Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
The Shard
32 London Bridge StAmazing views over the City of London!
Pick up some gourmet delights in nearby Borough Market, London's oldest, busiest market. Sample a variety of delicious produce from organic fruit and vegetables, cakes, bread, cheese, fish, and meat.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetPick up some gourmet delights in nearby Borough Market, London's oldest, busiest market. Sample a variety of delicious produce from organic fruit and vegetables, cakes, bread, cheese, fish, and meat.
Venture aboard the Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper and the fastest and greatest ship of her time. Explore the decks and learn about the fascinating history of this national treasure.
296 locals recommend
Cutty Sark
King William WalkVenture aboard the Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper and the fastest and greatest ship of her time. Explore the decks and learn about the fascinating history of this national treasure.
Another very pretty green park, away from the hustle and bustle of London life and a short walk from our apartment.
103 locals recommend
Hilly Fields Park
Another very pretty green park, away from the hustle and bustle of London life and a short walk from our apartment.
Home of the London Olympics 2012, and now used for various sporting events
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Home of the London Olympics 2012, and now used for various sporting events
Learn about Britain's encounters with the world at sea, spanning 500 years. Explore the collection, see the uniform Nelson wore at the Battle of Trafalgar, fire a cannon, or steer a ship into port.
373 locals recommend
National Maritime Museum
Romney RoadLearn about Britain's encounters with the world at sea, spanning 500 years. Explore the collection, see the uniform Nelson wore at the Battle of Trafalgar, fire a cannon, or steer a ship into port.
For more than one thousand four hundred years, this cathedral has stood at the highest point in the City. Its iconic ceiling, and breathtaking views from its peak, make this a must see.
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
For more than one thousand four hundred years, this cathedral has stood at the highest point in the City. Its iconic ceiling, and breathtaking views from its peak, make this a must see.
Beautifully landscaped business district of London - worth a short visit!
651 locals recommend
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StBeautifully landscaped business district of London - worth a short visit!
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, offering riders amazing, panoramic views of London.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, offering riders amazing, panoramic views of London.
Everything Else
Greenwich Park expands over 74 hectares of green open space and fantastic views over the River Thames, the Isle of Dogs and the City of London. It also use to be Henry VIII's summer home!
736 locals recommend
Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park expands over 74 hectares of green open space and fantastic views over the River Thames, the Isle of Dogs and the City of London. It also use to be Henry VIII's summer home!
A very pretty, small park nearby to the apartment. While not being on the scale of Greenwich Park, it has less tourists and free tennis courts, and is an altogether relaxing spot on a summer night!
39 locals recommend
Ladywell Fields
A very pretty, small park nearby to the apartment. While not being on the scale of Greenwich Park, it has less tourists and free tennis courts, and is an altogether relaxing spot on a summer night!
Lewisham DLR and Lewisham train station, with frequent trains servicing all major parts of the City.
48 locals recommend
Lewisham Station
Lewisham DLR and Lewisham train station, with frequent trains servicing all major parts of the City.
Our reliable and reasonably priced dry cleaners, who offer pick up and drop off at our apartment.
Brookbank Dry Cleaners
155 Brookbank RdOur reliable and reasonably priced dry cleaners, who offer pick up and drop off at our apartment.
Arts & Culture
This famous millennium landmark, also known as The Dome, is a large leisure district. It features an indoor arena, a music club, a Cineworld, exhibition space, piazzas, bars and restaurants.
631 locals recommend
The O2
Peninsula SquareThis famous millennium landmark, also known as The Dome, is a large leisure district. It features an indoor arena, a music club, a Cineworld, exhibition space, piazzas, bars and restaurants.
Bowling Alley! Very reasonably priced, and good fun on a Friday and Saturday night. Three games for less than £10!
MFA Bowling
11-29 Belmont HillBowling Alley! Very reasonably priced, and good fun on a Friday and Saturday night. Three games for less than £10!
Greenwich Picturehouse
180 Greenwich High RdNice cinema in Greenwich
Food Scene
A very nice Italian restaurant, and a lively and fun place for a Friday / Saturday night. Located in Greenwich, either a short walk from the apartment, or a 5min journey on the DLR
24 locals recommend
Jamie's Italian Greenwich
17-19 Nelson RoadA very nice Italian restaurant, and a lively and fun place for a Friday / Saturday night. Located in Greenwich, either a short walk from the apartment, or a 5min journey on the DLR
A new, local, homemade burger restaurant. Excellent burgers, fantastic value for money, and close by down Lee high road. We highly recommend this place.
