazing house at Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, now a museum. One of my favourite places in London - a delight!
Britain's national museum of modern art from around the world is housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the Thames. Amazing work for free by Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko etc
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Tate Modern
BanksideBritain's national museum of modern art from around the world is housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the Thames. Amazing work for free by Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko etc
Sir Christopher Wren's domed icon of the London skyline, with whispering gallery and city views. Beautiful place, make sure to climb to the very top to see London panorama.
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I-Cathedral yeSt. Paul
Sir Christopher Wren's domed icon of the London skyline, with whispering gallery and city views. Beautiful place, make sure to climb to the very top to see London panorama.
Iconic views of London, lovely neighbourhood, great eateries, close to London Zoo, the Regent's Canal and Camden Market.
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Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadIconic views of London, lovely neighbourhood, great eateries, close to London Zoo, the Regent's Canal and Camden Market.
Essentials
Close to the attractions of the Shard, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Southwark Cathedral, this is a 'must do ' for visitors to the South Bank area. A fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetClose to the attractions of the Shard, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Southwark Cathedral, this is a 'must do ' for visitors to the South Bank area. A fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables