Guidebook for London
Food Scene
If you can brave the queues (most nights) - you will experience one of London best know authentic Indian restaurants, which has seen many celebs from across the globe grace its tables but without the celeb prices!!! Be beware they don't serve alcohol but you can bring your own (the off licence is just a few doors down) and its only a casual 10 minute walk from the apartment!!!
381 locals recommend
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StIf you can brave the queues (most nights) - you will experience one of London best know authentic Indian restaurants, which has seen many celebs from across the globe grace its tables but without the celeb prices!!! Be beware they don't serve alcohol but you can bring your own (the off licence is just a few doors down) and its only a casual 10 minute walk from the apartment!!!
Wapping High Street has some great restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. You can also get amazing views up and down the river.
19 locals recommend
Wapping Old Stairs
Wapping Old Stairs EastWapping High Street has some great restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. You can also get amazing views up and down the river.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vibrant night life with many different options for the night owl! Only 15 minutes walk or 6 minutes by train.
26 locals recommend
Hoxton
Vibrant night life with many different options for the night owl! Only 15 minutes walk or 6 minutes by train.
Everything Else
St Katherine's Dock is a beautiful marina sitting adjacent to the Tower of London and just 15 minutes walk or 5 minutes by train. Great views of Tower Bridge and the Thames River. Stop off for some food at one of the numerous restaurants and cafes.
257 locals recommend
St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WaySt Katherine's Dock is a beautiful marina sitting adjacent to the Tower of London and just 15 minutes walk or 5 minutes by train. Great views of Tower Bridge and the Thames River. Stop off for some food at one of the numerous restaurants and cafes.
Mayfair is perhaps one of London's most prestigious and glamorous areas. In the heart of the West End, it is home to all of the world famous designer boutiques and restaurants. Pop long for some shopping, grab a bite to eat, or just meander through the streets and enjoy the sights!
99 locals recommend
Mayfair
Mayfair is perhaps one of London's most prestigious and glamorous areas. In the heart of the West End, it is home to all of the world famous designer boutiques and restaurants. Pop long for some shopping, grab a bite to eat, or just meander through the streets and enjoy the sights!
Brick Lane has a rich history and is one of the most diverse places in London. You will find everything from great food to quirky boutiques. It's were vintage meets avant-garde!
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneBrick Lane has a rich history and is one of the most diverse places in London. You will find everything from great food to quirky boutiques. It's were vintage meets avant-garde!
Arts & Culture
In the last few years Shoreditch has become a must see for the Arty types out there! A Fantastic mix of culture provides an unusual setting for the hip and trendy v the traditional. With some of London's most famous and unusual cafes, restaurants and boutiques, it would be a shame if you missed this part of London which is a short 4 minute train ride from the apartment!
620 locals recommend
Shoreditch
In the last few years Shoreditch has become a must see for the Arty types out there! A Fantastic mix of culture provides an unusual setting for the hip and trendy v the traditional. With some of London's most famous and unusual cafes, restaurants and boutiques, it would be a shame if you missed this part of London which is a short 4 minute train ride from the apartment!
Sightseeing
Arguably one of the most famous and iconic bridges in the world and on your door step with a short 15 minute walk! Not only should you try and catch the bridge when it is up but if you have a head for heights visit the glass walkways across the top of the bridge!!
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadArguably one of the most famous and iconic bridges in the world and on your door step with a short 15 minute walk! Not only should you try and catch the bridge when it is up but if you have a head for heights visit the glass walkways across the top of the bridge!!
London's castle!!! Only 15 minutes walk away or 5 minutes by train, the Tower of London is an amazing site!!! The ancient building is striking again the modern back-drop of the skyscrapers which have been popping up in recent years! Spend the day immersed in history and see the crown jewels!!!
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
London's castle!!! Only 15 minutes walk away or 5 minutes by train, the Tower of London is an amazing site!!! The ancient building is striking again the modern back-drop of the skyscrapers which have been popping up in recent years! Spend the day immersed in history and see the crown jewels!!!
You get great view of the Olympic Park and the London skyline.
111 locals recommend
ArcelorMittal Orbit
5 Thornton StYou get great view of the Olympic Park and the London skyline.
Getting Around
2 minutes walk from the apartment! From Shadwell DLR you can take the train straight to Bank station or Tower Gateway (Tower Hill) both of which are just one stop away and provide excellent connections to the rest of the underground.
97 locals recommend
Shadwell Station (Stand A)
2 minutes walk from the apartment! From Shadwell DLR you can take the train straight to Bank station or Tower Gateway (Tower Hill) both of which are just one stop away and provide excellent connections to the rest of the underground.
From Shadwell Overground you can be in Shoreditch in 4 minutes. The station also provides great connects to the rest of the underground.
97 locals recommend
Shadwell Station (Stand A)
From Shadwell Overground you can be in Shoreditch in 4 minutes. The station also provides great connects to the rest of the underground.
Shopping
Westfield Stratford is one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe. It also has a cinema complex and food court, bowling alley and 24 hour Casino.
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdWestfield Stratford is one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe. It also has a cinema complex and food court, bowling alley and 24 hour Casino.