Kasey’s Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Incredible Modern art gallery in 6 floors with everything from contemporary art to classics - and most of it for free. With a fantastic 'view point' over London and also cool restaurants and cafes. I'm thrilled that such a fabulous bastion of arts and culture is right on my doorstop - just a short 5 minute walk. There is always an interesting new exhibit or installation to lose yourself in and events to enjoy. A renovated old power station, I always leave feeling 10 times smarter, brimming with culture and new information.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
Bankside Incredible Modern art gallery in 6 floors with everything from contemporary art to classics - and most of it for free. With a fantastic 'view point' over London and also cool restaurants and cafes. I'm thrilled that such a fabulous bastion of arts and culture is right on my doorstop - just a short 5 minute walk. There is always an interesting new exhibit or installation to lose yourself in and events to enjoy. A renovated old power station, I always leave feeling 10 times smarter, brimming with culture and new information.
The Classic Shakespearean Globe Theatre. A must if you're into your theatre.
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkThe Classic Shakespearean Globe Theatre. A must if you're into your theatre.
Royal Festival hall is a part of Southbank Center that hosts dance, music, theatre, workshops, festivals, creative, kids friendly activities. It's an open space for anyone to enjoy so pop in for a coffee/wine, maybe take a ride in the singing elevator or catch any of their free foyer gigs on a friday (1pm or 5pm).
130 locals recommend
Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadRoyal Festival hall is a part of Southbank Center that hosts dance, music, theatre, workshops, festivals, creative, kids friendly activities. It's an open space for anyone to enjoy so pop in for a coffee/wine, maybe take a ride in the singing elevator or catch any of their free foyer gigs on a friday (1pm or 5pm).
Cutting-edge theatre from new writers and performers bang next door. Hang out in the Young Vic Bar and bump into budding thespians waiting to take their turn on stage.
112 locals recommend
Young Vic
66 The CutCutting-edge theatre from new writers and performers bang next door. Hang out in the Young Vic Bar and bump into budding thespians waiting to take their turn on stage.
The Old Vic
103 The CutSensational theatre right in the neighbourhood.
Sightseeing
A ride in the sky and sightseeing wrapped into one. Convenience at it's finest.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
A ride in the sky and sightseeing wrapped into one. Convenience at it's finest.
Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament. An amazing feat of human ingenuity hosts the seat of Britain's democracy. The architecture is breathtaking. Simply gaze and drink it in.
305 locals recommend
Palace of Westminster
Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament. An amazing feat of human ingenuity hosts the seat of Britain's democracy. The architecture is breathtaking. Simply gaze and drink it in.
Soak in the energy with fabulous street theatre at the world-famous Covent Garden Market. Why not jump on a hire bike and enjoy the short ride.
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StSoak in the energy with fabulous street theatre at the world-famous Covent Garden Market. Why not jump on a hire bike and enjoy the short ride.
Southbank hosts a variety of treats - from The London Eye (big ferris wheel) to London Dungeons, Shrek Museum, London Aquarium, Archades, Underbelly Festival, Skateboard park, Jubilee gardens, a lot of restaurants and street performers. It's only a 5-10min walk from the apartment.
370 locals recommend
South Bank
Southbank hosts a variety of treats - from The London Eye (big ferris wheel) to London Dungeons, Shrek Museum, London Aquarium, Archades, Underbelly Festival, Skateboard park, Jubilee gardens, a lot of restaurants and street performers. It's only a 5-10min walk from the apartment.
Lose yourself in the London Aquarium. Spellbinding marine attraction just over the bridge.
356 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadLose yourself in the London Aquarium. Spellbinding marine attraction just over the bridge.
Neighbourhoods
The Cut high street. You'll want for nothing on our colourful High Street. From artisan bread to sourdough pizza to friendly dry-cleaners, everything you need is right on the doorstep, not even a stones throw away!
The Cut
The CutThe Cut high street. You'll want for nothing on our colourful High Street. From artisan bread to sourdough pizza to friendly dry-cleaners, everything you need is right on the doorstep, not even a stones throw away!
Food scene
Classic London Food Market to go to! Browse around and buy food for the evening or breakfast, stop for lunch or sit down for a coco tea or a glass of prosecco and oysters. Go with an empty belly and enjoy sampling all the delicious wares from organic cheese to delicious, show-stopping mussles. This is a foodie favourite, not to be missed and only a short walk away.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetClassic London Food Market to go to! Browse around and buy food for the evening or breakfast, stop for lunch or sit down for a coco tea or a glass of prosecco and oysters. Go with an empty belly and enjoy sampling all the delicious wares from organic cheese to delicious, show-stopping mussles. This is a foodie favourite, not to be missed and only a short walk away.
Tas The Cut
33 The CutDelicious Turkish cuisine - across the street!
Drinks & Nightlife
Super fun Cuban hotspot open till 2am on the weekends. Live cuban musicians play for you to dance too and cheap mojito pitchers and great food. Fabulous cocktails, incredibly fun vibes, and fantastic food.
51 locals recommend
Cubana
48 Lower MarshSuper fun Cuban hotspot open till 2am on the weekends. Live cuban musicians play for you to dance too and cheap mojito pitchers and great food. Fabulous cocktails, incredibly fun vibes, and fantastic food.
It has amazing live shows but also a cool outdoor space with bars and smaller restaurants to hang out at.
13 locals recommend
OMEARA
6 O'Meara StIt has amazing live shows but also a cool outdoor space with bars and smaller restaurants to hang out at.
Soho is London's 24 hour village, it's non-stop, all the time party town with a plethora of bars, nightclubs and venues wo get up to mischief in. From Chinatown to Little Italy, Soho is fun, fun, fun.
576 locals recommend
Soho
Soho is London's 24 hour village, it's non-stop, all the time party town with a plethora of bars, nightclubs and venues wo get up to mischief in. From Chinatown to Little Italy, Soho is fun, fun, fun.
Fitness
If you want to stay in shape during your stay the streets of London give fabulous scenic views as you walk or run. If you want a gym workout, grab a day pass at Pure Gym and sweat it out surrounded by beautiful brick arches.
PureGym London Waterloo
11-15 Brad StIf you want to stay in shape during your stay the streets of London give fabulous scenic views as you walk or run. If you want a gym workout, grab a day pass at Pure Gym and sweat it out surrounded by beautiful brick arches.
Essentials
Stock up on your essentials with the local supermarket just across the street.
129 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
112-120 Brompton RdStock up on your essentials with the local supermarket just across the street.
GAIL's Bakery The Cut
73 The CutFresh artisan bread - across the street!
Caffè Nero
31-33 Warwick WayFresh coffee - across the street!