Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Monmouth coffee
36 Maltby StIt's just great x
Gorgeous old family owned cafe of yesteryear. A time capsule.. and the Cakes.. oh my God.. the CAKES!
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Maison Bertaux
28 Greek StGorgeous old family owned cafe of yesteryear. A time capsule.. and the Cakes.. oh my God.. the CAKES!
Taro
412 Kennington RdTotally yummy Japanese, always packed! Good prices, fab food x
Best local takeaway lunch for under a fiver, great fresh food, something for everyone :-)
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Kastner & Ovens
52 Floral StBest local takeaway lunch for under a fiver, great fresh food, something for everyone :-)
Andrew Edmunds Restaurant
46 Lexington StRomance! ;-)
The Black Penny
34 Great Queen StBest brunch in universe.
Scooter Cafe Ltd
Magic xx
Cafe Murano Covent Garden
36 Tavistock StBest little cafe ever x
Lina Stores
18 Brewer StGreat 1950s Italian!
Packed, vibrant, late night, great dim sum, trolleys and trolleys of it..
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Golden Dragon Chinatown
28-29 Gerrard StPacked, vibrant, late night, great dim sum, trolleys and trolleys of it..
Mildreds Restaurant
45 Lexington StVegetarian Heaven.
Yauatcha Soho
15-17 Broadwick StPosh and perfect place to hang out x
Great combined with a walk in Kensington Gardens.. friendly.. offbeat.. old London.. perfect x
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Maggie Jones's Restaurant
6 Old Court PlaceGreat combined with a walk in Kensington Gardens.. friendly.. offbeat.. old London.. perfect x
Abuelo
26 Southampton StOpen all day, welcoming, relaxing, yummy food x
Wong Kei
41-43 Wardour StRude legend of old Soho.
Cheap as chips, always yummy. A proper London Fish and chip shop, not an extortionate tourist trap.
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The Fryer's Delight
19 Theobalds RdCheap as chips, always yummy. A proper London Fish and chip shop, not an extortionate tourist trap.
Fortitude Bakehouse
35 ColonnadeOff the charts baking, 15 mins walk away..
Lundenwic
45 Aldwych30 seconds away, great coffee and breakfast or brunch.
Barrio Soho
6 Poland StYou have to queue, but worth it.
Ask for a table upstairs by a fireplace in autumn. Gorgeous.
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The Duck and Rice
90 Berwick StAsk for a table upstairs by a fireplace in autumn. Gorgeous.
Flat White
17 Berwick StGreat coffee and breakfast, no mucking about!
Dishoom
12 Upper St Martin's LnBest booked ahead, understandably gets rammed, great Indian food!
Healthy, reasonably priced, caters for all special needs, and two minutes up the road.
Farmstand Covent Garden
42 Drury LnHealthy, reasonably priced, caters for all special needs, and two minutes up the road.
Fantastic family run Greek restaurant if you happen to be up Primrose Hill, seeing those glorious views of London.
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Lemonia
89 Regent's Park RdFantastic family run Greek restaurant if you happen to be up Primrose Hill, seeing those glorious views of London.
30 seconds from the flat. Bakery and restaurant, perfect any time of day, for loaves of bread and soup and croissants and coffee to take on your journey, or a slap up steak or seafood dinner.
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Balthazar
4-6 Russell St30 seconds from the flat. Bakery and restaurant, perfect any time of day, for loaves of bread and soup and croissants and coffee to take on your journey, or a slap up steak or seafood dinner.
30 seconds from the flat. Amazing restaurant and cafe, classy and beautifully chic with yummy food, glorious sweet treats. Sit in the main dining room or the more informal Delaunay Counter.
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The Delaunay
55 Aldwych30 seconds from the flat. Amazing restaurant and cafe, classy and beautifully chic with yummy food, glorious sweet treats. Sit in the main dining room or the more informal Delaunay Counter.
Near the South Bank so great for the London Eye or theatres on that side of the river. Incredibly cheap, but truly wonderful Thai food served in plain but clean surroundings. And you can also get a fry up in the mornings. Of course you can. Full of locals. Bring your own bottle. A fiver is all you need for a really good meal :-)
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Marios Cafe
90 Lower MarshNear the South Bank so great for the London Eye or theatres on that side of the river. Incredibly cheap, but truly wonderful Thai food served in plain but clean surroundings. And you can also get a fry up in the mornings. Of course you can. Full of locals. Bring your own bottle. A fiver is all you need for a really good meal :-)
Like going to Paris for lunch. Oooh la la! X
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Mon Plaisir - French Restaurant Covent Garden
19-21 Monmouth StreetLike going to Paris for lunch. Oooh la la! X
Need ice cream, really late at night, close by, with hardly any fat in it and yummy extras? Tick box.
Snog Covent Garden
5 Garrick StreetNeed ice cream, really late at night, close by, with hardly any fat in it and yummy extras? Tick box.
5 minutes walk, buns so blooming good they had to hide them down the teeny tiny Rose Street for fear of a stampede.
