Guidebook for London
Food Scene
One of my favourite pubs in London. Mostly locals, daily menu, great ambience.
85 locals recommend
The Ladbroke Arms
54 Ladbroke RdOne of my favourite pubs in London. Mostly locals, daily menu, great ambience.
Great pub serving great cuisine. Quaint and local. 5 minute walk from flat.
114 locals recommend
The Havelock Tavern
57 Masbro RdGreat pub serving great cuisine. Quaint and local. 5 minute walk from flat.
Stunning dining set in scenic Holland Park
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28 locals recommend
The Belvedere
Abbotsbury RoadStunning dining set in scenic Holland Park
http://www.belvedererestaurant.co.uk/Home.html
Starbucks Coffee
22-23 Princes StCaffeine fix.
The Shed
122 Palace Gardens TerraceGreat restaurant !
Amazing sushi. Gourmet, even. They don't do soya sauce - it is that good.
26 locals recommend
Yashin Sushi
1A Argyll RdAmazing sushi. Gourmet, even. They don't do soya sauce - it is that good.
Outside of the hustle of central London, this is an amazing Italian restaurant if you are looking to treat yourself. The River Cafe holds multiple awards and has been at the top of its game since 1987.
150 locals recommend
The River Café
Rainville RoadOutside of the hustle of central London, this is an amazing Italian restaurant if you are looking to treat yourself. The River Cafe holds multiple awards and has been at the top of its game since 1987.
Absolutely stunning room and terrific atmosphere from the winning Team of the original Ivy. Great menu, great service - terrific for breakfast, lunch, coffee, and/or dinner.
79 locals recommend
The Ivy Kensignton Brasserie
96 Kensington High StAbsolutely stunning room and terrific atmosphere from the winning Team of the original Ivy. Great menu, great service - terrific for breakfast, lunch, coffee, and/or dinner.
I love the 5th Floor at Harvey Nichols. A variety of restaurants in this light and bright space (best for breakfast or lunch, I think), which also houses their food and grocery market, which is worth a look at as much as the crowd is !
260 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeI love the 5th Floor at Harvey Nichols. A variety of restaurants in this light and bright space (best for breakfast or lunch, I think), which also houses their food and grocery market, which is worth a look at as much as the crowd is !
Shopping
Shop to your heart's content, get your nails done, pick up some groceries, or take in the latest Film in state-of-the-art Cinema.
1121 locals recommend
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayShop to your heart's content, get your nails done, pick up some groceries, or take in the latest Film in state-of-the-art Cinema.
Take the 49 Bus to shop, eat, drink, and people watch on the notoriously chic King's Road.
300 locals recommend
King's Road
King's RoadTake the 49 Bus to shop, eat, drink, and people watch on the notoriously chic King's Road.
Sightseeing
Famous for good reason. Eclectic market worth exploring for shopping, eating, drinking, and excellent people-watching.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StFamous for good reason. Eclectic market worth exploring for shopping, eating, drinking, and excellent people-watching.
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdC1 Bus will take you here too !
Even if you aren't into historical, breathtaking cathedrals, the Whispering Galleries and panoramic views around London are not to be missed !
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
Even if you aren't into historical, breathtaking cathedrals, the Whispering Galleries and panoramic views around London are not to be missed !
The South Bank has an energy all of its own and there is always something going on there. At the heart of London's film and culture scene, take a stroll along the Thames River, grab a bite or drink in any of the many restaurants and cafes, and a scenic stroll over to Borough Market for the foodies out there !
370 locals recommend
South Bank
The South Bank has an energy all of its own and there is always something going on there. At the heart of London's film and culture scene, take a stroll along the Thames River, grab a bite or drink in any of the many restaurants and cafes, and a scenic stroll over to Borough Market for the foodies out there !
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Arts & Culture
Great venue for live music and concerts. An intimate venue and you never know who might be playing !
189 locals recommend
Shepherd's Bush Empire
211 Shepherd's Bush GrnGreat venue for live music and concerts. An intimate venue and you never know who might be playing !
Always an incredible exhibition on in addition to the wonders it houses on a regular basis. The C1 bus will take you straight there from outside your door.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadAlways an incredible exhibition on in addition to the wonders it houses on a regular basis. The C1 bus will take you straight there from outside your door.
National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's PlaceAlways really interesting exhibits to take in !
Amazing space, amazing exhibitions that are almost always free. Next to Duke of York Square, where there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and the shops of the King's Road.
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdAmazing space, amazing exhibitions that are almost always free. Next to Duke of York Square, where there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and the shops of the King's Road.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StWholesome and delicious !
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StParks & Nature
One of London's most charming parks, featuring the stunning Kyoto Garden, Rose gardens, peacocks and the famous Belvedere Restaurant. There is also a cafe if you want a simple ice cream or coffee.
839 locals recommend
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceOne of London's most charming parks, featuring the stunning Kyoto Garden, Rose gardens, peacocks and the famous Belvedere Restaurant. There is also a cafe if you want a simple ice cream or coffee.
London's most iconic and expansive park. You can admire the landscape, take in some modern art at the Serpentine Gallery, go for a paddle boat in the Serpentine, enjoy a picnic, or wander to Kensington Palace for afternoon tea !
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
London's most iconic and expansive park. You can admire the landscape, take in some modern art at the Serpentine Gallery, go for a paddle boat in the Serpentine, enjoy a picnic, or wander to Kensington Palace for afternoon tea !
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub, with a secret patio in the back. Also really yummy for lunch, dinner or snacks.
27 locals recommend
The Mall Tavern, Notting Hill
71 Palace Gardens TerraceGreat pub, with a secret patio in the back. Also really yummy for lunch, dinner or snacks.
One of the oldest, iconic, and best pubs in London. The outside is covered in an array of flowers and plants, and stepping inside takes you back into time with all sorts of oddities hanging from the ceiling to entertain the eye. There is also a fantastic Thai restaurant - it's a London thing.
152 locals recommend
The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetOne of the oldest, iconic, and best pubs in London. The outside is covered in an array of flowers and plants, and stepping inside takes you back into time with all sorts of oddities hanging from the ceiling to entertain the eye. There is also a fantastic Thai restaurant - it's a London thing.