Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Really great indoor/outdoor food court - interesting nightlife!
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Mercato Metropolitano
42 Newington CausewayReally great indoor/outdoor food court - interesting nightlife!
Really good tapas menu; also has some expert cocktails. Great for dinner in the summer (there's dining outside in a back garden), quite a cool hangout space in general.
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Paladar
4-5 London RdReally good tapas menu; also has some expert cocktails. Great for dinner in the summer (there's dining outside in a back garden), quite a cool hangout space in general.
Sidecar Coffee Bar
5 Spare StSome of the best coffee around :)
Quirky coffee shop with great cake options (inc. vegan/gluten free) - it's small & laptop free/not great signal so it's more for chilling out.
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Four Corners
12 Lower MarshQuirky coffee shop with great cake options (inc. vegan/gluten free) - it's small & laptop free/not great signal so it's more for chilling out.
Really good sushi etc (there's another in Dalston which is also good)
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Jidori
89 Kingsland High StReally good sushi etc (there's another in Dalston which is also good)
The Electric Elephant Cafe
186A Crampton StQuirky cafe/hangout.
Fresh produce, bars/eateries, and some of the best coffee in London...
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetFresh produce, bars/eateries, and some of the best coffee in London...
Drinks & Nightlife
Cubana
48 Lower MarshFun & lively.
Elephant and Castle Pub
119 Newington CausewayChilled out/budget friendly bar.
Nice pub, rooftop garden for drinks in the sun. Often hosts quiz's/karaoke etc!
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The Tankard
111 Kennington RdNice pub, rooftop garden for drinks in the sun. Often hosts quiz's/karaoke etc!
Buzzy rooftop bar - great in summer (prepare to walk up a lot of stairs... but it's worth it).
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Bar Elba
111 Waterloo RdBuzzy rooftop bar - great in summer (prepare to walk up a lot of stairs... but it's worth it).
Arts & Culture
Imiphumela Yezemidlalo YaseEmpini
Lambeth RoadUsually home to interesting exhibitions and performances. Many events are free - see their whatson page.
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Southbank Centre
Usually home to interesting exhibitions and performances. Many events are free - see their whatson page.
Parks & Nature
Elephant Park
Small/sweet spot out of the way.
Home to the iconic Imperial War Museum and the Lambeth Tibetan Peace Garden. Includes sports courts and free outdoor exercise equipment.
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Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
Lambeth RoadHome to the iconic Imperial War Museum and the Lambeth Tibetan Peace Garden. Includes sports courts and free outdoor exercise equipment.
Essentials
Small shopping centre with some basic stores.
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Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre
Elephant and CastleSmall shopping centre with some basic stores.
Superway Supermarket
16 London RdOpen 24hrs
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillNearest generic supermarket.
Typical London market with stalls selling fresh produce, clothes, homewares etc. Often you can haggle for good bargains.
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Imarike ye-East Street
East StreetTypical London market with stalls selling fresh produce, clothes, homewares etc. Often you can haggle for good bargains.