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Bageriet
24 Rose St5 minutes walk, buns so blooming good they had to hide them down the teeny tiny Rose Street for fear of a stampede.
Abeno
47 Museum StFavourite London Restaurant, so yummy you can't believe your mouth..
Salt beef of quality and all the other goodies that superpower your Oxford Street shopping marathon :-)
The Brass Rail
300 Oxford StSalt beef of quality and all the other goodies that superpower your Oxford Street shopping marathon :-)
Princi
135 Wardour StFun Italian, handsome staff! X
Drinks & Nightlife
French House
49 Dean StFab old Soho legend xx
The Savoy Hotel
StrandThe American Bar.. :-)
Kettners
29 Romilly StClassy!
Skylon
Amazing view of the Thames with your cocktail!
Cafe Boheme
13 Old Compton StAlways a winner!
Champagne Bar
87-135 Brompton RdA quirky classic!
Charlotte Street Hotel
15-17 Charlotte St.Cocktails! Swanky, swanky cocktails.. :-)
Late night food, for when It's late-late and you're still out-out ;-)
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Balans Soho, No.34
34 Old Compton StLate night food, for when It's late-late and you're still out-out ;-)
Freedom Bar
60-66 Wardour St:-)
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetGlorious view from the restaurant..
This pub is wonderful. There is a resident cat who wears a ruff, always full of interesting people, and nice food.
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The Seven Stars
53 Carey StreetThis pub is wonderful. There is a resident cat who wears a ruff, always full of interesting people, and nice food.
Cosy, cosy, cosy art deco pub.. comforting food, lovely atmosphere.
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The Duke, Deptford
125 Creek RdCosy, cosy, cosy art deco pub.. comforting food, lovely atmosphere.
Everything Else
Run through the fountains in Summer, go skating in Winter.. see art, gigs, open air cinema, go to Spring for ice cream.. whats not to love ..
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Somerset House
StrandRun through the fountains in Summer, go skating in Winter.. see art, gigs, open air cinema, go to Spring for ice cream.. whats not to love ..
A lovely walk along the shore when the tide is out.. see London from a different angle..
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South Bank
A lovely walk along the shore when the tide is out.. see London from a different angle..
Fitzrovia Chapel
2 Pearson SquareIt's something else.. entirely.. a jewel..check for opening times.
Sunday mornings never looked so good. Take a wander down Brick Lane.. 243 bus stops 1 minute from the flat..
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSunday mornings never looked so good. Take a wander down Brick Lane.. 243 bus stops 1 minute from the flat..
London Metropolitan Archives
40 Northampton RdEverything about London that you ever wanted to know.
Neal's Yard
Neal's YardCafes, shops, A Honeymoon for Hippies :-)
Mysteries
34 Short's GardensA hippy haven.. x
Arts & Culture
The Photographers' Gallery Café
16-18 Ramillies StIt's always a joy ;-)
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The MallCinema, art, bar, bookshop, lovely!
Astonishing. Exquisite. Amazing. Opulent. Every time.
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Indlu yase Opera yeRoyal
Bow StreetAstonishing. Exquisite. Amazing. Opulent. Every time.
I-National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's PlaceThought provoking, and wonderful, every visit x
Ten minutes walk over the bridge. A dazzling array of wonderful work.
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I-Theatre yaseNational
Upper GroundTen minutes walk over the bridge. A dazzling array of wonderful work.
Ten minutes walk over the bridge. A dazzling array of wonderful work.
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I-Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadTen minutes walk over the bridge. A dazzling array of wonderful work.
The Old Vic
103 The CutFifteen minutes walk over the bridge. Brilliant theatre.
Iziko Lokubuka Kwamabhayisikili Wokuphila
Lambeth RoadBeautiful, atmospheric, moving.
Tate Modern
BanksideFab, walkable, and the view from the cafe, oh my!
The Royal Court Theatre
50-51 Sloane SquareBest New Writing. Lively bar and kitchen.
Essentials
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdDoes the job!
Barclays Bank
132-134 Kensington High StClosest ATM cash point.
Boots
127A Kensington High StClosest Chemist.
Soho Square Surgery
30 Soho SquareNHS walk in centre, please God let this never be closed down!
Walk-in Backrub
40 Tavistock StOne minute away, massage by the minute..
Practical market stalls x 2 selling fruit and flowers with a smile :-)
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Holborn station
KingswayPractical market stalls x 2 selling fruit and flowers with a smile :-)
Open almost constantly, this swish mid century design hotel lobby doubles as a workplace where there is always a hot drink, a nice bite to eat, a free table, some wifi and plug socket.
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The Hoxton, Holborn
199-206 High HolbornOpen almost constantly, this swish mid century design hotel lobby doubles as a workplace where there is always a hot drink, a nice bite to eat, a free table, some wifi and plug socket.
Shopping
To call this shop a shop is an understatement. This shop is a lifesaver and a local institution, a West End legend who can fix anything you put in front of him. Particularly good with dancing shoes! Nearly always ready in minutes. Great dry cleaning and repairs and things are always done when they say they will be done.
