Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Home to the famous Portobello Market. Full market is open Friday and Saturday
417 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadHome to the famous Portobello Market. Full market is open Friday and Saturday
Hampstead Heath
My favourite park in London. Great views
South Bank
Walk along the river and enjoy spectacular views of London
Big Ben
Iconic clock
Changing of the guard is a must see. Buckingham Palace guard change timing: 11:15 Guards,with bands, start arriving. 11:30 Official start time. 12:00 Guard change ceremony ends. Get there early!
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Changing of the guard is a must see. Buckingham Palace guard change timing: 11:15 Guards,with bands, start arriving. 11:30 Official start time. 12:00 Guard change ceremony ends. Get there early!
Everything Else
Some people say it's the best bakery in London! One thing is for certain - it does a great French lunch!
11 locals recommend
LES DOUCEURS DE LA TENTATION "Bistronomique Food" In the Badlands of W9 ~ Dinner is by Reservation
8 Fernhead RdSome people say it's the best bakery in London! One thing is for certain - it does a great French lunch!
The best local cinema. 2 screens. Comfy sofas and cocktail bar.
101 locals recommend
Everyman Maida Vale
215 Sutherland AveThe best local cinema. 2 screens. Comfy sofas and cocktail bar.
Westbourne Park station
Great Western RoadLocal Tube best for North London and East London
Local Tube best for North West, South East and Central London
117 locals recommend
Queen's Park Station
Local Tube best for North West, South East and Central London
Olympic Studios
Church RoadGreat cinema!. Go after a nice walk on the Thames
Richmond Park
Best place to see Deer in London. Rent bikes and cycle down.
75-77 Great Portland St
75-77 Great Portland StreetRent folding bikes for the day and go explore!
Food Scene
Mosob Restaurant
339 Harrow RdSuperb Eritrean food. Don't miss out!
The Cedar
65 Fernhead RdGood Lebanese grilled meats
Spices
10 Chapel MarketGreat Indian - Bring your own wine!
Meraz
56 Hanbury StBest Indian in East London. Bring Your Own Wine
My favourite English restaurant in London. Sit in the bar area for the best experience and small English tapas style plates.
Saint John Restaurant
26 Saint John StreetMy favourite English restaurant in London. Sit in the bar area for the best experience and small English tapas style plates.
104 Bermondsey St
104 Bermondsey StreetSimply the best Tapas in London. No booking. Arrive early.
If the weather is good, sit outside for a beautiful meal! Food is French/ Spanish tapas style. The views are stunning
15 locals recommend
Fernandez & Wells
8A Exhibition RdIf the weather is good, sit outside for a beautiful meal! Food is French/ Spanish tapas style. The views are stunning
Flat Iron
17 Beak StBest value steak in London. I love it. Arrive early. No bookings.
Great Sushi. Under new ownership and haven't been since so let me know how it is!
50 locals recommend
Sushi Masa
33B Walm LnGreat Sushi. Under new ownership and haven't been since so let me know how it is!
Sagar Vegetarian & Vegan - Covent Garden
31 Catherine StGreat vegetarian Indian food
The Golden Hind
73 Marylebone LnSuper fish and chips. Bring your own wine
Modern fare from Jerusalem meets a variety of international influences in mosaic and wood surrounds. Recommended!
22 locals recommend
The Mulwray
28 Rupert StModern fare from Jerusalem meets a variety of international influences in mosaic and wood surrounds. Recommended!
Pond Dalston
3 Gillett StHawaiian food. Go try!
Bonnington Cafe
11 Vauxhall GroveGreat Vegan food. Bring your own wine. Must book
L'Antica Pizzeria
66 Heath StGuests tell me it's the best pizza in London....
Second best views in London but with great food! Sushi Samba in the same building is also recommended.
216 locals recommend
Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateSecond best views in London but with great food! Sushi Samba in the same building is also recommended.
Donde Carlos
143 Goldhawk RdColombian food. Great portions!
Ten Ten Tei
56 Brewer StGreat sushi in central London
Brasserie Zédel
20 Sherwood StClassic French food. Very good value. Amazing Parisian decor.
The best value set lunch in London. 2 michelin stars. £50 3 courses, half a bottle of wine and petit fours. You need to reserve 3 months in advance!
8 locals recommend
Le Gavroche
43 Upper Brook StThe best value set lunch in London. 2 michelin stars. £50 3 courses, half a bottle of wine and petit fours. You need to reserve 3 months in advance!
Talkhouse Coffee
275 Portobello RdGreat coffee! Nice relaxed surroundings
Minkies Deli
1-3 Station TerraceFantastic deli and coffee.
Cocodelic
13 Kilburn LaneGreat Caribbean food
lovely little gem of a place. Nice selection of middle eastern foods and wines and it's BYO too!
