Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Free entry - great museum and lovely open space, especially in the sunshine.
461 locals recommend
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadFree entry - great museum and lovely open space, especially in the sunshine.
Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington CausewayThe oldest amature theatre in London.
The Old Vic
103 The CutYoung Vic
66 The CutModern Art. Free entry (exhibitions paid for). Go to the 10th floor for a fantastic 360 degree view from the balcony.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideModern Art. Free entry (exhibitions paid for). Go to the 10th floor for a fantastic 360 degree view from the balcony.
Food Scene
Brand New Italian Food market imported from Turin. High quality products. Great variety includes wood fired pizza, Argentine steak, Toneria (fresh tuna), fresh pasta, authentic gelato... and much more! There is also an outdoors space that has various events on (including in the evenings) and a supermarket attached for tasty Italian produce.
227 locals recommend
Mercato Metropolitano
42 Newington CausewayBrand New Italian Food market imported from Turin. High quality products. Great variety includes wood fired pizza, Argentine steak, Toneria (fresh tuna), fresh pasta, authentic gelato... and much more! There is also an outdoors space that has various events on (including in the evenings) and a supermarket attached for tasty Italian produce.
Food market for ready made foods from all over the world... France, Brazil...
292 locals recommend
Maltby Street Market
Maltby StreetFood market for ready made foods from all over the world... France, Brazil...
The oldest food market in London and where Bridget Jones lives! Try coffee from Monmouth coffee, fresh Oysters, paella...
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetThe oldest food market in London and where Bridget Jones lives! Try coffee from Monmouth coffee, fresh Oysters, paella...
Vats Wine Bar
51 Lamb's Conduit StCheap and cheerful - the best Polish restaurant in London.
La Chatica Café
2 Elephant RdFantastic authentic Colombian cafe - try the Colombian breakfast!
The Laughing Gravy
154 Blackfriars RdHigh end restaurant
Union Street Café by Gordon Ramsay
47-51 Great Suffolk StreetOne of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants.
Constancia
52 Tanner StAmazing Argentine steak. Best to try to book ahead.
Baltic Restaurant and Bar
74 Blackfriars RdHigh end Polish Vodkas and food.
Meant to be the best for a Full English breakfast (we have yet to try it - so do let us know what you think of it!)
26 locals recommend
Terry's cafe London
158 Great Suffolk StMeant to be the best for a Full English breakfast (we have yet to try it - so do let us know what you think of it!)
Drinks & Nightlife
An iconic London Inn (pub) that was frequented by Shakespeare and Dickens.
33 locals recommend
The George Inn
77 High StAn iconic London Inn (pub) that was frequented by Shakespeare and Dickens.
Anchor Bankside
34 Park StGreat pub on the river.
Sightseeing
Europe's tallest building. Check out the view from the Shard or go to one of the bars inside to enjoy the views mid way up.
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StEurope's tallest building. Check out the view from the Shard or go to one of the bars inside to enjoy the views mid way up.
Great bars, cafes, pubs and a couple of museums. Try out Jose for tapas.
263 locals recommend
Bermondsey Street
Bermondsey StreetGreat bars, cafes, pubs and a couple of museums. Try out Jose for tapas.
London Eye
Great views from one of the pod - try to go on a clear day.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadIconic Tower Bridge... see if you catch it opening!
Entertainment & Activities
The biggest cinema in Europe. Enjoy the magical sound and huge screen.
134 locals recommend
ODEON BFI IMAX
The biggest cinema in Europe. Enjoy the magical sound and huge screen.
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadParks & Nature
Filled with locals and tourists who have visited the Imperial War museum. Includes a children's playground. Great on a sunny day and for peace and quiet. Good for a rujn and if you want to run further go up to Lambeth bridge and then along the river (left to avoid crowds or right for a more scenic but busy run).
11 locals recommend
Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
Lambeth RoadFilled with locals and tourists who have visited the Imperial War museum. Includes a children's playground. Great on a sunny day and for peace and quiet. Good for a rujn and if you want to run further go up to Lambeth bridge and then along the river (left to avoid crowds or right for a more scenic but busy run).
Shopping
Monmouth coffee
36 Maltby StHotel Chocolat
78 Strand