Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Tower of London
Is one of London's highlight landmarks
Gorgeous bridge and London landmark that I feel privileged to run across each day
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadGorgeous bridge and London landmark that I feel privileged to run across each day
The most eclectic and vibrant part of London, with market stalls, cafes and more people with more diverse sense of fashion and style than you could ever imagine in one place.
583 locals recommend
Camden Town
Camden High StreetThe most eclectic and vibrant part of London, with market stalls, cafes and more people with more diverse sense of fashion and style than you could ever imagine in one place.
The nightly Jack the Ripper Walks (www.walks.com) leave from here. Definitely recommended for an insight into ye olde London while also hearing the gruesome tales of London's most notorious killer.
50 locals recommend
Tower Hill station
The nightly Jack the Ripper Walks (www.walks.com) leave from here. Definitely recommended for an insight into ye olde London while also hearing the gruesome tales of London's most notorious killer.
The big wheel which spins around and gives you a wonderful view of London.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
The big wheel which spins around and gives you a wonderful view of London.
Everything Else
Only 2minutes walk from our place, it's an extremely convenient station to get to the Olympic venues and/or central London.
98-102 Wapping High St
98-102 Wapping High StreetOnly 2minutes walk from our place, it's an extremely convenient station to get to the Olympic venues and/or central London.
Canary Wharf is a one stop location. It is a major business area but also includes hundreds of well known shopping brands along with a wide variety of restaurants to suit very taste and budget.
651 locals recommend
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StCanary Wharf is a one stop location. It is a major business area but also includes hundreds of well known shopping brands along with a wide variety of restaurants to suit very taste and budget.
Best food markets around, some things are a little pricey but with delicacies and old favourites from all over the world your problem will be deciding what to eat not worrying about the price.
36 locals recommend
Borough Mini Market
Best food markets around, some things are a little pricey but with delicacies and old favourites from all over the world your problem will be deciding what to eat not worrying about the price.
Gives an incredible view across London, from Big Ben, Westminster to St Pauls...
London Eye Millennium Pier
Gives an incredible view across London, from Big Ben, Westminster to St Pauls...
I've seen a lot of cathedrals over the years but this is definitely one of the best and really I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that.
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
I've seen a lot of cathedrals over the years but this is definitely one of the best and really I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that.
Essentials
Excellent quality meats, fruits and vegetables from the local owner all less than 2minutes walk from the flat.
9 locals recommend
Husseys Fruit & Vegetables
54 Wapping LnExcellent quality meats, fruits and vegetables from the local owner all less than 2minutes walk from the flat.
Food Scene
Excellent restaurant, good prices with large servings - always busy though so get there early.
125 locals recommend
Il Bordello
70 Wapping WallExcellent restaurant, good prices with large servings - always busy though so get there early.
Good coffee and beautiful selection of breakfast and lunch menu options.
6 locals recommend
Gastronomica
Good coffee and beautiful selection of breakfast and lunch menu options.
Gordon Ramsey Pub The Narrow, delicious and reasonably priced food with an excellent view across the Thames.
136 locals recommend
The Narrow - Gordon Ramsay
44 Narrow StGordon Ramsey Pub The Narrow, delicious and reasonably priced food with an excellent view across the Thames.
The best Vietnamese restaurant in London, it's so good you'll think you've landed in SE Asia.
110 locals recommend
Sông Quê Café
134 Kingsland RdThe best Vietnamese restaurant in London, it's so good you'll think you've landed in SE Asia.
Excellent Pakistani restaurant that allows you to bring your own beer/wine, has massive TV screens for those keen on sport and without a doubt the best lamb chops you are likely to have ever.
56 locals recommend
Lahore Kebab House
Umberston StreetExcellent Pakistani restaurant that allows you to bring your own beer/wine, has massive TV screens for those keen on sport and without a doubt the best lamb chops you are likely to have ever.
Another restaurant with excellent food from the sub-continent. They don't take bookings so prepared to queue for a little bit - but the shish kebabs are worth every minute.
381 locals recommend
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StAnother restaurant with excellent food from the sub-continent. They don't take bookings so prepared to queue for a little bit - but the shish kebabs are worth every minute.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good quality local pub with friendly staff and nice food. Have a pool table, sky sports and karaoke on Friday nights.
The White Swan & Cuckoo
97 Wapping LnGood quality local pub with friendly staff and nice food. Have a pool table, sky sports and karaoke on Friday nights.
Real old style London pub, oozing with history and charm. Have a delightful sun-deck overlooking the Thames as well as rather spooky 'noose' hanging out above the water.
77 locals recommend
Lamb & Flag
24 James StReal old style London pub, oozing with history and charm. Have a delightful sun-deck overlooking the Thames as well as rather spooky 'noose' hanging out above the water.
Delightful old style pub with an excellent menu that you can imagine they were drinking beers in the early 1900's.
94 locals recommend
The Captain Kidd
108 Wapping High StDelightful old style pub with an excellent menu that you can imagine they were drinking beers in the early 1900's.
Entertainment & Activities
Large leisure park which includes cinema/movie theatre, ten-pin bowling alley, arcade games along with shops and a range of family friendly restaurants.
Surrey Quays Leisure Park (Stop F) station
Large leisure park which includes cinema/movie theatre, ten-pin bowling alley, arcade games along with shops and a range of family friendly restaurants.
Is only a small patch of grass but is possibly the most beautiful spot to sit on a nice sunny day. Right next to Tower Bridge, across from Tower of London you'll find it hard to leave.
26 locals recommend
Potters Fields Park
Potters Fields ParkIs only a small patch of grass but is possibly the most beautiful spot to sit on a nice sunny day. Right next to Tower Bridge, across from Tower of London you'll find it hard to leave.
Arts & Culture
Excellent collection of day and night time activities, including cinema, Docklands Museum, and a range of restaurants and bars.
23 locals recommend
West India Quay
Hertsmere RoadExcellent collection of day and night time activities, including cinema, Docklands Museum, and a range of restaurants and bars.