Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
Gorgeous riverside location, lovely gastro food, 10 mins walk, highly recommended
302 locals recommend
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketGorgeous riverside location, lovely gastro food, 10 mins walk, highly recommended
Right by the historic Hammersmith Bridge, offers a great view of Thames river, great for hanging out on a sunny day enjoying the riverside view
84 locals recommend
Blue Anchor
13 Lower MallRight by the historic Hammersmith Bridge, offers a great view of Thames river, great for hanging out on a sunny day enjoying the riverside view
in Fulham which is also waterside but a lot quieter (unless it’s match-day at The Cottage) plus it has squashy sofas, a wonderful riverside terrace and an excellent selection of beers and spirits.
106 locals recommend
The Crabtree
Rainville Roadin Fulham which is also waterside but a lot quieter (unless it’s match-day at The Cottage) plus it has squashy sofas, a wonderful riverside terrace and an excellent selection of beers and spirits.
The Defector’s Weld in Shepherd’s Bush is a good pre-gig meeting spot but also a top venue in its own right.
90 locals recommend
Defectors Weld
170 Uxbridge RdThe Defector’s Weld in Shepherd’s Bush is a good pre-gig meeting spot but also a top venue in its own right.
I have never had a bad experience. Even for it’s relative size, it feels intimate and atmospheric and is an amazing gig venue.
189 locals recommend
Shepherd's Bush Empire
211 Shepherd's Bush GrnI have never had a bad experience. Even for it’s relative size, it feels intimate and atmospheric and is an amazing gig venue.
Bush Hall is an independent live music & events venue in London W12 with a rock & roll history. If you are into rock this is the place to go
100 locals recommend
Bush Hall
310 Uxbridge RdBush Hall is an independent live music & events venue in London W12 with a rock & roll history. If you are into rock this is the place to go
Contemporary theatre, film studio, exhibition, comedy, dance, music, events and food, everything you want under one roof with the riverside views
34 locals recommend
Riverside Studios
101 Queen Caroline StContemporary theatre, film studio, exhibition, comedy, dance, music, events and food, everything you want under one roof with the riverside views
Saigon Saigon
313-317 King StOne of my favourite vietnamese restaurants in London
Everything Else
Fantastic for shopping at big brands, an array of restaurants and things to do such as cinema and other services, 10 mins on the bus towards White city station
1121 locals recommend
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayFantastic for shopping at big brands, an array of restaurants and things to do such as cinema and other services, 10 mins on the bus towards White city station
Ravenscourt Park is one of the Borough's flagship parks. The 13 hectare open space is well used and loved by local residents and visitors.
Combining attractive landscaping & a range of wildlife habit
103 locals recommend
Ravenscourt Park
Paddenswick RoadRavenscourt Park is one of the Borough's flagship parks. The 13 hectare open space is well used and loved by local residents and visitors.
Combining attractive landscaping & a range of wildlife habit
Fulham runs a close second for the amazing views and riverside location – pack a picnic if it’s a sunny day.
194 locals recommend
Bishop's Park
Bishop's AvenueFulham runs a close second for the amazing views and riverside location – pack a picnic if it’s a sunny day.
It is stunning & iconic. Get on the Beeb’s audience list for show recordings ASAP so you can marvel at the ‘electric donut’ & see the TARDIS in the car park before the thing empties and is sold.
44 locals recommend
BBC Television Centre
It is stunning & iconic. Get on the Beeb’s audience list for show recordings ASAP so you can marvel at the ‘electric donut’ & see the TARDIS in the car park before the thing empties and is sold.
Eventim Apollo, formerly the Hammersmith Apollo, is one of London’s major live entertainment venues. Really recommend if you looking to see any top live music or comedy gigs. 5 mins walk.
155 locals recommend
Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline StEventim Apollo, formerly the Hammersmith Apollo, is one of London’s major live entertainment venues. Really recommend if you looking to see any top live music or comedy gigs. 5 mins walk.
The biggest park right in the heart of London, is home to a number of famous landmarks including the Serpentine Lake, Speakers' Corner and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
The biggest park right in the heart of London, is home to a number of famous landmarks including the Serpentine Lake, Speakers' Corner and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
With its beach-style wooden bar, hessian cushions, beads, and quirky curios, Potli has a tropical street-bazaar vibe. Local residents visit for the classic curries, smoky grills and generous portions
20 locals recommend
Potli
319-321 King StWith its beach-style wooden bar, hessian cushions, beads, and quirky curios, Potli has a tropical street-bazaar vibe. Local residents visit for the classic curries, smoky grills and generous portions
Don’t be put-off by the no-frills decor, Shilpa quietly goes about its business of putting speciality Keralite cooking on tables at surprisingly low prices.
16 locals recommend
Shilpa Restaurant
206 King StDon’t be put-off by the no-frills decor, Shilpa quietly goes about its business of putting speciality Keralite cooking on tables at surprisingly low prices.
I love V&A, the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadI love V&A, the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of the natural world through exciting exhibits .
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadA center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of the natural world through exciting exhibits .
Museum is dedicated to human history and culture, located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection, numbering some 8M works, is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetMuseum is dedicated to human history and culture, located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection, numbering some 8M works, is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence
Food Scene
One of the top veggie restaurants in London, not just in Hammersmith.
46 locals recommend
The Dove at Hammersmith
19 Upper MallOne of the top veggie restaurants in London, not just in Hammersmith.
Despite its reputation for exclusivity, it’s possible to get a table at the River Café with just a couple of hours’ notice if you choose your moment. Best is high summer,
150 locals recommend
The River Café
Rainville RoadDespite its reputation for exclusivity, it’s possible to get a table at the River Café with just a couple of hours’ notice if you choose your moment. Best is high summer,
Lala
2-4 Queen Caroline StMediterranean bar food, swanky decor
Shopping
Another must visit attraction in London. The Science Museum Group is a collection of British museums and will fascinate children and adults alike. Highly recommend!
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadAnother must visit attraction in London. The Science Museum Group is a collection of British museums and will fascinate children and adults alike. Highly recommend!