11 locals recommend
Rox Burger
45 River Gardens WalkA new, local, homemade burger restaurant. Excellent burgers, fantastic value for money, and close by down Lee high road. We highly recommend this place.
A local vietnamese restaurant. Very nice food, and friendly staff. Tell the manager Tom and Kate sent you, and you should get 20% discount! Recommend the squid. Very reasonably priced.
Pho House
100-104 Lewisham High StreetA local vietnamese restaurant. Very nice food, and friendly staff. Tell the manager Tom and Kate sent you, and you should get 20% discount! Recommend the squid. Very reasonably priced.
Levante Pide
187 Lewisham High StGood traditional Turkish food. Excellent cooked meat!
If you are hungover, and want a full english breakfast for a very good price, this is the place to go.
16 locals recommend
Maggies Cafe & Restaurant
320-322 Lewisham RdIf you are hungover, and want a full english breakfast for a very good price, this is the place to go.
One of the best Turkish restaurants in London! And a 10 minute walk from the apartment!
69 locals recommend
Meze Mangal Restaurant
245 Lewisham WayOne of the best Turkish restaurants in London! And a 10 minute walk from the apartment!
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Greenwich)
45 Greenwich Church StreetGood burger and chips
An excellent brewery, which serves excellent food (Lobster on a Thursday) and the finest local ales to match. Highly recommend. Big patio terrace also for a sunny day.
42 locals recommend
The Old Brewery
An excellent brewery, which serves excellent food (Lobster on a Thursday) and the finest local ales to match. Highly recommend. Big patio terrace also for a sunny day.
A nice English pub, serving good pub food and drinks. A short walk from the apartment.
25 locals recommend
Richard I
52/54 Royal HillA nice English pub, serving good pub food and drinks. A short walk from the apartment.
The Greenwich Union
56 Royal HillAnother good pub, next door to Richard I
A nice Mediterranean / Italian restaurant. Good for a Friday/Saturday night evening dinner (book in advance)
35 locals recommend
The Hill
89 Royal HillA nice Mediterranean / Italian restaurant. Good for a Friday/Saturday night evening dinner (book in advance)
Amazing clay oven pizzas, all served in a traditional big double decker red bus. Seriously. A good atmosphere on an evening out also.
26 locals recommend
Wünderlust
30 Deptford Church StreetAmazing clay oven pizzas, all served in a traditional big double decker red bus. Seriously. A good atmosphere on an evening out also.
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous and historic landmark along the South Bank. Includes a very nice restaurant and cocktail bar with amazing views of the city
106 locals recommend
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetFamous and historic landmark along the South Bank. Includes a very nice restaurant and cocktail bar with amazing views of the city
Our favourite pub along the South Bank! Great food, and an outside seating area overlooking St Pauls and the River Thames (with blankets provided at nighttime!)
17 locals recommend
Founder's Arms
52 Hopton StOur favourite pub along the South Bank! Great food, and an outside seating area overlooking St Pauls and the River Thames (with blankets provided at nighttime!)
Formerly an abandoned 1950s indoor and outdoor market, now a transformed market of street food, booze and vinyl-only grooves. A must on a Friday/Saturday night. Google it to see why.
196 Lewisham High St
33A Molesworth StreetFormerly an abandoned 1950s indoor and outdoor market, now a transformed market of street food, booze and vinyl-only grooves. A must on a Friday/Saturday night. Google it to see why.
Zerodegrees
29-31 Montpelier ValeA brewery / restaurant/bar. Lots of choices!
Essentials
A large, 24 hour Tesco (for all groceries, supplies etc), only a 5 min walk from our Apartment.
35 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
290A Lewisham RdA large, 24 hour Tesco (for all groceries, supplies etc), only a 5 min walk from our Apartment.
Shopping
A useful shopping centre behind the apartment. Access it via the walkthrough in Cornmill Gardens
75 locals recommend
Lewisham Shopping Centre
Molesworth StreetA useful shopping centre behind the apartment. Access it via the walkthrough in Cornmill Gardens