Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Built in 1891-94 by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Bishopsgate Institute's facade has a theme of arts and crafts.
8 locals recommend
Bishopsgate Institute
230 BishopsgateBuilt in 1891-94 by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Bishopsgate Institute's facade has a theme of arts and crafts.
Sightseeing
At 601 feet, Tower 42 was the first skyscraper in the City of London when it was officially opened in June 1981 by Her Majesty.
10 locals recommend
Signature by Regus - London Tower 42
25 Old Broad StAt 601 feet, Tower 42 was the first skyscraper in the City of London when it was officially opened in June 1981 by Her Majesty.
When it was completed in March 2011 Heron Tower was the tallest building in the City of London.
19 locals recommend
Heron Tower
110 BishopsgateWhen it was completed in March 2011 Heron Tower was the tallest building in the City of London.
Designed by Norman Foster and affectionately, and understandably, dubbed "The Gherkin" thanks to its unique bullet-shape tower.
99 locals recommend
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
30 St Mary AxeDesigned by Norman Foster and affectionately, and understandably, dubbed "The Gherkin" thanks to its unique bullet-shape tower.
Food Scene
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors.
6 locals recommend
19 Liverpool St
19 Liverpool StreetPret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors.
Following the hugely successful launch in 2013 of The Fish & Chip Shop on Upper Street Islington, a second Fish & Chip Shop.
69 Old Broad St
69 Old Broad StreetFollowing the hugely successful launch in 2013 of The Fish & Chip Shop on Upper Street Islington, a second Fish & Chip Shop.
Everything Else
The third of these increasingly popular 1950s retro-America style bowling alleys opened in late 2008 to much critical acclaim.
57 locals recommend
All Star Lanes (Brick Lane)
95 Brick LnThe third of these increasingly popular 1950s retro-America style bowling alleys opened in late 2008 to much critical acclaim.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of five different restaurants and bars within the confines of the Andaz hotel, the George is a traditional looking pub.
40 Liverpool St
40 Liverpool StreetOne of five different restaurants and bars within the confines of the Andaz hotel, the George is a traditional looking pub.
Great for a late night drink if you're staying at Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel, and a glamorous destination bar if you're not, Catch Champagne Bar
Rake’s Café Bar
40 Liverpool StGreat for a late night drink if you're staying at Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel, and a glamorous destination bar if you're not, Catch Champagne Bar