Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local gastro pub serving good food, wines, craft beers and other drinks.
78 locals recommend
Crown and Anchor
246 Brixton RdGreat local gastro pub serving good food, wines, craft beers and other drinks.
Clapham high street has a wealth of bars and restaurants to choose from for a quick drink or an evening out. It is located next to Clapham Common a large park very popular with locals during the summer. At the weekend, locals go there to party.
66 locals recommend
Clapham High Street
Clapham High StreetClapham high street has a wealth of bars and restaurants to choose from for a quick drink or an evening out. It is located next to Clapham Common a large park very popular with locals during the summer. At the weekend, locals go there to party.
This one is considered one of the best rooftop bars in all London. And definitely one of the very cool things to do in London with friends. Enjoy the views from a car park at Frank’s rooftop bar and restaurant in Peckham.
It’s located on the 10th floor of a multi-story car park!
257 locals recommend
Frank's Cafe
95A Rye LnThis one is considered one of the best rooftop bars in all London. And definitely one of the very cool things to do in London with friends. Enjoy the views from a car park at Frank’s rooftop bar and restaurant in Peckham.
It’s located on the 10th floor of a multi-story car park!
Considered as London’s oldest wine bar, Gordon’s Wine Bar is a haven to vino lovers as this is the only drink available on the menu. Take your pick from the finest wines from the new and old world – red, white, rosé, port, sherry – they’ve got it.
The building dates back to the 1680s and was once the house of Samuel Pepys who is one of England’s prominent historical figures. Before the establishment of the wine bar in 1890, it served as the house’s cellar. It was flooded several times before the embankment was built on the Thames. Today, the darkened, candle-lit alcoves still provide that musky smell, giving a true sense of its age.
The place is almost always packed. And while this might lea
114 locals recommend
Champagne Bar
87-135 Brompton RdConsidered as London’s oldest wine bar, Gordon’s Wine Bar is a haven to vino lovers as this is the only drink available on the menu. Take your pick from the finest wines from the new and old world – red, white, rosé, port, sherry – they’ve got it.
The building dates back to the 1680s and was once the house of Samuel Pepys who is one of England’s prominent historical figures. Before the establishment of the wine bar in 1890, it served as the house’s cellar. It was flooded several times before the embankment was built on the Thames. Today, the darkened, candle-lit alcoves still provide that musky smell, giving a true sense of its age.
The place is almost always packed. And while this might lea
This a tiny superb cocktail bar owned by a friend of mine. The most amazing cocktails and friendly service.
117 locals recommend
Happiness Forgets
8-9 Hoxton SquareThis a tiny superb cocktail bar owned by a friend of mine. The most amazing cocktails and friendly service.
Food Scene
Byron
341 Upper StGreat place to get nicely cooked burgers
Metro Garden
9 Clapham Common South SideFriendly restaurant with nice atmosphere and conservatory
The Dairy
15 The Pavementstunning food, tasting menus small and intimate
This is a must for all visitors and is recommended by many people. Borough Market is London’s most renowned food market, right in the very heart of the city. It’s right next to London Bridge, even a short walk away from famous Big Ben.
More than half the market is covered so it’s also a good thing to do in London when it rains. I would recommend this for couples and friends to do!
http://boroughmarket.org.uk/
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetThis is a must for all visitors and is recommended by many people. Borough Market is London’s most renowned food market, right in the very heart of the city. It’s right next to London Bridge, even a short walk away from famous Big Ben.
More than half the market is covered so it’s also a good thing to do in London when it rains. I would recommend this for couples and friends to do!
http://boroughmarket.org.uk/
Brixton Village Market has become the destination for budget eating in south London. Take Time Out’s video tour of the covered market’s restaurants and cafés and get acquainted with its friendly faces. Hopefully you'll feel inspired to pay them a visit yourself.
Once a rundown arcade, Brixton Village Market is now home to more than 20 new cafés, restaurants and takeaways and has become Brixton's culinary and cultural hub. On Thursday and Friday nights the market is open late and to the delight of customers there is live music and a wide selection of international cuisine on offer, as well as a warm, community atmosphere.