ShoeMaster
28 BedfordburyTo call this shop a shop is an understatement. This shop is a lifesaver and a local institution, a West End legend who can fix anything you put in front of him. Particularly good with dancing shoes! Nearly always ready in minutes. Great dry cleaning and repairs and things are always done when they say they will be done.
Exquisite shop, owned by two extremely talented former Royal Ballet stars. Lovely service, gorgeous fresh flowers, an oasis of beauty in the middle of London Town!
Bloomsbury Flowers
29 Great Queen StExquisite shop, owned by two extremely talented former Royal Ballet stars. Lovely service, gorgeous fresh flowers, an oasis of beauty in the middle of London Town!
James Smith & Sons
53 New Oxford StA time warp of glorious wares and fabulous service..
Cheese you can have a bit of.. and all the bits to go with it.. excellent!
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Neal's Yard Dairy - Covent Garden
17 Short's GardensCheese you can have a bit of.. and all the bits to go with it.. excellent!
High End Vintage for ladies and gentlemen. Lovely shop, lovely owners x
Blackout II - Vintage Clothing London
51 Endell StHigh End Vintage for ladies and gentlemen. Lovely shop, lovely owners x
Paul Smith Westbourne House
122 Kensington Park RdAlways a pleasure to truffle about in here.. :-)
Liberty London
Regent StreetIf you visit one shop.. its got to be this one..
Bow Wow London
36 Earlham StLovely independent shop, wonderful owners, everything for our furry creatures x
Paul A Young Fine Chocolates
33 Camden PsgeThe best chocolate in London, nay, the world! X
I-Market ye-Jubilee
1 Tavistock StreetMondays. Antiques. Magical x
SugarSin
1 Russell StMany sweeties! Especially nice if you are Swedish and missing home!
L. Cornelissen & Son
105 Great Russell StBeautiful art shop x
Arthur Beale
Best old shop in the neighbourhood x
Selfridges
400 Oxford StBecause everything, yes all of it, is in here!!
Full of shops and cafes, Dickensian and villagey, 15 mins walk away, also the streets just off it.. Look out for La Fromagerie, Ben Pentreath and The Espresso Room. A lovely wander off the beaten track..
Lamb's Conduit Street
Lamb's Conduit StreetFull of shops and cafes, Dickensian and villagey, 15 mins walk away, also the streets just off it.. Look out for La Fromagerie, Ben Pentreath and The Espresso Room. A lovely wander off the beaten track..
McKanna Meats Ltd
21 Theobalds RdPleased to meet you. Meat to please you.
A wealth of shops and restaurants, and the beautiful Morito. Pop in for a rum and raisin ice cream and the best little plates you'll find... 25 minutes walk.
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Exmouth Market
Exmouth MarketA wealth of shops and restaurants, and the beautiful Morito. Pop in for a rum and raisin ice cream and the best little plates you'll find... 25 minutes walk.
Annie is the godmother of the rebirth of vintage. She has the most exceptional eye, the most exquisite stock, and Kate Moss is a regular.
Annie's London
12 Islington High StAnnie is the godmother of the rebirth of vintage. She has the most exceptional eye, the most exquisite stock, and Kate Moss is a regular.
Stephen Jones Millinery Ltd.
36 Great Queen StEven gazing through the window feels extremely glamourous.. gorgeous!
If you are a stationery anorak, this is your dreamiest dream..
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Present & Correct
12 Arlington WayIf you are a stationery anorak, this is your dreamiest dream..
International Magic Shop
89 Clerkenwell RdCould it be magic? Yes it could..!
Stanfords
7 Mercer WalkTravel book tastic x
FOPP
1 Earlham StSnakes alive, this shop is brilliant. Music and film Aladdin's cave :-)
Sightseeing
5 minutes from the flat, a hop skip and jump through the beautiful Lincolns Inn Fields... a treasure trove.. At Christmas they do candlelit tours..
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I-Museum ka-Sir John Soane
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields5 minutes from the flat, a hop skip and jump through the beautiful Lincolns Inn Fields... a treasure trove.. At Christmas they do candlelit tours..
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadThe view from here will make your heart sing :-)
I-Regent's Park
The Boating Lake, the wonderful walk to Primrose Hill..
Cecil Court
Cecil CourtBeautiful little shops, old London, full of curiosities..
I-Wallace Collection
Manchester SquareGilded treasure trove!
The boat down to London Bridge and a walk around Borough Market..
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Thames Boat Rides from Embankment Pier
Victoria EmbankmentThe boat down to London Bridge and a walk around Borough Market..
Completely free, 3 minutes away and breathtaking. The best view in all of London in my opinion. Waterloo Sunset aaaahhh...
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Isibhulali sase-Waterloo
Completely free, 3 minutes away and breathtaking. The best view in all of London in my opinion. Waterloo Sunset aaaahhh...
A short train ride from Charing Cross will get you to Eltham, where lies the most unspeakably beautiful place, Eltham Palace.
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Eltham Palace
A short train ride from Charing Cross will get you to Eltham, where lies the most unspeakably beautiful place, Eltham Palace.