21 locals recommend
Le Comptoir
20 Station Terracelovely little gem of a place. Nice selection of middle eastern foods and wines and it's BYO too!
Parlour Kensal
5 Regent StBest brunch in the area
The Ritz London
150 PiccadillyThe best afternoon tea in London
Claridge's Bar
Brook StreetThe second best place for afternoon tea
Home cooked Italian food. One of my good friend's favourite restaurant. A very well kept secret :-)
9 locals recommend
The Ripe Tomato
7 All Saints RoadHome cooked Italian food. One of my good friend's favourite restaurant. A very well kept secret :-)
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
478 Harrow RoadLocal Supermarket
The Co-Operative Food
159 Great Dover StBiggest local supermarket
Sainsbury's
2 Canal WayBiggest Supermarket in the area. They have everything!
Drinks & Nightlife
No walk on Hampstead Heath is complete without drinks at the Spaniards. One of the oldest pubs in London and a fantastic outdoor area. Call ahead to reserve a table.
68 locals recommend
The Spaniards Inn (Stop) station
No walk on Hampstead Heath is complete without drinks at the Spaniards. One of the oldest pubs in London and a fantastic outdoor area. Call ahead to reserve a table.
The Salusbury
50-52 Salusbury RdFantastic Gastro Pub, The pappardelle with duck ragu is legendary!
Other Room Bar
60 Tower Bridge RdBest beer and brunch in London?
The Bermondsey Arts Club
102a Tower Bridge RdSuperb cocktails and jazz
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketPerfect for a river pub stop off
The Shard
32 London Bridge StBest views in London. Food is ok. Go for a drink and enjoy.
Brilliant Corners
470 Kingsland RdA great little spot for dancing and drinking
Non-profit, arty venue open in summer season for drinks, simple food and music and drama events.
17 locals recommend
Bold Tendencies
95a Rye LnNon-profit, arty venue open in summer season for drinks, simple food and music and drama events.
If you're in the area pop in for Mead made by my friend. Check beforehand : http://www.gosnells.co.uk/#!visit-us/c1yyc
Print Village
If you're in the area pop in for Mead made by my friend. Check beforehand : http://www.gosnells.co.uk/#!visit-us/c1yyc
Crazy Homies
Great Mexican Bar
The only local late night drinking and dancing spot. I personally don't like Saturdays there but other times are good.
243 locals recommend
Paradise by way of Kensal Green
19 Kilburn LnThe only local late night drinking and dancing spot. I personally don't like Saturdays there but other times are good.
Trendy repurposed wood bar and packing crate shelves in a drinks joint serving locally sourced food. Best bar in the area.
91 locals recommend
The Shop NW10
75 Chamberlayne RdTrendy repurposed wood bar and packing crate shelves in a drinks joint serving locally sourced food. Best bar in the area.
Arts & Culture
Superb museum giving you fantastic insight into the British Empire and beyond. Does free walking tours all day. Make sure you take advantage!
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetSuperb museum giving you fantastic insight into the British Empire and beyond. Does free walking tours all day. Make sure you take advantage!
The greatest natural history museum in the world. The Darwin centre is superb.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadThe greatest natural history museum in the world. The Darwin centre is superb.
Tate Modern
BanksideAn impressive building with wonderful modern art. Make sure you go.
Go and watch a Shakespearean play in summer in Shakespeare's original theatre! The £5 standing tickets are great but must be booked and aren't for people who don't like standing!
69 locals recommend
The Globe Theatre
21 Cardinal Cap AlleyGo and watch a Shakespearean play in summer in Shakespeare's original theatre! The £5 standing tickets are great but must be booked and aren't for people who don't like standing!
BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere RdBest arthouse cinema in London. Book ahead
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
47 Frith StIconic jazz venue
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane TerraceLots of free daytime classical concerts
Experimental visual art, performance and film presented across galleries, a theatre and 2 cinemas.
38 locals recommend
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The MallExperimental visual art, performance and film presented across galleries, a theatre and 2 cinemas.
Lexi Cinema
194b Chamberlayne RdCinema that raises money for good causes!
Shopping
chic clothing boutique which offers a range of high end brands including J Brand, ACNE and Day Birger et Mikkelsen.
25 locals recommend
Iris Fashion
73 Salusbury Rdchic clothing boutique which offers a range of high end brands including J Brand, ACNE and Day Birger et Mikkelsen.
a gorgeous flower shop that creates beautiful bouquets sold in quirky receptacles such as retro milk jugs, glass jars, and enamel swans.
23 locals recommend
Scarlet & Violet
76 Chamberlayne Rda gorgeous flower shop that creates beautiful bouquets sold in quirky receptacles such as retro milk jugs, glass jars, and enamel swans.
A treasure trove of beautiful silk hand beaded dresses perfect for that special event at bargain prices.
Sparkle O'Hara Boutique
4 Queen's Parade A treasure trove of beautiful silk hand beaded dresses perfect for that special event at bargain prices.
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayBiggest Shopping centre in Europe