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnBrixton Village Market has become the destination for budget eating in south London. Take Time Out’s video tour of the covered market’s restaurants and cafés and get acquainted with its friendly faces. Hopefully you'll feel inspired to pay them a visit yourself.
Once a rundown arcade, Brixton Village Market is now home to more than 20 new cafés, restaurants and takeaways and has become Brixton's culinary and cultural hub. On Thursday and Friday nights the market is open late and to the delight of customers there is live music and a wide selection of international cuisine on offer, as well as a warm, community atmosphere.
This is a busy but fun place to have breakfast. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly service , varied menu and good food
64 locals recommend
Smiths of Smithfield
67-77 Charterhouse StThis is a busy but fun place to have breakfast. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly service , varied menu and good food
Take a stroll down Maltby Street, home to a lovely market at weekends. Browse vintage clothes, antique furniture and of course, grab some street food! The Maltby Street is less known than busy Camden Town, so take advantage of this.
This street is recommended to couples and friends looking for having some street food.
292 locals recommend
Maltby Street Market
Maltby StreetTake a stroll down Maltby Street, home to a lovely market at weekends. Browse vintage clothes, antique furniture and of course, grab some street food! The Maltby Street is less known than busy Camden Town, so take advantage of this.
This street is recommended to couples and friends looking for having some street food.
Dinerama
19 Great Eastern StGreat trendy spot for street food and people watching
This was one of the first "Gastro pubs" in London. It is small but it has an amazing atmosphere and the food is always good.
44 locals recommend
Lots Road
114 Lots RdThis was one of the first "Gastro pubs" in London. It is small but it has an amazing atmosphere and the food is always good.
This is a large gastro pub in Chiswick which is a lovely neighbourhood in west central London. The pub has great food and also has a lovely garden.
58 locals recommend
The Roebuck
50 Great Dover StThis is a large gastro pub in Chiswick which is a lovely neighbourhood in west central London. The pub has great food and also has a lovely garden.
This is one of my favourite restaurants in london, it has 2 Michellin stars and was recently voted one of the top 50 restgaurants in the world! The food and service are amazing. You do need to book a long way ahead so i recommend that
288 locals recommend
The Ledbury
127 Ledbury RdThis is one of my favourite restaurants in london, it has 2 Michellin stars and was recently voted one of the top 50 restgaurants in the world! The food and service are amazing. You do need to book a long way ahead so i recommend that
This is a great spot for street food close to the river Thames. There is a wealth of choice for visitors to sample and enjoy.
You can also combine this with a walk along the Southbank taking in great views of central London.
opening times
Friday: 12 noon – 8pm
Saturday: 11am – 8pm
Sunday: 12 noon – 6pm
Monday (bank holidays only): 12 noon – 6pm
36 locals recommend
Southbank Centre Food Markets
Belvedere RoadThis is a great spot for street food close to the river Thames. There is a wealth of choice for visitors to sample and enjoy.
You can also combine this with a walk along the Southbank taking in great views of central London.
opening times
Friday: 12 noon – 8pm
Saturday: 11am – 8pm
Sunday: 12 noon – 6pm
Monday (bank holidays only): 12 noon – 6pm
Arts & Culture
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadOne of the best museums in London
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadGreat for families and kids
Sightseeing
Great for London views as well as a nice spot to eat and chill, though you need to book in advance
300 locals recommend
Sky Garden
Great for London views as well as a nice spot to eat and chill, though you need to book in advance
London Eye
A must for all visitors
This is almost a must-do, and really popular! SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to a HUGE collection of global marine life.
356 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadThis is almost a must-do, and really popular! SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to a HUGE collection of global marine life.
Parks & Nature
Hyde Park
Beautiful park in the centre of london
At the capital’s prettiest flower market on Columbia Road.
The market and independent shops are open every Sunday, all year round!
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadAt the capital’s prettiest flower market on Columbia Road.
The market and independent shops are open every Sunday, all year round!
Essentials
Tesco Esso Express
86 London Rdgood for local food and drink shopping
Getting Around
Oval station
310 Kennington Park RdNothern line tube connection to the city
Stockwell station
Clapham RoadVictoria line for access to the west end of London