Guidebook for London
Food Scene
It is a nice and cheap local restaurant where is possible to eat good vietnamese food.
It is suggested to book in advance and be aware that it accept only cash payments.
105 locals recommend
Cafe East
3-5 Redriff RdIt is a nice and cheap local restaurant where is possible to eat good vietnamese food.
It is suggested to book in advance and be aware that it accept only cash payments.
Indoor street market that is open Friday and Saturday nights. Here you can have anything from taco's, lobster rolls, pizza, burgers and so much more, washed down with a great selection of drinks. Free entry before 7pm.
57 locals recommend
Hawker House
Canada StreetIndoor street market that is open Friday and Saturday nights. Here you can have anything from taco's, lobster rolls, pizza, burgers and so much more, washed down with a great selection of drinks. Free entry before 7pm.
Modern cafe for coffee, breakfast and light lunches, plus evening Neapolitan-style sourdough pizzas
70 locals recommend
Canada Water Cafe
40 Surrey Quays RdModern cafe for coffee, breakfast and light lunches, plus evening Neapolitan-style sourdough pizzas
The famous Borough Market is only 3 stops away by tube or a bus ride. Here you can find almost anything from delicious pastries and cakes to oysters and lobster.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetThe famous Borough Market is only 3 stops away by tube or a bus ride. Here you can find almost anything from delicious pastries and cakes to oysters and lobster.
Drinks & Nightlife
It is a really nice local pub where is served delicious thai food.
Not open for lunch.
27 locals recommend
The Blacksmiths Arms
257 Rotherhithe StIt is a really nice local pub where is served delicious thai food.
Not open for lunch.
Really nice traditional english pub where you can relax enjoying a nice beer and some freshly prepared food.
48 locals recommend
The Ship & Whale
2 Gulliver StReally nice traditional english pub where you can relax enjoying a nice beer and some freshly prepared food.
The O2 at Greenwich is just 2 stops on the underground. Its is a popular venue for music concerts. It also has cinemas and many restaurants.
58 locals recommend
O2 Greenwich
Peninsula SquareThe O2 at Greenwich is just 2 stops on the underground. Its is a popular venue for music concerts. It also has cinemas and many restaurants.
Everything Else
it is a really nice place where kids can interact with animals as goats and ponys but you can have also a nice coffee and breakfast or brunch.
89 locals recommend
Surrey Docks Farm
Rotherhithe Streetit is a really nice place where kids can interact with animals as goats and ponys but you can have also a nice coffee and breakfast or brunch.
Odeon Cinema Surrey Quays
Redriff RoadOur local cinema
Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
Surrey Quays RoadTen pin bowling. Fun for all.
Has a huge Tesco (supermarket) but limited clothes shops.
127 locals recommend
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre
Redriff RoadHas a huge Tesco (supermarket) but limited clothes shops.
Huge sports shop spread over 2 buildings. Great value for money.
10 locals recommend
Decathlon Surrey Quays
9 Maritime StHuge sports shop spread over 2 buildings. Great value for money.
A bus ride away. This market is only open on the weekends. Its located under the arches of the railway. Its a small market full of locals. For breakfast its best to go early to avoid disappointment.
99 locals recommend
40 Maltby Street
40 Maltby StA bus ride away. This market is only open on the weekends. Its located under the arches of the railway. Its a small market full of locals. For breakfast its best to go early to avoid disappointment.
The tallest building in the EU. Great views of London. Its not cheap, so we would recommend the Aqua Shard restaurant as its good food with a view.
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StThe tallest building in the EU. Great views of London. Its not cheap, so we would recommend the Aqua Shard restaurant as its good food with a view.
Canary wharf is a major business district. You can either take the tube or the ferry. There are many shops and restaurants.
651 locals recommend
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StCanary wharf is a major business district. You can either take the tube or the ferry. There are many shops and restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Greenwich is a either a bus ride or ferry ride away or if you are feeling up to it, a nice 40 minute walk. Here you will find the Cutty Sark, Greenwich markets, Royal Observatory Greenwich (the Home of the Meridian line), the Old Royal Navy College and Greenwich Park.
541 locals recommend
Greenwich
Greenwich is a either a bus ride or ferry ride away or if you are feeling up to it, a nice 40 minute walk. Here you will find the Cutty Sark, Greenwich markets, Royal Observatory Greenwich (the Home of the Meridian line), the Old Royal Navy College and Greenwich Park.
The home of the 2012 Olympics. Only 5 stops on the tube. There is a huge Westfield shopping centre, as well as the opportunity to swim in the olympic pool, take a cycling lesson in the velodrome or take a guided tour of the Olympic Park (pre-booking those is highly recommended). There are also 4 trails for you to follow and explore the park at your own pace.
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The home of the 2012 Olympics. Only 5 stops on the tube. There is a huge Westfield shopping centre, as well as the opportunity to swim in the olympic pool, take a cycling lesson in the velodrome or take a guided tour of the Olympic Park (pre-booking those is highly recommended). There are also 4 trails for you to follow and explore the park at your own pace.
Sightseeing
The London Eye is a ferris wheel located on the banks of the Thames giving you nice views of London. Only 4 stops away on the tube.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
The London Eye is a ferris wheel located on the banks of the Thames giving you nice views of London. Only 4 stops away on the tube.
Our son loves the aquarium. Best to go on weekdays if you can.
356 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadOur son loves the aquarium. Best to go on weekdays if you can.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of London Docklands is a museum that tells the history of London's River Thames and the growth of Docklands.
217 locals recommend
Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere RoadThe Museum of London Docklands is a museum that tells the history of London's River Thames and the growth of Docklands.
Tate Modern
BanksideThis museum displays modern art.
The museum houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts and is free to all visitors. The Egyptian rooms are just amazing.
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetThe museum houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts and is free to all visitors. The Egyptian rooms are just amazing.
Getting Around
Canada Water tube station has access to the Jubilee line (grey) and the Overground line. (orange)
85 locals recommend
Canada Water station
Deal Porters WayCanada Water tube station has access to the Jubilee line (grey) and the Overground line. (orange)
This is the closest bus stop to our apartment. It is a 5 minute bus ride from Canada Water tube station and from here it's a few minutes walk to the apartment.
Shipwright Road
This is the closest bus stop to our apartment. It is a 5 minute bus ride from Canada Water tube station and from here it's a few minutes walk to the apartment.