Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Exceptional food, higher end dining but affordable. Popular so booking advised. Closed on Sunday
The Chancery
90 Bromley RdExceptional food, higher end dining but affordable. Popular so booking advised. Closed on Sunday
Vanilla Black
17-18 Took's CtProbably the best Vegetarian Restaurant in London. Booking advised.
Pizza chain, that does take away and is very child friendly. Closed Sat/Sun but other nearby branches are open.
174 locals recommend
Pizza Express
39 Abbey RdPizza chain, that does take away and is very child friendly. Closed Sat/Sun but other nearby branches are open.
Does probably one of the best coffees in London, great food and brunch on the weekend.
51 locals recommend
Workshop Coffee Clerkenwell
27 Clerkenwell RoadDoes probably one of the best coffees in London, great food and brunch on the weekend.
Great Pub just round the corner, possibly the best fish and chips and classic english pub food in London. Closed Sunday and some Saturdays.
17 locals recommend
The White Swan
556 Commercial RdGreat Pub just round the corner, possibly the best fish and chips and classic english pub food in London. Closed Sunday and some Saturdays.
Yummy japanese food. Reservations essential for popular times. Closed Sat/Sun
9 locals recommend
Mugen
9-15 Leather LnYummy japanese food. Reservations essential for popular times. Closed Sat/Sun
Good coffees and cakes. Open on the weekends.
16 locals recommend
Department of Coffee and Social Affairs Leather Lane
16 Leather LnGood coffees and cakes. Open on the weekends.
Prufrock Coffee
23-25 Leather LnGreat coffee shop nearby. Won barista awards.
One of our favourite restaurants. Great Asian food and good value as well. Can be busy so reserve to avoid a wait. Closed on Sun.
8 locals recommend
KIN
88 Leather LnOne of our favourite restaurants. Great Asian food and good value as well. Can be busy so reserve to avoid a wait. Closed on Sun.
Bar, restaurant and wine bar on four levels converted from old warehouse. Great for brunch on weekend and dinner on any day. Can be busy so book ahead.
64 locals recommend
Smiths of Smithfield
67-77 Charterhouse StBar, restaurant and wine bar on four levels converted from old warehouse. Great for brunch on weekend and dinner on any day. Can be busy so book ahead.
Fine dining with view of Tate Modern and the river Thames. Equally good for lunch and dinner. Reservations advised.
6 locals recommend
Northbank
1 Paul's WalkFine dining with view of Tate Modern and the river Thames. Equally good for lunch and dinner. Reservations advised.
The Espresso Room
31-35 Great Ormond StPerfect for coffee, lunch and cake.
Cinnamon Tree
14 Exmouth MarketClassic indian food.
Treat yourself to anything from this Grand Cafe before or after a visit to Covent Garden.
36 locals recommend
The Delaunay
55 AldwychTreat yourself to anything from this Grand Cafe before or after a visit to Covent Garden.
Amazing but classic english pub in converted banking hall in Fleet Street. Ignore the address here it is 194 Fleet Street.
100 locals recommend
Fabric London
77A Charterhouse StAmazing but classic english pub in converted banking hall in Fleet Street. Ignore the address here it is 194 Fleet Street.
Super spot for weekday breakfast and lunch with organic food on an english theme both to sit in or take away. (Closed weekends sadly).
38 locals recommend
Natural Kitchen
78 Marylebone High StSuper spot for weekday breakfast and lunch with organic food on an english theme both to sit in or take away. (Closed weekends sadly).
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
465 Holloway RdConvenient little supermarket which stocks all the basics.
Great for fresh fruit and vedgetables and ready made food and breads. Also has full selection of household essentials.
9 locals recommend
Marks and Spencer
323-324 Springfield WayGreat for fresh fruit and vedgetables and ready made food and breads. Also has full selection of household essentials.
Parks & Nature
Coram's Fields
93 Guilford StAmazing playground. Only for children with adults!
One of the cities most beautiful squares. An oasis of calm perfect for a stroll or picnic
31 locals recommend
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Lincoln's Inn FieldsOne of the cities most beautiful squares. An oasis of calm perfect for a stroll or picnic
Sightseeing
Exmouth market is famous for it's small cafes and restaurants. Good choice at weekends.
219 locals recommend
Exmouth Market
Exmouth MarketExmouth market is famous for it's small cafes and restaurants. Good choice at weekends.
Besides being an interesting tourist visit the area round smithfield market has a great selection of pubs, bars and cafes. Good choice for weekends.
60 locals recommend
Smithfield Market
Grand AvenueBesides being an interesting tourist visit the area round smithfield market has a great selection of pubs, bars and cafes. Good choice for weekends.
From coffee shops, to boutiques and pubs a traditional London local shopping street that has not been overtaken by the big chains. Great food options here.
24 locals recommend
Lamb's Conduit Street
Lamb's Conduit StreetFrom coffee shops, to boutiques and pubs a traditional London local shopping street that has not been overtaken by the big chains. Great food options here.
St. Paul's Cathedral
A must see a few moments walk away.
St Johns Street
29 Clerkenwell RoadThere's plenty of good food here. Try St. John's for local food.
Fleet Street
Fleet StreetTake a tour of the very old historic pubs for some beer and traditional atmosphere.
Both Cowcross and Turnmill Street have a selection of places to eat and drink from chains like Byron and Pizza Express to spanish tapas and fine dining.
Cowcross Street
Cowcross StreetBoth Cowcross and Turnmill Street have a selection of places to eat and drink from chains like Byron and Pizza Express to spanish tapas and fine dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen
140 Fetter LnWine bar and restaurant with a phenomenal wine list.
Vivat Bacchus
4 Hay's LnLively wine bar, with excellent cheeses too.
Oriole Bar
23 E Poultry AveCool place for a cocktail
Everything Else
Market weekdays has a wide selection of original stalls especially good for a quick lunch.
25 locals recommend
Leather Lane
Leather LaneMarket weekdays has a wide selection of original stalls especially good for a quick lunch.
Small side street filled with restaurants from traditional taxi driver cafes, through steaks, to excellent italian and curries. Also great at weekends.
Red Lion Street
Red Lion StreetSmall side street filled with restaurants from traditional taxi driver cafes, through steaks, to excellent italian and curries. Also great at weekends.
Arts & Culture
Short walk for and amazing building, interesting cafes, galleries and exhibitions plus the ice rink in winter.
217 locals recommend
Somerset House
StrandShort walk for and amazing building, interesting cafes, galleries and exhibitions plus the ice rink in winter.
15 to 20 minutes walk to the Southbank tourist attractions from the Tate to the Globe and more.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
Bankside15 to 20 minutes walk to the Southbank tourist attractions from the Tate to the Globe and more.
Next to the Barbican with it's famous architecture visit here for the story of the City from origins, through the fire of london to modern times. Not as well known but a must visit.
300 locals recommend
Museum of London
Museum of LondonNext to the Barbican with it's famous architecture visit here for the story of the City from origins, through the fire of london to modern times. Not as well known but a must visit.