Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Proper Old Boozer, traditional English old Ale pub that serves Thai food and a cracking Sunday Lunch
127 locals recommend
The Kings Arms
251 Tooley StProper Old Boozer, traditional English old Ale pub that serves Thai food and a cracking Sunday Lunch
Jack's Bar
96 Isabella StThe Ring
72 Blackfriars RdThe Windmill
22 Blenheim GardensPenny
103 The CutLate night Bar venue below the Old Vic
Skylon
Great Views and food too!
Food Scene
Konditor
22 Cornwall RdPing Pong Southbank
Belvedere RoadGreat Dim Sum Restaurant
Wahaca Waterloo
119 Waterloo RdMexican Food Chain, quick and easy
Arts & Culture
National Theatre
Upper GroundSouthbank Centre
Provides an eclectic mix of entertainment, theatre, talks etc..
The theatre was founded in 1818 by James King. An off west end powerhouse for theatre in London
192 locals recommend
The Old Vic
103 The CutThe theatre was founded in 1818 by James King. An off west end powerhouse for theatre in London
Very well regarded theatre, sister of the old vic. Modern pieces and classics re-imagined.
112 locals recommend
Young Vic
66 The CutVery well regarded theatre, sister of the old vic. Modern pieces and classics re-imagined.
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadFascinating War Museum with beautiful grounds
Entertainment & Activities
ODEON BFI IMAX
The Imax is a few metres away from the property!
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
76-77 Chalk Farm RdTESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdGreensmiths
27 Lower MarshOrganic, Fresh produce and amazing butcher
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge RoadA and E available here
Sightseeing
Tallest building in London....for the moment! £20 for a trip to the top but stunning views on a clear day or night
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StTallest building in London....for the moment! £20 for a trip to the top but stunning views on a clear day or night
The Globe stands a few hundred yards from its original site. The rebuilding of the iconic building stems from the founding of the Shakespeare's Globe Trust by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkThe Globe stands a few hundred yards from its original site. The rebuilding of the iconic building stems from the founding of the Shakespeare's Globe Trust by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker
At 135m, Coca-Cola London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel. It was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects and was launched in 2000.
It has won over 85 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
At 135m, Coca-Cola London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel. It was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects and was launched in 2000.
It has won over 85 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement.
The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell.
The Elizabeth Tower, which stands at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May, with the Great Bell's strikes heard for the first time on 11 July
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell.
The Elizabeth Tower, which stands at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May, with the Great Bell's strikes heard for the first time on 11 July
Whitehall runs from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square. Most of the Government Ministries are housed along the street, and numerous London landmarks can be seen along the route. - See 'Visit Whitehall in London' at http://www.londondrum.com/cityguide/
Whitehall Palace
Whitehall runs from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square. Most of the Government Ministries are housed along the street, and numerous London landmarks can be seen along the route. - See 'Visit Whitehall in London' at http://www.londondrum.com/cityguide/
Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop of Canterbury's home
Getting Around
Waterloo Cars
135 Mepham StThe Underground, Overground services and Bus Stop